Just Got Back From Holidays...

[KaydeeJayde]

**POSSIBLY A BIT GRAPHIC**

So I was really nervous about going on holidays with my family and my best friend. I wasn't sure whether she got carsick, and we were going to be driving over 14 hours over two days. I was going to pull out and call her and tell her I couldn't go or something, because I was terrified she was going to vomit in the car, and despite my anxiety, i was fine in the car, and my fears were never realised, and I'm so glad I didn't pull out.

We went to Port Macquarie in northern NSW, Australia. We stayed in an apartment about a two minute walk from the beach, and did a jet boat ride, as well as a barbecue cruise with my family, even though I was anxious that one of them was going to get seasick. I even caught a fish, and no-one got sick at all, even though they were all drinking a lot. My younger cousins were all eating ridiculous amounts of lollies and junk, and they never got sick. One of them kept saying she had a stomach ache and even ran to the bathroom at one point, but she didn't vomit and I'd had nothing to worry about. The only time I truly panicked was on New Years Day. We were staying on the third floor, and there was someone vomiting over their balcony on the sixth floor. I was sitting in the living room of the apartment and saw the vomit. It was gross, and I was really angry that they'd do that. Even my non-emet mother was furious because there was vomit on the floor on the balcony. I was really panicky for the rest of the day, but I didn't let it stop me doing anything, and I went to a koala park that day.

If I'd have pulled out, I'd have missed out on a great holiday and all for no reason. I'm SO glad I went! I got back today though, and I wish I could have spent another few days away.

Just thought I'd share because I'm pretty proud of myself

[Rebecca85]

I'm glad you had a great time, sometimes pushing yourself is well worth it! Though I'd have been furious about the vomit over the balcony! At least you didn't let it spoil your day.

[ssjj]

That is disgusting! I would have been horrified, I'm glad you had a good time though

[olschesky]

congrats on pushing yourself to go on this trip.....it sounds like loads of fun.........next time you have anxiety about doing something....remember how well this trip went.......sounds like you're on a good road

have a great 2011!