Flight to Atlanta

Dad and I flew out of Phoenix at 11:30. It had been a VERY long time since I last flew.

I have only been on a flight once before (going to Denver) and that was probably 15 years ago. So I vaguely remembered that flight and knew that it was no big deal so I wasn't too worried about this flight.

This flight was tough! I guess back when I was ten I didn't have anxiety!

The pilot did a great job flying the plane. I just had a lot of things going against me.

I had to use every bit of technique I learned from my anxiety program! I haven't had to do that since I first went through the program.

At first I thought it was my anxiety so I closed my eyes and did my slow breathing. Then I was light headed and dizzy. So I thought it might be motion sickness (I get car sick pretty easily). I found a good position, continued my breathing and started to feel a little better, but not great.

Then I started getting hungry - OH YEAH - I haven't eaten since 6am. So I snacked on the airplane pretzels and instantly started feeling better. So then I ate the chips I brought with me! After eating something I was able to look out the window and even do some reading.

WHAT A RELIEF!!! I have always wanted to do alot of traveling and while on this flight I worried about being able to do that. How can I fly to places like Australia if I can't handle a 3 hour flight.

DUH Callie - just eat something!!!

I have always been proud of the fact that I can read the signals my body sends me. I know if I have a stomach ache whether it is hunger, anxiety, of flu. I know if I am light headed or have a headache whether it is hunger, anxiety, or something I ate.

But on the flight I had three things hitting me at once and it took me a little longer to figure out what was wrong - anxiety, motion sickness, and hunger.

We shall see if making sure I eat right before the flight home makes it any better.

A Great Sunday

I decided last night that I would try out a new ward. I wanted to try the singles ward that I am in the boundaries of. I had been there once before a while back and just wasn't feeling it. But I wanted to try it again.

The ward is Scottsdale 3rd ward. I really enjoyed it. Everyone was so friendly. There were a few familiar faces from my old ward in Tempe. It was great to see them again. I just felt very comfortable there.

Soooo, I am switching my records over.

A member of the bishopric bore his testimony about participating. I learned alot. I really like what he first said, "80% of success is showing up" not just showing up to church, but also to prayer and scripture study. He also said that we need to participate in everything. Not just show up but participate. This is something I have to really work on. I tend to do as little as possible. I hardly ever go to FHE or activities.

I am going to try harder to do better. Starting with FHE tomorrow night. I gotta say - it is easier to go to FHE when I know what they are doing. Tomorrow night we are playing pictionary. FUN!!!