I am an extreme worrier and can be somewhat of a pessimist. I have a bad habit of thinking of all the things that could go wrong when trying something outside of the norm. Early tomorrow morning I am getting on a plane with my DH, my 11th month old DD and my DH's parents to Northern California. I decided to create something called a "scaredy list" to get my worries out of my head. I am planning on addressing this list when I get back to prove to myself that I had nothing to be scared or worried about. I'm hoping this strategy will help me to become less of a worrier and more of a free spirit!
Okay, so here is my list:
* Did I forget something?- the number one fear that runs through my mind constantly!
* Am I or someone I am traveling with going to get sick from the flight?
* Is my 11 month old going to scream the whole flight? Will I upset other people on the flight? Are her poor little ears going to hurt when we take off and land? Did I bring enough to entertain her- will I be able to entertain her?
* I hope the weather will be good- bad weather or too hot/too cold weather.
* I miss my golden retriever already!
* Will the hotels be family friendly with cribs and non-smoking rooms?
* Will I have a good time? Will my family have a good time?
* Will this trip meet my expectations (which are always very high)?
What sorts of fears, thoughts and/or questions run through your mind when you travel?
Again, I am planning on coming back to this post to prove that I was being a worrier for no good reason! Wish me luck...
I definitely worry that I will forget something so I always WAY overpack... and still end up forgetting something, meanwhile sweating to death trying to cart around fifty bags and suitcases! LOL.
ReplyDeleteI never worry about being sick or the baby not sleeping ... although I should.
And I always worry that I will be too tired to enjoy myself. Usually this is true.
And now a new worry - I worry about my stinkin' BLOG and what is going on with it while I'm gone. Now isn't that ridiculous!? :)