June 2010
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That special place called home
Booked a flight to Vancouver for little sister’s high school graduation. It’s great to be here even if it’s just for a short while. Fresh coastal air. Smiling faces of family members. That special place called home.
Congratulations Miranda! The world is yours.
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One Year Abroad
jlau:
One year ago today… stepped off a plane in Glasgow for the summer of a lifetime. Where has this year gone?
Jacob, you sure got me thinking…
One Year Abroad.
It’s been just over a full year since I left Vancouver to go abroad—minus the Christmas stopover for loved ones.
It’s been a journey that transcends geography—much more about the personal growth and...
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Little Sister Prepares for Europe
mirsuzara:
dude i just realized that in 16 days i’ll be on my flight to europe and theres still a buncha shit that has to be done:
get hotels and stuff
transportation stuff
clothes
i dont even have a big luggage yet
money$$$$$$$
this is my last week of high school too. commencement is on sunday. last week was grad and it was awesome. after grad and camping was even better..wish that was a...
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Another week in Europe.
Recent travel exploits courtesy of your favourite Eurasian Canadian Vagabond.
Saturday, June 5: Salzburg, Austria
Sunday, June 6: Dachau Memorial Site
Monday, June 7: Müller’sches Volksbad (public bath house in all its nude glory)
Tuesday, June 8: Olympic Swimming Pool
Wednesday, June 9: Nymphenburg Palace
Thursday, June 10: Munich International Airport (of course a biergarten is...
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“My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.”
– Thomas Paine
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National University of Singapore (NUS)...
My schedule (now I just need to drop in on some Chinese and Buddhist Philosophy courses and I’ll be set):
Looks like I won’t be tenting on campus grounds after all:
May 2010
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“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
– Walter Elias Disney
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Sunday Grocery Shopping in Munich???
Contrary to popular belief, it exists. I assure you that the picture below was taken on a Sunday. And no, it’s not a mirage.
For anyone that’s ever looking to get some grocery shopping done on a Sunday in Munich (a rarity considering almost everything is closed), check out the Edeka at the Munich Airport. It’s open until 10PM every night, the prices are reasonable, and the...
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April 2010
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March 2010
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Music: The World is Mine (David Guetta ft. JD...
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A view from the Hofgarten in Munich
I had the pleasure of briefly acquainting myself with the Hofgarten on Saturday evening. This beautiful court garden, located near the center of Munich, was created in 1613-1617 by Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria as an Italian style Renaissance garden. In the photo you can see a Pavilion on the right dedicated to the Roman goddess Diana, and as you scan to the back left you get a peak of the...
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Music: Lust for Life (Iggy Pop - Lust for Life)
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“I don’t want to not live because of my fear of what could happen.”
– Laird Hamilton in Riding Giants
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You know you're in Munich, Germany, when...
The cameras are beer-proof:
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Music: Café Del Mar Volume 5 (The Ballistic...
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3 Europe Grocery Shopping Survival Tips
Give or take a few weeks of refueling, I’ve been in Europe for about 9 months now. This semi-lengthy period of time has allowed me to become fully immersed in several fascinating cultures: to revel in the beauty of their art forms, to comprehend their history, and to appreciate their unique ways of life.
However, I will be fully honest and acknowledge that I have yet to master the elusive art of...
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Music: Tosca (Suzuki - Honey)
Prescription: Best...
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“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go...”
– Carl Sagan
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Write. Right now.
Just as the ink from my first pen begins to run dry I stumble upon Write One Leaf:
“Write One Leaf is about writing every day. It’s about getting started. Write one leaf; one word, two pages, three notecards, four napkins, five blog posts, &c. But begin. Use your hands. The best way to get started is to get started. Write. Right now.”
My pen may be empty for the time...
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As my external hard drive sits in Vancouver...
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Get rid of the unimportant stuff
At approximately 18:00 CET, my post-it notes in their golden to-do glory, collectively assembled and overtook the fridge. They came from all walks of life (goals, things to do, and things to remember) and left no thought unwritten.
Now they bask in their newfound territory, enjoying time on the most precious place in the flat, mocking me every time I reach for a snack. But little do they know...
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Reaching new heights
My fingers struggle to grip the pen as I write in my journal on the long, dark bus and train ride home from Landshut. My feet ache at every twist and turn, contorted. The mere act of holding this journal is enough to send my forearms into wild fits of spasms and cramps. My skin, painted grey on the exterior, yet swollen with blood below. The smell of chalk and sweat still linger.
I just had my...
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The Pre-Prologue for Singapore
I was recently nominated by SFU International to take part in a Fall 2010 Academic Exchange to the National University of Singapore (NUS).
As excited as I am, I realize that this upcoming experience in Asia deserves a whole new chapter in itself—heck, maybe even a new book—so for now I’m just going to open the pre-prologue and read you the first 10 lines on the page.
The...
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Trust your instincts and you trust yourself.
Next time you are out with some extra time on your hands, limit your thoughts and allow your feet to run free, your instincts to take the helm. Where would they bring you? What journeys would you come across along the way?
Maybe you would end up somewhere that you never dreamed possible. Or doing something that you’ve always imagined, yet shot down based on things like inconvenience or...
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The solution for anyone feeling down and out...
While rummaging through last year’s photos of London, I came across the solution for anyone feeling down and out:
Disclaimer: Keep in mind that this is advice coming from a sauce container lid.
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Fine I'll admit it, I'm addicted to F***ing.
Let’s be honest, who isn’t? Okay, well maybe some strict religious sects that frown upon receiving pleasure through the large number of possibilities and styles involved. But the point I’m trying to make here is really quite simple: F***ing feels so damn good and makes people happy.
And maybe, just maybe, if everyone was F***ing, the world would be a better place.
Fooding: a...
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Turning raw materials into something beautiful...
…I think that’s exactly what fascinates me about business and cooking. I’ve always loved to see the creation of something from start to finish, from building lego as a child to making something delicious in the kitchen for dinner.
You start with some raw inputs…
…and you end up with something beautiful. Or in this case, delicious.
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When will your 10,000 year clock strike?
I came across an interesting website today for The Long Now Foundation. They strive to foster long-term thinking and responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years by focusing on a slower/better mentality as opposed to doing everything faster and cheaper.
Besides the fact that they list the current year as 02010 instead of 2010, the following quote particularly caught my eye for its...
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February 2010
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