tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post7222529227483010309..comments2023-10-28T04:45:48.353-04:00Comments on Between Living and Existing: Upcoming family vacationTiptoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-90172359309837575062009-06-09T00:34:22.656-04:002009-06-09T00:34:22.656-04:00Kristina, yes, I'm going to think about things...Kristina, yes, I'm going to think about things I can do and bring to quell my anxiety. A lot I just won't know until I actually get there. I'm hoping the place will have a wifi or ethernet connection, so I can use my netbook. <br /><br />Cammy, love the idea of locking the Ed in a dog kennel. It's true, this is a good challenge for me, though a tad scary too.<br /><br />Yes, it will be nicer to be within driving distance to you!<br /><br />Kim, I agree with you that many times trips have never been as bad as I expected. Still, like you, it doesn't help the anxiety. Andy es, temporary is a good word to carry along on these trips.Tiptoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-23405128866163113882009-06-08T12:07:45.864-04:002009-06-08T12:07:45.864-04:00I completely understand your anxiety too! I tend t...I completely understand your anxiety too! I tend to get very anxious before things like this, and I make lists of what I'm worried about. When all is said and done, it's never as bad as I think, but that doesn't seem to make me any less anxious the next time. Like Kristina said, you can use some time before the trip to come up with little strategies to make it a little more enjoyable for you...hopefully. I hate leaving my bubble, but sometimes it's a good thing. If it's not, it's only a temporary departure... That's what I try to tell myself :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524913753671188764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-56877448167281939932009-06-08T11:49:19.332-04:002009-06-08T11:49:19.332-04:00I hear you on this, family get-togethers on any sc...I hear you on this, family get-togethers on any scale can be tough. Maybe, though, such a big crowd will make it easier to melt away from the spotlight when you need to recharge, since the attention will be more diffuse? Still, any change of routine is tough, but try to look at it as a challenge for yourself. When I go on a trip, I try to tell myself that I am leaving the ED behind. Locking it up in a kennel like a dog, and waving good-bye. You know the changes are temporary, so try to relax and enjoy, and maybe use it as a way to break some habits you may have been stuck on recently.<br /><br />I have to admit, I have some selfish excitement about this whole endeavor because it will bring you within visiting range of moi! I will have another e-mail for you on that later today.Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699361536242687629.post-33591155708905179202009-06-08T10:50:49.790-04:002009-06-08T10:50:49.790-04:00Tiptoe,
I absolutely understand the anxiety surrou...Tiptoe,<br />I absolutely understand the anxiety surrounding the term "family reunion". For me, family trips/visits are challenging enough. <br />Are there things that you KNOW that you can do while on this trip that will make you feel better? (Or serve as a 'check' for your anxiety?)<br />Hope the next two weeks will give you the time to wrap your head around the trip. And, personally, I think you are quite brave to do this!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208374967597840745noreply@blogger.com