Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.
– Amelia Earhart
Remember the first time you ever rode an airplane?
The engine started whirring and the rudder stirred into position as you buckled in your seatbelt and faked calm. But as the plane started shifting towards the runway and its wheels slowly lifted from the ground, your stomach suddenly churned uncontrollably and you felt like spewing out the fried chicken you just had for lunch.
You start getting paranoid at the thought of being weightless, of being supported by nothing but invisible air. You suddenly long for solid ground, regretting why you even wanted to defy gravity.
Then, the seemingly chaotic rise ceased. The pilot turned off the seatbelt sign and a sense of calm overwhelmed you. You looked out the window and you saw nothing but blue skies and shape-shifting clouds.
You then realize why you rode an airplane in the first place. You wanted to experience it. You wanted an adventure. You were a traveller, seeking to arrive at a certain destination.
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