Some days I live twice and some, not at all.

Altitude is a master thief and steals time and space. Some days I live twice and some, not at all.

Imagine traveling from one side of the world to another in 16 hours. Realistically, no imagination is necessary, I realize -  we do this now, commonly; we do this and don't bat an eye. If I stop and really think about it though, I am awestruck. We take this evolution, this advancement in travel, this progression for granted, naturally. In more modern history, when travel by ship was new and innovative, it took months to reach a destination and only the very elite would dream of experiencing it!

This speed travel is at a price. An entire day and night can be consumed and essentially, lost or gained. I leave the middle east, United Emirates, on a Tuesday morning for example, and arrive in Vancouver on that very day - Tuesday morning. However, what is given is taken back. I leave Vancouver, British Columbia (my Home) Tuesday morning and arrive back into Dubai, Wednesday morning, depending on the route taken. A full day disappears into "thin air,"   almost literally.

Now this is a simple concept we are all aware of and are able to absorb in whatever way we feel necessary to our lives - think about it or not. However, I am living it on a constant basis; week after week, year after year. Imagine doing this consistently and the confusion it renders on oneself! It is an effort to stay on top of something as automatic as today's date!

January brought me to my furthest (Western) destination, San Francisco, then, oppositely, to the east, Seoul, Korea. I was then rostered to travel to Plaisance (Mauritius) due South. Back to Dallas, Texas and then to Bangkok, Thailand. In between all of that travel I operated a flight north to Moscow, Russia. It was a ping-pong effect, however it was a four cross game where the rules were changed into something a little more exciting; including four different seasons and an expert attempt at packing. Endurance wins this game.

Presently, right now, at this moment, I am continuing this writing from New York City..... When I am much more coherent, I shall recollect some moments! 

To be continued....