Although it was a small airline, I was able to achieve my dream of becoming a flight attendant. First, I had to overcome rigorous training. During training on in-flight announcements, the instructor shook me violently to simulate turbulence. Next came rescue training. To help me sense the danger, the instructor risked his life to teach me artificial respiration. Then came maintenance. A veteran mechanic used my body as if it were an aircraft and taught me how to check the oil... My efforts paid off, and I went to Hawaii on my first flight...