[Yamer]

Somehow I have made it into my 30s without ever flying on one of them aeromaplanes. I've always had a fear of heights, and flying in particular. For the longest time I simply did not have the money to travel, so I had the perfect excuse.

However, at the beginning of November I have been scheduled to fly to a professional conference. I could have gotten out of it if I wanted, but I think it's time I challenge myself and overcome this phobia. There are so many wonderful opportunities if I can jump this hurdle.

Here's the interesting kicker: it's a flight from Red Deer to Medicine Hat, with a stopover in Calgary. The person I am travelling with didn't want to be driving on the roads at that time, so I was thrust into flying to the bustling metropolis known as the Hat.

I've sorta come to grips with the fact I am going to be flying in a little under 3 weeks, but I don't think I've fully grasped that it's happening and an inevitability. I'm worried that it won't sink in until I am sitting in that tiny plane and my anxiety kicks in.

To the veteran flyers or the people who have been in my shoes before, I ask for your advice in seeing me through this adventure. Right now my biggest issue is getting around the thought that I will be up there with no control, and it is pretty unsettling.

Thanks in advance.