Home Stretch

Today is my last day off before leaving on a much needed vacation.  I leave next Monday to go to Phoenix for 12 WARM days.  Can't wait to be there to see sister Sharon, but getting there is seriously stressing me.  I am not a seasoned traveler.  I think airports intimidate me. 

Things that I have to worry about:

Checking in online 24 hours in advance.  Will I be able to figure it out.  It can't be that hard, everybody does it.  I will be at work that day.  Can I do it from work or on my Droid?  I must ask someone at home to do it just in case.  Oh, and yes I have to do it because I need to be one of the first on the plane.  A window seat is essential.

Forgetting to pack something important like my ID.  Why would I not have my ID?  I always have my wallet with me.  How could I screw that up?  I did once leave my carry on bag at Sharon's house.  Luckily she had enough time to go back and get it.  Why do I worry about forgetting something?  (you should see my packing list)  it's not like they don't have stores in Phoenex. 

Getting to the airport on time.  What if I make a wrong turn and can't find the right terminal.  I must leave really early just in case.

Going through security.   Why do I worry about getting through security?  Maybe because of the time I had scissors in my purse, or had to watch them discard most of Mary and Jill's makeup.  Guy hoovered down a sandwich in line so they could have his ziplock baggie. 

Finding the right gate.  I have this big fear of finding the gate, getting all settled for the hours I now have until boarding since I got there so early, and then at the last minute realizing I'm at the wrong gate.  Why do I worry?  They are very clearly marked complete with destination and flight number.  I can do this.

Once I'm in my seat with my seatbelt on and my carryons all put away nicely, then I can relax and enjoy the ride.  That is until the return trip.