flist friday (October 14th 2016)

[erychan86]

It's almost time for Eric and I to leave the States.

We're going to fly out of Miami on Monday evening but, before that, we have like a 21 hours drive... I'm quite nervois because I'm not sure how we're going to make it. Eric wants to leave tomorrow morning at 6 am and he wants to get to St Simons Island to spend a day with his brother and help him a little bit with the damages Hurricane Matthews did to their property that, luckily, were minor... it's just a matter to clean up the yard and some other little things! So we're going to spend sunday on the island and leave on monday morning super early to get to Miami that is like a 7 hours drive (so Eric wants to drive for 14 hours on the first part of our trip... Nonsense!) but we have to stop to Fort Lauderdale to drop off a lot of stuff to our Storage Unit... I'm quite nervous about it even if our flight is at 8 pm... I know we're going to make it but I don't know how smoothly is going to go! I would leave tonight and drive for like 4 hours but his mother is... well... Don't let me start again on the matter!

So - since I'm updating my infos on the KML website - the question for this FList Friday is:

Do you like to fly or you're scared of planes?
How do you feel prior to a flight? Do you get anxious or you feel pretty relaxed?
How do you get ready for your flight? How long before the time/day of departure you start to get ready?

I am insane when it comes to travel in general, but when I have to fly I reach another lavel of insanity! I love it and I don't feel anxious when I'm on the plane but I get anxious when I have to get to the airport, so I'm always there at least 4 hours prior to my flight... I've never been scared to fly... and I actually enjoy being at the airport and the whole experience. I get ready days before my flight. I start packing at least 2 days before I have to leave and my sutcaises are super organized. I separate into zip lock bags all that I'm carry on my carry-on so the check in goes very smoothly. I print 3 copies of my tickets (4 if I'm travel with Eric) I charge all my devices and I have extra chargers with me. I always carry in my carry-on:
-Passport/Wallet/Marriage Certificate (if they give me trouble for the fact I have a different lastname on my passport and on my green card... I can't change my last name in Italy :( )
-iPhone and iPod
-My Laptop + A flashdrive and an external HD filled with movies and shows
-A change of clothes in case they loose my suitcase
-My bose noise cancellating headphones and 2 set of earphones
-2 books
-Some makeup, tissues and baby wipes
-Other random things

I'm looking forward your answers! Have a GREAT Friday!

Comments

[verdande-mi.livejournal.com]

I hope the travels go well, both the drive and the flight :) :)

I don’t like to fly, but I’m not scared. I am a little uneasy at take-off and landings, and I don’t like to dwell on the fact that I’m in a damn tube high up in the air, but I’m calm and relaxed. I haven’t flown a lot, so I am sure that is where some of my unease comes from. I don’t choose not to travel by plane and I don’t dread having to travel my plane when I go to London next year. I had a really bad experience when I flew to Australia and got sick, but otherwise I haven’t had any trouble with traveling by plane.

I check passport and money often! I think a lot beforehand, but I don’t start packing a long time before leaving. A day or two perhaps. Depends on how long I am staying away from, but I’m quite relaxed in this manner. I am a rubbish packer though. I always pack too much and I do not look forward to packing for my London-trip. I like to be at the airport in a good time. I don’t like the stress of having to rush. I’m not good at keeping a clear head in such situations and I prefer a clear head when I travel. It’s stressful because I have to deal with being around many people and I just don’t want any added stress.

[erychan86.livejournal.com]

I LOVE packing! And I'm super organized! I can help! I'll fly there and pack for you!

I can't wait for you to visit London! You're going to love it so much!