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From the Mountains of Boone, NC

Another long airplane trip. Another boarding pass which takes me from one window to another so I can keep on gazing through the wonders of the sky.  Another airport that takes me to several flashbacks of the past resulting in many happy memories.  Another country to be crossed and many miles gained in my airline's membership account that is probably gold by now.  Another experience to go through, which is new, different, exciting, and to be honest: sometimes scary. I hugged my mother again as she pulled me tight as if she wants to make sure that this is me, her daughter, in her same figure.  This is her daughter who kept on growing in front of eyes.  This is her daughter who got taller than her, and who started to talk about the world and its countries just like her daddy.  This is her girl, who promised to never let her down.  My mother's hug was a reminder to me of the reason why I've always wanted to travel.  My first airplane seat was on her lap, after that she start