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?
12+ hours of air time to California??? You really MUST enjoy that ole biplane!
X (hiding out in an undisclosed location)
Posted by:X | April 14, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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.
Posted by:T | April 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM