The 5 Stages of...

Travel.

1. Denial - "I'm not getting my hopes up, the company will cancel the trip.  I don't want to be disappointed, so I'm denying it will happen until it happens."

2. Fear - "OMG! They're making me go alone!  I can't do this alone!  I'm going to miss the flight, I'm going to get stuck in the airport when I can't find the driver, I won't know how to get my money changed and I'm going to starve!"

3. Overwhelmed - "There are so many things to see, I don't know how to choose.  There are hundreds of palaces, museums, parks.  I can't walk far, I won't be able to take a subway.  I don't know how to take a subway.  I don't know how to hail a taxi.  I don't know what to see first.  I'm feeling so overwhelmed."

4. Obsession - "I have a minute by minute itinerary.  My iPad is loaded with street maps, subway maps, translation programs, my case list, my question list, hotel address, and most importantly - the nearest Starbuck's locations.  I made lists for my co-workers, set my auto-response, listed out exactly what I'm going to wear on each day, wrapped the gifts, made the packing list, and mixed up extra cat food.  Anxious you say?  Nah."

5. Excitement - "OMG I leave in 34 hours!  I AM SOOOOOOO EXCITED!  I can't wait."

Thus, the 5 stages of travel.  Been there yourself?