first time flying to france—what did i get myself into?

I finally booked my first-ever international trip—heading to France in December for work. I’ve always dreamed of seeing Paris, but now that it’s real, I’m honestly a bundle of nerves. I keep picturing myself lost in a maze of airport terminals, or worse, standing at the baggage claim and realizing my suitcase is halfway to Timbuktu. Last time I flew, I almost left my passport at the coffee shop in the airport, so you can imagine how much I’m double-checking everything now. My family keeps telling me to relax, but I can’t help worrying about missing my connecting flight or not understanding a word of French when I land. I even started watching YouTube videos about French customs, but they just made me more anxious—do I really need to kiss strangers on the cheek to say hello? Has anyone else gone through this panic before their first big trip? Did you find any tricks to keep your cool, or did you just accept that travel is one big mess? I’m hoping I’m not the only one who feels like they’re preparing for a moon landing instead of a business trip. #travelanxiety #firsttimetravel #francetrip #Travel