Life in New York City.
Went to concert at Roseland, walked 2 blocks, stopped at Lucky Burgers to watch the rest of the Game 2 World Series, called Jon, went to his house, took some photos.
This was in about 3 blocks of New York City. Convenient.
Friends
Trip to Europe Photos
Finally put them all online.
Home.
Well, I’m back.
Here at my 2nd day back in the office, and things are interestingly slow. Several people are out sick, which I’m sure has something to do with it. And, I’ve been sifting through the large amounts of work related emails while I was away. Nothing to stressful… yet. Hopefully things will pick up in the next week or so, for production flow sake.
I’m still under the weather a bit, but, definitely feeling better. I think having the attitude, being sick will not get me down, and going out with friends last night to, yes, another concert, helped. I was definitely tired by the end of the night, but, I had fun, and met some new people. I’m pretty hopeful by the end of the weekend I’ll be pretty cleared up.
There is a chance I’ll be going to one night… but, I’m not sure. I have tickets to see Justice tomorrow night, but I have to give those up as I had to reschedule an appointment with Eric. And then I have an appointment with Chops next week.
I found Build Your Wild Self today, very funny. Below is the image I made.
The Ultimate Road Trip: Update 0
Well, I haven’t left… yet, but I do in a week. I’m not sure on how much online access I will have, but, I’m hoping to score a bit of Wi-fi here and there!
Anyhow, here is the loose plan, thus far. I’ve only got 2 nights where I have no place to stay… map attached below.
Oct 8th – Leave NYC/JFK for Brussels
Oct 9th – Land in Brussels around 9:30am
– Hopefully didn’t lose any luggage and leave BRU
– Meet up with Maki/Pieter in Gent, and stay at Pieter’s place
Oct 10th – Leave for Antwerp around mid-day
– Track down Koen (aka Q) and take him out to dinner!
– Go to the Dozer show at Trix 20hr
– Crash at Q’s place, if he doesn’t mind me coming in late… Koen?
– Look for ‘Seamus’ from Dozer board
Oct 11th – Enjoy some coffee/tea with Q, and head out for Groningen (possibly detouring to A’dam/R’dam)
– Go to Dozer show at Vera
– Simplon Jonger Hostel (€34)
Oct 12th – Leave for Magdeburg
– Go to Dozer show at Baracke (no idea where this place is)
– http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/SleepGoHotelMagdeburg-Magdeburg-3330
Oct 13th – Leave for Osnabrück
– Meet Heiko for lunch in Hannover?
– Go to Dozer show at Westwerk
– Find a place to crash! Maybe at the Penthouse!?
Oct 14th – Leave for Gent
– Meet up with Iris, Maki and Pieter
– Stay at Pieter’s place
Oct 15th – Sleep in
– Maybe my only day of not driving!!??
– Stay at Pieter’s place
Oct 16th – Get up nice and early and go to BRU to fly to NYC/JFK
Oct 17th – Wonder why I ever moved back to the states… ?
By the time the trip is over, I will have probably driven around 1500km. Or, just under 1000 miles. Let’s say the car I’m renting does 30mpg (fairly reasonable), this is about 12.75 km/l. I’m not sure of the standard tank size, but I’ll use 15 gallons/57 liters. I’m hoping I won’t have to re-fuel more than 2-3 times. This will also more than likely be 2-3 times the cost of gas in the US. If they ask if I want a diesel car, the answer is YES! They typically can get 50mpg, just over 21 km/l. Which would nearly double the average car in the US. The fuel in the countries I’m visiting is on par with the US price… but, the tax can be 100%-160% on TOP of the price we pay! Just thought I’d show I’m doing some research!
Haiku by Hannah
This definitely made me laugh this morning. I guess that’s what I get for harassing her about not doing any work!
Nathan I am bored
Work is so much fun, kidding
This weekend will rule
To be followed by this one, only minutes later:
Professional job
Nine to five bullshit, kill me
Weekend warrior