Taking a tunnel trip one year later and owning my fear

Around this time last year, I took a walk through the new Fyllingsdalen biking/walking tunnel that goes from Kristianborg to Fyllingsdalen, it goes parallel to the tram line through mount Løvstakken and it has beautiful lights in the ceiling in various colors, as well as an art installation halfway. Last time I walked though it, I was severely underdressed, only wearing shorts and a t-shirt and before long, the 7+ C temperatures got me freaking out, making me call emergency services as well as my mom lmao, but I still completed it, though feeling like an icicle when I came out on the other side haha.

I've wanted to give the tunnel another try for the longest time since, but always postponed it due to my fear getting the best of me but today I had decided it was gonna be the day I would conquer my fear and go through the tunnel once and for all without having a panic attack halfway in. I put on wool leggings under my jeans, as well as a red comfortable hoodie, and then a bubble jacket on top. I also packed a beanie and gloves in case I would need them and also went to the store to get some pastilles to chew on and a bottle of sports water. Now I was all set and better prepared for the walk through the tunnel. After all, it's only about a 38 minute walk (give or take), it's not like it's a strenuous trek that lasts for hours on end. So it should be doable for most people. With that in mind, I made my way back into the tunnel, a year later, and feeling better about it this time around, all set to succeed. And I kept sipping on my bottle and occasionally eating my pastilles, and they definitely gave me a calming effect. I felt this time that I could really appreciate the sheer engineering genius behind this tunnel and the beauty of it as well. 

When I got to the art installation, I knew I had made it halfway so after stopping and admiring it for a few seconds, I decided to keep going with the same positive mindset I had been having so far. I also walked past a few sitting groups made of rock where I remember having my meltdown last year but that was not going to happen this time, not on my watch! I kept going and I was glad I had my drinking bottle with me and my pastilles, they kept me going and kept my positive spirits up for the remainder of the walk. Finally, coming out on the other end, I was so happy I had completed the walk without getting scared or freaking out - I had conquered my fear and I took back the tunnel and the pleasure of walking through it! I felt it was so successful that after having done some grocery shopping, I figured I might as well walk back home through the same tunnel and so I did, which was another success. So now I have finally successfully walked through the tunnel and had a good time doing so - not just once - but twice!