FRIEND'S STORY

I'm active duty in the Air Force (how's that for a first assignment?) while my boyfriend is in the Air National Guard and going to college in Washington State. After having known him for about 5 months (3 of those as legitimately just good friends and cohorts) I got shipped off to England (great first assignment, though). Anyway, a couple thousand miles of distance don't make it terribly easy to get to know each other better, but we'd gotten off to a great start and there was never any way either of us would have considered giving up that easy. Aside from writing frequent letters and emails, and sending more typical boyfriend/girlfriend gifts like jewelry and footballs, we've sent each other random little trinkets- I have a guitar pick with "I love you" in glow in the dark paint, a very worn, duct tape (his signature fix-it-all) wrapped deck of playing cards with the Mountain Dew design (it's his signature drink), an antenna ball, some dried sprigs of sage (which is most of the plant life around Spokane, where he lives) a battered lizard keychain and innumerable random clippings, stickers and sketches. It's little things like that which become treasures. He sent me a mix cd full of love songs- MXPX variety emo-punk love songs, granted, but somehow even sweeter because of the freshness of it, because it's his kind of music that he's always listened to and meant more to him (and therefore to me) than some old crooning slow stuff would have. He really hates having his picture taken, but because when I finally made it out to his family's place I mentioned he looked really good in this old fleece-lined army jacket of his Grandpa's, he later had his sister take a bunch of photos of him in the jacket (he even smiled on camera!) and sent them to me. On Valentines day, he couldn't have roses sent to me (me living on a military base and all) so he drew me a page full of roses and sent them in a letter. And he claims he's not a romantic... I also have his football jersey from high school, which is very comforting to cuddle up with while reading or watching movies or going to sleep. I remember when I opened the package he sent it in I thought I could smell the slightest scent of him the instant I opened it and thought I was just being pathetic until I spotted the jersey. If you can find a way to subtly include your scent in some present- do it. 'S magical. (From Rachael)

I MISS YOU TONIGHT

Every nights in here,in Jakarta,its fell so empty..I falls down in here,in Jakarta.God,give me pair of wing please,Trust,i use in the right way,To meet my honey in there,Solo...Every steps of my ways in here so hard.Are you there missing me??Please answer.I need you this nights,i miss you so much.Never give to bring you there beside me if i can.

Im GLAD SHE IS ALRIGHT

Tomorrow,her friends bring her to the hospital.But im sure she is alright,im sure about that.she is just little tired..Thah i thinks before,but,know what happens today??She was at home,bring by her mother.She's condition is sick,down..Im collapse again.Im struggling.I cant thinks about everything what i can do in the time like this.Thats so poor...

MORE TIPS FOR LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP

1. Use a web cam

A web cam is a great way to interact with your mate while you are apart. Connect your web cam to your computer and use your favorite messaging utility (MSN, Yahoo, AOL, etc.) and not only will you be able to hear your mate, but you will also be able to see your mate.

2. Take pictures of everyday activities and send them to your mate

A picture is worth a thousand words and can help you and your mate feel closer together in your long distance relationship. Today, with most cell phones equipped with a digital camera and cameras small enough to fit in your pocket, it’s very easy and convenient to take pictures and email them to your mate. With pictures, your mate can easily know what you are talking about when you describe the great party you went to or the new hairstyle that you just got. Some other examples of when you can take a picture are listed below:

  • arrow New outfit that your have purchased.
  • arrow Family or friends get together.
  • arrow Changes to your bedroom.
  • arrow Changes to your physical appearance (hairstyle, piercing, etc.)
  • arrow Pictures of your office or cubicle.
3. Send gifts to your mate’s from their local country or city

You can save a lot of money by searching the Internet for local companies to buy from and deliver your gifts. For example, if you are living in the United States and your mate is from Italy, find an Italian company that has the great gift that you want to send to your mate. In most cases, you will save on international shipping costs and you might even save on the currency exchange rate. Also, a local company will be able to deliver a gift much quicker for those last minute shoppers.

4. Use text-messaging capability to keep in touch more frequently

Text messaging can be a simple was to keep in touch with your mate in a long distance relationship. For those across the border relationships, this can also be an inexpensive way to communicate. It’s not always convenient to call, so text messages are a good alternative. You can send good night messages or little love notes throughout the day.

5. Trust your mate

Ideas of mistrust can easily seep into the minds of those involved in a long distance relationship because you don’t get to physically see your mate. They may be saying that they are not seeing anyone else, but how do you know that for sure hundreds or even thousands of miles away? This mistrust can ultimately lead to the relationship ending. You should approach the trust issue in a long distance relationship the same way as you would in a normal relationship. If there is no indication or evidence of cheating, it is most likely not happening.

WHEN SHE FALLS DOWN,I CAN'T DO ANYTHING

today,she is sick.But i cant do anything.And then so stupid iam,when im here from her friends that he come to the hospital.But,what i can do??i ask myself,deep inside my heart i felt nothing today.I fell so guilty.One thing i can do is waiting calls from her friends.Oh God,please take care of her.Please..

I just can stand here,with prays for her in there.I imagine,in this situation,maybe i can take care of you by myself,stand beside you in the time like this.Give you a spirit,a courage for your healthy honey.The simple words that i can say for you now my honey,I just want to say that I LOVE YOU SO MUCH,AND I WORRIED NOW....please hear me my honey.