I cannot believe I'm having a panic attack about my trip to Vegas. I've got my itinerary printed out, I'm packed, and everything, but I'm certain something horrible will happen if I leave. Which means that I probably have to go, to tell my still traumatized brain that it's OK to move on, that the world is someplace I need to be in, that I can't hide in my little hole. Stupid, stupid brains.
What? She killed 'em with mathematics. What else could it have been?
Jayne ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Connie Neil - Jul 06, 2015 5:19:58 pm PDT #391 of 30003
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DavidS - Jul 06, 2015 5:26:54 pm PDT #392 of 30003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
That's so exciting, Pix! How fun.
Zenkitty - Jul 06, 2015 5:37:12 pm PDT #393 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Belize trip sounds like a great time, Pix!
Connie, you're probably right, deep breath, Vegas will be fun and when you come home everything will be fine. That's my mantra when I'm starting to panic. Everything is fine.
Pix - Jul 06, 2015 5:41:31 pm PDT #394 of 30003
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Thanks, all! I’m super excited for so many reasons.
Also, I adulted my butt off today by actually getting our Christmas travel booked -- flights, car and even a dinner and show evening cruise in Fort Lauderdale with my parents as a present.
Connie -- it’s perfectly normal to get nervous before a trip, and it’s okay to feel anything you’re feeling. Maybe Vegas will help to convince your brain that getting out of town is a good thing.
Steph L. - Jul 06, 2015 5:42:59 pm PDT #395 of 30003
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Connie, better a panic attack now rather than tomorrow. It'll all be okay, but it's hard to convince your lizard brain of that.
Steph L. - Jul 06, 2015 5:43:17 pm PDT #396 of 30003
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Oh, and Pix, Belize sounds amazing!
shrift - Jul 06, 2015 5:50:10 pm PDT #397 of 30003
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I am dog-sitting the Big Dog, who is Very Large.
Aw, who's a Big Dog? YOU ARE.
Which means that I probably have to go, to tell my still traumatized brain that it's OK to move on, that the world is someplace I need to be in, that I can't hide in my little hole.
It's perfectly understandable and normal to be feeling these things. Is there anything you can occupy your mind with so it's too busy to panic and you can go to Vegas and have fun, already?
Some strategies for dealing with worrying: [link]
Burrell - Jul 06, 2015 5:55:08 pm PDT #398 of 30003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Oooh, Belize! I want to go one day.
We've been doing the smoothie thing for the wee one, my child who is underweight and eats like a very picky rabbit. I do worry that it has the ancillary effect of increasing the weight of the kid who is doing just fine, but as you all have just reminded me, he's not very far away from Eating. All. The. Things.
Ginger - Jul 06, 2015 5:55:57 pm PDT #399 of 30003
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
That dog is so big that he looks like he's on a set with half-size furniture.
Connie Neil - Jul 06, 2015 6:03:36 pm PDT #400 of 30003
brillig
Some strategies for dealing with worrying
Thank you, that looks useful!
I can't stand drooly dogs. I know they're love muffins and snuggly beasts, but drool just drives me nuts.