Monday Motivation Appreciation

"I am given the opportunity to express my appreciation, each and
every day. Let me never miss the opportunity to do so, giving rise to
all I want to unfold - throughout my day."

~ Eleesha

 

Saturday was more fun that I can express. As you know I flew back to Bensenville, Illinois, to Aviation Universe  for a book signing and talk.

 

We will be seeing more of Aviation Universe, but for now let me tell you what a fabulous store this is. How do you find them? Fly into O'Hare, and they're just on the west side of the airport. 10 minutes away. I think you should add a visit to Aviation Universe on your bucket list. And follow them on Twitter @AviationUnverse

Mike, Lora, and Richard

 Lora, Richard, and Mike... thank you for the great time and support. And Tim for the ride back to the airport and my gift(s) too.

I also got to meet Twitter Favorites! Andrew Smolenski, who introduced me to Lora and Aviation Universe. Thank you Andrew! Mike Miley from the mytransponder.com dropped by and said hello and picked up a couple books. And Rob Marc an official Airplane Geek from JetWhine.com joined us. He had a very big microphone that he kept sticking in my face. I suspect we may hear more from him. Oh.... and he gave me my official, "I'm a Whiner!" button.

Let me tell you a little about this store. If you want anything aviation... they've got it! If they don't, they'll get it. They are also in the process of creating an on-line store, so you can shop from home. I will be shouting about that when they go live. 

 

But here's the deal... imagine the coffee shop from Friends, filled with really cool airline stuff. That's the feel. This is a community store and a place you could hang out all day while you're transported through aviation history. There were so many cool things. 

 

For all the crazy things we do in our lives, I am forever grateful for the opportunities that are given to me to reach out and meet new people. Travel 3500 miles in two days for a two hour talk? Who would do such a thing? I would. And I would do it again, because there are some really great people in this world that we should meet. Lora and Richard are two such people. 

Despite the adversity thrown their way, they embraced it and took off on their own adventure... Aviation Universe is a place to visit, and support.

Oh... and if you're an airline employee, during the summer months you can get a crew rate at the Airport Hilton for $59! What a deal. Then catch a cab to the Aviation Universe store!

By the way, you missed a great show. I did a little striptease choreographed with the adventure of the industry from the moment the aviation bug bit, followed by the effort, expense, and energy spent in pursuit of our dream to fly. The setbacks along the way. The shift in the industry. Furloughs. Bankruptcy. Mergers. Lost pensions. When could drama be so much fun? It's all about the visual.

How much fun did you have this weekend?

Enjoy the journey and every moment in between...

XO Karlene

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