The trip

In a couple of days I am going to embark on another first in my life. It will be the first time that I travel as my true self. I am not afraid to admit that I am nervous, I will be flying to Ohio for my sister's wedding. Now my nervousness is not related to this being the first time that most of my extended family will meet Vicki, it will go how it goes, people will think what they think, and they will accept me or not. This is their choice. I have no choice but to be who I am. I just don't want to be a distraction, this is my sister's wedding, I want the focus to be on her and her husband-to-be.

My nervousness mainly comes from the travel. So, a little history, I have been making long trips in airplanes since I was very young. I have traveled to countries where I didn't speak the language, I traveled on my own and with my family.  In other words, I have plenty of experience with travel and airports. I will have a lengthy layover in Atlanta, longer coming back than going and it's those layovers that concern me. I'm stressing over the bathroom to use, and where do I hang out waiting for my next flight... I know I'm just being paranoid, but I can't help it. I have gotten my gender marker changed on my driver's licence, so at least that will make things a bit easier. I guess that my concern really comes from the fact that I will not be in familiar surroundings and situations. I'll just have to get over it.

Hugs...

Vicki