Well I’m packing, I’m packing first for the boys as they’re not coming with us on this little weekend trip. I’m packing for them to go to nannys house. I’m also packing for ‘us’ which is the other half and me. Making sure the wedding present for his grown up daughter is brought, wrapped and looks pretty of course. I’ve been packing a full aldi shop away at nannys house today so the boys have everything available and don’t get any ‘I’m starving’ strops that they can’t contain….unlikely at the best place in the whole world, but better to be prepared than not!
I’ve yet to start packing my own case.
I wasn’t going to post anything new on my blog this week as I thought I’d prioritise the trip. I wanted to leave everything at home pretty much sorted. I’d also decided to catch up on replying to people who had been kind enough and taken the time to comment on my posts. Oh and I wanted to read some other people’s blogs to see what was going on in blogging world. Then, squeeze in the fact that I had to work full-time I was definitely not going to post this week.
Until…..
I found myself sat outside of the school gates waiting for the boys to come bounding through. It’s started to surface, it started to grow….
I was terrified…..
You see, I’m afraid of flying, well anxious, nervous, in the sweaty palms sort of way. I’d rather not fly at all, yet I do, probably 2 or three times a year. I don’t let it stop me doing anything but I’d just rather not thank you. I don’t normally tell anyone, I just pretend I’m OK.
I wrote here last week about what I need now, ‘Wings’. Fairy, bird, whatever, I need to get my wings and get to grips with not letting this become a problem.
So, I’m trying a different approach this time, I’m blogging about it and in my head I am putting those anxious little thoughts onto the computer and diluting the impact on me. This is my pre-flight therapy…..
Do you think it will work?
I think it helps when we write about things and when we share them with others. I hope it has helped xx Thank you for linking with #mg
I really hope getting your feelings out does help you! I’m just so impressed that you keep flying every year when it makes you so anxious, well done! x
yes i do – get everything out! don’t bottle it! find out if other’s have remedies and see if they impart wisdom (other than consume copius amounts of alcohol) – am sure there will be other people who feel like you – good luck lovely xx #KCACOLS
Thanks sweetie and thanks for taking the time to comment:) X
Aw I feel for you, I hope it works as therapy! I do feel a bit anxious when the plane takes off, so really relate to this. Hope you have a lovely trip #KCACOLS
I hope you manage to alleviate your fear before you fly. I think one of the main reasons you are worried is because you won’t have the distraction of the kids!!
Make listen to some relaxing music when you are onboard and focus on your breathing?
Thank you for linking up to #KCACOLS and I hope to see you back again on Sunday. x
You’re going to be great. My MIL swore by reading during take off and landing as a distraction. Breathing exercises might help as other have said. All the best with it #KCACOLS
I hope it helps. I share your anxiety. I have tried the Allen Carr book, meditation and mindfulness but if I’m honest, I generally have a couple of glasses of fizz at the airport and one on the plane and I relax. In all seriousness, I am considering booking for a special session on conquering your fear as I want to travel lots with the baby without her seeing mummy scared. I hope the flight goes well and you enjoy your trip #KCACOLS
Ohh I get anxious about flying to, I find just focusing on the holiday ahead helps me relax or reading is a good distraction. I hope you have an easy flight and enjoy your trip xx #KCACOLS
I don’t really like to fly, I find airports very stressful and I feel anxious on anything when it goes up (planes, lifts, escalators, rollercoasters) but I go on all of them anyway. Still if I had a perfect way to travel I would rather cruise! #kcacols
I always find that blogging things for me seems to sort those things out in my head.
Well, I picked up your blog from one of Janice Walds pit stops and had to pop over and take a look. Your about tells me I have an entire months head start as I joined in January ?
Have to admit, it’s been a brilliant journey so far….all the cool people, friendly, helpful and supportive of a newbie like me….so now I feel I must engage blogs at all opportunities…it’s a bit addictive.
Lovely post and shhh….I despise flying too….phobia in fact….but don’t tell anyone !
And…had to follow…. Have a great weekend ?
Wonderful thank you so much for commenting! It’s brilliant to hear from other bloggers. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I flew and I’m in Bavaria now (limited wifi but I keep trying) I fly back to London tmro, da da daaaaaa. Mainy:)
Aw well I hope you’re feeling better about it all. Maybe some deep breathing exercises in the departure lounge and visualising a happy, calm you getting into your airplane seat… Take care 🙂