I must confess. I'm freaking out a little to be flying all by myself on Friday. I have only flown twice and both times I have had Ryan to lead the way. Those of you who know me well know I have absolutely no sense of direction. Just ask Audrey about the time I drove around the parking garage 3 times before she had to inform me that I was not going up a level.
I am not afraid that the plane will crash or that I will sit by someone creepy. I am not afraid of scary turbulence or stinky old lady perfume. I am afraid that I will get off the plane in Denver, and completely botch making my transfer flight. Will I be able to find my terminal? Will I get lost in an endless sea of people? Will I be stuck in Denver for the rest of my life?
These fears have been keeping me up at night. I know... I'm a grown girl. I should be able to do this. Why is it causing me so much angst? I have already committed myself to do this, but Lord please give me strength!
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I can totally understand that as I have never flown by myself. That said, I pride myself in being an asker-not a seeker. As in: Forget trying to seek things out myself, I will just ask 100 people where I am supposed to be and how do I get there. IT usually works quite well for me! Good luck and tell Tamara I said Hi!
You'll be fine. Airports really aren't that bad. =)
By the way, I didn't realize that you didn't know about our new blog, Oops! Sorry! Rob told me he informed "his side" and so I just figured it was good to go. Should've known that husbands can't always be trusted! ;) I'm glad you found us!
I will be incredibly sad if you are forever stuck in Denver. I, however, have all the confidence in the world that you can do it! You WILL make it here! YOU WILL!!
Yeah, for your trip! You will do fine. I felt the same way when I flew by myself. But I promise you that you will feel so grown up and big girlish after you do it. You will feel as though you can do anything! Let me know how your trip is, you guys should come down our way for dinner. Have fun!
Ha ha! Here's hoping you get stuck in Denver...just so you have a good story to tell! Just kidding...you'll be fine!
Your fear is definitely irrational, but I agree with Allie - ask until you get to the right gate for your connecting flight. We eventually found a parking spot once **someone** suggested that you try a different level!! (That still makes me laugh!)
If you get lost, call that same someone, and I'll talk you through it!!
I'm with Allie...just keep asking! Plus things are really well marked. I have been flying by myself since I was pretty young and always made it and I have no sense of direction either. If all else fails and you can't find someone just yell really loud "I have a bomb" and you will get the help you need REALLY fast. However, you probably won't make your connecting flight after that!
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