SAFD: I’m not too concerned about the race for myself at this point. I’m just doing the half. I know I’m not trained, not fully recovered from surgery, have a knee thing that’s been going on for about three weeks, and haven’t put together a costume like I usually enjoy doing. That said, I’ve done many, many races with one or more ridiculous issues, and gotten through all of them except last year’s Goofy (finished the half, but not the marathon). I expect that I’ll be able to finish the half, just slowly.
My concerns are that DH and DS25 enjoy running the full together (DH’s 11th and final marathon, and DS’s first). DH is doing Goofy, and I’ve convinced him that he doesn’t need to stay with me and be on his feet as long as I’ll have to be out there. We usually do rD races together, but this time needs to be an exception. I want them to enjoy everything, and not worry about me.
I’m a bit concerned about travel. DH and I are driving down early Friday (we’ll get on the road at 4 am, so good practice for Saturday and Sunday alarms), and that should be fine. DS and his GF are flying from Boston, and should arrive Saturday morning. I think they are flying Delta, so maybe it will go smoothly. We don’t get to see them nearly often enough, and I can’t wait for the time together.
I’m also concerned about boarding our newly adopted dog, Barney. I don’t want him to think he’s being given up again, just as he’s gotten comfortable about being here. He has some separation anxiety, and sticks closely to me. He’ll be at Best Friends, so we can go see him, and DS can meet him. I got him an indoor/outdoor run, and hope he doesn’t think he’s back in the shelter.
I’m so excited to be at Disney (my happy place), and just enjoy it all. DH and I will be at SS for most of the trip, and OKW for the last night (Tuesday). DS and his GF will be at Pop. We aren’t DVC, but rented points. We’ve never stayed at SS, and I think the proximity to DS will be a huge plus, especially since DH and I aren’t going to the parks this time.
Beyond that, I just need to get going on packing. I hate packing and always overpack, so I need to get organized and start putting things together.
Safe travels, everyone. I look forward to seeing you all at the meetups and at HH’s! For those of you who say you aren’t sure about coming because of social anxiety, please give it a try. We want you there, and will do everything possible to ease your anxiety and make you comfortable.
Happy New Year!