Some useful links I've been using to find out more about what I'm going to do on this trip.
http://www.travelindependent.info/
http://pleth.tripod.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
Theres so much to read and so little time before I go. I think I'm going to have to wing it for the most part (Figure things out as I go). I bought a camera today. Its much cheaper than the one I currently have and also much smaller. Going to be a lot easier to carry around and use!
I'm not sure how often I'll be updating this blog... I guess it depends on how much I want to write about my trip and how many people want to read it. It would be great if you could let me know if you read these posts so I have some idea of how many people are taking a look and care if I keep it updated. I better get back to studying for my last 3 exams. I'm leaving on May2nd at 6:30am, have a 1.5 hour flight and a 4.5 hour layover in Vancouver, then I have a 12.5 hour flight to Taipei (arrive on May4th at 3:00pm), Staying in Taipei for the night then flying into Manila in the morning (2 hour flight).
The jet lag is going to be pretty bad and I plan on preparing a little by changing my sleeping patterns the few days before the trip. The time difference is +14 hours.
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Travel Plans
I've been considering my routes and although these may change this is where I plan on going. I'll start in the Philippines where I'll spend 2 and a half weeks either with friends or by myself exploring the islands. From here I'll fly into either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore whichever is cheaper. Then travel north. I'm definitely spending time in Malaysia and Thailand and have yet to decide on Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. I'll likely make it to Bangkok and decide there as I can get most of my needed visa's there. On my way home from Bangkok I'm going to do a 4 day stop over in Tokyo.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Trip
I'm going on a trip!
Starting around May the 5th I'll be heading to the Philippienes then traveling around south east asia. I plan on visiting Malaysia, Thailand and considering going to Cambodia, Vietnam and Tokyo. I'll be gone for 2 and a half months.
Although I don't have a lot of time to put a detailed explanation of what I plan on doing (nor do I actually know) I plan on posting updates as things develop, and while I'm travelling (as long as I can find internet cafe's). As far as preparation goes lets just say I've sorta waited to long to decide to go and am now doing everything at the worse possible time, in the middle of final exams (don't tell my parents that its a distraction). Besides school work I'm currently working on purchasing tickets, getting vaccinations, buying things I need for the trip and convincing my parents I'm going to be ok (the later of which I'm doing horrible at).
A lot of people have asked why I'm doing this. A backpacking trip in which I'll basically be roughing it for 2 months and spending most of the time figuring out how to get from point A to point B and what visa's I need on the way. (What sort of vacation is that anyways?)
This is not really a vacation as much as a learning experience. This trip will be a great opprtunity to learn more about the world and more importantly more about me. While its not something I've planned for years its something I feel is a neccesity given the oppurtunity. As an aside there seems to be a great deal of people that love doing the international backpacking thing, I've found tons of sources for information and frankly I find the concept interesting and higly appealing. Lets just say its a whole lot more fun researching Thailand then researching the constructability of masonry structures.
Starting around May the 5th I'll be heading to the Philippienes then traveling around south east asia. I plan on visiting Malaysia, Thailand and considering going to Cambodia, Vietnam and Tokyo. I'll be gone for 2 and a half months.
Although I don't have a lot of time to put a detailed explanation of what I plan on doing (nor do I actually know) I plan on posting updates as things develop, and while I'm travelling (as long as I can find internet cafe's). As far as preparation goes lets just say I've sorta waited to long to decide to go and am now doing everything at the worse possible time, in the middle of final exams (don't tell my parents that its a distraction). Besides school work I'm currently working on purchasing tickets, getting vaccinations, buying things I need for the trip and convincing my parents I'm going to be ok (the later of which I'm doing horrible at).
A lot of people have asked why I'm doing this. A backpacking trip in which I'll basically be roughing it for 2 months and spending most of the time figuring out how to get from point A to point B and what visa's I need on the way. (What sort of vacation is that anyways?)
This is not really a vacation as much as a learning experience. This trip will be a great opprtunity to learn more about the world and more importantly more about me. While its not something I've planned for years its something I feel is a neccesity given the oppurtunity. As an aside there seems to be a great deal of people that love doing the international backpacking thing, I've found tons of sources for information and frankly I find the concept interesting and higly appealing. Lets just say its a whole lot more fun researching Thailand then researching the constructability of masonry structures.
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Saturday, September 04, 2004
Daewoo 52x24x52
Daewoo 52x24x52
purchased from techtronics one year ago. It works fairly good but has a few noticable problems:
-almost always has trouble ejecting cds (need to push the force eject button on the writer). After pushing it once the problem disapears until you restart windows or don't use the burner for a while.
-occasiconally locks up when finalizing a cd. When I burnt more than 4 cds in a row the drive often locked. I don't remember it locking on the first cd I tried.
Basically never burnt on 52x and I don't think it was just the cds I tried in it. I used it at 32x and it worked fine (except the error I mentioned above)
I think $20 is resonable but I am willing to take any offers. I just bought a liteon DVD burner.
purchased from techtronics one year ago. It works fairly good but has a few noticable problems:
-almost always has trouble ejecting cds (need to push the force eject button on the writer). After pushing it once the problem disapears until you restart windows or don't use the burner for a while.
-occasiconally locks up when finalizing a cd. When I burnt more than 4 cds in a row the drive often locked. I don't remember it locking on the first cd I tried.
Basically never burnt on 52x and I don't think it was just the cds I tried in it. I used it at 32x and it worked fine (except the error I mentioned above)
I think $20 is resonable but I am willing to take any offers. I just bought a liteon DVD burner.
Epson Ink Cartridges
My printer heads clogged up badly a while back. Just after I bought some new ink for my printer. the Printer is an Epson Stylus Color 740. Its free for the taking (clogged printer heads).
In addition I have
4 color ink cartridges
Says G&G on package (Not Epson!)
Compatible for Epson Stylus Color 670/740/760/860/1160
Expires June 2005
6 black
Says Metitline (thats where I purchased all the ink cartridges, once
again it is not Epson brand ink cartridges)
Compatible for Epson Stylus color 740/760/860/1160 and stylus scan 2000/2500
Expires April 2005
Any resonable offer will be accepted. 50 dollars is the ball park figure I was hoping for.
The printer with clogged heads is going to the garbage if no one claims her fairly soon.
In addition I have
4 color ink cartridges
Says G&G on package (Not Epson!)
Compatible for Epson Stylus Color 670/740/760/860/1160
Expires June 2005
6 black
Says Metitline (thats where I purchased all the ink cartridges, once
again it is not Epson brand ink cartridges)
Compatible for Epson Stylus color 740/760/860/1160 and stylus scan 2000/2500
Expires April 2005
Any resonable offer will be accepted. 50 dollars is the ball park figure I was hoping for.
The printer with clogged heads is going to the garbage if no one claims her fairly soon.
Stuff For Sale
nice speakers (2 speakers and sub) around $20
not as nice speakers (2 speakers) free or best offer
Power Supply RAIDMAX (420W) GONE!
one case fan GONE!
one slot fan $5
1 color monitor (old 15") $20
Serial Mouse (3 button) free or best offer
56K Modem ISA free
Mouse 3 button with scroll $10
Keyboard (microsoft natural keyboard) $25
2 Keyboards (DIN5 - 5 pin) free or best offer
100mb Zip Drive and 5 disks (includes software and manuals) around $45
150Mhz Pentium Computer with 64mb RAM, CD-ROM, Floppy Drive and 1.6Gig Hard Drive free or best offer
10mbit 5port $5
10x HP CD-Writer (damaged, may not work)(includes software and manuals) GONE!
Epson C40UX Stylus Inkjet (new model, slightly used, just printer and cables, no ink, no instruction manual and no paper feeder tray) -Purchased on ebay I never tested or opened the package, got it by accident (note to self don't bid on items you don't want even if its a crazy low bid) GONE!
Palm Pilot IIIe (screen is scratched and there are a couple of verticle lines on the display. also comes with conectivity kit, and manuals. Scratched area sometimes incorrectly picks up stylus
otherwise perfect working order.) GONE!
not as nice speakers (2 speakers) free or best offer
Power Supply RAIDMAX (420W) GONE!
one case fan GONE!
one slot fan $5
1 color monitor (old 15") $20
Serial Mouse (3 button) free or best offer
56K Modem ISA free
Mouse 3 button with scroll $10
Keyboard (microsoft natural keyboard) $25
2 Keyboards (DIN5 - 5 pin) free or best offer
100mb Zip Drive and 5 disks (includes software and manuals) around $45
150Mhz Pentium Computer with 64mb RAM, CD-ROM, Floppy Drive and 1.6Gig Hard Drive free or best offer
10mbit 5port $5
10x HP CD-Writer (damaged, may not work)(includes software and manuals) GONE!
Epson C40UX Stylus Inkjet (new model, slightly used, just printer and cables, no ink, no instruction manual and no paper feeder tray) -Purchased on ebay I never tested or opened the package, got it by accident (note to self don't bid on items you don't want even if its a crazy low bid) GONE!
Palm Pilot IIIe (screen is scratched and there are a couple of verticle lines on the display. also comes with conectivity kit, and manuals. Scratched area sometimes incorrectly picks up stylus
otherwise perfect working order.) GONE!
Friday, September 03, 2004
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
First post
my new blog, ready and waiting for posts. Does anyone have time for these things. I think they are neat and all but who has the time to update them? Well anyways it may prove to be a convienient way of sharing information.
I may also post my movie list. If you want to see it now go to http://lukecs.has.it
I may also post my movie list. If you want to see it now go to http://lukecs.has.it
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