ChangMin's Checklist (for flashfic challenge 4: touring)
Title: ChangMin's Checklist (or, things to remember when going on a tour)
Author:
skyescraps
Word count: 449
Concrit?: Very much welcome.
Character/s: ChangMin. Mentions of other TVXQ members.
Rating: G
Summary: ChangMin writes reminders for himself.
Author's Notes: Because I miss my ChangMin's humor. Unbeta-ed For ianinna, just because.
1. Travel light. You'll never know when fans can get past security and start chasing you to the depths of hell. A sturdy, lightweight bag is appropriate for entering airport premises. It will give you a speed advantage when you're running away from frisky fangirls. (Of course you can always argue that a heavy bag is convenient for effectively whacking their heads off, but that's if you're some sleazebag who wants negative publicity and fingernails down your throat.)
Note: An extra collapsible bag is handy especially if you're like YunHo hyung who compulsively shops for things he doesn't really need, or JaeJoong hyung who keeps getting bulky presents from fans all the time. If the bag is airtight, it could probably store smelly food too (or YooChun hyung's smelly socks)!
2. Bring emergency medicine. The sad fact is, we are ALL going to be sick sooner or later (after touring 59785463578116 places), so it's best to have medicine ready at all times. YunHo hyung's got gastritis, YooChun hyung's got asthma, JaeJoong hyung's got that pain in his knee and JunSu hyung's got oyagi-itis. While the first three ailments have proper medication, JunSu hyung's illness can only be cured with durable masking tape. Don't forget to stock up on that too.
3. Always bring a pen and paper handy. Post-it notes will do. Sometimes, new people will be teaching new things about their culture and language, and it's just appropriate that you write them down and remember them. That way, you wouldn't look stupid in front of thousands of people who want to hear you say "hello" in their native tongue, or want to see you eat a native delicacy.
Note: Post-its are also useful when you're bored. You can write ridiculous notes like, "Feed Me" and stick it on YunHo hyung's chin as he sleeps with his mouth open. That'll definitely be a hit in cyworld.
4. Try ALL the food that the country/city/station canteen offers. Opportunities (almost always) come only once. Stuff them in.
And finally...
5. Take lots of pictures. There are lots of sights and scenery in different places, and traveling would be a waste if you don't even get a single photo of your experience as a souvenir. However, if the schedule is too tight and there is no chance for you to explore, just make sure you take lots of pictures of your friends doing silly things (i.e., JunSu hyung proving he can balance a soccer ball on his butt, or YooChun hyung’s face getting smothered with pink cake icing). They might not remind you where you took them, but they WILL remind you why you can't live without them.
Have a great tour!
...
Thanks for reading! ♥
Author:
skyescraps
Word count: 449
Concrit?: Very much welcome.
Character/s: ChangMin. Mentions of other TVXQ members.
Rating: G
Summary: ChangMin writes reminders for himself.
Author's Notes: Because I miss my ChangMin's humor. Unbeta-ed For ianinna, just because.
1. Travel light. You'll never know when fans can get past security and start chasing you to the depths of hell. A sturdy, lightweight bag is appropriate for entering airport premises. It will give you a speed advantage when you're running away from frisky fangirls. (Of course you can always argue that a heavy bag is convenient for effectively whacking their heads off, but that's if you're some sleazebag who wants negative publicity and fingernails down your throat.)
Note: An extra collapsible bag is handy especially if you're like YunHo hyung who compulsively shops for things he doesn't really need, or JaeJoong hyung who keeps getting bulky presents from fans all the time. If the bag is airtight, it could probably store smelly food too (or YooChun hyung's smelly socks)!
2. Bring emergency medicine. The sad fact is, we are ALL going to be sick sooner or later (after touring 59785463578116 places), so it's best to have medicine ready at all times. YunHo hyung's got gastritis, YooChun hyung's got asthma, JaeJoong hyung's got that pain in his knee and JunSu hyung's got oyagi-itis. While the first three ailments have proper medication, JunSu hyung's illness can only be cured with durable masking tape. Don't forget to stock up on that too.
3. Always bring a pen and paper handy. Post-it notes will do. Sometimes, new people will be teaching new things about their culture and language, and it's just appropriate that you write them down and remember them. That way, you wouldn't look stupid in front of thousands of people who want to hear you say "hello" in their native tongue, or want to see you eat a native delicacy.
Note: Post-its are also useful when you're bored. You can write ridiculous notes like, "Feed Me" and stick it on YunHo hyung's chin as he sleeps with his mouth open. That'll definitely be a hit in cyworld.
4. Try ALL the food that the country/city/station canteen offers. Opportunities (almost always) come only once. Stuff them in.
And finally...
5. Take lots of pictures. There are lots of sights and scenery in different places, and traveling would be a waste if you don't even get a single photo of your experience as a souvenir. However, if the schedule is too tight and there is no chance for you to explore, just make sure you take lots of pictures of your friends doing silly things (i.e., JunSu hyung proving he can balance a soccer ball on his butt, or YooChun hyung’s face getting smothered with pink cake icing). They might not remind you where you took them, but they WILL remind you why you can't live without them.
Have a great tour!
...
Thanks for reading! ♥