So people have been asking me what’s been going on and I’ve slowly been answering it in various forms randomly in phone calls or on Social Media. But yesterday I learned that my Visa arrived which was a great surprise. I mailed it to the embassy the previously Friday and it returned on Thursday. I actually thought there was something wrong … [Read more...]
Category: Contemplations
2013 Year in Review – Life, Lessons, and Learning
End of years make me think of new beginnings and lessons from endings as well. It makes me take status of my life and start to learn from where I went wrong and where I also went right. So to recap here is my 2013 year in review. 2013 was an interesting year…one of the most memorable to date. The beginning of 2013 found me in Qatar celebrating … [Read more...]
The trials of Car rentalship
“One Minute, One Minute” – he yelled at me in Arabic as he held on tightly to my hand. I couldn’t figure out who he was whether he was a pimp or a carnie working at the dilapidated amusement park surrounding us. Another woman (who my friend figures was a prostitute) kept yelling (in Arabic) for me to listen to him, but I didn’t really want to do … [Read more...]
In Search of Water
So it’s day three of wondering where my water in my apartment is, and I’m fresh in need of a shower. So in case you are curious about the story lets see where I can start. So after paying for water on Friday, my water was gone then on Saturday. After arguing with them in my broken Arabic on Sunday they plugged in a pump...which did nothing...and … [Read more...]
My Super Seven Shots
I find it hard to really look through and thinking about my photographs. I mean it’s a huge hobby of mine, but now with tens of thousands of photos the process gets harder and harder. I was both thankful and intimidated when Jessica of Suitcases and Sippycups cups tagged me in the Hostelbookers post for Super Seven Shots from different … [Read more...]
Unintentionally Funny Signs of Travel in Japan
You know there are often times some signs and postings that are just humorous to see, even if unintentionally so. Often times I wonder if it is only I who finds these funny, maybe it’s just my stupid sense of humor. Japan is an amazing place, and it has such an amazing culture. However often times there are things there that either maybe don’t … [Read more...]
Six More Weeks or Almost Spring? Adventures in Canada
It's another February 2nd and that means that across the US (and maybe world) it's Groundhog Day. So when I heard folks talking about the groundhog seeing its shadow up here in Ottawa, my interest was peaked, being a boy from Pennsylvania. Oh they said the groundhog didnt see its shadow so spring would be around the corner, and I was like wow, that … [Read more...]
Funny Stories from Travel in Japan
I’m starting to miss my time in Tokyo. I used to travel there fairly consistently at least 2 or 3 times a year over the last several years and now it has been over a year since my most recent trip. Over those many trips I have had so many moments that I have just thought were crazy, curious, or downright funny. Some of my … [Read more...]
Of Alcohol and Juice Boxes
I love Japan, for its amazing culture, long history, and even its random oddities. One such was when I discovered these lovely things while wandering through the aisles of a local convenience store. Yup if you guessed what you are seeing there, those juice box looking things are actually alcohol. While they probably aren't juice, but they are … [Read more...]
Blog Plans for 2012
As I sit here munching on chips and salsa trying to avoid my other “new year’s resolutions” I decided to I need to figure out what I actually want to do with this Blog. To say I have been anything other than delinquent is an understatement. I’ve been downright neglectful. For years I’ve posted something forgot about it, maybe posted some more. … [Read more...]
