Comments on: I’ve Got the Pre-Travel Jitters (TBEX Time!)

By: jerry d

jerry d — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:44:58 +0000

one thing i can say, u are not alone! i worry a lot not only with the stressful packing thing, but more on the things i will miss back home (as if im not comin back!), the safety of the plane im in, the homesickness (like im gonna be away for years!) and all those stuffs… will be travelling to US for the 1st time for 3 weeks (work and vacation)…im based in manila =)

By: B

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:24:54 +0000

I always worry that I’m going to forget something or that I’m going to be late to the airport for some reason. It never happens though as I’m always way early to the airport but you never know when traffic or an accident might popup!

By: Emily Gerson

Emily Gerson — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:36:55 +0000

@Claire — I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I also do find myself getting more stressed as I get older…as responsibilities increase, there’s so much more to worry about! I keep meaning to try meditating…

@Matt — I agree! Packing is the worst. It’s so hard to figure out what to bring and leave behind, and there’s always that fear of leaving important things, like medication or phone chargers, behind. I’ve started making lists of “can’t forget” items a few days in advance as I remember them so I can refer to them the day I actually pack.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:18:48 +0000

I find packing to be the most stressful aspect of pre-travel. So, I simply procrastinate and end up hurriedly packing the day before I leave for a trip – typically, hung over! Have fun at TBEX!

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:34:00 +0000

I do the same thing! I have noticed that as I get older, the worries increase in quantity, as well as ridiculousness I imagine all the things that could go drastically wrong, and then plan on each and every one of them happening. I actually cried before my big trip to Tanzania! What on earth? I think that had more to do with leaving my fiance though. Such a sap I have turned into. I was fine and tear-free the moment I pulled out of the driveway though!