Sunday, June 23, 2013

The first day of the rest of our lives

I stopped by to let you guys know one thing: tomorrow I fly all by myself for the first time in over 5 years. As many of you may know, I have battled flying phobia for a few years now. Not nervousness, not butterfly in my stomach, but full blown panic attack.

Tomorrow, I fly to Indy for work. A mix of anxiety, excitement and the feeling this is the beginning. One more.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

I understand you since I always worry when I fly - but it will go fine, I promise! :-)

http://tinajoathome.com/

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

I will be thinking of you Ana. Take the strength within you, combine it with all of the strength being sent to you, and breathe in peace.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

You can do it! Hugs to you!

Adam said...

have a good time and relax

Kalei's Best Friend said...

Keep positive thoughts! You will be fine!

Unknown said...

I am thinking of you!!! Keep us posted!!

Anonymous said...

I have exactly the same thing. I do not fly unless it is absolutely unavoidable. (Which maybe you knew because of my taking the train across the country to my son's wedding?) Anyway, we're in a sisterhood together on this one.

I will think good and calm thoughts for you tomorrow!

Red Shoes said...

I agree with tinajo...

You are going to be fine. You will be back and posting about what fun you had!!

:o)

~shoes~

Creatively yours Fi said...

I know the feeling of full on anxiety. I admire you for your courage Ana :)Good on you x

Arkansas Patti said...

I so admire your biting the bullet. I am so afraid that if I held the winning lottery ticket and could only claim in by flying somewhere, I would have to give it away.
I know in my head it is a safe way to travel, just can't convince my mind of that. Hope it isn't too stressful for you. Deep breaths and a little liquor might help. You will be fine.

Dra. Cristiane Grande Jimenez Marino said...

Ana, ótima viagem.
Vá confiante, eu fiquei anos sem viajar de avião também, e desde 2011 tenho viajado muito e sozinha na maioria das vezes.
Agora, quando passo um tempo sem viajar, sinto falta...
bjs

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

You'll do great my friend! It will be a marvelous adventure you can tell us about when you get home! Sweet hugs!

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

That is quite courageous, Ana, and you should be proud! You can do it. Remember to breathe in, breathe out...relax...

Willow said...

Breathe and surpass your fear, breathe be calm move forward ...you can do it :)

Riot Kitty said...

Good for you! You can do it. I will be sending you good thoughts.

Unknown said...

It will be ok ! Big hug

K J D said...

Good luck!

Karen x

Sherri B. said...

You'll be in my thoughts, Ana! I have this same anxiety about driving on highways, so I completely relate to that sense of panic. I can sense that you're ready to take this on - I can feel your courage! Have a wonderful trip. :)

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Have a wonderful flight!! You got this my friend.

Jeanie said...

Congratulations, Ana. You will be JUST fine! And when all is said and done, you'll say "I did it!" Three cheers!

Kyra Wilson said...

I'll be thinking about you! Hopefully, you are already there and settled!

The Dancing Crone said...

Brave woman!! You have my total admiration!

Magic Love Crow said...

I hope everything went well ;o) I'm sure you did ok ;o) Hugs ;o)

Almost Precious said...

Hope your trip goes well and that your flight is a smooth one.

Take care our Ana with the beautiful soul, and may your summer be full of joy, sunny days and skies filled with lovely butterflies to inspire you. :)

Shaharoh said...

Good luck today. I love to fly and I am terrified of it. It's a mix of extreme excitement and terror. I'm sure you did well and you are sooo brave to attempt to conquer this phobia. Love and hugs Introvert! xoxo

Irene said...

Oh I know how a panic attack feels so. damn. well. So I wish you the best, Ana, and I'm glad that you are conquering your phobia. <3