Comments | stingmeyer: I'm Baaaack

stingmeyer

I'm Baaaack

Nov 22, 2008 21:19

I returned yesterday from the supercomputer conference. The trip back was pretty long, about 11 1/2 hours from leaving the hotel to arriving back at my apartment, and took three planes. The last two plane trips could have been condensed into a single car trip requiring less time, but I figure the more planes I fly, the faster I'll get over my ( Read more... )

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oneflute1oboe November 23 2008, 08:24:41 UTC

I loved WALL-E too!

idiorhythmic November 23 2008, 17:16:24 UTC

Why are the beta-blocker-aided flights numbered? Have you decided to go drug-free on future flights, or is there some reason the prescription cannot be renewed?

stingmeyer November 23 2008, 20:15:38 UTC

The beta-blockers were prescribed by a doctor I no longer have (due to UCSD no longer supporting my previous HMO--thanks, UCSD), and prescribed for a different reason (public speaking anxiety not flight anxiety). My goal is to eventually fly drug-free, and I'm confident I'll be able to do it eventually. I did several years ago with no problem--I used to enjoy flying, and even toyed with the idea of becoming a pilot. Though if my prescription runs out before I do, I'll try calling my new doctor to discuss options. O~