How to get over your fear of REALLY BIG rollercoasters and rides?|112779

Ok we are going to an amusement park for a field trip in 2 years, but I wanna be prepared for the big rides that have. Please answer! (and plz dont answer just like _do it_ cuz that doesnt help that much, thanks tho)

Get in line with your best and most trusted friend (who is not afraid). Get on the ride, hold your friends hand, close your eyes and go for it. It works. Just remember, you have a better chance of biting it while driving to the park.

there IS no way to tell you how to conquer your fear without telling you to just do it. Any fear you have about anything can only be conquered by facing it.If its flying go fly If its fear of the coaster then just go on it. You will notice your are strapped in sometimes with a huge bar harness. It looks intimidating cuz its big and has loops and turns. It also goes fast but all in all you will get on it and once you do you ll find that you were afraid for nothing. It might be the most exhilarating thing you_ve ever done. Sometime we fear things and the mind like to play tricks on you because of the fear. You start asking those what if questions and the fear gets bigger until its like a big phobia. the only thing that needs to be feared is fear itself. Yes there are times when things need to be feared especially when there is a clear possibility you could get hurt. Standing next to a cliff with no rope or safety harness, being around wild animals that could injure you or even kill you. That fear comes from using your head and respect for safety.
People get into cars everyday without a second thought. Sometimes they don_t wear their safety belt, they are distracted by the radio or phone and not paying attention, or they fail to use signals. The chances of getting injured are almost 20 times greater than some of the things that people fear doing.

all depends on why you are afraid. for me roller coasters just don_t *look* stable enough, in spite of evidence to the contrary. but I found that I quite enjoyed space mountain where I couldn_t see the tracks. it may help to research the safety of the rides because it might put you more at ease. I used to be afraid of even the carosel but now I love the tilt o whirl. I still can_t go on a lot of rides though. don_t force yourself to go on the really big ones. amusement parks have more than just rides and you can always tell your friends that you simply prefer playing the games. that way you don_t seem like a fraidy cat.

Okay so it was 6th grade, we had to go to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and all my friends were rollercoaster freaks.. and i didn_t wanna act all scared of roller coasters so I was paired up in a group with them and so I was required to go wherever they go.. I was like really scared!

How did I get over it?!

I went to Great America a few weeks before
and went with friends that I was sorta close to
and went on a HUGE rollercoaster
with a loop and after, I was really dizzy lol.
But I felt so brave because it was really fun!
I attempted to go to Medusa in Six Flags [the big green one]
and i actually went 2 times! It was so much fun.
Keep in mind, I was only in 6th grade, 11 years old lol..
Just think like, why are you afraid?! Your not going to die?!
_ after you get over it, you_ll be a rollercoaster freak, like me!
You just get really dizzy after, but thats the fun part lol!

Good luck_3

i was dead scared of roller coasters since i can remember
and i hadnt even ridden one before, just i was so scared i couldnt even ride one
couple months back i went to an amusement park
i started off at the _scariest_ roller coaster there, according to my friends
anyway i had never ridden one before, but i just sucked it up and gave it ago.
after that first one, i got friggin hooked and went round riding every one of them haha
so my advice is, just shut ur eyes and take a dive, and after the first one, it should be aight.

Go to Six Flags or some kind of amusement park near you and start on the little ones and move up to the big ones. Your more likely to get hurt or die on the way to an amusement park than at one. Just remember that and you should be fine. Roller coasters aren_t so bad.

Try a smaller ride. Then challenge yourself and go on the bigger one. Tell yourself it_s just a ride, only a big one and it_s cool to try something new.

best thing to do is go on the ride... you_ll get a funny feeling in your stomach, and you either like it or you don_t... sorry it is blunt but that is the truth.

i ususally just scream at the top of my lungs and say i_m having a blast even though i_m a little scared. it_s also good to have your best friend near to hold a hand!

The most scary part of any ride is the take-off..Try to relax....Keep ur eyes closed all the time of ride.........and hold tightly on the handle (....AND NOT THE HAND OF UR BELOVED)...u will miss the actual fun...but it won_t feel that scary!

Try starting off on small rides- like rides at the fair and such- then work your way up to the more intense rides.

Seriously, just DO IT!!!

I did it, and oh my god, I am so proud of myself!

I went from never going on roller coasters to flying upside down on the raptor!

Go with your friends beforehand or some person you have a crush on that likes coasters. They_ll get you to try it once and then It_ll be easy. hehehe

try to get on the rides at the fair... and try not to be scared feel invincible

just doin it is the only way to get over your fear

What are some fun and exciting things to do in Long Beach?|111649

Just moved here from the Bay Area, with my 10 month old, and fiance. I go to the beach every week and It is starting to get old.

On the back side of Palos Verdes, are smaller beaches, that are just spectacular, and theres a park up on the backside too witha view to die for! The park is called Friendship Park, the beach is down the road from that, u will make a quick left and down the hill at Shoreline I think. Its within a few miles on the beach side.
Long Beach and fun........with a child so young, beaches, parks, long walks, you can try to find a mommy and me class at a local community center near you maybe?
You can walk near the Queen Mary......um, you know, its all about walking a location with a child that long......not much else that you can do!!
Ok you are new to the area, here are some not that close fun things ok.
Visit Redondo Pier, Hermosa Pier, and Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, near the Santa Monica Pier is the fun shopping area of the 3rd Street Prominade, all of these are great locations to walk around. If you have a bike, or you want to rent, you can bike down on the road along the shore for miles! Its called the strand.
The other direction, down PCH, go to Belmont Shores area, theres a great long stretch of great shops and restaurants there. Investigate Seal Beach and the surrounding areas. Venture more south to Huntington Beach, Newport, and wow yourself with Laguna Beach too!
Next year go to Raging Waters water Park, or the one next to Knotts Berry Farm if its still open, they are so much fun for you and baby!!
Down in Newport Harbor, theres a short car on ferry boat ride, park and take the ferris wheel for a spin too, and cheap harbour cruises, a few dollars and relax with baby and see the homes and seals there.
You will enjoy the Griffith Park Observatory, baby wont have much to do, but there is a park, Griffith park for the late day then head to the Observatory at dusk. I know none of these are close, use google maps for directions, but I lived in OC most of my life, and these are all the fun places I loved very much, and now miss now that I dont live in CA anymore.
In Long Beach, go eat at Roscoes Chicken and Waffles for a fun meal!
I never did the Aquarium....heard its nice though.
As baby gets older, explore the librarys all over, the newer the better, many have programs for small ones like story hour, and cozy areas for moms to read to their children. Ive not been to one in LB, but in Huntington the main library is very nice!
Stay safe and enjoy.

In addition to the other suggestions.

Walking along Belmont Shore with the stroller and window shopping is a popular activity.
During Christmas there is a decorated boat parade thru BS and the canals of Naples.Throughout the year there are many contests and parades for dogs. Walking along the Naples canals at Christmas is fun. Quite a few of the homes really go out of the way to put on beautiful displays. I_m not even Christian and I think it_s pretty. You can ride thru the canals on a gondola.
Every summer there are Moonlight Movies on the beach, it_s part of the Sea Festival. There are also several free plays and concerts in the parks.
On October 3rd, the Port of Long Beach opens up its gates and lets the public tour the place. They have free boat and train tours which are actually really, really cool. You can also get good pics of the city from off shore.
The Alamitos Bay Farmers market on Sunday is a good place to get fresh produce.
Justin Rudd runs the Community Action Team for Long Beach and if you get on his mailing list he will keep you up to date on family fun things to do in LBC.
Go to Hilltop Park in Signal Hill to get a panoramic view of LBC and the Southbay. On a VERY clear day you can see the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory.
Nearby Seal Beach is the closest place to go for a clean beach. Their Main Street is lined with unique shops, bars and restaurants. It_s the closest thing to a cute beach community you will find. The Kite Festival is on October 4th and is very popular.

Museum of Latin American Art - Free on Sunday!

Today: 1:00 �C 3:00pm Art Workshop: Papel Picado
Tunnel Books. Explore light and depth in this workshop based on the piece. El Rey, in MOLAA��s permanent collection, by Manuel Ameztoy.They do different ones each Sunday.

2:00 �C 3:00pm Docent tours

http://www.molaa.org/

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Long Beach Museum of Art - free on Fridays

http://www.lbma.org/


Rancho Los Alamitos

http://www.rancholosalamitos.com/


Japanese Garden - feed the koi!

http://www.csulb.edu/~jgarden/

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Check out these reviews for this farmers market

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http://www.goodveg.org/LBSE.html


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http://thedistrictweekly.com/



http://www.visitlongbeach.com/
- also good for people new to the city

There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of ��must sees��. Visit as many as you have time for.:

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can��t be wrong. #1 Destination.
Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. #2 Destination.
Even if you don��t visit Disneyland or Universal Studios Tour, Downtown Disney District and Universal City Walk are very fun places to visit for shopping and eating. And they��re free to visit.

Hollywood: Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood _ Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater. The El Capitan theater, right across the street, is where Disney shows their movies. And the Hollywood Bowl is a GREAT place to listen to concerts outdoors.

Olvera Street/Union Station: Olvera Street is the birthplace of LA, and it emphasizes our Mexican heritage. In addition to the Avila Adobe (oldest building in LA), you can eat at some pretty good Mexican Restaurants, do a little shopping, and taste a churro. If you don��t want to go to Tijuana, this is as close as it gets without going there. Union Station has great architecture from a bygone age. Also, you are 2 blocks from Phillippe��s (see below).

Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.

Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you_ll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste.

Santa Monica: Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.

Sunset Boulevard began as a route between the stars_ posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the _Sunset Strip_ on its way.

Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping _The Price is Right_. You might even get in.

Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.

Getty Museum - The Getty_s architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art, architecture, or view better, the Getty is sure to please. Free.

Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It_s very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.

Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink��s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.
Tommy��s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly _ Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter��s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly _ Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe��s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it��s hot.
Tito��s Taco��s: Voted best tacos in LA, even though it��s in Culver City.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.


Places to Shop:
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
The Grove, Los Angeles
Americana @ Brand, Glendale
Beverly Center, Los Angeles
Citadel Outlets, Commerce
Brea Mall, Brea
The Block at Orange, Orange
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Santee Alley, Los Angeles

the aquarium!! i_m going to volunteer there soon ^.^ after i finish taking the required classes -.-;; it_s worth it anyways. disneyland, i think it_s still free for kids under 2 years old...not sure. my parents said i was free until the age of 3.
long beach_s beach is dirty _._ i came out of the water and there was black spots on me :_[ other than that, i think it_s a nice place(well the nice side).

Where are the best parking places near Arrowhead stadium to park for Chiefs games?|125130

im going to a kansas city game in a couple weeks and have never been to arrowhead, and locals have some good tips on where to park? i dont really want to spend $28 on a stadium parking pass. preferably cheap, less than 1 mile walk (maybe 2 max) with an easy escape to the interstates. thanks in advance!

As you exit Interstate 70 (heading east with Kaufmann _ Arrowhead Stadium on your right hand side), instead of making a right towards the Truman Stadium Sports Complex and the church (where $15 parking does exist, not bad), make a left towards a Denny_s _ a motel. Go across the George Brett bridge crossing back over Interstate 70. You_ll go through a few lights but you will enter a neighborhood. The people there rent out their yards to park (similar to college games). There are many homeowners who will only charge you $5-$10 to park your car. In fact, one homeowner (who works for Anheiser Busch) also threw in a six pack of beer for parking there. You can_t beat that!

As previous commentators have mentioned, get there early though. The tailgating scene is amazing. The walk from the aforementioned neighborhood back across the bridge to the stadium is about 15 minutes. The homeowners who rent out their yards sit out on the porch and watch the game, and your automobile too. I have had great experiences with their service. Enjoy the game!

If I were you, I would park so you could exit onto Raytown Rd. at the side of the stadiums, it_s much quicker to get out of the stadium right there. Park over at Denny_s or the motel and walk over to the stadium about a half mile.

Right across from the parking lot entrances, there is a Church. The parking only cost $15 dollars and you_ll be able to avoid the massive traffic jam when leaving the crowded stadium.

Avoid parking at the hotels and definitely do not park at the Denny_s Restaurant. You will be ticketed and towed!

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Yep, parking has really increased over the years. The church charges $15 and is unpaved. If you don_t plan to tailgate, you can park at the church and houses on the east side of Blue Ridge Cutoff, which is across from Gate 2. This is just south of I-70 and is on the east side of the stadium gates. It is not far to walk (in fact, some folks who park in lot N walk further).

It is easiest to reach if you are heading NORTH on Blue Ridge Cutoff... so to do that, you must exit on 63rd Street eastbound, then go north on Blue Ridge Cutoff about 2 miles.

If this is your first time at Arrowhead, arrive early and breathe in the smells of tailgating. It is a great scene and home of the best tailgaters in the NFL.

Santa Rosa california a dangerous place to live in?|124439

so im moving to cali pretty soon
and i was planning on moving
to santa rosa california
but i have been hearing that
its pretty dangerous
lots of gangs crime
scarry people.
eek is it a good place to live in?
my other option is to move to sacramento
i doubt thats any better though
i really want to move some where around
there any advice?

First person is right. Santa Rosa is good living. Pretty much the entire Bay Area is nice. Dont let them scare you. Im from Fort Pierce Florida and when I moved to San Jose, it was paradise. I lived on the east side and listened to them talk about how bad it was for 5 years. Yeah theres some gangs in San Jose, but if you compare it to places on the east coast, its disney land. I moved out a few years ago but I_m 25 and so I was personally around the Nortenos in that area most of the time. Majority of them are considered _gang members_ but they really arent dangerous at all. Im not trying to put them down but I think they are kind of soft because they have such a cushioned life in that area. Once in a while theres a murder, but the murder rate is low compared to any other area of its size. The areas that are considered bad in the Bay is East Oakland, East Palo Alto, and Richmond. I_ve only been to East Palo Alto cuz I worked there and I can say that its not as scary as they make it out to be. In general, the Bay Area is one of the safest places to live. You will be like a spoiled kid living out there. I moved to Thailand but if it wasnt for my love of exotic beaches I would have chose the Bay out of anywhere in USA.

omg 8 months ago i moved from vero beach florida to santa rosa california

i love it so much

this is a pretty quiet, city at night and its pretty busy and full of traffic during the day, but its not bad, like i said i love it

I can only say that nearly everywhere in CA there are large numbers of Hispanics. When you get a lot of Hispanics, you get the gangs that are a part of the lifestyle. Generally, you can stay away from them, at least you used to be able to. The best thing to do is check the neighborhood several times during the week at different times. Look at the neighborhood schools and nearby graffiti.You are correct though, gangs are a huge problem all through CA.
Good luck.

Santa Rosa is extremely nice, except for a few crummy blocks on the south end, and a couple of apartment complexes in the west end. Other than that, the remaining 95% is really quite nice Where did you hear all that? Santa Rosa_s quite lovely.

Sacramento is much more liberal but as far as Santa Rosa goes it depends where exactly in the city that you_re going to move to.

There are some good neighborhoods out there.

It_s no more dangerous to live There- than any place Else. So MOVE, enjoy the Adventure- _ may You live there- happily ever after !!! :)

uh i thought that was L.A. santa rosa hella cool but my cousins live in winzler i always go there for the summer

What overnight camps are reccomended in the Illinois area?|122349

i have absolutely nothing to do and i want to go to an overnight camp around Illinois. A track and field camp would be acceptable, or just a traditional camp. Please. i need answers witin 3 days!

I think it is great that you want to go to camp. Camp is always a lot of fun! This is a WONDERFUL website that has all kinds of information on camps. It lets you do a search focusing on your interest.

http://www.kidscamps.com/


Here are some other sites that are either FREE referral services or sites that let you search for camps in your area. All of the them have wonderful information and thousands of camps listed you should be able to find something.

http://www.campexperts.com/


http://www.campchannel.com/


http://www.thesummerlady.com/


http://www.camptioga.com/


http://ymcacolumbus.org/camp/index.php


http://www.allensguide.com/search.php?q=��


http://www.acacamps.org/


http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/index��


http://www.summercampsinfo.com/


This site is a FREE referral service that helps you match your children��s interest with the camps around the US.

http://www.summercamp.org/


I would also check with your local YMCA they have a ton of overnight camps all over the US and run a great program.

http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6��


They do offer several sports camp at The University of IL I might check them out! Here is their website:

http://fightingillini.cstv.com/camps/ill��


It is getting late in the season to register so I would pick a place and get the ball rolling! I know you are going to have a wonderful time at camp!