lol, yay for awesome, indeed. Well as for you flying to Virginia to visit family I'd definitely count that as a plus for making 2014 an amazing year for you. Just the journey alone will provide quite an amazing experience for you as you move closer to conquering your fear of flights... and thats not including the experience you'll actually have in discovering new sights & smells in Virgina that I imagine will be your first time visiting. Its crazy how going to different countries can feel like going to a different planet, lol. I would recommend getting a window seat if you could to truly enjoy the beauty of the world, I personally have a thing for clouds. However, being that you are afraid of flying, a window seat might not provide the most comforting experience for you, like telling someone thats afraid of heights to constantly look down while they climp up or across a bridge, lol. As for me I currently have no trip plans. I've done too much traveling alone that its not enjoyable for me to do so anymore. If possible, definitely travel with a friend, family member or your lover as sharing amazing experiences with someone as they happen is definitely the best way to enjoy life. So how did your family get split up between the UK & Virginia? Sounds like an interesting story. As for teaching your man how to ride a horse I have a feeling that experience for you is more funny than fun, lol.