Sharing adventures from land, air, and sea — Hi, Globetrotters! My name is Janna, I’m 36, and am based in Washington, D.C. I’m a U.S. citizen, but I’ve lived and worked all over the globe, so I consider it all one big place that I’m from. I work as a Flight Attendant. Before this, I was in graphic…

Proof that both adventure and kindness can be found on the street — As soon as I set foot in New York City, I sensed how different it is from any other metropolis. On the surface, it’s just like all other major cities— skyscrapers crowd the horizon; taxis whiz by; trains rumble below; horns honk; locals rush, tourists dawdle; pedestrians chat, shout, laugh… …

The stories of why I instantly connected with certain songs — I grew up with three best friends: my sketchbook, my journal, and music. I’ve felt like an outsider my entire life; consistently misunderstood. Those outlets are where I’ve continually found solace and validation. They’re the only entities that have always been eager to listen to what I have to say…

A ballad about the time I drove a Chevy to a levee — In homage to the recent anniversary of “The Day the Music Died,” this is my lyrical account of the time I asked my friend, Jake, to join me on an all-day road trip for no reason other than to sing the song “American Pie” by Don McLean. A long, long…

A sense of peace from the place and the person — We sat side-by-side at the bar in Burbank—chatting, laughing, and sipping as my layover got progressively shorter. I was happy I’d found another chance to visit my date, but dismayed it was another short stint. “So, what’s May look like for you? Pull up your schedule,” he said in his…

A seasonal exercise in gratitude for the top 10 things in my life — I’m launching this new quarterly self-reflection to track what means a lot to me during various chapters of life. It’s directly inspired by writer Laura Tremaine, who runs this feature on her podcast, 10 Things to Tell You. The whole premise of her podcast is to make you think more…

Be authentic, even if you don’t make sense to anyone else — This is part of a series called “Love at First Listen,” the stories of why I instantly connected with certain songs. The first time I heard a song by this artist, I didn’t get it. It was “Little Sister,” which the local Rock station played frequently upon its release in…

A friendship unchanged despite the decades and the distance — I know the B Concourse of Denver Airport like the back of my hand, even though I’m based in D.C. It’s a hub for my airline, so I’m sent through there practically every other trip. Unfortunately, I hardly ever get to layover in Denver. …

Stretching your genre comfort zone can uncover a more authentic self — This is part of a series called “Love at First Listen,” the stories of why I instantly connected with certain songs. It was the autumn of 2013, and I was going through a phase, as is kinda my M.O. There’s always “some big thing” I’m working on that I’m convinced…