airborne

Currently listening to: Skyscraper – Demi Lovato

Skies are cryingI am watchingCatching tear drops in my handsOnly silenceHas an endingLike we never had a chance

I’d be lying if I said the recent string of airline crashes hasn’t been on my mind. Every time I see another headline, I can’t help but feel a little uneasy about flying.

My friend Daniel has been trying to talk me out of it altogether, insisting that now is not the time to be up in the air. Meanwhile, my other friend, Natasha, has already made it clear—she wants me to share my location the moment I touch down next month, just for peace of mind.

I get it. Their concern is coming from a place of love, and honestly? I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little spooked myself. But at the end of the day, life goes on, and I’m still getting on that plane.


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29 responses to “airborne”

  1. Laura Avatar

    Yeah, the thought of flying is just a little bit nerve-wracking. Still gonna do it, though 😆

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Right? 😆 I stopped watching the news

  2. Sara Allwright Avatar

    Get on that plane Rojie….enjoy.
    It will never stop me exploring/travelling! ✈️🌍 🌞

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Yessss I’m so glad you agree!!

      1. Sara Allwright Avatar

        I certainly dooooooo….!

        1. justrojie Avatar

          :)))))

  3. iakovoskriegor Avatar

    I haven’t been on a plane since 2008

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Oooh where’d you fly to?

      1. iakovoskriegor Avatar

        Oh, just domestic flight to a city up north, about 900km north of Brisbane. Mackay, I think it was called.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          oooh i see!!

          1. iakovoskriegor Avatar

            was a nice city back in 2008. Hopefully, if I recover enough from my phobias, will be able to fly overseas one day.

          2. justrojie Avatar

            I hope this happens one day!

  4. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Like you, I would probably risk it, but I cannot say what’s going on is not concerning.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Hopefully things will get better soon

  5. April Avatar

    I get you! be safe….❤️

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you!!

  6. Brian Crock Avatar

    My entire career has been in aviation since I was 16. Go have fun! ☺️

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Hi Brian!! Any insight into what the heck is going on? Do you think it’ll get better?

  7. Brian Crock Avatar

    With 45,000 daily U.S. flights and the last mass-casualty airline crash occurring in 2009, your odds of a safe flight are pretty good. While there have been a few high-profile accidents recently, investigations will likely confirm that they were just that—accidents. Not some underlying systemic problem. Plus, once one accident makes headlines, the media tends to sensationalize every minor issue. I’d have no problem with any family member flying right now. I hope this helps. ☺️ Keep up the great blog! 😎

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thanks for the reassurance, Brian!! Thank you!!

      1. Brian Crock Avatar

        Always happy to answer any questions if you think of any ☺️

        1. justrojie Avatar

          appreciate you so much! this is helpful!

  8. Hazel Avatar

    Stay safe always, rojie. Riding a place is still exciting, even though needs a prayer every time. Enjoy the flight, rojie

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you so much, Hazel!!

      1. Hazel Avatar

        Anytime, rojie

  9. ibarynt Avatar

    How will you get where you’re going if you don’t fly, literally and figuratively.

    Where are you off too? And have a good trip, in advance.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Brief stop in London and then Maldives

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        Oooh the Maldives trip… I hope you bump into some fun and creative British men while in London 😅

        1. justrojie Avatar

          ooh lala~~

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