I've been invited on 3 different trips, to 3 different countries, this year. And my first reaction is always "Oh God- I have to fly, there's no way I can go". But yesterday, for some reason, as I got the invitation (an awesome surprise!) to a vow renewal for two dear friends in the Virgin Islands in December, I slapped myself in the face.
These people who are renewing their vows have been a source of personal inspiration to me since I met them 5 years ago. It's them I think about when I am having trouble "rolling with the punches". They are both so positive and hard working. They have made such a wonderful life together and never EVER pass judgement on anyone they come across.
So when I thought about all the things they'd been through as well as all the things I've been through (especially in the past year) I was like, "and I think that FLYING is hard to do?"
My best friend invited me to her house in Greece this summer. HER HOUSE IN GREECE. ACTUALLY, 2 HOUSES IN GREECE. ONE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND ONE ON THE BEACH...And I was scared to go. Boooo...
Dezi and Mike, two of the most loyal and talented people I know are getting married on the beach in MEXICO in August. And I was also scared to go. Double boo......
So I am feeling a bit more courageous today thanks to that couple who have been so dedicated and brave to eachother for the past 25 years (!). When I am sitting in the plane, crying, shaking and hoping that the valium kicks in soon, I am going to try to remind myself that flying is NOT hard. Divorce is hard. Childbirth is hard. Losing a parent is hard. Losing friends is hard. Keeping a company alive is hard. Writing and directing a show is hard. Running a marathon is hard.
Flying is NOT hard....and it sometimes comes with lots of booze and a George Clooney movie...
Now I just have to find the money...yeah, that's HARD.
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