This past weekend I had a mini vaca in Pacifica with an old friend. We had a great big ADA compliant hotel room 1 block from the beach & my anxieties melted away with each crash of the waves. Though it had been years since hanging, Chris & I fell into the same ease of friendship that had always been there. It was great getting to know her family & exploring the little cove. Unfortunately, before we headed out there, I started having swallowing troubles. But I was determined to see this trip through & just tried to limit my food intake. Upon our return, I was expecting a flare & wasn't surprised when I started to wake choking on vomit since it always comes with swallowing issues. But then I choked hard on my dinner & vomited into my hands while I struggled to get air & unstick my trachea. I puked again & choked on that. Of all my symptoms, the tracheomalacia is the scariest. It's a bummer to pay such a price for pretending I'm normal for a couple of days. I wouldn't change it though, I'd rather have a reason to flare than to forever be at the mercy of this dang disease. Big thanks to Wade, Chris & Darren for helping make the trip a reality & filling my heart with joy!