sva777

Well I am flying to California today for 2 weeks for work. NY to Burbank, since I quit drinking I have taken 3 flights. Minnesota, Utah, and Colorado for some reason this trip is giving me anxiety because I am alone. I don't have any cravings to drink I am just nervous about being alone. I really wish I didn't have to go. I will be checking in here often.

Thanks everyone.

CaseyW

Wishing you a safe and sober trip. Keep checking in often and I'm sure you will be fine, sva. You've got this!

JoeinHouston

So many people in California don't worry you won't be alone for long... :-) Enjoy the trip, it will be a milestone.

Ginamarie323

Hi Sva.....you'll be fine! We're not all bad here Have a safe trip

sva777

Going to be working in Oxnard, I just get a bit phobic at airports.

PennyLane76

Enjoy!, we have been loving the desperately needed rain, but not used to the humidity! <weather wimps >.

Spacegoat

Here's something to help you feel at ease Sva, and I couldn't resist but I'm sure you won't mind (Going to California - Led Zep)

A really intimate and rare acoustic performance from their Earls Court appearance. Probably their finest hour that gig I think

Being a fine art consultant I'm sure you won't mind. Enjoy yourself and safe journey, wish I was going to California for 2 weeks

Ruby2

Hi sva. I hope you have a good trip. I recently read something about things to do in airports that don't involve drinking. Walking in the terminal is one thing that I remember. Sorry I can't find the link.

Enjoy yourself. We're with you in spirit. And on your phone.

PurpleKnight

Hope it all goes well Sva!! SR is here to check in when you need to!!

sva777

My flight leaves around 5 EST. I used to love flying and traveling, it really is hard getting used to life without booze. It is much better though in so many ways,

Soberwolf

Safe journey

sva777

Made out here to Oxnard, surprisingly humid. Guy next to me was boozing the entire flight and it didn't bother me. I did wake up this morning from a very real dream where I was drinking beer, does this happen to any of you?

CaseyW

Drinking dreams are very common, sva. I had one last night as well. I could almost taste the booze in my mouth when I woke up. Silly alcoholic brain trying to trick me when I'm most vulnerable.

Glad you checked in and wishing you the best on this trip!

Soberwolf

Drinking dreams ive heard are common

Dee74

Yep drinking dreams are very common. I chose to attach no significance to them

Check in whenever you need to sva

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thomas11

No, but I'm really glad you made it out there. Good for you man. Oxnard is not far from where we have a house. Hopefully you can avoid the earthquakes and wildfires!

sva777

No fires yet and they actually got some rain. Your pretty lucky to have a house out here. I staying in a house with a gentleman who knows I don't drink and I think he is itching to drink but doesn't because I am here. I told him it was okay... be out here till the 30th.

amandaw

I grew up near Oxnard in Simi Valley. Head out to the Reagan library. It's about 30 minutes from where you are. Go to the harbor in Ventura and just spend some time in relaxing places. Santa Barbara isn't too far a drive on a free weekend. There's a lot to do so keep you busy and alcohol free! Great job btw!

GnikNus

We got remnants from a storm system a few days ago that's made it humid out here. Pretty rare, particularly here in Northern Caliornia.

thomas11

If you have not been out there before, the beach in the Santa Monica/Venice area is an experience. Also, Malibu beach is kind of neat. There is a restaurant called Malibu Seafood that has the best clam chowder in town. In on the PCH.