Monthly Archives: August 2005

Hit The Bag

Right, I’m packed and just about to shut down this laptop and bring all my crap to Justin’s where I’ll be storing it for the next 2 1/2 weeks while I’m in Shanghai/Thailand. I’ve gotta book it because I still have to set up a bank account and get a towel before boarding my train …

August 30, 2005
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Dalian Forest Zoo – Caged

Alright, this is technically post-happening, as I’m posting this at the start of October, but pro-dating it to reflect when I went as I realized I never gave a proper description of my trip to the Dalian Forest Zoo. I guess I should start by saying that my opinion of zoos is divided. I recognize …

August 29, 2005
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Who’s That Girl?

“A good traveller has no fixed plan and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Zi (老子) So, my mother has made it clear that perhaps a bit more information about Maggie is needed – and I guess that’s fair, as I’ve only ever dropped hints on here about her and suddenly I’ve decided to …

August 28, 2005
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Hold The Phone

I think it was over a plate of Hui Guo Rou (回锅肉) last Saturday with Matt that something clicked. I don’t know if it was one of the multitude of enlightening things he always seems to spout off during lunch, or if it was just the first time I’d had a chance to really think …

August 26, 2005
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Winds of Change

Right, damnit. Now I’ve got the Scorpions stuck in my head. I swear my head is a sponge for craptastic music … wait, that’s not true. It’s just a sponge for anything that drifts by… I’ve had Three Little Birds stuck in my head for days and that’s a great tune. All arachnid-named 80s bands …

August 15, 2005
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After Sunset

“They say you shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth… but checking for legs isn’t a bad idea.” – Ryan said to Freddy at the 45 minute mark. As previously mentioned, a few of us were shooting for a redo of last weeks adventure to the beach. We got a bit more ambitious this …

August 12, 2005
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Hello? Typhoon?

Umm. I certainly don’t mean to sound like I’m not appreciatative of the trouble nature goes to when creating natural disasters… but I have to admit, I’m a little disappointed in this “typhoon”. Aside from a few mildly windy showers yesterday, and water and instant noodles being bought by the bike-load, the main event has …

August 9, 2005
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A Mighty Wind

So, about two minutes ago I was given some startling news… I’m in the middle of a typhoon. Ok, not ‘technically’ the middle, sorta top/left. [Typhoon Matsa] I had noticed it was a bit wet & windy this morning, but never having been in a typhoon I guess I failed to recognize it for what …

August 8, 2005
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Go Fishing – Enjoy Life

I never really buy in to the random feel-good FWDs my mom has a compulsive need to send me, and maybe it’s because this one plays on my lack of desire to chase that “dream” that’s drilled into us capitalists since birth… but I liked it. So, here it is: A boat docked in a …

August 7, 2005
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Son of a Beach

Yao Tao Beach, just north of Jinzhou. So, after a hell of a start to the week I’ve capped things off with a nice trip to the beach. It was Doris’ idea to get a bunch of the foreigners and a bunch of the Future School staff out for a party at the beach… only …

August 6, 2005
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The Money Train

Hey, so I’ve added this button to my site that lets you throw any amount of money you want at me and immediately upon clicking “Send” you are filled with a sense of karmatic bliss unlike anything you’ve felt before**. Mostly I just like the idea of having a PayPal Donation button on my site, …

August 4, 2005
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