It's not always a bed of Roses.....

Or a bowl of blackberries,

Or a day at the beach.

When you no longer can fly with your best buds

 and everyone is a stranger

 and you begin to feel like a fish out of water

 and your wishing all the newness would go away.

When you arrive at the airport and recognize no one and your trying to make sense of the paper work, vernacular and the computer system it can be daunting. 

But then you check-in at the duty desk your greeted with a warm smile. Someone from a recent trip says Hi, gives you a hug and asks how it's going and suddenly it starts to feel OK.

You report to the airplane and realize it's all the same.The differences are your making new friends, visiting new places and learning new tricks.

I have realized, it isn't all about the money, flexibility and pension. It's also about adventure, conquering your fears and meeting the challenges you encounter when changing your life.

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