Guess who I met today! 🙂 Erin, one of my former academic advisees. The last time we met was in 2019 when she came to my office to get my signature on her graduation form. Her final question to me was, “Dr., do you think I should continue in GIS or become a stewardess?”. Without hesitation, I answered, “Stewardess”. If my ex-boss (pensioned) knew, they’d probably be mad at me, since I was supposed to encourage her to stay in GIS. But as her academic advisor, I knew Erin personality very well.

Today, I’m so happy to see her thriving. I always wished to bump into her on a flight, but we kept seeing each other from far away at the airport, until today, when we finally ended up on the same flight. Erin even met her soulmate at work, and I got to meet her husband today! Before this, I only saw him in her stories.

Also, I’ve never received a gift on an AirAsia flight (because, well, it’s AirAsia right), but today was a first! My son got a cool AirAsia toy, and we received drinks. Thank you, Erin and your husband. As your academic advisor, I’m so proud of you. Even though you’re now a mother, I still see you as the same bright and youthful Erin from your first year.