Nerves kicking in...

[Tanja]

I know what it's like - even knowing Matt's mom liked me beforehand, I was so nervous about meeting his family. Take deep breaths, and celebrate that you've reached another stage in your relationship. It's ok to be nervous, but let them see you, not nervous you. And above all - have a great time. It'll help.

Thanks Silviar!

Just be YOU! Honey you love Andy...and everyone will see that and it will be enough.


I think you are pretty fab myself!

Awwww thanks Luce! You're fab too girl!

[michy]

Andy was joking that there's probably gonna be a queue at their door with all the people wanting to see this "exotic Finnish girl" - I'm thinking about pretending to not speak any English

LOL that would be so funny!!! You should do it!
We went to dinner at a nice restaurant with his parents, sat down, got the meal. Scott waited until his parents picked up their forks to start eating, and then he said very sharply, "Mom- no! Michelle NEVER starts eating until we say the blessing!" My mouth dropped open, then we laughed... neither Scott nor I are even remotely religious... AT ALL. I can only imagine what his parents thought I must've done to him for a second there, LOL. But it was really cool to be able to joke around with them like that

[elina]

Andy's gonna start planning when he gets home... He wanted to take me to a football game but there isn't any nearby when I'm there

But I don't wanna see/do anything too special, I just wanna see his house and the town he lives in, his University and meet his family and friends etc...
Well there is this HUGE mall I wanna go to, don't remember the name now though

Andy was joking that there's probably gonna be a queue at their door with all the people wanting to see this "exotic Finnish girl" - I'm thinking about pretending to not speak any English

Oh goodie, do that! Will get them nice and confused x)

Yeah.. since it's your first time there, can imagine you just wanna meet everyone/get to know the most important stuff I'm excited for you, must be so nice to finally be able to see the place/meet the people

...the flight aside That'll go well too, I'm sure

[Moon]

Moon, you're right I can't stop worrying but I'll try to behave

Dammit, Tanja, I said don't worry, not don't have fun

About your not speaking English...My Raine speaks flawless English, but he likes to throw in outrageous, sarcastic remarks in the conversation. When I'm like "WHAT???, he tells me "Oh, sorry, it's just my bad English again". Hah, Jerk Totally use it to your advantage though!

[loveonspeedial]

If you're anything in person like you are on here then there's no reason to be afraid cause you're a sweetheart!!

[Tanja]

Dammit, Tanja, I said don't worry, not don't have fun

About your not speaking English...My Raine speaks flawless English, but he likes to throw in outrageous, sarcastic remarks in the conversation. When I'm like "WHAT???, he tells me "Oh, sorry, it's just my bad English again". Hah, Jerk Totally use it to your advantage though!

Haha sorry

I'd love to have some fun on other's expense but I'm not sure if THEY would find it as funny...

If you're anything in person like you are on here then there's no reason to be afraid cause you're a sweetheart!!

Awwww that's so sweet of you

You're all just so awesome! Grouphug!!!

[Zephii]

Obi has a piece of advice for you, because he has the same opening-mouth-before-thinking issue. If you say something dumb, point out that it was stupid and laugh it off... Or say "wait, that sounded wrong' and try again. Gets him out of trouble all the time.

As for getting along with everyone, I'm sure you'll do fine. You don't have to have anything in common, just don't be afraid to ask questions and listen. Most people love to talk about themselves, and if you let them ramble at you they then think you're a great conversationalist. Or that's how I got through my first trip to Canada

As for the flight, it will probably suck. There's no avoiding that. Try to sleep if you can. Travacalm or gravol or some other flight-sickness medication should make you drowsy enough to drop off, and might calm you down if you think you'll panic. Also, if you're scared, don't look at the plane through the window when you're waiting. Seeing it sitting there the first few times I flew nearly sent me hysterical.

It's all very exciting! I'm sure they'll all love you.