Another flight around the pattern at Wilgrove, yesterday I faced a brick wall and let it defeat me, for a while.  I know that I’m tough on myself and that I expect perfection, but most of the time I stumble along the way.  I am precise, detail oriented and focused on my goals.  I do not believe in losing or quitting.  I believe that within each of us, we have the power to overcome and accomplish anything we put our minds too.  I also understand set backs and losses along the way, but that doesn’t mean you give up.  For me, it means working harder than ever.

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Sunday evening turned out to be a very exciting lesson for me.  However, it didn’t start out that way.  My first trip around the pattern felt great, and everything was lining up for a perfect landing.  I got the plane all the way down and ballooned it, pushed in the throttle for more power and got it on the ground after correcting it.  I was so disappointed with my landing, but tried to shake it off so that it wouldn’t affect me on the next landing attempt.

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Friday evening has become my favorite day to fly each week.  After a long week of work and life, it’s a great way to just unwind and have fun.  I eagerly look forward to this all week, it’s the most fun I have and although it’s work since I’m still training, I’m always excited, relaxed and just happy to be flying.

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I have another 7 pm flight scheduled for tonight.  I’m filled with excitement as I pull up to the airport.  It’s beautiful out and only a few clouds around.  It’s still warm from the heat of the day but cooling and the wind is light.

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