i'll try and keep this short ....but wanted to share...

i had met up with some old school mates through facebook.......i live almost 800 miles away from my hometown so havent seen these people in almost 40 years.....they came to my area for vacation this week.......so we had made plans a few months ago to get together....i usually have a hard time with "planned" events that i have way too much time to worry and panic about them......so the meeting day was sunday......i woke up sunday morning and my husband was on the couch sleeping.....i woke him up and he said he had a bad stomach ache........of course i asked a million questions......but didn't get panicky like i used to.....told him we didn't have to go meet my friends if he didnt' feel well...........we ended up going.......i never once panicked or felt sick.......we were there 9 hours......ate dinner there.....and i had to drive home because hubby was drinking a bit........no panics on the 40 minute drive home

then yesterday we had to go to myrtle beach to meet some of his old friends..........way out of my comfort zone.......new people....new place, etc.......anyways.......absolutely no panic at all......even driving hom.....yes he had beers again....lol.......i even tried to get myself to a panic point driving home and it just wouldn't happen.........it was amazing.....

i know i'm not cured of this.........but i did take 2 major steps out of my comfort zone and had a really great time .........just wanted to share