Opportunities for introspection

I loved travel as a young adult. And by travel I don't mean going to new places that I've never been to, exploring cultures and all that good stuff. That is the essence of travel most people enjoy. What I enjoyed however was the journey to a destination. I have lived away from home since the age of 16, so I've done my fair share of travel. To me it represented idle time for contemplation. For catching up with friends, my own thoughts, jotting down ideas. I loved sitting by the window seat on the little red bus that took me from Chennai to Chittoor every Saturday morning. The morning breeze relieved my stress from hectic days working in IT and the freshness of the early mornings prompted positive thoughts inside my head. This would be the time I would think about my happiness, my well-being, my hobbies and what I'd do with my life. All these thoughts came to me in a not way that was not prompted or made-up. This is when I'd read a books that made me feel fulfilled. And the trip back to Chennai would be on Sundays and this is when I would catch up with friends. I'd call them and spend hours catching up.
As I write this blog I realize how I've always enjoyed traveling long hours on the road (preferably; we all know how annoying proximity with other people can be on airplanes). At the moment I'm sitting here in an airport looking out at the beautiful mountains in Phoenix and it only brings positive thoughts to my mind. This is the first trip away from kiddo...and she has done a fantastic job. All thanks to the hubby and how well he keeps her engaged. So proud of him and so lucky to be married to a guy like him. 
Here's hoping to more long drives on road...may be one in Winter.