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WRITING INSPIRED BY: MUSIC

Waiting and Waltzing in Airport Terminals — Song by Industries of the Blind

I would listen to song if I were in an airport terminal today.

Roger Skibowski

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Photo by Charles Gao on Unsplash

Business and Personal

I have traveled in the past for both business and personal reasons. Travel for business is great because your business is paying for you to conduct business on their behalf, and you benefit from seeing new areas of the world if you have not been in those communities.

Waiting

When traveling, there is a lot of waiting involved. Waiting to get to the airport. More waiting to get to the terminal. Checking in your baggage. Ticketing, checking IDs. Scanning carry-on luggage and other personal items. Scanning you.

Waltzing

Now the waiting has turned into waltzing as you wait to board. Many be it is time for a snack or refreshment. Did you bring reading material? Is that reading material on your phone? Time to review your phone for updates regarding the journey.

Boarding

Time to make your way to your seat. Stow away luggage or other items. Meet those seated next or near you. Say hello or other pleasantries. Listening to the announcements. Settling in and…

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