Fly that is. After booking the tickets and having a few months of waking during the night in horror I've finally decided that I'm going to drive to SENZ, not fly. And while a huge part of me knows how stupid this is (that's the logical side!) the emotional side of me, is too freaked about being on a plane with lots of people all squashed in. Lyall thinks I should just 'try' it - bit hard if your 7000ft in the air having a panic attack, I don't really think they'll open the doors and let me off at that point ROFL. It's not like I haven't flown before, I've lost count of how many times I've flown, however not a lot of that was on commercial flights full of people. On horse flights you don't really feel claustraphobic. So I'm going to have to start desensitising myself in situations where there are lots of people and no way out...
Anyway on the plus side, I won't have to worry about what to bring back in terms of weight restrictions LOL! It's highly likely my sister will come for the drive, so that will be great. Now just waiting to hear if I can change my Prima class with Nic Howard from Sunday am to Saturday pm - this way we can take off early Sunday morning for the drive back to Auckland - no biggie if I can't but that extra few hours would be good - especially since I'm back at work come the Monday.
So there you go, no chicken noises please LOL!
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Well, really Trace, it's your choice isn't it, so no chicken noises here from me, just hope that you do get someone to go with you (if hubby isn't already) as it will be a long trip. Well done on making the decision!
No chicken noises from me either because I would say that you have stewing and stressing about this since the day you booked the plane tickets. Bet you are feeling pretty relieved about it all now and can actually look forward to SENZ. Good for you.
You're not a chicken - this is a very real fear for you, and you have to be willing to face it in your own time, not just because there's a scrapbooking expo on! Also, you need to be able to enjoy yourself, so it wouldn't be much good if you were anxious for the whole SENZ weekend. You need to be excited and looking forward to things, not worrying. I'm sure it's a load off your mind.
Well done on making such a desicion. I have fobia myself (not of flying) and I can totally understand where you're coming from... You'll have a great weekend, now that you don't have to worry 'bout the flying!
no chickens here either.... we want you to come to senz so anyway that gets you down the island is good for us........ 10 sleeps to go!!!!
Given I have a phobia of needles and the dentist etc, I am the last person to call anyone a chicken. I think the hardest part is making the decision and good on your for deciding to drive.
Who cares how you get here ... as long as you still get here ... looking forward to meeting up again. :o) Oh and ... drive safely!
I can understand as I am also afraid of flying but it has become easier the more often I fly. Drive carefully and take regular breaks
Hi Trace
I know exactly what you mean about flying - I really want to visit NZ but don't know how on earth I'm going to get there, the thought of a 24 + hour flight really freaks me out :( I wonder if I can get over it in time for the 2011 world cup? I've heard hypnotherapy is good, but what do you do if it isn't, as you say I don't think you would be let out!
What is SENZ by the way?
Def no chicken noises from me - I know what it is like to have panic attacks let alone in a place where you can't get away from what is panking you! Yay that you can still go to senz!
The cool thing about driving is you'll get to see and enjoy the countryside. You can stop and get out where you want to look at things etc.; always the best part of a road trip.
A friend of mine did a course a few years ago (I think through the Phobic Trust in Akld, but I could check on that) to overcome fears around flying. There was a big group of them on the course and I remember they went on a special short flight as part of it.
By the way AirNZ runs "fear of Flying" courses
No chicken noises from me either buddy ... but ... between now and next year we are going to have to have you lose the flying phobia ... cos I will going with bells on and be able to hold your hand ... truly!!!!
You are so NOT chicken that is the last word I would ever use, and I am proud of you for being brave enough to say 'hey I am not comfortable with this' very proud of you and on the plus side you wont get to SENZ all stressed and have the whole weekend worrying about flying home again so you can just enjoy the whole weekend :)
And you get to go with your sister how cool is that :)
Better go a very trying two year old is bouncing on my knee - to be an early child hood educator well I only have only thing to say - YOU ARE A SAINT!!! Ha but we knew this before anyways xoxoxo
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