March 20, 2004
It's my last day in Vegas. What a trip! I spent the last four days watching March Madness, from the morning till sundown. Too bad the Bruins weren't playing. Oh well. Oh I won 25 bucks playing craps! So exciting! Can't wait to come back next year...
March 21, 2005
Vegas trip's been cool. Sucks that UCLA lost in the first round. Puts a damper on things. That's ok. We'll get them next year. Had a few drinks at Margaritaville after the game. Don't remember much after that. You know, there's so many people here at this time of the year. It's like Spring Break. Can't complain. Lots of eye candy to go around. And so many dudes with striped shirts and orange skin. Hahaha
March 23, 2006
Vegas was OK. Lost $500 in craps. Lost $100 on UCLA. Never bet them in the 2nd round, stupid. Although I must say, the women here are hot. Got some play from the ladies when I told them I co-starred in "Take the Lead", with Antonio Banderas. Note to self: Next year, I'll tell them I was Rufio in "Hook".
March 22, 2007
God, this place smells like ass. There are so many douchebags on the strip right now. Where did they come from? Is there a D-Bag Expo at Bellagio? Geez. Went out to PURE with my friends. Spent forty bucks on a Midori Sour for a girl named Vixen. She bailed. I drank it myself. It was pure crap. This city bugs.
March 23, 2008
I hate this effing place. I paid fifty bucks at the Wynn just so i can eat fancy crap like chilled shrimp. They're the cockroaches of the sea. And I ate fifty of them. I haven't slept in four days. I reek of cigar smoke and stripper perfume. I've hocked up loogies the size of tennis balls. I caught a dude pissing in the bushes in front of the Mirage. I'm not coming back next year. Vegas sucks. I'm taking the money I usually save up for Vegas and buying a Wii. At least I'll be entertained in a douchebag-free environment. Good-bye, Vegas. And good riddance.
March 24, 2008
Found a $1 chip from Bally's in my pants pocket. Will have to go back next year to cash it in. Start saving up now.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Coming Together
I've put in my request for time off at work. I've begun scraping my funds together. I've emailed my aunt my itinerary.
In a little over two months, I'll be on a plane to the Philippines, heading "home". Not my home, but the home of mom and dad, my aunts and uncles. A place where the last time I went, I was a chubby and very self-aware nine-year-old. When I was there, I caught the chicken pox and had to stay in a local hospital for two days. I'm hoping this time, I'll be relatively disease-free.
But in addition to going home, I'll be visiting Thailand for one week, and most likely with mom and brother in tow. I also have relatives in the area. I hear the food is great and the massages are cheap. Just the way I like it...
The months preceding a major trip can be maddening. Some days go by ever so slowly, and yet, time passes so quickly that when it's time to depart, you're in a mad rush to pack.
For now, I'll be scouring the web for tips and tricks on what to do when I'm in the PI and Thailand. But I'm pretty sure when I arrive, I'll just ride the Travel Wave wherever it takes me.
In a little over two months, I'll be on a plane to the Philippines, heading "home". Not my home, but the home of mom and dad, my aunts and uncles. A place where the last time I went, I was a chubby and very self-aware nine-year-old. When I was there, I caught the chicken pox and had to stay in a local hospital for two days. I'm hoping this time, I'll be relatively disease-free.
But in addition to going home, I'll be visiting Thailand for one week, and most likely with mom and brother in tow. I also have relatives in the area. I hear the food is great and the massages are cheap. Just the way I like it...
The months preceding a major trip can be maddening. Some days go by ever so slowly, and yet, time passes so quickly that when it's time to depart, you're in a mad rush to pack.
For now, I'll be scouring the web for tips and tricks on what to do when I'm in the PI and Thailand. But I'm pretty sure when I arrive, I'll just ride the Travel Wave wherever it takes me.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Bounty
I just joined Matador, a new travel social networking site, and guess what they have? A Bounty Board!
On the BB are a numerous writing opportunities. Numerous PAYING opportunities. Not bad.
Check the Bounty Board when you have chance. You might actually score some dough...for your next vacation!
On the BB are a numerous writing opportunities. Numerous PAYING opportunities. Not bad.
Check the Bounty Board when you have chance. You might actually score some dough...for your next vacation!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Naked Introvert
Brave New Traveler has a interesting list of the types of travel writers out there.
Here's one type of writer:
The Naked Introvert
I tend to write very introspectively, so much so that often my surroundings are secondary to personal experience. Also, I am a bumbling fool when I travel.
I am the Naked Introvert.
Here's one type of writer:
The Naked Introvert
Naked introverts spend an inordinate amount of time fretting about their constipation, and then write about it in excruciating detail. They are funny, honest and extremely self-deprecating.
Naked introverts are especially well-suited to writing about travel because travelers are bumbling fools, and naked introverts are most entertaining when they find themselves in awkward and uncertain situations.
The author mentions David Sedaris as an example of a Naked Introvert, and if I can ever write as funny as him, I would be very, very, VERY happy with that.I tend to write very introspectively, so much so that often my surroundings are secondary to personal experience. Also, I am a bumbling fool when I travel.
I am the Naked Introvert.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
More Solo Travel Tips
From TravelHacker, here are 40+ Safety Tips For Solo Travel.
Good list. I like this one especially:
"Listen to your instincts. If you find yourself thinking that a situation just isn’t quite right or that a person seems disingenuous, chances are good that you might be right. Your instinctive feelings are meant to keep you out of harms way, to try to pay attention to what they’re telling you."
Well said.
Good list. I like this one especially:
"Listen to your instincts. If you find yourself thinking that a situation just isn’t quite right or that a person seems disingenuous, chances are good that you might be right. Your instinctive feelings are meant to keep you out of harms way, to try to pay attention to what they’re telling you."
Well said.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
New Year's Travelution
It's great to start the new year with a plan.
When you travel, it's no different. You must have a plan. A New Year's Travel Resolution, or a Travelution. This is important.
And while it's great to plan where you want to go, Travelutions should also include how you would like to travel better. Ways to make your journeys richer and more life-giving.
My Travelution for 2008 goes something like this:
- More wandering. Just take a day or two and just get lost. But not totally lost that you find yourself helpless. That's irresponsible. But I mean taking the time to explore a place. To not be bound by a rigid itinerary.
- Chat with the locals. Or at least try. So many times I regret not conversing with random strangers. Sure, this SOUNDS scary, but they're people like you and me. And who knows what might happen?
- Day trips. Southern California is perfect for day trips. Of course being out for the day can be very very tiring. But it's always good to get away once in a while.
- Be the sponge. That is, soak up the scenery. Truthfully, I'm not a very active traveler, meaning I don't like hurrying from place to place, filling every second with activity because I can't waste a second. I like to take things in, people-watch, enjoy the views. I'm not on the Amazing Race. I'll take my time, thanks.
Hopefully I can follow through with this year's travelution. And I hope you do too...
When you travel, it's no different. You must have a plan. A New Year's Travel Resolution, or a Travelution. This is important.
And while it's great to plan where you want to go, Travelutions should also include how you would like to travel better. Ways to make your journeys richer and more life-giving.
My Travelution for 2008 goes something like this:
- More wandering. Just take a day or two and just get lost. But not totally lost that you find yourself helpless. That's irresponsible. But I mean taking the time to explore a place. To not be bound by a rigid itinerary.
- Chat with the locals. Or at least try. So many times I regret not conversing with random strangers. Sure, this SOUNDS scary, but they're people like you and me. And who knows what might happen?
- Day trips. Southern California is perfect for day trips. Of course being out for the day can be very very tiring. But it's always good to get away once in a while.
- Be the sponge. That is, soak up the scenery. Truthfully, I'm not a very active traveler, meaning I don't like hurrying from place to place, filling every second with activity because I can't waste a second. I like to take things in, people-watch, enjoy the views. I'm not on the Amazing Race. I'll take my time, thanks.
Hopefully I can follow through with this year's travelution. And I hope you do too...
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Romantic Travel
From Frommer's, here are some ideas for some romantic getaways.
Can't go wrong with Patagonia or Barcelona, but interesting choice in Torrey Pines. I've been to Torrey Pines. Never felt anything magical when I was there. But I always went with my family, so I'm not a good judge of what's romantic or not. But I will say that a hot air balloon ride through TP can be just the thing to ignite that spark between you and your loved one.
Can't go wrong with Patagonia or Barcelona, but interesting choice in Torrey Pines. I've been to Torrey Pines. Never felt anything magical when I was there. But I always went with my family, so I'm not a good judge of what's romantic or not. But I will say that a hot air balloon ride through TP can be just the thing to ignite that spark between you and your loved one.
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