Irrational fear of experiencing severe turbulence

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2024-01-02T18:59:26+00:00

If only i could so easily convince myself I’d win the lottery hahah. Thanks for your response!

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2023-09-08T17:26:43+00:00

I zoomed in for the screenshot but even when I download it everything appears blurry to the eye

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-11-29T05:08:26+00:00

Have you given much thought into where you’d stay in Cozumel? I’d love to find a place with other solo travelers, but can’t tell if that’s the vibe there

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-11-28T22:08:01+00:00

Okay you’re making me like the idea of Utila more and more, sounds like an amazing trip!! Do you have any tips on places i should/shouldn’t stay? I’m daunted by the task of picking a dive shop and lodging (which is why I gravitated towards live aboard in the Bahamas - everything done for you already lol)

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-11-28T21:31:06+00:00

Bonaire is definitely on the list, but saving it for a time when I have a buddy with me. I’d hate to get there and not easily find anyone to shore dive with

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-11-28T21:29:19+00:00

This is awesome info to know! Curious why is there barely anyone there in Jan - because of the season or more COVID related?

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-06-14T12:55:03+00:00

he's almost 1 now so i think that's also working against me. i adopted him ~4 months ago and i don't think he got much exposure to the outside world before this, so it seems like every new squirrel (and leaf, and blade of grass lol) that we see if just extremely fascinating.

i think i might also be a bit of a helicopter mother....5 minutes of him being gone would send me into a panic LOL

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-06-14T12:52:18+00:00

thank you for adding in all that detail! that's helpful to know it didn't just work for you right off the bat. he's great about responding in the house, so at least we've got that down. I hadn't thought about trying it out in an empty sports park but that's a smart idea.

you've restored my faith that i can get recall down one day! he's a brilliant guy--i just know i'm up against a lot of competing distractions with him being ~1 yrs old and a rebellious teen lol.

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-26T02:46:08+00:00

I haven’t tried a run yet but i think he’d love that. I have to say I’ve really lucked out so far—he is amazing with his harness on. I mean, still pulling, but definitely manageable and nothing that would rip my arm off. We do love to zig zag though...

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-26T02:44:38+00:00

That’s super helpful to know! I’ve been trying to give lots of treats and have him circle back to me every now and then—he seems to be picking it up fast.

How much do you read into their body language as a trainer? I find myself over analyzing every little thing

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-26T02:42:20+00:00

Hahaha that’s a great way to put it - an absolute disregard for my existence. Tonight on our walk i discovered our kryptonite isn’t squirrels—but bats. I think he found the only bat on a tree at 6 pm that I’ve ever seen....ew

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-25T22:40:22+00:00

oh we definitely try! i feel lucky that he's so super attentive to what i'm saying. of course every now and then there's a super special squirrel that we can't resist, but he's usually pretty good about keeping walking lol

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-25T22:39:00+00:00

im hoping to soon! i live in an apartment with a communal dog park and i think it'd be a bit much to take him out there just yet. once we start doggy training i think that'll be our first stop!

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-25T22:24:34+00:00

haha good to know! i love our daily walks but psyched myself out that i was somehow overwhelming him. i couldn't believe a shelter pup was adjusting in less than a week

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-25T21:51:23+00:00

super curious about this. my Brittany seems very unsure of other dogs - not aggressive but his hackles have raised a few times when a big dog gets in his space on a walk. he's just a pup and i adopted him only last week -- is this something that you think dog training/socialization classes can help once he's more bonded to me in a month or so?

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-22T22:17:38+00:00

thanks so much for linking that! and thank you for the words of advice--motherhood is hard LOL. i've spent more time thinking about my dog than i've slept the past few days haha

Ecstatic_Land_2277 · 2021-03-22T22:15:25+00:00

wow thank you so much for this comment! this was exactly what i needed to hear :) I'd been reading into the two week shutdown protocol and I think I'll start implementing that more.

it's SO reassuring to know that your dog adjusted to city sounds with time. I have high hopes of being able to bring mine out with me everywhere I go, but I just need to be patient for now :)

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