What should I bring on my bus trip across the country to not bore myself?
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bigfatfrickinfarmer
ANSWERS: 23
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First I have some questions for you. Why are you taking a bus across the country? Are you on some sort of pilgrimage? Many people take a pilgrimage to see the Dalai Lama. Also why would you say you have an mp3 player but then in ( ) say you don't actually have it but are buying one? You should have just said you were buying one straight off, and saved us the reading time. Now for your answer... The Dalai Lama says: There is no greater pleasure than oneself. And a rubik's cube.
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Word puzzle/activity books, a camera, hand held card games (usually around $10 in drug stores) and just talking to other people on the bus.. :D
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A Game Boy/DS. You can pick up a GBA for pretty cheap these days. Grab one and a good RPG, and you'll be set for the trip.
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Some advice, dont give in to the beggars outside the bus stations that you are laid over at. Word gets around that you are easy, if you give one some change they will all come to you. Dont believe the old scam "I just need $5 to get my ticket to wherever." It is a load of crap. Stay inside the larger stations and find a seat close to the ticket agent if possible. If you get off for ten minutes at a rest stop, put a book or something in your seat before you get off. Preferably something with your name on it. If you are a pot smoker, NEVER, EVER take a smoke with a stranger, you dont know what they have laced it with. Or where there hands have been. Remember, people from all walks of life ride buses. Buses are good inexpensive means for transportation, that is why there are lots of rif-raf that ride them. Be friendly, but think about what you say before you say it as to not give out important information. With your question I am assuming you are inexperienced to riding buses cross country. Just want you to be safe. Hope you have a great trip.
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Fiction. Novels. The books you read during your trip will forever remind you of your journey.
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Buy some new cds, you can get into some great music on your trip. Everytime I listen to Korn I think of Amsterdam.
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An empty notebook, pens, colored pencils, etc. 1. Make up stories about people you come across 2. Write poetry 3. Jot down names of places that interested you (never know when you'll be back) 4. Draw (even if you don't know how) 5. Make lists (likes/dislikes, goals, tv shows, people, CDs, anything) 6. Write your biography. 7. Make swirly marks on a page as you look out the window Basically, fill pages. Take a look back at it a couple weeks later and you'll see how much everything that you put in there reveals about you. It's an exercise I use ever couple years to gauge growth in my life. It's fun, fills the time, and doesn't take up a lot of space.
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Optimism. Everything else will fall into place.
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A radio.Hide your cigarettes everyone will bum off you
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Some books by your favorite author, cd player and your favorite cds, crossword/word search puzzle, and anything other thing that brings comfort for you. I always carry my pillow with me. It makes a great table in your lap, as well as using for those times when you can't hold your eyes open.
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a personal dvd player
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I would highly recommend getting the nintendo DS. Definitely bring some good books to read too.
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Take a laptop with games on it?
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PSP With grand theft auto bi the time u get where ur going u prob be finshed the game or close to it plus if ur friends are going with ya u wont really need ne thingy just ur friends to keep u laughing
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MP3 Books Portable Gaming System That'll last you a while. OH and take a blanket and a pillow.
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Ipod, journal, drawing pad, a good book or two...and some bomb headphones.
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PSP isn't a bad idea, is it?
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definitely an ipod or an MP3 player and a couple of magazines.
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beer but don't get caught
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Some Sudoku!
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Ipod, camera, a book, cell phone:)
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- A portable DVD player with some DVDs, CDs, and earplugs. A laptop would probably do. - I'd bring my Sprint modem. - Some books - A pad and some pens for taking notes - A digital camera That would keep me plenty busy.
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a fifth. or a half-gallon, depending on your alcohol tolerance. non-drinker? lots and lots of books.
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