Renee,
You don't know the half of it! That's why when I read some of those that post on here, that seem to have mainly anxiety, its so hard to relate, because life is, and has been, so interesting, why would anyone want to waste time worrying about unfounded fears? However, I know that is a simplistic view, and their fears are very real to them.
There is a saying: "life is an adventure to be lived, not a story to be told" and I firmly believe that. And I don't think that one person should be able to define what another's adventure is.
BTW, re: your screenname: Louisville... I even have a Louisville memory. I had a layover in Louisville, right before the derby in 2001. I remember it because it was the week before, when you guys have the fireworks display. My crew all ended up in my room (because it had the best view) and, back then, "pre 9/11", we were allowed to travel with tools, and a couple of us had a "leatherman" that all purpose tool that is a screwdriver, knife, etc. So, they decided that although my view was good, that the window was dirty, so they took my window apart, took out the pane. My room was on the second floor, overlooking the covered front driveway of the hotel. So, we carried the desk chairs from our rooms, out through my disassembled window, onto the "roof" (driveway overhang) and had cold beers, and champagne, and, great muchies, while watching the dual fireworks display. Thank God no one knew what was to come, and how times would change, and I didn't know what was in store for my health. It was just a beautiful display and a memory made.
It was much noiser too for some reason. I think of your PNS theory frequently when I'm feeling particularly nervous about all this . . .let's hope we both have it!
