I am flying out to Berkeley in a few hours, very excited to see friends and attend some concerts at the Greek theater. Ah California, here I come. However, I have this gnawing feeling I get whenever I travel. I am not talking about the hassle of the cavity search at the security gate or how long it takes these days to get anywhere. I am referring to the havoc travel itself actually has on my body. I find my sleep patterns become disrupted, possibly due to anxiety, time changes, or surroundings I am not used to. Eating right on the road can also be a challenge, airport food is usually overpriced and oversalted. There are some things I do to try to alleviate being semi unbalanced for a few days. I bring my own healthy snacks, an empty nalgene bottle to fill with water to keep hydrated at all times, and I try to keep calm and collected during stressful times. A good book is a must. I allow plenty of time to get to and from the airport, and take deep breaths in between, knowing that some things are out of our control, say perhaps weather snags and delays. Nobody ever said travel these days is without hassle, but I know I can do these few things to help make my trip smoother. All I have to do is get there and let the fun begin!
