Fear of Flying

I love to fly.

In a past life, I wanted to be a fighter pilot and fly F-16s. Not to kill, but for the sheer thrill of atmospheric play. But now I think a bi-plane would better suit my needs. Simplify.

Monster called over the weekend, and we chatted about travel, and the perspective it always brings. I enjoyed my 12+ hours of air time to California last week, appreciating the cloudscapes, landscapes and occasional fellow aircraft scrolling past my window.

Earth is simply gorgeous at 38,000'.

He said, as a child, it was a (superpowers) toss-up between wanting to be omniscient and having the ability to fly. To me, as an adult, omniscience would be hell: would I really want to know what my companion is thinking about me at this exact moment? My head would be filled with far too much noise. I don't need to be so friendly with my neighbors.

Omniscience without omnipotence could be really sad, frustrating and disturbing. Omnipotence comes with more responsibility than I ever would want. Yikes!

Simplify.

So I guess we're back to flying. What would your superpower be?

Comments

[X]

12+ hours of air time to California??? You really MUST enjoy that ole biplane!

X (hiding out in an undisclosed location)

[T]

There and back, silly.

PA > NC > TN > CA & RETURN = cheap fare

I see you've dodged W & Y for the moment. I'll stash some food & water for you.