They'd Better Get Ready on the East Coast!! May 2009 **TR started on TR boards!!**

[autumnpalm]

Oh my gosh, you guys.

15 days.

15 DAYS!!!!


It is getting SO darn close to our trip. The thing is though, I'm terrified. Seriously, I've never been that bad with planes but I am absolutely petrified at the idea of flying this time and I don't know why. I know all the statistics, like it's safer than driving... I have about a 1 in 13 million chance of dying in a plane crash... I would have to fly every day for 19,000 years before I died in a plane crash...

But I am still freaking out completely. I've barely been able to sleep these last few nights because all I can think of is takeoff and landing! Especially since we have connecting flights so each way I have to do 2 takeoffs and 2 landings. I have this anxiety & phobia workbook I'm going to try and work through and today I'm going to the airport to watch planes land and take off since it's my day off. I'm trying to convince myself that flying is safe and that in just over 2 weeks I will happily be watching Wishes from Main Street USA but I just have this feeling that I'm going to somehow die in a freak accident before the plane even lands in Orlando. It's really bothering me and I'm trying to think positively but it's kind of making me apprehensive about the whole trip! I am absolutely dreading the travel days.

I will post something positive today though! I've been going for lots of walks with my dog lately as part of my new healthy lifestyle routine and there's this ravine near our neighbourhood that has a whole dog park full of trails and bridges. It's really amazing! When you're in the park it doesn't even feel like you're in a city. I took a few pictures last time we were out and I thought I'd share them with you guys.

Oh! And our travel documents came in the mail yesterday. I really like the way they have them in a little tear out book. Much harder to lose track of them this way! And the luggage tags are really cute.

 

[TeaForTulips]

Yay for 15 days!

I am sorry about the flying thing... that is no good! I have never had an issue with flying except for one flight. I was leaving CA going back to PA. The flight was Los Angelas to Vegas, Vegas to Cleveland, then Cleveland to Erie. The Cleveland to Erie flight was this itty bitty toy plane that had about 8 or 9 of us including the pilot and flight attendant! It was scarey. In planes that tiny you feel every little thing and it was so noisy! Just remember that the plane is taking you to Disney... love the plane!

The trails and dog park pics are great! How pretty! I would love to have something like that here! Your dog is the cutest thing! I want to hug him and love him! When I go for a walk it is around the neighborhood or at the park which is not fun or scenic at all... very lovely.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Aw, I'm so sorry that you're having such anxiety over flying. I know EXACTLY how you feel!! I got like this the last few times I've flown. I actually have to take Xanax before I travel just to help relieve the anxiety. At first I was skeptical, but man it sure did help! I also say lots and LOTS of prayers, which also help tremendously. Obviously, the odds are certainly against a plane crash. But, if you have a fear of something you're not going to be able to rationalize those statistics properly. I've found that if I bring something to do (or someone to talk to) while in-flight, I do A LOT better. Last time we flew to Orlando, I organized my trader pins on my lanyard and my sister let me watch Ghost Hunters on her laptop. It helped tremendously. Oh, and just remember where you're going...to the happiest place on Earth!!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw, hun! I feel the same way about flying too. I also HATE elevators and I'm already panicking/having anxiety about going in them in the two hotels on the way down to Florida and I'm not going until June!

 

[stacikristine]

I would love to go on a mother/daughter retreat! That would be so much fun. Although neither my mom or I are really the outdoorsy type LOL. That's so cute you had a mother daughter tea this Saturday though! What did you do?

Well...we didn't have a tea party this Saturday...we had one every year at the Mother/Daughter Retreat--on Saturday. We would go in and it would all be decorated so cute. A few years, they had American Girl dolls set up on each of the tables. We'd just snack on dainty little snacks and visit. It was a lot of fun. I haven't done it since I was in HS though--you can't go to the retreats once you graduate. But it was great and hopefully I can go with my daughter one day! (that is, when I have one )


I'm so sorry that you're so worried about flying. Isn't it crazy how sometimes you just get the craziest fears--and you don't know where they come from?! It happens to me all the time. Hopefully watching the planes will put your mind at ease!

 

[autumnpalm]

Yay for 15 days!

I am sorry about the flying thing... that is no good! I have never had an issue with flying except for one flight. I was leaving CA going back to PA. The flight was Los Angelas to Vegas, Vegas to Cleveland, then Cleveland to Erie. The Cleveland to Erie flight was this itty bitty toy plane that had about 8 or 9 of us including the pilot and flight attendant! It was scarey. In planes that tiny you feel every little thing and it was so noisy! Just remember that the plane is taking you to Disney... love the plane!

The trails and dog park pics are great! How pretty! I would love to have something like that here! Your dog is the cutest thing! I want to hug him and love him! When I go for a walk it is around the neighborhood or at the park which is not fun or scenic at all... very lovely.

Thanks! I love Eddie. I know everyone says this, but he is seriously the sweetest dog ever. Wow, I would NOT like to be on a plane with only 8 or 9 people on it. That sounds scary. But you're right, without the plane I wouldn't be going to Disney!

Aw, I'm so sorry that you're having such anxiety over flying. I know EXACTLY how you feel!! I got like this the last few times I've flown. I actually have to take Xanax before I travel just to help relieve the anxiety. At first I was skeptical, but man it sure did help! I also say lots and LOTS of prayers, which also help tremendously. Obviously, the odds are certainly against a plane crash. But, if you have a fear of something you're not going to be able to rationalize those statistics properly. I've found that if I bring something to do (or someone to talk to) while in-flight, I do A LOT better. Last time we flew to Orlando, I organized my trader pins on my lanyard and my sister let me watch Ghost Hunters on her laptop. It helped tremendously. Oh, and just remember where you're going...to the happiest place on Earth!!!!

Yep, I've decided I'm going to bring my laptop on the plane and watch episodes of the Office. I'm convinced that nobody can be sad/angry/worried/stressed/nervous while watching Steve Carell. Praying really does help me so you can be that I'll be praying almost nonstop for a safe flight from now until takeoff!

Aw, hun! I feel the same way about flying too. I also HATE elevators and I'm already panicking/having anxiety about going in them in the two hotels on the way down to Florida and I'm not going until June!

Aw, I'm sorry you have two anxieties to deal with. Once I started panicking on an elevator because I thought it was stuck... I was seriously freaking out. Of course, it turned out I was just being my usual absentminded self and had forgotten to press a floor button. I was soooo glad there was nobody else there to witness that little scene. Talk about embarrassing!

Well...we didn't have a tea party this Saturday...we had one every year at the Mother/Daughter Retreat--on Saturday. We would go in and it would all be decorated so cute. A few years, they had American Girl dolls set up on each of the tables. We'd just snack on dainty little snacks and visit. It was a lot of fun. I haven't done it since I was in HS though--you can't go to the retreats once you graduate. But it was great and hopefully I can go with my daughter one day! (that is, when I have one )


I'm so sorry that you're so worried about flying. Isn't it crazy how sometimes you just get the craziest fears--and you don't know where they come from?! It happens to me all the time. Hopefully watching the planes will put your mind at ease!

That retreat sounds so cute! I had 2 American Girl dolls growing up (well, still have them actually!) and I would have loved that. And yeah, usually I couldn't care less about flying. I don't know where this came from! But watching the planes really did help. The way the Toronto airport is built with lots of glass, I got to see takeoffs, landings, baggage claim, airline check ins and arrivals. It was really calming to see how many people were wandering around the airport like it was no problem and how many people fly every single day completely safety! I think I'm going to go back one more time before our flight. I'm really glad I went!

 

[autumnpalm]

Apart from visiting the airport today, I put together a road trip play list! We have a 3 hour drive to the airport because we're flying out of Buffalo, so I'm in charged of tunes. I did have to take a few requests from my mom... she picked 4 songs. So here's the list! It's almost exactly 3 hours. Any guesses as to what her 4 picks were?

Who Says You Can't Go Home- Bon Jovi
Free Fallin'- John Mayer
Sunday Mornings- Maroon 5
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
The Middle- Jimmy Eat World
She's So High- Tal Bachman
In This Life- Chantal Kreviazuk
Dream On- Fisher
They- Jem
Salisbury Hill- Peter Gabriel
Swing, Swing- All American Rejects
Grace Kelly- Mika
Why Georgia- John Mayer
Bla Bla Bla Cha Cha- Petty Booker
Put Your Records On- Corinne Bailey Rae
Feelings Show- Colbie Caillat
I'm Yours- Jason Mraz
Beautiful Life- Fisher
Follow You Down- Gin Blossoms
3 AM- Matchbox 20
Lucky- Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat
Sand In My Shoes- Dido
Shut Up and Let Me Go- The Ting Tings
Hands Clean- Alanis Morisette
Our Lives- The Calling
I Still Remember- Bloc Party
The Little Things- Colbie Caillat
Fearless- Taylor Swift
That's Not My Name- The Ting Tings
Everything- Michael Buble
All These Things That I've Done- The Killers
How Sweet It Is- Michael Buble
Hot N Cold- Katy Perry
One- Mary J Blige feat. U2
Mr Jones- Counting Crows
Sunny Came Home- Paula Cole
Islands In A Stream- Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
God is a DJ- Pink
I'm Only Me When I'm With You- Taylor Swift
Video- India.Arie
Love Story- Taylor Swift
My Life Would Suck Without You- Kelly Clarkson
Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5
Don't Dream It's Over- Crowded House
100 Years- Five for Fighting
One Fine Wire- Colbie Caillat
Feeling Good- Michael Buble

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw, I'm sorry you have two anxieties to deal with. Once I started panicking on an elevator because I thought it was stuck... I was seriously freaking out. Of course, it turned out I was just being my usual absentminded self and had forgotten to press a floor button. I was soooo glad there was nobody else there to witness that little scene. Talk about embarrassing!

Haha, aw. You are so cute! I actually have a picture of my family making fun of me on our '07 trip in the VWL elevator if you'd like to see it.

 

[tinkgurl]

I highlighted the songs/artists that I love in pink:

You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift

Swing, Swing- All American Rejects

Feelings Show- Colbie Caillat

I'm Yours- Jason Mraz

Lucky- Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat

The Little Things- Colbie Caillat

Fearless- Taylor Swift

Hot N Cold- Katy Perry

One- Mary J Blige feat. U2

Islands In A Stream- Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

God is a DJ- Pink

I'm Only Me When I'm With You- Taylor Swift

Love Story- Taylor Swift

My Life Would Suck Without You- Kelly Clarkson

Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5

One Fine Wire- Colbie Caillat

 

[Lady Lallie]

I get a bit freaked out about flying too. I try not to think about it until right before take off because then there isn't really anything I can do about it.

Great songs!

 

[wlwilliams9]

Love the song list! Emily sings I'm Yours by Jason Mraz all the time, it's so cute! Which are your Mom's picks?

The dog park is fantastic! We used to live near a great bark park with trails and a lake for the roggers to swim in, which our dogs LOVED! The dog park we live by now is just an open fenced in field. Uhm, yeah, my backyard serves the same purpose! Eddie looks like he was having a blast!

 

[autumnpalm]

Just popping in to say quickly...

I got my hair done last night! I finally went for it and dyed it and got bangs cut. I really like it so far.

13 MORE DAYS!!!!

A quiet weekend ahead... seeing a friend tomorrow, cleaning, enjoying the absolutely gorgeous weather!!! I'm thinking of maybe going shopping today for 1 more pair of shorts before the trip. Also, I've got to remember to call and make the YC room requests tomorrow. And print our the parking coupons for the Buffalo airport.

I'll be back later to reply and post more of an update!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Love the hair!! Very cute.

 

[TeaForTulips]

aw i your hair! that color is gorgeous! i think your bangs look too cute!

 

[wlwilliams9]

OMGosh! Your hair looks gorgeous! The color is great and the bangs are rockin on you! LOVE IT!!!

 

[MyMuse]

It looks nice!

I just got my hair done on Wednesday and my stylist cut my bangs short.

My bangs admittedly were long...but wow! By the time of the May trip it should be alll gooooood.

 

[Beka]

Trade you your new pretty hair color for my gray!

It's really cute!

 

[Diamondintheruff]

You hair is cute!

Do you need to print out directions to the Buffalo airport too or do you know your way now? I always get confused by the 190 then 290 thing.

Which bridge do you cross?

 

[autumnpalm]

Haha, aw. You are so cute! I actually have a picture of my family making fun of me on our '07 trip in the VWL elevator if you'd like to see it.

I would love to see the photo!

I highlighted the songs/artists that I love in pink:

You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift

Swing, Swing- All American Rejects

Feelings Show- Colbie Caillat

I'm Yours- Jason Mraz

Lucky- Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat

The Little Things- Colbie Caillat

Fearless- Taylor Swift

Hot N Cold- Katy Perry

One- Mary J Blige feat. U2

Islands In A Stream- Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

God is a DJ- Pink

I'm Only Me When I'm With You- Taylor Swift

Love Story- Taylor Swift

My Life Would Suck Without You- Kelly Clarkson

Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5

One Fine Wire- Colbie Caillat

I'm a huge fan of Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift! I got to see Colbie Caillat in concert last year, she was opening for John Mayer and I went with a friend for her birthday. She was sooo good live!

I get a bit freaked out about flying too. I try not to think about it until right before take off because then there isn't really anything I can do about it.

Great songs!

You're right! I've been trying to tell myself that I'm getting on that flight no matter how nervous I am, so worrying really isn't accomplishing anything. I think I'm going to go to the airport again tomorrow though so I'll be feeling really good for the flight.

Love the song list! Emily sings I'm Yours by Jason Mraz all the time, it's so cute! Which are your Mom's picks?

The dog park is fantastic! We used to live near a great bark park with trails and a lake for the roggers to swim in, which our dogs LOVED! The dog park we live by now is just an open fenced in field. Uhm, yeah, my backyard serves the same purpose! Eddie looks like he was having a blast!

My mom's picks were Swing Swing, Who Says You Can't Go Home, All These Things That I've Done and The Middle.

We're really lucky to have the dog park nearby. Where we lived before there was no public area for dogs, so Eddie loves it. Did Will swim in the lake? Eddie will not even touch water, he hates getting wet!

Love the hair!! Very cute.

Thank you!!!

aw i your hair! that color is gorgeous! i think your bangs look too cute!

Thanks! The bangs are kind of driving me crazy but I like them. Ohmygosh you are leaving SO SOON! You must be so excited.

OMGosh! Your hair looks gorgeous! The color is great and the bangs are rockin on you! LOVE IT!!!

Thanks! She really did a great job... usually I kind of dread getting my hair done but it wasn't so bad!

It looks nice!

I just got my hair done on Wednesday and my stylist cut my bangs short.

My bangs admittedly were long...but wow! By the time of the May trip it should be alll gooooood.

Yep, your hair has time to grow out! Have you figured out any cute ways to clip them back until they grow? I'm thinking of clipping mine back at Disney anyways because I can just imagine myself wandering around with sweaty bangs plastered to my forehead LOL.

Trade you your new pretty hair color for my gray!

It's really cute!

Thank you! How are you doing? I feel like I haven't "seen" you around in a while.

You hair is cute!

Do you need to print out directions to the Buffalo airport too or do you know your way now? I always get confused by the 190 then 290 thing.

Which bridge do you cross?

I Mapquested directions to the airport because neither of us will be thinking too clearly at 5:30 in the morning and they have us crossing the Queenston-Lewiston bridge. Hopefully we don't get lost... this is our second time flying out of Buffalo but I was so young the first time that I barely remember it. What route do you take? I'm wondering if there's a certain border crossing that is least busy?


I'm starting packing today!!

 

[rentayenta]

Cute hair! I cannot believe you only have 13 days until your trip!