We got back on Tuesday, with even more flight problems from American Airlines. Its a conspiracy I tell you!! Anyway, I’ve got some albums up from the trip. Pics from the wedding and a few other excursions to come!
Archive for the “General” CategoryGeneral nonsense. NPR’s Fresh Air is host to some of the best interviews I’ve heard! Katty actually called me to tell me about their interview with Rainn Wilson, otherwise known as Dwight from The Office - but I was too caught up in the season finale of Top Gear! I knew I could just go to the website and listen later on. Listen to both of these interviews - if you don’t laugh, I’ll give you your money back! For your auditory pleasure:
An oldie but incrediblie goodie: Bonus! Found a Colbert interview: …and a Jon Stewart interview: Don’t forget to subscribe to Fresh Air’s podcast! Tags: borat, colbert, dwight, fresh air, interview, npr, stewart
click above to see album Just finished up an incredible day on a longtail boat going to different parts of Phi Phi islands! Weather was perfect and I’m an interesting shade of pink. Oops. Totally worth it, best snorkeling I’ve ever done, by far - and got to use the underwater case for the first time! Pics turned out better than expected! I’ve got a ton more, but this is all for now. We actually visited the island that The Beach was filmed on. Gorgeous - but FILLED with tourists. Mostly Sweedish and Australian. A lot of wicked sunburns around here, let me tell you! Mike, Krong and their parents leave tomorrow - so my solo adventure begins. I’m staying here tomorrow night, and possibly another… then its off to Phuket and back to Bangkok to catch my flight to Saigon! The on-line visa service seems to work - though I had to e-mail them a “copy” of my credit card. A bit disconcerting, but the helpful folks over at Thorntree forums have had positive experiences. Hope all is well with everybody - and that you Chicagoans weren’t affected too much by the weather. It made international news!  2008 is henceforth known as the year of the weddings. It is going to be totally insane. Eight weddings so far! Granted, Loi’s is in 2007, but its close enough! I’ll be bringing in 2008 in Thailand anyhow! With 5 out of town weddings (3 out of country!) I’m certain I won’t be able to go to them all. Especially considering the bachelor parties that will be going on! Seriously guys - did you all have to pick the same year?! Its going to be nuts! I’ll be updating this post with links to the “wedding sites” as they go live. No pressure… Dave.  I’ve been meaning to post about this for a while now. Joon had been very ill and losing a lot of weight. I had taken her to the vet a few weeks ago and they talked to me about her quality of life and how I should consider putting her to sleep before my trip to Thailand. I was very torn on the subject, as Joon would still follow me around and always wanted attention. How does one decide to end the life of a companion that is still obviously loving and caring? But the problem was that she wasn’t eating much at all, it seemed almost painful when she would try. Her breathing was more labored as well. With the help of somebody very close to me, we decided it was best to have her put to sleep as soon as possible. Not only did she help me with the decision, she accompanied me to the vet and was there with me when they administered the injection. I could never thank her enough for her kindness and support. It was a difficult decision, but I didn’t want Joon to suffer any longer. Rest in peace Joon - 11/17/2007 Its snowing outside! I’d post a picture, but I have to get my camera back from Dave. I actually found a few group pics from Thanksgiving, I was just looking for them to post - and I got caught up going back a few years in pics. Not sure what I was looking for - or if I was looking for anything in particular, but it sure makes one nostalgic! Turns out the thanksgiving pics are on my laptop, so it’ll have to wait until tomorrow. I did make it to the Brew and View yesterday - Superbad and The Simpsons Movie. I have to disagree with Dave on Superbad - I think its really a movie to watch in a big group! The Simpsons Movie, on the other hand, had very few redeeming qualities - and that was after quite a few beers! The place was actually pretty full! Reminded me of old times! Shame they don’t have $2 pitchers anymore… :) (posted just before midnight again! not a second to spare!) Just some thoughts I had during the week… Just took a cab home from Loi’s bachelor party and had a fascinating conversation with the driver. I asked him how he was doing and he said that it was a crazy night. He told me that he decided long ago not to pick up “single” (one person) people anymore. He said that they were usually so drunk and so upset that they were going home alone that they take it out on him! I asked him why he picked me up - he said, I looked like a happy person. Ha! He then told me that women are crazy, he had piqued my curiosity. Apparently, when people leave cell phones in the cab, they usually realize it and have a friend call their number until the cabbie picks up. He then meets with the person wherever they are to return the phone, expecting a bit of compensation for his trouble. He said that the guys always give him a big tip for helping them out - and that the women only give him a dollar or two. Because of this, he no longer returns women’s phones when they call, he tells them that they have to pick it up from the company the next day! Hilarious! As we approached my place, he said “I’m glad I picked up such a jolly person!” Jolly! I went to bed early last night, 9:45pm to be exact - it was much needed as my ‘lil sister kept me out all weekend! Its funny, I feel like I’m not doing much, or I don’t have much going on - but when I sit and actually think about it - I’m doing a lot. The question is, is it too much? Friday I’m back in Detroit, sitting in my hotel room, balcony overlooking Woodward Ave. gorgeous 75 degree weather. Its been a while! The last time I was here, and the last time I saw Andy, he had just gotten engaged! I’ve been looking forward to this weekend for a long time, old friends, great company and an extraordinarily happy couple! The wedding was beautiful (I’ll be uploading pictures when I get back to Chicago) and the reception fantastic! I missed these guys!
Congrats to Andy and Kelli!!! Couldn’t be happier for them!
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