I’m currently getting ready to fly back home. The following are a few things that I made sure were in place to make my flight less stressful and for emergency situations.

First, since I have kids, I made sure that my life insurance is at a respectable level.  For me, that’s half a million dollars in coverage.  I actually did this a few years ago, but it’s brings me easy of mind knowing that if something did happen, my family will be covered.

Second, I always take dramamine a half an hour to a full hour before I get on the plane.  On the way out my ride was smooth, but I didn’t have a direct flight, and the second leg of my trip was very rough!  I’m sure I would have been miserable if I didn’t first take some dramamine.

Third, make sure you have Tums or some other form of antiacid.  While I didn’t have an  upset stomach on the way out, if I had, it could have been a very rough journey.

Fourth, I also take carry some ibprufen in my pocket just to make sure if the need arises, I have the medicine.  I was almost forced to take such a pill during the last flight.

And finally, I converted an audiobook to a series of MP3s so that I could be distracted and enjoy the fly.  I’ve used similar approach with my car trip to vacation destinations.

Well, that’s it, now it’s time to go to sleep…  I hope the flight goes well tomorrow!

Cheers,

MR