I must have bumped my head
You see, yesterday, The Thing and I booked our trip to San Francisco. Now, in case you've forgotten, I live in Pittsburgh. We're only going for 4 days. Are you screaming in terror now? Why the hell not?! Don't you see what this means?!?!
We're flying there.
[insert wild and insane screaming and uncontrollable weeping here]
Um, yep. Fauvie don't fly. Fauve has never flown. Fauve gets a bad case of the shivers and irritable bowels just thinking about flying. Fauve has never admitted that to anyone before. Fauve is kind of starting to like talking about herself in the third person.
See how freaked out I am? Though that might be the Grey Goose talking. Not that I'm drinking at work or anything (shuddup Girlfriend, you are the one who bought it for me).
This is going to take a whole lot of drugs. [sigh] The things we do for love.
posted by ƒåυνέ @ 2:08 PM
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Just in case you don't read it I commented back ;)
Thanks you made me blush *blush*
An as for Flying go on you know he's gonna make it up to you ;)
an he's totally worth it ;)
Don't what ever you do get drunk before hand it really does make it worse....
An on another note GO Thing, maybe next he'll get you flying out of the country
I'm a horrible flier. I don't worry so much about the flying past as I do the takeoff and landing... Just stock up on Immodium and practice deep breathing. It'll be fine!
You'll be fine. Security and the crowding on flights are really the worst part of it.
Once you get back you'll be wanting to book a Caribbean holiday for you and your Thing for those cold months.
I have also just realised your gonna have to change your 101 things about me number 46 will be wrong.........
Don't freak out Im really bored I had a really stressful day and am zombie surfing to stop me from smoking and am reading blog friends profiles to kill time
Oooooo.... I LOVE flying! I don't love airports and delays, but really, flying is such a great adventure! And look where you're going!!! You're going to San Freakin-Francisco with The Thing!!! How fun will this be? Get the window seat and embrace the view. Of course, you'll probably be on a big-assed jet rather than the cool puddle-jumpers I always get. If you need someone to tell you what to expect about flying that's objective, you know you can call me. Shoot me an email if you need my number.
And oracle's right -- do not get drunk. It'll be worse. Just get plenty of rest the days prior to help combat any jet lag, since you're flying west.
What's your connection city?
You'll be fine. I was JUST like you until I flew to Wyoming....and I flew alone. I swear to gawd I smoked a half-pack of cigs during the 2 hr drive to the airport and once I got there my adrenaline kicked in and my legs went so numb I'd have never felt it had I pissed down one from the fright. Sittin' and waitin to board was horrible cuz I was lookin right at our plane and noticin all the paint scrapes & finding all these odd things that just didn't look right to me...lmao
Did I mention I ended up stuck in a window seat right close to the wing? You can literally watch that sucker bob up and down which freaked me out and had my closest co-passengers chuckling at me.
As we got closer to Denver to make the change-over I was feeling calmer and actually started to enjoy the flight. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and it's so awesome to see the neat patterns in the way the land is laid out. Very distinct patterns. By the time I was off the first plane I was loving it (was on a total of four planes round trip)! Hopefully, you will, too.
Just keep in mind that you're going to hear lots of creaking noises, especially if you end up close to the wings. And when they flip those flaps on the wings they can make popping noises, too. It's normal.
The take-off isn't bad. It's actually pretty awesome after that first initial one (cuz you're too scared to enjoy it...lol). Landing is pretty much the same only in reverse and a bit bouncier but pretty easy-peasy.
After all was said and done I felt pretty silly for being so terrified for 30+ years. Now, I can't wait to do it again. lol
You'll be just fine. If your ears have a tendency to pop make sure you're chewing gum. I took a book thinking it would keep me calm but I never read a page of it & instead ended up with my eyes glued out the window pretty much the whole time. You'll have Thing to concentrate on and, most likey, once the initial 'scare' is over you'll absolutely love it.
BTW.....When's the trip?
Oracle...there are a few things on that list that have since changed; public transportation especially. Thing and I have taken quite a few cab rides since we've been together. And I've heard I shouldn't drink. Someone suggested Dramamine. Any thoughts?
Thumper...thanks for the Immodium reminder. I should probably confess this to Thing so that he's prepared. However, that's not really a conversation I want to have with him, lol.
ordinarygirl...we've actually talked about that too. I've been procrastinating on getting my passport though.
cc...Dallas on the way out and Las Vegas on the way back.
Rosie...fly out on Aug. 8 and back on the 12th. I'm thinking I'm going to take enough drugs that I'll sleep through the whole thing. At least, that's my hope.
And I've been going over the list of 'prohibited items'...
I'll give you a cookie if you can give me a reasonable explaination as to why I'll have to dump all of the lighters out of my purse but I could have a corkscrew, a set of knitting needles and a pair of scissors in there and THAT would be okay...
You'll be fine! Enjoy the trip and have fun with the experience.
Two words...rescue remedy. Works for me in ALL stressful situations. Don't know if you're into holistic medicine, but it's made of Bach Flowers and won't hurt you a bit. I even use it on the cats.
Put 4 drops in a water bottle, then shake it 'hard' 100 times. That gets it to working, then sip away. If you get down to almost empty, refill it and shake again.
I'd start drinking it the day before and if you really really are nervous, take 2 drops on your tongue 10 minutes apart for however long you need to.
This stuff was a Godsend during the time after my breakup with the EX. My hubby uses it too and he doesn't believe in my holistic approach, but he thinks it works for him, as well.
BTW, I get sick to my stomach and almost throw up at the suggestion of me flying. The last time I flew in Jun 03, the guy sitting next to me thought I was going to throw up on him.
Have you ever seen Fight Club? Just take the oxygen mask when you crash. You'll be happy the whole way down...
Not Dramamine; it'll leave you feeling sleepy and dopey. Bonine is much, much better because you don't get that hung-over feeling.
Hey, I had never flown either and I went up in that little bubble of a helicopter. You can do this!
I read in my 'First' magazine that sandlewood is used in holistic medicine for calming.
Massage several drops into skin, breathing deeply as you do. You can also conbine 3 drops oil and 8 oz water in a small spray bottle. Use as an air freshener.
I might try this one!
Flying is just a thing but don't buy Grey Goose...its French. Target store chain is also owned by a French corporation and they don't allow Salvation Army bell ringers nor fund raisers for American Troups...
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