Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
  • Is doing something that scares you , always a good thing? >
  • Is doing something that scares you , always a good thing?

  • Is doing something that scares you , always a good thing?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 08-08-2011, 04:30 AM
      #11  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 41,481
    Default

    My son got me a GPS and I love it. I don't worry anymore about getting lost. If you don't have one, travel with a good map and a cell phone. With a cell phone, help is only one call away. You can do it!
    Tartan is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 04:40 AM
      #12  
    Super Member
     
    May in Jersey's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2008
    Location: NJ
    Posts: 2,521
    Default

    Originally Posted by yonnikka
    Harness your anxiety by putting it to use: pack extra bottles of water for the trip, take a little extra cash, more than you had planned; pack an emergency bag with items you might need like candy bars, a blanket, flashlight, extra batteries, cookies, bandaids, a hat, a couple paperback books to read, etc. Make a list and check it twice. Leave your address and phone number with two friends, make a plan to call them when you arrive in Germany, or a designated time. Then, have a cup of camomile tea and get some sleep.
    Great advice - and good for you to plan the trip, have a Great Time, May in Jersey
    May in Jersey is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 04:40 AM
      #13  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Ohio
    Posts: 17,068
    Default

    To answer your question, yes. And I think you will return feeling very confident! :thumbup:
    Have a great trip!
    sueisallaboutquilts is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 05:38 AM
      #14  
    Super Member
     
    mom-6's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Texas
    Posts: 6,395
    Default

    I've not driven in another country, but I have driven from Mississippi to California by myself and Georgia to Texas with 5 small children (much more difficult although shorter.
    You can do it! Be sure to find a place to rest before you get too tired.
    mom-6 is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 06:03 AM
      #15  
    Super Member
     
    jmabby's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes
    Posts: 1,490
    Default

    You will do fine. When I first got my divorce I just did everything I could afford. You will find many new friends and enjoy every minute of it, forget the fear. God is with you.
    jmabby is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 06:22 AM
      #16  
    Super Member
     
    valsma's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: USA
    Posts: 1,625
    Default

    Originally Posted by melissa Dove
    I'm feeling really nervous as I prepare to drive to Germany early tomorrow. I have driven in europe before but its the first time since I split with my ex. I know that I have to just rely on myself but its hard and a little bit scary. I'm hoping that once I return I will feel more confident. Wish me luck .
    I can't tell you if it is always a good thing to do something that scares you, but I think we all need to face fears in our lives or we will be afraid of everything. When it is a fear you get like say for bungee jumping, that is your mind saying "what are you thinking!"
    I think the idea of driving to Germany is one of the safest fears you can face. You will do fine. Good luck.
    valsma is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 06:24 AM
      #17  
    Senior Member
     
    janell2009's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: South Dakota
    Posts: 414
    Default

    As the saying goes, You just have to walk thru the fire...
    janell2009 is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 07:17 AM
      #18  
    Super Member
     
    ontheriver's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Selma Alabama
    Posts: 3,628
    Default

    I've never driven in Europe, heck, never even been there, but I drive all over the US by myself. I like to travel by myself. I can sing to the radio with no one to complain, I can stop when ever and where ever I like, eat when I want, and take any little side trips that pop up. You will do fine, enjoy the trip.
    ontheriver is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 07:21 AM
      #19  
    Senior Member
     
    Granny Quilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2011
    Location: WY
    Posts: 991
    Default

    You can do it!
    Granny Quilter is offline  
    Old 08-08-2011, 07:22 AM
      #20  
    Senior Member
     
    flowerjoy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Rural Kansas
    Posts: 640
    Default

    Originally Posted by JulieR
    Good luck! You'll do great!

    Fear is a natural, important biological response. It makes us sharper and more attentive. It can help us get through new or difficult circumstances successfully.

    So it's good to be a bit nervous - it means you're going on a new adventure! :)
    beautifully said.
    flowerjoy is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Annie Pearl
    Main
    62
    01-26-2014 10:19 AM
    cr12cats
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    22
    03-14-2013 02:20 PM
    bearisgray
    Main
    6
    08-24-2012 02:43 PM
    Favorite Fabrics
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    28
    07-22-2011 09:50 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter