Thursday, January 27, 2011

things learned in the past 12 hours

Update, I have arrived in Switzerland. YAYY. so far it is beautiful here and everyone is nice and and the floor is clean and yeah. i had 2 seats next to me open on the plane so i got to stretch out to sleep. Nothing much else to report. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts, it's a boost of motivation for me.

well i have decided that i would like to share my knowledge and travel tips with you all. i have picked most of these up in the last 12 hours of flying and fighting the airport.

-Always plan for whole nations to be going through security the same time you are, so you don't have to run to your gate.

-if you are forced to run, make sure there are at least 2 American women racing you to the gate. you look less crazy and less of a threat to national security.

-eat all the food they give you for free on the plane. i mean everything, even the mini blocks of cheese, butter squares, cream cheese, jelly etc. it will save your life.

-make up games in your head while on long flights to fight off the crazy thoughts that come to mind. like how many times the guy behind you will kick your seat, or how much free swag can you get from the flight attendants.

-coffee, coke, tea and sugar are your friend at certain times of the flight. and always keep in mind the time that it is where you are landing, not where you left.

-while in the bathroom, ask your self questions like "if it says no smoking in the bathroom, why is there an ashtray?". also, check shelves in there for awesome goodies.

- if they offer movies, watch them, even if they suck, watch it.

-make up nicknames for everyone you see, like "swiss miss" or "dinnerlady doris' or even, "the language barrier would cause huge problems for our relationship".

-pillows and blankets can be used multiple ways, like extra backrest padding, extra armrest padding, and a silencer for snoring fellow passengers.

- always ease drop on the people next to you talking, then spread rumors about them to the rest of the plane, soon, everyone is on your side.

-always check the pocket in front of you, sometimes there is hidden treasure inside.

-bring a book with lots of pages.

-when you get on your plane, throw on your trusty bass pro shops hat just to tell everyone on the plane where your from.

-german always comes in handy.


well that's all i have for now. soon i'll have Africa tips and facts to share, but till then, ah-bye-bye.

6 comments:

  1. Love it! You're too funny... my younger two children have added you to their daily prayers without being asked, reminds me why I keep them around. They will be faithful, they prayed for Jenae the entire 11 months she was gone, so you are covered! Eat some chocolate and sone cheese while you're in Switzerland... but not at the same time...

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  2. *eavesdrop heh heh. i picture you coming home with a treasure chest of free goodies.

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  3. I love your blog...and all your traveling tips. I will tuck them away for future trips of my own. Prayers and love to you Nephew!!!

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  4. you make me smile. wonderful tips my friend.

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  5. Glad to hear you are at your destination and that you had so much to write about during your trip. Appreciate your blog!

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  6. UGH! i miss your crazy way of thinking already!!!
    I'm glad to see that you kept your self entertained! =] I have to admit...the bathroom and ash tray comment made me laugh nice and loud while the office is oh so quiet!
    Praying for you lil bro!!
    MUCH hugs, love and BLESSINGS!!!!

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