Things you need to protect your self from the holiday! :O 1. Laxative. To flush out all the awful "food". Gonna need it. The most important of them all. 2. Headphones. So you won't have to listen to ppl chew thier food in a not so pleasent manner & to block out ppl talking. While lising to your fav. band. 3. Loud Music Also related to the above post. & to annoy them relatives out thier minds! 4. Cell phone Need friends? remember to pay the bill so you can text message all you want. For bordem! 5. TV What a world it would w/o the flashing, talking, jive box! Gonna need it for all those great tv marathons, non-stop movies, blasting music...ohhh the posibilites! Don't forget the DVD or VHS player! :) 6. DVD I just bought Enterprise Season 3 on DVD! :) now i wont be bored cuz i'll have plenty to watch. Stock file your fav. shows. VHS will also do nicely..depending u still own one. SO stock up now for b4 its 2 late! Same, w/those viedo games. Going X-mas shopping? Safari Hat Yes...a safari hat..all that shopping is like the jungle. Filled with raving beasts..i mean ppl wanting bargins and fighting over shopping carts. You'll be the hunter, instead of the hunted. James Bond moves Act like him..move around the mall, ducking or hiding every one in while, as your creeping up to some shirt. Others won't notice cuz they are gundam fighting for a pair of socks. Snacks For moving around the mall when hunger stricks and your a million miles away from the food court. Also when the food has been eaten. Good snacks: Cheeze Its, small tater chip bags, cookies, candies, & bottled water. oh one more thing...when your tapped for 18 hours in the same store..carry your musical device (Ipod, CD player, cell phone), then play sick so you can get the heck outa there, ie, puking, chills, convulsions, etc. Well there you have it...to bad u can't be like me and summon the Enterpise D, and say "One to Beam Up". Well now that can't happan, but i follow these tips, and it works. :)