First off, oh my goodness, I can’t believe it’s been more than a week since I last posted. I was gone most of last week, traveling for work (and yes, as one of my friends put it, I did feel all “Corporate Barbie” with my laptop and work travel.) I am starting to wonder how those of you who work 9 to 5 balance the whole work-life-blog thing. Perhaps it’s partially because I’m new to my job and still learning the ropes, and partially because I’m madly in love with it and have a hard time walking away at the end of the day, but I can hardly find time for work-life right now, let alone work-life-blog.
I suppose I’ll get there eventually. At least I hope so!
Anyway, as I was traveling last week it struck me that there are certain things about the way I travel that revolve around my life with ulcerative colitis. I suppose as it is with anything that is a big part of your life, I accomodate it without thinking about it. Still, it’s there.
When I travel, always keep my medication in my carry on. Just in case something were to happen to my luggage (and yes, I’m neurotic about that) I want to make sure I have my medication when I need it. I also always take more than I’ll need — just in case I get delayed or stranded somewhere.
When it comes to bathroom breaks, I don’t care about the seatbelt sign. Look, I have ulcerative colitis. There’s no waiting sometimes. So yes, I will stumble around a turbulent airplane, lock myself in the tiny bathroom, and hope for the best. There’s no other option.
Oh please. I'll fasten it when I want to.
I only eat really safe foods while traveling and the day before I leave. To avoid the whole “stumbling around a turbulent jet” scenario, I only eat things I know I can tolerate while I travel. Vacation is not a time for me to experiment with new foods. Sure, I miss out on trying local cuisine, but it’s worth it to have peace of mind.
I’ve packed flushable wipes… and I wasn’t traveling with a toddler.
Fellow IBD-ers, what are your travel tricks?
First off, oh my goodness, I can’t believe it’s been more than a week since I last posted. I was gone most of last week, traveling for work (and yes, as one of my friends put it, I did feel all “Corporate Barbie” with my laptop and work travel.) I am starting to wonder how those of you who work 9 to 5 balance the whole work-life-blog thing. Perhaps it’s partially because I’m new to my job and still learning the ropes, and partially because I’m madly in love with it and have a hard time walking away at the end of the day, but I can hardly find time for work-life right now, let alone work-life-blog.
I suppose I’ll get there eventually. At least I hope so!
Anyway, as I was traveling last week it struck me that there are certain things about the way I travel that revolve around my life with ulcerative colitis. I suppose as it is with anything that is a big part of your life, I accomodate it without thinking about it. Still, it’s there.
When I travel, always keep my medication in my carry on. Just in case something were to happen to my luggage (and yes, I’m neurotic about that) I want to make sure I have my medication when I need it. I also always take more than I’ll need — just in case I get delayed or stranded somewhere.
When it comes to bathroom breaks, I don’t care about the seatbelt sign. Look, I have ulcerative colitis. There’s no waiting sometimes. So yes, I will stumble around a turbulent airplane, lock myself in the tiny bathroom, and hope for the best. There’s no other option.
Oh please. I'll fasten it when I want to.
I only eat really safe foods while traveling and the day before I leave. To avoid the whole “stumbling around a turbulent jet” scenario, I only eat things I know I can tolerate while I travel. Vacation is not a time for me to experiment with new foods. Sure, I miss out on trying local cuisine, but it’s worth it to have peace of mind.
I’ve packed flushable wipes… and I wasn’t traveling with a toddler.
Fellow IBD-ers, what are your travel tricks?