I got here late, but they said there were approx. 1200 people that showed up. Woot!Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Our Packs!
Behold, the North Face Skareb 55l backpacks that will hold our very existence around the globe! We went to the local Sun n Ski to check out a few different packs and, after some testing and deliberating, decided on these. They have an internal aluminum frame suspension that is very adept at keeping a heavy … Continue reading Our Packs!
Republican Blundering
I've mentioned this before...but I was raised Republican. As a conservative, I generally relate better with the GOP agenda than the Democrats. However, the last eight years have really caused a divergence between my raised values and my new look on life.If I were still a hardcore republican, I'd be PISSED that McCain picked Sarah … Continue reading Republican Blundering
Best Presidential Debate Ever
[fade in from commercial. John McCain is in the middle of the squared circle.]McCain: "My friends..."[crowd boos slowly, X-Pac style]McCain: "My friends! Please! I come before you tonight to speak about an issue of great importance. I'm here to talk to you about an approaching danger, and one that I am graciously offering to shield … Continue reading Best Presidential Debate Ever
Gear List (Updated!) and Feelers
Woo vacation!! Amazing how wonderful a few days of vacation can feel - I can't imagine what quitting our jobs to travel will feel like.Probably scary as hell! But I wouldn't trade it for the world. I'm excited to be afraid. Not much fear in suburban Oklahoma, other than the ubiquitous "How will I eat?", … Continue reading Gear List (Updated!) and Feelers
By Kent Nerburn – "To My Friends" – Inspiring Words
To my friends:We need to travel.If we don't offer ourselves to the unknown, our senses dull.Our world becomes small and we lose our sense of wonder.Our eyes don't lift to the horizon; our ears don't hear the sound around us.The edge is off our experience and we pass our days in a routine that is … Continue reading By Kent Nerburn – "To My Friends" – Inspiring Words
What is it we really want?
I was thinking last night, in that hazy drift between wakefulness and solid sleep, of our upcoming journey and our jobs, and many other various items that sweep in and out of a tired mind.What is it we really want out of this experience? Other than experience? Is that enough?What am I chasing?Watching the Olympics … Continue reading What is it we really want?
Blight upon Humanity
The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie is a vile creation and not fit for human consumption."Where is all of this venom coming from?" you may ask. I hate oatmeal raisin cookies. h8! It looks good from a distance, like a chocolate chip cookie, but when you get close...only then, THEN do you realize the evil and deceptive … Continue reading Blight upon Humanity
1978 Kawasaki KZ400
Price: $700Needs: Needs a speedometer cable, cam gasket, headlight, tail light, blinker piece.Other issues: Starter not working (kick start only), dies when idling. Needs a good cleaning. :)Now I just gotta learn how to ride it.
Who I Am
Indi described me as:He’s a 27-year-old Nintendo fan, tech-savvy-nerd-boy, who just happens to be very, very intelligent and good-looking. I am biased, I realize, but I like to think those are pretty objective realities. He is thin, but not fit either, and isn’t accustomed to being outside or lengthy physical exertion.I'm a guy that found … Continue reading Who I Am