u/StatisticianBorn311

I’m an MQ FA still on probation and I just realized I completely forgot to sign in for my assignment an hour before departure 😭
The thing is, I was actually at the airport/on time. I scanned my badge with the gate agent, boarded the aircraft, did all my normal preflight duties, and I’m literally sitting on the aircraft right now working the flight.
Would I sign in now ??? Should I call Crew Scheduling now or wait until we get back to DFW?
I’m freaking out a little 😭

I’m a flight attendant and had a passenger today who I thought was really attractive and kind.
During boarding we chatted briefly. Then he waited until all other passengers deplaned before asking if this was my last flight of the day (he was about three rows from the back). It made me wonder if he was looking for an excuse to talk to me, but I only answered his question and didn’t ask him anything back because I didn’t want to make things awkward while I was working. I think he picked up on that, smiled, wished me good luck, and left.
Now I’m really tempted to look him up on Instagram and follow him, but I’m hesitant because I only know his name from work. It feels like it could cross a professional boundary, especially since it would probably take a little detective work if his Instagram username isn’t just his real name. That’s what makes me worry it could come across as invasive.
The point of my question isn’t whether I can find him. I’m wondering whether looking him up in the first place would be crossing a line. If not, would following him be inappropriate, or would you just shoot your shot?
Have any FAs here ever been in a situation like this? Would you shoot your shot, or just let it go? And if you were the passenger, would you find it flattering or creepy?
Edit:for context, I forgot to mention I thought of this because I heard about a coworker who did something similar and ended up connecting with the person. I realize it may sound a little unusual, which is why I wanted to ask for opinions before doing anything.

For those of you who commute:
Do you carry a roller, a tote, and a lunch bag, or have you ever been stopped for having three items? I know the rule is one carry-on and one personal item, so I’m wondering how everyone handles bringing a lunch bag when commuting.
I don’t really want to check my roller because my uniform it’s there and I don’t want to risk it. Also it is what my tote and lunch bag attach to, and they’re both pretty heavy to carry by hand through the airport. Checking the lunch bag would probably end with my food getting crushed, and my tote has all the smaller things I like to keep with me on the plane.

I’ve even thought about commuting in uniform, but I assume the gate agent would still know I’m just commuting and not deadheading. Since I wouldn’t get to preboard anyway, I’m not sure it would make any difference. Also, I prefer commuting y comfy clothes 😅