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Picture of CelticNewAger
Registered: December 11, 2003
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i was ondering what everyone thought i should take to russia with me? i'm taking the basic stuff, but i realy dont know what else. and should I bring my laptop? isthere something special you take when traveling?


"Regardless, I have always, and will always, succeed."
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Registered: July 28, 2003
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Tranquilizer gun and darts, ether, handcuffs, rope, duct tape, bodybag.


"To see the world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour..." -William Blake
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Registered: August 17, 2004
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I'd say take a nice empty journal so you can do lots of writing. That doesn't work for everyone, but I love to write everyday (if possible) in my journal. It's fun to reflect and also you can read it later and remember the good and bad memories. And if you are starving you could always tear out a page or two to snack on.


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well yeah, some people may say im a spolied rich brat or somehing, but i cant live without my laptop.... i really use it, so i dont feel bad about owning it


"Regardless, I have always, and will always, succeed."
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Registered: March 29, 2003
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''''15, I use it for studying, writing my novels, anything'''

ur damn lucky......


Dont let ur studies interfere with ur education!!!!!
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You have a laptop? Rich people. How old are you again? A laptop? Whatever do you use it for? My family put together doesn't even have enough money to get me a laptop for college. Or to pay for college.


15, I use it for studying, writing my novels, anything.

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They were told to brush their teeth with bottled water, and to only drink bottled water.


that i do in every country i go to (the elast thing i need is diahrrea there)

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They turn the water off (for showers, sinks, everything) for two weeks in the summer to clean out the pipes. Yuck.



ill take wipes and pureell.

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Well, she and her husband were mugged, but shoot. You've stabbed somebody so I shouldn't be too worried.


*sharpens knives* come and get me russians.....

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A copy of my poetry, so in case the heroin doesn't kill you, my darkness can.



where your darkness lies, i light a fire.

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Heroin so you can kill yourself slowly.
A copy of my poetry, so in case the heroin doesn't kill you, my darkness can.
A rope so, just in case the lack of money doesn't kill you, you can do it yourself.


i love how you hate me

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Hand mirror.


ill just use the knife

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Rich clothes.


check

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Toothbrush.


i brush my teeth at least 10 times a day, so thats coming.

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The knowledge that I despise stupid 13 year old girls who cut.


you sound like a candidate cutter. and you seem to hate everyone, so what are you talking about?

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And maybe a couple knives from your collection (wouldn't try to take these on the airplane obviously though).


im Puerto Rican..... i know how to hide weapons Wink


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Registered: June 09, 2003
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Now that's essential.
Oh, definantly.


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Registered: July 26, 2003
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My mom's friend recently came back from visting Russia (I don't know what part). I learned these things from her:

  • The shops (the one's she went to atleast) are run how they used to be run under commie rule. In one shop they had to buy 4 food products from 3 different people.
  • They were told to brush their teeth with bottled water, and to only drink bottled water.
  • Well, she and her husband were mugged, but shoot. You've stabbed somebody so I shouldn't be too worried. Wink
  • They turn the water off (for showers, sinks, everything) for two weeks in the summer to clean out the pipes. Yuck.


I know that really had nothing to do with what you bring, but I thought I'd share anyway.
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The knowledge that I despise stupid 13 year old girls who cut.
Now that's essential.


What if what you think is great, really is great, but it's not as great as something greater?
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Heroin so you can kill yourself slowly.
A copy of my poetry, so in case the heroin doesn't kill you, my darkness can.
A rope so, just in case the lack of money doesn't kill you, you can do it yourself.
Toothbrush.
Rich clothes.
Hand mirror.
The knowledge that I despise stupid 13 year old girls who cut.

You have a laptop? Rich people. How old are you again? A laptop? Whatever do you use it for? My family put together doesn't even have enough money to get me a laptop for college. Or to pay for college.

There's a pretty good list, I think.

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-mp3 player (or CD player, though they weigh more.)
Essential? What world do you live in?


None of us can ever be free while others are still in chains. -Leslie Feinberg
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Registered: July 26, 2003
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Definitely take your laptop. Thaty way you can still come visit us here at YN. Wink

Also, as someone has said before, take the sentimental stuff that will remind you of Puerto Rico. And maybe a couple knives from your collection (wouldn't try to take these on the airplane obviously though).

Have a great time in Russia. I've always wanted to go there. I love the language. Smile


What if what you think is great, really is great, but it's not as great as something greater?
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Registered: March 29, 2003
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celtic always take photos of your friends and family..u are going there to study right? thats means you'll be there for a long time..


Dont let ur studies interfere with ur education!!!!!
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Registered: October 09, 2001
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Essential:

-mp3 player (or CD player, though they weigh more.)
-film and camera
-ziploc bags and a sharpie pen (they always come in handy)
-several xerox copies of your passport (keep them in different bags. Don't walk around and do tourism stuff with your actual passport. If you lose it, you will NOT be happy).

Acutally, because I travel so much, about a year ago I typed up a "master packing list" so there was no way I could forget anything. I print it out and check stuff off as I pack. It's quite handy. NOISEmail me if you want a copy.


Happy Travels!
-Linnea
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Registered: July 25, 2004
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Also you might want to take something to read or do in the ride there. I believe the plane ride takes forever and you probably won't be able to sleep the whole time.

Take a camera so you can show everyone back home what Russia is like.


Jenny
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Registered: July 25, 2004
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Usually when I travel (I don't travel as far as Russia though), I take as few things as I can, but I still pack everything I NEED! Like all different types of clothes. For warm, hot and cold weather.

Take something sentimental so you can feel at home.

Take your laptop if you want, you might be able to email and stay in touch with your friends easier because you don't know if the house your staying at will have email.

Take things you would want to show the people you are staying with. Take pictures and stuff so you can share your life with them. Just don't take too much because you don't want to have 2 dozen bags with you.


Jenny
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