Anticipation and Anxiety

When Brian and I go to bed at night, we look at each other and giggle like children on Christmas Eve. We have never been as excited for an adventure as we are for this one! We have planned and dreamed for two years and it’s sometimes hard to believe the cruise is almost here. The image above is the home screen of the Princess Medallion app on my phone. We have watched the days tick down over the last few months.

I have suffered from anxiety all of my life. It’s easy for me to think of all the things that can go wrong. Planning a world cruise is a whole different animal. Will we forget some important paperwork? Do we have everything we need for our electronic devices? And most importantly, will we test positive on our Covid test on the 17th? If one of us tests positive, can we join the cruise down the line or will we need to cancel? I have been dealing with plantar fasciitis for the last few weeks. Will I be able to do all the walking and exploring I want?

Lists are my friend. Imaging different scenarios and figuring out responses helps a lot. We’re hunkering down and not going out unless we have to in order to limit our exposure to illness. Letting go of things out of my control is a biggie. Brian is great at keeping me on track.

All will be well. I do believe that! Two weeks from today we will be onboard the Island Princess for the adventure of a lifetime.