Survive Meeting Her Parents

Meeting your girlfriends parents can always be a scary prospect for guys... after all, you're the one who is trying to take away "daddy's little girl". Knowing that there's a lot of bad guys out there, parents are on high alert to protect their daughter's heart and future.

First and foremost, I'd suggest that the girl should only even be dating a good guy. This will save a lot of trouble for everyone. And seriously, a really fantastic young woman deserves the best, strongest, most caring, and God-following man out there. And that guy should be doing his very best to live up to not only her expectations, but to God's. That's what I'm trying to do... I love my girlfriend, and selflessly want the very best for her.

Respect for her parents is another important quality. To genuinely respect them and acknowledge them as a driving force behind the birth, education, and general welfare of your girlfriend.

In my case, I got off pretty easy... I'm already striving to do my best, and meeting her parents was a breeze. We got along well, didn't have too many questions to drill me with, and they readily approved of my dating their daughter.

Survive a Long Trip

You won't be able to do a whole lot in life if you don't travel. Eventually, you're going to have to go somewhere. And even in this age of airplanes and automobiles, it could still take hours, or even days, to get somewhere. So what do you do with all of that time? How do you keep from driving yourself (and your fellow travellers) insane?

Read. Bring a good book and/or some magazines... preferably a long one to keep you busy throughout the whole trip.

Music. If you have an mp3 player, iPod, or discman, be sure to bring it. Some great music, sermons, or motivational speakers can help the hours pass by. And if you're really keen on your music, get yourself a pair of noise-cancelling headphones or in-ear headphones to block the outside sounds.

Talk. Get to know your fellow travellers. Making some friends, or just getting to know your family better will always help.

Write. If you can keep your pen and paper steady, take down some ideas, write letters, or journal.

Photography. Taking pictures of your travels helps you pass the time, and gives you a good souvenir of your trip.

Movie. Whether it's a movie on your airplane, a movie on your iPod, or a movie on your laptop, watching something interesting is always entertaining.

Sleep. Always a great way to kill a couple of hours, and it will keep you rested and ready to go for when you arrive at your destination.

Dream. Planning and dreaming about your future, or just thinking about your sweetheart is already one of my favourite things to do. So why not while travelling?

Keep yourself busy, and you'll have arrived in no time.