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Living for Today
2007-02-14 17:45:36
Last night I picked the winner of my Message Board contest amongst 13 entries. The sole criteria was signing up for, then posting on, the message board. I was happy to send Kujio a $50 Amazon gift certificate for taking the time to do so. I met Stefan in Santa Elena, Costa Rica in 2005. We went on the same tour of the Montaverde Cloud Forest Preserve, followed by a rained upon attempt to find a giant waterfall, and finally a tour of a nearby cheese factory (the best part was the free cheese at the end). He’s from Arizona, though on an internship for the State Dept in Germany. I hope to run additional contests in the future. Please drop me a comment if you have any fun ideas. For lack of some excitement, I upgraded my WordPress (blog software) versions last weekend. The step-by-step directions for backing up the databases, and then uploading the new files worked like a charm. It went off without a hitch, and there are definetly some immediate improvements I’ve expe
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One of Those Days
2007-02-10 22:36:10
You’re not your job. You’re not how much money you have in the bank. You’re not the car you drive. You’re not the contents of your wallet. You’re not your fucking khakis. You’re the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world. – Tyler Durden in Fight Club Just like Turbo Tax told me, I received my tax refund via direct deposit yesterday. It was a big day for my trip savings, one of many over the next few months. I feel a little more secure with each month that passes. Secure that I have the funds and will to travel abroad long term, even if something unexpected were to happen at work. June will be my five year anniversary with the company. Quite amazing that it’s been so long. They’ve had the best of me in my late 20’s. After a few small updates to the website, I finally got myself to the Pentagon City Mall to buy a new belt. I’m about 6 months late, and 5 pounds lighter, and was getting tired of putting the purch


Great Balls of Fire
2007-02-09 04:16:14
We’re on the eve of another Friday, another payday, another weekend.  All good things.  I typically go out to lunch with my coworker Leo each Friday.  We rotate between all you can eat Indian, Chinese, and Mexican buffets, with a Thai restaurant filling out the cycle.  The second pay day of the month is always exciting, as I get to sock a way my monthly $ into savings.  Since I’m not taking a trip this Spring, I know that money is going straight into my RTW trip fund.  I opened a high interest ING Direct savings account last October, and am loving the interest.  It’s soo much better than my local bank’s rate.  I e-filed my taxes last week too, so any day now I should get my refund.  Again, it’ll go straight to savings, do not pass Go, do not collect $200 (for you Monopoly fans out there). Luckily, despite my drawback in spending, the TV season is in full swing.  The premiere of Lost last night was fantastic.  Shows like that are the exception. 
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Survival of the Fattest
2007-02-07 04:54:11
The little news ticker on CNN shows that Bam Margera got married this past weekend. I was a bit surprised to see it make the news, though he’s made quite a name for himself in the entertainment/mtv and skateboarding industries. I’ve been following his progression from the CKY skate videos to Jackass to Viva La Bam, and now Bam’s Unholy Union, plus I’m a big fan of his brother’s band, CKY (Camp Kill Yourself). I have to give it to the guy for making millions as a skater/entertainer. Seems like a crazy life. He’s made millions from it though, and has the Lambo’s to show for it. I heard from my friend Eric for the first time in a year or so. He was a college roomate, and one of the guys I went with on my first backpacking trip (to Europe) back in 1998. It sucks to lose touch with friends. It just seems to happen. It really takes effort on both sides to stay close, especially when you live far away. I’ve been something of a hibernat
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An Inconvenient Truth
2007-02-03 23:09:05
I started to recycle again today. I had stopped upon moving into my current studio apartment 4 years ago this month. The kitchen barely had room for a medium garbage can, let alone another bin for recycling plastic and glass. I told myself it’d attract bugs too. I told myself I’m just one person, not making much of an impact on the world with my waste, or lack thereof. Then I watched An Inconvenient Truth last night, after hearing about it for months. I subscribed to global warming years ago, however the movie was so well done, the reality so humbling, that I was spurred to get over myself and do something immediately to treat the environment a little better - that whole think globally, act locally idea.       The reality of melting glaciers is yet another reason I want to set out on my global journey as soon as possible. My first country will be New Zealand, and I fully intend to hike on Fox Glacier, or heck maybe splurge on an ice climbing lesson in combinat
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The Anthem
2007-02-02 03:47:28
It’s a new day But it all feels old It’s a good life, That’s what I’m told But everything, it all just feels the same Good Charlotte’s opening lyrics to The Anthem ring in my head from time to time. Very catchy stuff, if not a bit hackneyed. Then again, tons of punk bands have their own “anthem” song. It rings true though, and I could and still can identify. I was exposed to punk rock in my early teens, after moving to New Jersey when I was 10. My friend Jeff in particular, exposed me to the good stuff - The Dead Kennedys, Slayer, and NWA. I found others on my own, such as the Suicidal Tendencies and Sex Pistols. It definetly helped shape my attitudes about conforming vs rebelling. I was interviewed by Wendy Reiger of the Washington, DC NBC news affiliate last Fall for a story she was doing on people who leave their career and travel long term. It was my 15 seconds of fame. Ok, maybe 30 seconds. Eventually, I’ll get it


This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race
2007-01-31 04:53:11
You would think Paris Hilton would learn her lesson already. I’m half tempted to pay the $40 to access her “storage locker” of journals, photos and videos, however I’m in hardcore saving mode right now. Plus, given enough time, I’m sure the videos will start to appear on file sharing software. I haven’t done much downloading of music, let alone videos lately. I get my steady diet of modern pop/rock/punk music on MTV, and also have enough music and mp3’s to last me an eternity. Heck, I’ve had Bob Marley’s Legend in my car’s CD changer for 2 years! I’m glad to see Fallout Boy keeps putting out good music, like this single off their new album. Good stuff, and they seem to have a nice sense of humor about the whole schebang. I’ve completed 18 of 21 performance reviews at work. Tomorrow I’ll wrap them up. There’s still more to it though - having my boss review them, entering recommended merit increa
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No Sleep Till Brooklyn
2007-01-28 23:51:45
I’ve extended my contest to win a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate through Feb 9, 2007. Simply register and post a message on GoBackpacking’s new message boards to be entered. The more you post, the better your chances! I’m very happy with how my new header art came out. They’re all pics I’ve taken, and I organized them randomly. From left to right: Arenal volcano erupting in Costa Rica; friend Bill walking up the street in Como, Italy; Cahuita beach, Costa Rica; me at St. James Gate, Guinness Brewery, Dublin, Ireland; Temple IV at Tikal, Guatemala; Whiteface monkey in Costa Rica; St Mark’s Square from across lagoon, Venice, Italy; View from first tuk-tuk ride, Flores, Guatemala; snorkeling with a turtle and sting rays in Belize. Attached are a few pics that didn’t quite make the cut, though may make it into a future version. I’m on a roll with these posting titles - pop culture 101. A week ago in a meeting, I joked that us Manage
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Rise Against!
2007-01-28 04:29:13
The South African wine tastes better on the second night. I’m psyched I found a theme that works for me. I found it on another guy’s’ blog, and I really liked how clean it looked, plus the 3-column design provides more real estate for me to sprawl out my links and stuff. I’m digging the purple, and just put together the new header image which is a bunch of pics from my trips to Europe, Belize, and Costa Rica. Props to nomad4ever for living the life of a backpacker, and leaving the credits up on the blog so I could hook myself up with the same theme (see bottom of my blog for link to get your own copy - called andreas09).
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I Love Rock "n Roll Radio
2007-01-27 16:46:14
The Ramones were a great band. I’m so glad I got to see them live, despite the fact that it was the finale of a gigantic radio station concert. After a long day, I was front and center at the retaining wall, staring up at them rock through a blistering 30 minute set of two-minute songs. The image is seared in my mind. I’ve added a Feedburner RSS option (to the right), and tweaked my site some more in the past 24hrs. I still can’t find a theme that I really like. And I’ve customized what I’ve got so far to my liking, so I suppose I’m in no rush. Plus, I’m learning the in’s and out’s of the files and programming language. Whoohoo!
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You'd Better Belize It
2007-02-16 03:01:56
The following journal entry was written on my third day in Belize , Saturday, May 13, 2006:   4:44 pm I pedaled another 15 minutes and reached Captain Morgan's resort. I had a beer and water at the bar. Scoped the scene. A lot of young and old American couples. Looked nice enough but was missing character, reality! It's a designed fantasy - contrived. I suppose it'd be nice for a honeymoon experience, but not something I'll be doing anytime soon. I made good time back, on purpose due to the blazing heat. It cost $5 for three hours. It was a 6 mile roundtrip ride. Picture this - riding down a sandy path, under the blazing noon sun, Caribbean just a stone's throw away, listening to Bob Marley - One Love, Three Little Birds, and Jammin'. Amazing, I told myself. After I lost the bike, got an ice cream, I walked past Cannibals, and was surprised to see Darren and Kenny, with Carmela, and the other dudes. They took a later boat - 3:30 pm. I got some pictures. Darren asked


My Backpack Tells A Story
2007-02-18 17:01:12
I bought my red Gregory Chaos backpack at family-owned Casual Adventure in Arlington, Virginia. It was the Spring of 1998 and I was preparing for my first independent travel experience - backpacking around Europe after college with a group of my best friends. Until then, my experience sans duffel bag or luggage was limited to a few random hiking and overnight camping trips as a kid. Based on my research (i.e. Reading Rough Guide's First Time Europe), I knew smaller was better. If I limited the size of my pack, I had built-in protection against carrying too heavy a load. I went with a 2,700 cubic inch size because it felt snug next to the curvature of my back. Plus, it seemed to have a strap for every conceivable adjustment, thus keeping me busy for years. The litmus test was whether I could walk into a china shop without destroying the joint. The Chaos was the pack which gave me the most confidence of such success. It was small enough that I've taken it as carry-on lug
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The Amazing Race and Peking Duck
2007-02-20 02:33:10
I had two firsts last night - watching the Amazing Race and eating peking duck. It’s ironic that I’ve seen a ton of reality shows, yet I have always passed up the one about international travel where the contestants carry all their stuff all on their backs. The only reason I decided to start watching this all star season is that I got to know Rob and Amber, a popular married couple who have been on Survivor, through another show they shot last year. Ok, I admit that I mostly watch for Amber because she’s hot! Rob makes a good sidekick. At any rate, they came in first on the leg last shown last night from Miami to Ecuador. I can appreciate their competitiveness, and think I’m in for the full race. The peking duck was enjoyed at Peking Gourmet Inn, a chinese restaurant frequented by Presidents Bush Sr, Bush Jr, the Clintons, and tons of other politicians and foreign leaders. You can tell because ther are a few hundred framed and signed photos on the wall, ta


Tribewanted.com - Internet Community Goes Tribal
2007-02-22 01:52:41
The February issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine featured an interesting story on Tribewanted.com. The story goes that in late 2006, a few entrepreneurs had the idea to start an on-line community with the intent to develop a real life tribe of eco-volunteers in a remote area of the world. The remote area turned out to be a Fijian island, Vorovorro. People are already on the island, developing it in an environmentally friendly way. Ultimately, the resources built during the 3 year experiment will be left for the indigenous people to use long after the foreigners have left. Anyone can join the tribe. There are 3 tiers of membership fees. Basically, your paying for your time on the island, and all the hoopla that goes with it. 7 nights = 180 pounds 14 nights = 360 pounds 21 nights = 540 pounds I think it’s safe to say the airfare to get there is up to you. If this post piques your interest, check out the site as 1,078 of the 5,000 tribal spots are already take
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Top 5 Adrenaline Rushes in New Zealand
2007-02-24 04:38:05
You’re likely to hear quite a bit about New Zealand between now and November. It’s the first country I plan to visit on my round the world trip, and it’s known as the adventure capital of the world. New Zealand ers, nicknamed kiwis after the flightless bird, are some of the friendliest people I’ve met abroad. The hardest part about going there as part of a long term trip is that I’ll be limited in budget. How on Earth will I pick the few activities (2….maybe 3 max) more worthwhile than the others from among the laundry list of options. Well, I still don’t know what’s going to happen when I set my boots on the ground, however I feel as though I’ve got some good experiences under my belt from which to judge those that should be next. My past activities include: skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, rapelling, skydiving, whitewater rafting, waterfall jumping, ziplining, sufing, snorkeling, hiking, waterskiing, horseb
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The Secret of My Success
2007-02-25 20:12:13
Yesterday, the Salvation Army was the benefactor of my full size, barely used ironing board, and an oversized Prince tennis racket. Since last summer, I've been slowly assessing my material belongings and deciding which are worth paying to store while I'm away, and which I'm better off donating, selling, or throwing away. It's been an interesting and valuable experience. Early on, I began with my clothing. I would run through my two closets looking for clothes I no longer wear. Each week I would find something further to donate. So why did it take several months to reach a point where I was satisfied with the amount of clothes remaining? I'd suggest it is human nature to grasp and hold onto things, feelings, and egos, regardless of the value they currently serve us. My awareness of these concepts was turned on around the same time I decided to take my trip, through my decision to place a higher value on experience versus materialism. I realized I had a pretty good l
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Inside India - Packing List and Travel Tips
2007-02-27 05:41:06
So you have decided to travel to the exotic land of India . Unfortunately this is no small task and it is recommended that you plan a trip like this out more thoroughly than other destinations. Packing List : First, check out the backpacker's comprehensive packing list. This list is the best I have found for any backpacker, regardless to the location. The following list is an addition of things that will help you travel through India: Lonely Planet Guide Book: Since India is such a large diverse country with a chaotic tourist industry, it is highly recommended that you bring this guide with you if your whole trip is not planned out. The Lonely Planet India book is better than others that I have seen. Toilet Paper: Most places in India only have squatter toilets without toilet paper. Considering diarrhea is high among travelers to India, this is highly recommended to be brought along at all times unless you don't mind u
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Dharamsala, India - Home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
2007-03-01 01:36:16
Photos and tips by guest author Stefan K From Delhi, the most practical mode of transportation to Dharamsala is by bus. There are two bus services (State and Deluxe) available. I opted for the deluxe bus ride. The ride to Dharamsala takes about 10 hours and goes through small, winding mountain roads. Before coming to India , I heard many horror stories of overtired bus drivers falling asleep while driving the long stretch to Dharamsala and of ill maintained buses breaking down on the route and travelers getting stranded. So I was more than a little bit concerned. I ended up getting a last minute ticket with my uncle in the back of the bus. The ride was the worst I ever took to this day! Leg room was non-existent, the bus of course had no Air Conditioning, the fans were broken, and the suspension in back needed repair. (Side Note: Always book a seat in-between the axels and not in back) Since the Deluxe bus price is more than double the price of the government bus, it makes me
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Coming Attractions: Travel Writing, Adventure Expo and more
2007-03-03 04:06:42
  Last weekend I drove into Washington, DC after donating some stuff at the Salvation Army. I was excited to check out the Adventure s in Travel Expo which was making it’s fourth and final stop. I got a great, free parking spot across the street from the convention center. I walked confidently to the front door, though noticing no banners announcing the event, or people around for that matter. Right before I reached the door, I remembered the flyer I received said March 3-4. I had gone on the wrong weekend! So on my 10-minute drive back to Arlington, I decided to snap some pics of the buildings and monuments I pass on a routine ride home. The point was to share how lucky I am to live outside the capital of the US, surrounded by monuments and buildings that tell the tale of our country’s history. Coming Soon: Travel Writing class - I’m attending a 6-hour travel writing class tomorrow, taught by a travel writer for the Washington Post, LA Times and Baltimore
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So You Want to Be a Travel Writer
2007-03-04 23:11:30
ARLINGTON, Va. – Jerry unpacked his small, old suitcase on the teacher’s desk as coffee-slurping students shuffled into the classroom on an early Saturday morning. Arlington’s Clarendon Center was ground zero for Travel Writing – A One-day Short Course available through the county’s Adult Education program. Our teacher was Jerry Haines, a former lawyer and college journalism teacher turned Washington Post columnist. The class was made up of 7 women and 3 men, ranging in age from early twenties to late forties. By the time roll call was taken, it was apparent our teacher had a good-natured, humor streak. As if the subject matter and insider tips weren’t exciting enough, Jerry’s silly jokes and anecdotes from a lifetime of world travel, and 12 years of writing about it, would permeate the series of lectures during the 6-hour class. Our introduction to travel writing began with a rundown of the most common categories: The Destination Piece – A class artic
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Adventure Travel’s Annual Expo
2007-03-07 03:41:29
Washington, DC – Where would one go to ride an aerial zip line, have golf swings analyzed, and take a scuba diving lesson under the same roof? Adventure travelers of all ages descended upon the Washington, DC Convention Center last weekend for the final day of the 2007 Adventures in Travel Expo. Billed as Washington’s Ultimate Travel and Adventure Show, previous stops included New York, Long Beach (CA), and Chicago. Admission was $15, however I received a flyer for free admittance thanks to National Geographic. Perhaps my magazine subscription paid off! Upon walking into the cavernous convention center, I got my bearings from the balcony overlooking the basement level before descending the stairs to explore. It was a few minutes past the opening hour of 11am on Sunday. Once down, I was immediately confronted with the Global Beats Stage, and West African Dancers doing their thing to a steady drum beat. It instantly put me in the mood to leave the reality of the day behind,
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Dental Dilemna
2007-03-08 03:02:45
Would you pay your dentist $3,000 out-of-pocket to drill a hole in your lower jaw for the purpose of installing a titanium cylinder with which your bone will fuse over the next 6 months by a process called osseointegration, only to return once you’ve healed up to have a crown added? After at least five years of saying “no” to such an experience, I caved today after a routine cleaning garnered concern from my dental hygienist and trusted (yet expensive) dentist of 15 years. I knew the day was going to come when I recognized the importance of getting an implant for the molar I’m missing. Since my early twenties, I’d had a brace over the opposing molar so it wouldn’t fall out. When I was younger, I simply didn’t have the money to afford surgery, and my dental coverage wouldn’t pay for it (or at least not much of it). Ironically, I’m now in a position to afford such a costly surgery, yet it directly impacts my primary priority, savi
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Lounging in Cahuita, Costa Rica
2007-03-10 18:37:50
I wrote the following journal entry on Sunday, May 15, 2005: 4:50 pm Kendall – Canadian girl I met at hostel in San Jose. I was in the common room, reading and watching The Apprentice. She was seated opposite me; I couldn’t help but notice her nice, tan legs as she sat with one leg over the chair arm. She asked me what I was up to a bit later and I had responded “reading.” She wanted some company on the five block walk to the supermarket. I picked up some empanadas; she got veggies and noodles for a stir-fry. I watched her cook it up at the hostel. A Dutch guy, Frederick, was staying in my hostel room so we talked a bit. I also met a Dutch guy on the rafting trip, Klaus. I’m looking forward to some Caribbean food. Dinner y cerveza. The mosquitoes are starting to get me here. I’m in no rush. It’s nice. Not a care in the world. In, out Deep, slow Calm, ease Smile, release Present moment, wonderful moment   May I be filled with loving
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Casual Adventure – Best Gear Store on Earth
2007-03-12 01:31:26
Arlington, VA - I was a young 21 when I first walked into Casual Adventure . I was on the prowl for a backpack to accompany me around Europe for the summer. Nine years later, I found myself returning once again as I prepare for my first trip around the world. Casual Adventure is a family owned and operated retail store selling high quality camping, hiking, and backpacking equipment. Their early years, dating back to 1955, were dedicated to selling military surplus supplies. The store is located off Washington Boulevard in the youthful Clarendon area. The hallmark of my shopping experiences over the years has been the excellent customer service. Sales associates are knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Their motto “We Can Outfit You from Great Falls to Nepal” was the result of their supplying a man with Mountain Hardwear, who then went on to summit Mount Everest in 2000. A large framed photo of him on top of the world, holding the store’s logo, hangs on a wall by the j
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Exploring India’s Lake Rewalsar Region
2007-03-13 01:53:17
Many travelers in Dharamsala that I met told me that they were just staying a few days and then moving on to the north, mountainous town of Manali. After talking to several people it was clear to me that I had to visit Manali. My family including my grandpa, mother, uncle, and aunt, all wanted to make the trip as well. So I patiently waited 4 weeks for them to get ready and then we finally drove off in a rented car with driver. Since my family was coming along I knew our trip would have a heavy Buddhist influence to it. The plan for the trip was to do one night at Lake Rewalsar and then two nights in Manali. The trip from Dharamsala to Lake Rewalsar was astonishing. We stopped at several waterfalls and Gompas (small Tibetan Buddhist temples). Our driver, like most in India , was a little bit crazy. My grandfather ended up puking a couple of times on the ride…which I found strange at first, but then I came to the realization that the guy has probably been in a car less
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The Famous Yaks of Manali, India
2007-03-15 01:01:07
Manali Like the ride to Lake Rewalsar, the Manali drive was astonishing! There were endless hills filled with exotic plants. Once we got closer to Manali I noticed that the most prevalent plant was in fact cannabis. Weed was literally growing everywhere! It took a while to find the hotel and when we did the desk guy did the usual I need to see your passport before I let you go into the hotel room scheme. For some reason (Terrorism? /Taxes?) this is standard practice in all India n hotels. Also as usual the hotel room was only half-clean despite it being relatively expensive by Indian standards. That night we went in the touristy part across the bridge and had some international food. Despite having a population less than 7,000, Manali had the feel of a mid-sized international city. The next morning our driver took us up to Rohtang Pass, the second highest motor pass in the world which is only open from June to September. Along the lower part of the road we must have passed
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Charlie in China - Reconnecting with a Friend Abroad
2007-03-17 04:02:44
Charlie in China I was quietly awaiting the 5 o’clock whistle so I could leave work and enjoy my St. Patrick’s Day weekend when I received an instant message from my friend and old roommate Charlie. He moved to China in January 2005. I finally got an updated address for his home on the web, and promptly added it to my blogroll on the right. It’s called The 19th Step. I’ve yet to delve into his recent posts and photos from the past few years, however I know it’ll make for some good reading. I highly recommend you check it out as well. He’s been earning a living as a DJ, and using Chengdu as his base for travels around the region, including Southeast Asia and Russia. With a little luck, I’ll be able to meet up with him this time next year, on his turf! Honorable Mention GoBackpacking was listed among a group of other wonderful sites on In All My Stars. The post was about Travel Blog Honesty, in reaction to a National Geographic Traveler
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Annual Bonus, Savings Update, Etc.
2007-03-16 02:59:07
I received my first annual bonus…ever…yesterday. I’d literally been looking forward to the day since my company was acquired in 2005. Perhaps that is why it seemed so anti-climactic. I had earmarked the whole bonus for my RTW savings 15 months before it was in my pocket. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very satiated by the fact that half of it is now earning me 4.5% interest in my ING Direct savings account! Still, there were no champagne bottles uncorked…no gourmet dinner with a girlfriend…or beers with friends to celebrate. And for those of you who’ve kept up with my dental tribulations, you may know that much of the money won’t even go toward my trip, but rather a dental implant I’m getting in 4 short days. I was reviewing my savings targets, and it seems as though I’m going to have to start saying “no” more often, and more aggressively, than I have in the past. Still, it feels like I’m getting wa
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Ireland - The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and the Aran Islands
2007-03-17 15:29:36
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve selected two previous journal entries from my adventures in Europe. Enjoy! Days 47: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 I decided to spring for another bus ticket ($15) to get to the Cliffs of Moher. The bus trip went by fairly slow. We got to take a car ferry for 20 minutes too. It turned out that the bus changes drivers (and has a layover of 1 1/2 hours) at the cliffs. This ended up being the perfect amount of time to explore. When I got there, the weather (not the sky) was clear. Then, fog and clouds covered up the cliffs, and then it cleared a half hour later. As I was leaving, the visibility was less than 100 feet. I thought this constant change created an interesting effect. Though I was a little weary, I decided to walk along the edge of the cliffs. It was very exhilarating, and I was proud of myself! It was the first chance on my trip that I got to climb around/up and down rocks. The scene reminded me of Friedrich’s “Monk by
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New Features Added to Site
2007-03-18 16:45:51
I’m beginning to realize more and more that once I’m on the road, staying in touch with family, friends, and those along for the adventure (you!) will be my stabilizing force. There’s no doubt it can get lonely when you’re traveling alone. Yes, it’s easy enough to strike up conversations with fellow travelers, or a local as you try to navigate your way through their land, however those relationships are transitory by nature, and they lack the long histories of good friendships and close family. As a result, I’m VERY interested in my readers’ feedback regarding the usability of this blog, from design to content and performance. After meeting up with Sonia from Couchsurfing for coffee yesterday, I returned home to find ways to improve the design, as I am now entering my third month in the blogosphere. Below are four updates I made last night: E-mail subscription to Comments - This update allows users to click a simple check-box to receive e-
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