Good luck, Rio. Don't put yourself down by saying it's a dumb thing to be afraid of. We all have fears. I'm 37 and I still have a problem with buses (mainly because I get claustrophobic).

I was very nervous about flying this past summer because I had been through a 3 year about of agoraphobia and hadn't flown since I got better. I was terrified, but I did it. The feeling of accomplishment afterwards was amazing. I felt like I had slayed a dragon. Every time you face a fear, it gets easier -- and when you conquer that fear it boosts your confidence and that feels wonderful.

I'm sure you'll be fine. Let us know how it goes.

P.S. Is that a picture of Nick Rhodes in your avi or is it just someone who looks like him? (I was a huge Duran Duran fan -- and Nick was my favourite -- when I was in junior high school. Their music still takes me to my happy place.)