Commute

On board my commuter flight to LAX. It's nice when I don't have to
drive all the way although with traffic it took me almost an hour to
get here. Going to Australia tonight. I am very excited because I'm
working with people I know. That should be a great trip.

Bike ride, swim, hike

After a 45 mn bike ride, I arrived at the beautiful Makena Beach. I
swam for a while and enjoyed the sun and the breeze then rode back to
the hotel.

Maui 02 Oct 09

Controlled burning of the sugar cane fields before the harvest.

Work

I was extatic when I got my schedule for October; I held an
international line. Well to be fair, I have Hawaii trips, which
technically is still the US, but for us it is considered international
for rules, legality and pay purposes.
Since I have been based here at LAX, I have only held international
schedules twice before and that was during the months of December 07
and 08 when a lot of the senior people are on Christmas holidays.
So I was quite surprised and happy with the outcome for October. On
top of that a co-worker wanted two of my Hawaii trips for one of her
Sydney trips. Anyone who knows me, is aware of my love for Australia
and those lay-overs in Sydney. No matter which season I go, whether it
rains or shines, I have the best time.
So now I have Maui and Sydney lay-overs. This month could not be
better. I decided to take the season off from the Chorus which also
allows me more flexibility with work since I don't have to worry about
missing rehearsals.
Still lots of work with Production, but I can manage and do that on
any day off.
So today I am sitting in my briefing room, way early, ready to start
my month.

Foggy sun

Morning sun veiled by the persisting fog as Lyle and I walk on Adams
Avenue watching the street vendors set up their booth for the fair.