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Okay maybe it's a silly question, but I live in the UK at the moment and the thought of getting on a plane and traveling to Germany frightens me. I am aware of all the statsitics that air travel is the safest form of transport, but I am still frightened.
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It's not a silly question. You can overcome your fear (I have) - take a few certain steps.
First, figure out exactly what your fear is: a fear of heights, of falling, of being enclosed in a smallish spot, or (most common) a fear of surrendering control of your life to the pilot and people who work in the plane.
First, start off easy. Go to the airport and have dinner. Don't go anywhere, just get comfortable going to the airport.
Next, book a short flight - perhaps just to France. Again, go to the airport to book the trip. Plan the trip with a friend, to give you comfort and plan on taking a boat or chunnel back.
Before the flight, get a perscription for valum from your doctor. A few days before the trip, try one to see how they work.....your goal will be to get through the flight without taking one, but knowing they are in your pocket will be very calming, because one of your fears is probably totally losing it on the aircraft, and having these along will give you comfort. (an alternative is a drink or two on the flight)
Next, prepare for the trip by relaxing - a set routine will make it easier. Pack early, so you don't have other stress (such as getting there on time).
Get to the airport, check in, and go and watch the planes take off and land - each one costs millions of dollars and is piloted by a person with much more intelligence and training than the cab driver who took you to the airport. In the United States, millions of people fly each year - yet we went 5 years without a flying accident.....it is safe...remind yourself of this. Pilots don't pay any more for life insurance than do other workers.....The insurance companies know what they're doing.
When you get on the plan, look at the stewardess... they take 2 or 3 flights a day sometimes...they enjoy their work because it's fun and safe...they are not daredevils or thrill seekers.
Before the plane takes off, think very light thoughts....feathers, children's smiles, anything that makes you feel light. As the plane goes down the runway, say (softly to yourself) "up" "up" "up".
In flight, play the 5 minute game. Check your watch - you are going to take things in 5 minute increments....try not to look at your watch for 5 minutes, then start over.
Talk to your friend during the flight.
Remember, a plane is like a boat on the water - it may bounce or jump, but it's coasting on the air. They make planes (called hurricane hunters) that fly into the center of hurricanes.....planes will not fall apart with a bit of jostling.
Try not to take the valum...or if you take it, try not to take it before the flight is half over....then next time you can try and hold out longer.
When the flight is over, go enjoy paris....the more you fly, the easier it gets, so book your next flight right away.
This will work...it won't be easy, but nothing in life of any value is ever easy.....If you overcome your fear you will open up the whole world to yourself and will have earned the right to consider yourself brave....remember, bravery isn't the absence of fear, it's the overcoming of fear.
Good luck.
It's not a silly question. You can overcome your fear (I have) - take a few certain steps.
First, figure out exactly what your fear is: a fear of heights, of falling, of being enclosed in a smallish spot, or (most common) a fear of surrendering control of your life to the pilot and people who work in the plane.
First, start off easy. Go to the airport and have dinner. Don't go anywhere, just get comfortable going to the airport.
Next, book a short flight - perhaps just to France. Again, go to the airport to book the trip. Plan the trip with a friend, to give you comfort and plan on taking a boat or chunnel back.
Before the flight, get a perscription for valum from your doctor. A few days before the trip, try one to see how they work.....your goal will be to get through the flight without taking one, but knowing they are in your pocket will be very calming, because one of your fears is probably totally losing it on the aircraft, and having these along will give you comfort. (an alternative is a drink or two on the flight)
Next, prepare for the trip by relaxing - a set routine will make it easier. Pack early, so you don't have other stress (such as getting there on time).
Get to the airport, check in, and go and watch the planes take off and land - each one costs millions of dollars and is piloted by a person with much more intelligence and training than the cab driver who took you to the airport. In the United States, millions of people fly each year - yet we went 5 years without a flying accident.....it is safe...remind yourself of this. Pilots don't pay any more for life insurance than do other workers.....The insurance companies know what they're doing.
When you get on the plan, look at the stewardess... they take 2 or 3 flights a day sometimes...they enjoy their work because it's fun and safe...they are not daredevils or thrill seekers.
Before the plane takes off, think very light thoughts....feathers, children's smiles, anything that makes you feel light. As the plane goes down the runway, say (softly to yourself) "up" "up" "up".
In flight, play the 5 minute game. Check your watch - you are going to take things in 5 minute increments....try not to look at your watch for 5 minutes, then start over.
Talk to your friend during the flight.
Remember, a plane is like a boat on the water - it may bounce or jump, but it's coasting on the air. They make planes (called hurricane hunters) that fly into the center of hurricanes.....planes will not fall apart with a bit of jostling.
Try not to take the valum...or if you take it, try not to take it before the flight is half over....then next time you can try and hold out longer.
When the flight is over, go enjoy paris....the more you fly, the easier it gets, so book your next flight right away.
This will work...it won't be easy, but nothing in life of any value is ever easy.....If you overcome your fear you will open up the whole world to yourself and will have earned the right to consider yourself brave....remember, bravery isn't the absence of fear, it's the overcoming of fear.
Good luck.
What are good tasting recipe for lettuce?
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My doctor adviced me to have a diet and have some lettuce as a dinner what are some healthy and good tastng recipe for lettuce and affordable?
Answer
*Stir-fried Lettuce
1 head iceburg lettuce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/8 â 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil (such as Kadoya)
Wash the lettuce, drain and separate the leaves. Itâs important to make sure the lettuce is dry). Cut across the leaves into pieces about 1 inch wide.
Combine the rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring. Set aside.
Heat a wok on medium-high heat and add oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until aromatic (5 - 10 seconds) and add the lettuce. Stir-fry the lettuce, sprinkling with the salt, for 1 - 2 minutes, until the leaves begin to wilt.
Give the sauce a quick re-stir and swirl it into the wok. Stir-fry for 1 - 2 more minutes, until the lettuce turns dark green. Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve immediately.
*Lettuce Wraps
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/fusionrecipes/r/lettucewraps.htm
*Lettuce risotto
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/lettucerisotto_14301.shtml
*Beef and Chinese Lettuce Soup
http://www.shopwithachef.com/p/110,,,recipe_id%3C%3E10037.html
*http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search.do?keywords=Lettuce&searchType=recipes
*Easy Lettuce Cups
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground or minced pork
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
16 butter lettuce leaves
8 teaspoons plum sauce
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
In a large frying pan, heat oil over high heat and add pork. Cook pork, stirring, until starting to brown. Drain excess fat.Stir in green onions, allspice, ginger, garlic, and tamari. Cook until green onions are tender, about 2 minutes.Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate. Spoon pork mixture into leaves. Top each with 1/2 tsp. plum sauce and cilantro.
*Turkey-Pesto Lettuce Roll-Ups
4 large red-leaf or Bibb lettuce leaves
1/4 lb. freshly sliced roasted turkey breast
2 Tbs. pesto
Spread one of the lettuce leaves out flat on a plate and lay 1/4 of the turkey on top. Drizzle with 1/4 of the pesto and roll the lettuce toward the main rib in the middle. Repeat with remaining three leaves
*http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/6290
*Fat-Free Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups
1 whole roasted chicken, bones, fat, and skin removed, meat shredded
2 cups jarred red salsa (hot or mild)
1 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper, optional
1 head romaine lettuce, separated into leaves
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
Add all the ingredients (except the lettuce) into a saucepan and on medium-low heat, bring to a low simmer. Allow mixture to cool to warm, or room temperature. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve by spoonful in the lettuce leaves, topped with the fresh cilantro.
*hoisin chicken in lettuce leaves
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/HOISIN-CHICKEN-IN-LETTUCE-LEAVES-234988
*Caramelized Pork Over Lettuce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=222367
*bibb lettuce with shrimp, asparagus, and chive aioli
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BIBB-LETTUCE-WITH-SHRIMP-ASPARAGUS-AND-CHIVE-AIOLI-106405
ENJOY :-)
*Stir-fried Lettuce
1 head iceburg lettuce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/8 â 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil (such as Kadoya)
Wash the lettuce, drain and separate the leaves. Itâs important to make sure the lettuce is dry). Cut across the leaves into pieces about 1 inch wide.
Combine the rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring. Set aside.
Heat a wok on medium-high heat and add oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until aromatic (5 - 10 seconds) and add the lettuce. Stir-fry the lettuce, sprinkling with the salt, for 1 - 2 minutes, until the leaves begin to wilt.
Give the sauce a quick re-stir and swirl it into the wok. Stir-fry for 1 - 2 more minutes, until the lettuce turns dark green. Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve immediately.
*Lettuce Wraps
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/fusionrecipes/r/lettucewraps.htm
*Lettuce risotto
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/lettucerisotto_14301.shtml
*Beef and Chinese Lettuce Soup
http://www.shopwithachef.com/p/110,,,recipe_id%3C%3E10037.html
*http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search.do?keywords=Lettuce&searchType=recipes
*Easy Lettuce Cups
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground or minced pork
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
16 butter lettuce leaves
8 teaspoons plum sauce
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
In a large frying pan, heat oil over high heat and add pork. Cook pork, stirring, until starting to brown. Drain excess fat.Stir in green onions, allspice, ginger, garlic, and tamari. Cook until green onions are tender, about 2 minutes.Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate. Spoon pork mixture into leaves. Top each with 1/2 tsp. plum sauce and cilantro.
*Turkey-Pesto Lettuce Roll-Ups
4 large red-leaf or Bibb lettuce leaves
1/4 lb. freshly sliced roasted turkey breast
2 Tbs. pesto
Spread one of the lettuce leaves out flat on a plate and lay 1/4 of the turkey on top. Drizzle with 1/4 of the pesto and roll the lettuce toward the main rib in the middle. Repeat with remaining three leaves
*http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/6290
*Fat-Free Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups
1 whole roasted chicken, bones, fat, and skin removed, meat shredded
2 cups jarred red salsa (hot or mild)
1 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper, optional
1 head romaine lettuce, separated into leaves
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
Add all the ingredients (except the lettuce) into a saucepan and on medium-low heat, bring to a low simmer. Allow mixture to cool to warm, or room temperature. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve by spoonful in the lettuce leaves, topped with the fresh cilantro.
*hoisin chicken in lettuce leaves
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/HOISIN-CHICKEN-IN-LETTUCE-LEAVES-234988
*Caramelized Pork Over Lettuce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=222367
*bibb lettuce with shrimp, asparagus, and chive aioli
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BIBB-LETTUCE-WITH-SHRIMP-ASPARAGUS-AND-CHIVE-AIOLI-106405
ENJOY :-)
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