Goodbye dim sum, goodbye tea, farewell Ozone Lau, adios Ladies Market, Temple Street, Mongkok in general, bubble tea, UST, Taxi Denis, hk fog, bubble tea, dependable MTR, to the incredible picturesque mountains and christening water: don't go away, take care , until next time unexplored Hong Kong, wait for me Sai Kung jumping cliff, it's been nice knowing you UST exchange students, relax for me Bill but all the same I love how you live on the edge of every second, toodles 7-11, say goodbye to drinking in public, wave goodbye to all the good times, it's probably best I go now McDonald's, ciao honey glazed bbq pork w/ rice, diced chicken with chestnut fried rice, all the satay beef options, all the fried rices, #4 sweet and spicy fish fillet with rice, might as well just say peace out Thai stall, salud Milano's, I'll miss you 5hkd mega bars, you were always there for me chopsticks, stay cheap Tsing Tau, save the clear views for next time Victoria's Peak, glowing blue micro particles or whatever you were thanks for showing yourselves one night, to all the smiling faces in Hong Kong... keep it up, a smirk and a grin to all the antics and shenanigans in LKF and Wan Chai, rugby 7's may we reunite again. It's been real. I'll keep you in my memories =)
And for those I missed, you're hiding in my mind somewhere too. Don't worry I didn't forget you.
Random Quote: "LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND, BUT LAUGHTER KEEPS US FROM JUMPING OFF."
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Finals Trip
Vientiane (Laos)
Briefing: 1 night
Highlights:
- meeting a group of friendly, good guys from the UK
- staying in a family suite
- sharing stories from our travel journeys
- David being hit on by a lady boy
Vang Vieng (Laos)
Briefing:
2 days of relaxation and partying ( no tubing =/ )
Highlights:
- Ziplines, platforms, and atmosphere at Nam Song River
- Playing volleyball with Lao locals
- Checking out a nearby cave
- Tied for 3rd place in Shooter, pool game (funny b/c I had never played, and I'm terrible at pool)
Chiang Mai (Thailand)
Briefing:
4 days of straight greatness!
Highlights:
- Being able to hangout with Mike Keefer
- Walk around and in the old city, check out probably 5% of the wats [temples] in Chiang Mai. (I think there are over 100)
- Tailored suit
- Chat with some of the monks
- Be barked at, chased, and glared at by countless number of dogs, especially ones in the wats (finally started carrying rocks in my pocket to scare them off)
- Night Bazaar (endless number of vender stalls)
- Thai Cooking Class with Keefer
- Elephant Owner for a Day
- Enjoy all the delicious foods and drinks that Chiang Mai has to offer (too many to list)
- Rock Climbing for the first time
- Meet all friendly locals and travelers
- Staying at Huen Panicha were the family owners are the nicest people
- Attempting to learn some Thai
- Waking up in the morning without an alarm clock (curfew every night put me to bed early for a change)
Bottom Line:
LOVED CHIANG MAI! Had a blast and made it back to Hong Kong safely. Time to study for my only final on Saturday and make the most of my last 8 days in Hong Kong. Ay Kamote!
...Pictures from Chiang Mai to come
Random Quote: "DON'T BOTHER ME . . . . I'M LIVING HAPPILY EVER AFTER."
Briefing: 1 night
Highlights:
- meeting a group of friendly, good guys from the UK
- staying in a family suite
- sharing stories from our travel journeys
- David being hit on by a lady boy
Vang Vieng (Laos)
Briefing:
2 days of relaxation and partying ( no tubing =/ )
Highlights:
- Ziplines, platforms, and atmosphere at Nam Song River
- Playing volleyball with Lao locals
- Checking out a nearby cave
- Tied for 3rd place in Shooter, pool game (funny b/c I had never played, and I'm terrible at pool)
Chiang Mai (Thailand)
Briefing:
4 days of straight greatness!
Highlights:
- Being able to hangout with Mike Keefer
- Walk around and in the old city, check out probably 5% of the wats [temples] in Chiang Mai. (I think there are over 100)
- Tailored suit
- Chat with some of the monks
- Be barked at, chased, and glared at by countless number of dogs, especially ones in the wats (finally started carrying rocks in my pocket to scare them off)
- Night Bazaar (endless number of vender stalls)
- Thai Cooking Class with Keefer
- Elephant Owner for a Day
- Enjoy all the delicious foods and drinks that Chiang Mai has to offer (too many to list)
- Rock Climbing for the first time
- Meet all friendly locals and travelers
- Staying at Huen Panicha were the family owners are the nicest people
- Attempting to learn some Thai
- Waking up in the morning without an alarm clock (curfew every night put me to bed early for a change)
Bottom Line:
LOVED CHIANG MAI! Had a blast and made it back to Hong Kong safely. Time to study for my only final on Saturday and make the most of my last 8 days in Hong Kong. Ay Kamote!
...Pictures from Chiang Mai to come
Random Quote: "DON'T BOTHER ME . . . . I'M LIVING HAPPILY EVER AFTER."
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thank you!!
Thank you Mom, Dad, and Alex, Aunt Mary and Juppe, Aunt Floopy, Uncle Pete, Ryan, and Nick, and Jan for sending me birthday cards. I was so excited and loved hearing from all of you! (Not sure when it arrived because apparently I have been checking the wrong mailbox)
Happy Mother's Day to all! Love you Mom!
Random Quote: "EVERYTHING IS HUMOROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE."
Happy Mother's Day to all! Love you Mom!
Random Quote: "EVERYTHING IS HUMOROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE."
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Pickout the Important Things
Here are a list of things that happened today in my life that I feel passionate about or that are worthy enough to mention:
- I love cold Taiwan classic pearl milk tea with the tapioca balls aka approx. ≈ Dong Lai Cha
- I had sushi (shrimp, california rolls, salmon, inari, eel, and octupus) in TST for 50% off. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great, it was good. Meaning I'll have it again.
- I booked a flight for Laos for the 17th till the 25th.
- I realized that where you're born has a big impact on your life, should be fairly obvious, but I didn't see the significance of being a U.S. citizen. I'm fortunate.
- I worry to much, need just relax and try to sweep away perception and fear.
- I like this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W33HRc1A6c&feature=related (ok looking back on my comment in number 5, at the time comment 6 had no relevance to comment 5 but subconsiously there could be a connection) Sorry if you're offended by the video.
Random Quote: "DON'T WORRY.....I FORGOT YOUR NAME, TOO."
Friday, May 7, 2010
Beijing and the rest of the trip in a condensed state
Sorry to kill the excitement but I really needed to put a post
Rest of Spring Break from way back when:
Beijing: 4 great days exploring the city
Day 1: Hit up all tourist spots: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square,Hutongs (alleys w/ homes)
Day 2: Lose my traveling buddy at the Olympic Stadiums, Peking Duck
Day 3: Hiking the Beijing Wall
Day 4: Summer Palace, train to Xi'an
Xi'an: Growing city with construction all around
Day 1: Bike the city wall, walk around and visit tourist spots (Drum and Bell Towers)
Day 2: Terra Cotta Soldiers and night markets, Fly to Yangshuo
Yangshuo: Beautiful town that must be experienced
Day 1: Bike ride and explore, hangout and play poker on rooftop bar
Day 2: Mopeds, Dragon Cave, bamboo raft, poker and beer pong on rooftop bar, Bus ride to Shenzhen
Pictures hopefully say more than words:
Done with the only class I'm taking for a grade, I'm losing motivation in the others. Last month in Hong Kong Aiya!! The nice weather and the humidity are starting to become more common, I like it.
Random Quote: "OF COURSE I WANT IT TODAY. IF I HAD WANTED IT TOMORROW, I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT TO YOU TOMORROW."
Random Quote: "OF COURSE I WANT IT TODAY. IF I HAD WANTED IT TOMORROW, I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT TO YOU TOMORROW."
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