I agree, flying is fun and I enjoy time away from my family. I had never flown before and the first time I did it was with my hubby who has a death fear of flying but he held it together and explained things to me. Really, it is a fine experience. I get car sick, can't go on amusement rides, sea sick, but flying is easy. Take gum and maybe a mild sedative and think of it as a right of passage, as my friend says, cool beans!!!!!!!! Way to go.