The flight was long. To be exact, it was 20 hours of flying, twice changing planes, and an overnight stay in Singapore. There were benefits… like enjoying a nice meal in front of a flat screen TV in business class. Approximately two days after taking off from Vancouver, I arrived in Dili, the capital of … Continue reading Timor Leste, East Timor, Timor Lorosae
Category: General
Thoughts, books, travels and personal ideas.
How important is Skytrain to you?
Urban transportation in Vancouver is a sensitive but important issue. There are still a lot of problems with the light-rail system in Vancouver, but overall it does a good job. To try to address deeper social and security issues with the system, Translink, Skytrain and other transport authorities in the city came together on Saturday … Continue reading How important is Skytrain to you?
Can you blame me for not writing?
I guess the answer to that is “yes”… I’ve spent this summer in France and didn’t have access to internet for most of the time, and now I’m back in Canada job hunting. The summer was a blast but now it’s back to “reality”. 50 days in France and 21 days (and counting) in Canada… … Continue reading Can you blame me for not writing?
Beautiful British Columbia
It’s been a little over a week since I came back to Vancouver… I’ve forgotten how beautiful it is. The sun is finally shining and the weather has been decent. I felt a bit cold for the first few days, but after spending some time exploring Granville Island and Steveston, I think I’m adjusting to … Continue reading Beautiful British Columbia
Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
Information can save your life in the event of a disaster, according to a disaster researcher. Having the knowledge to plan, prepare, and, most importantly, react to a disaster can save your own life. People tend to react differently in a disaster, and our governments provide certain policies and guidelines on how to respond if … Continue reading Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
Break beats and B-boys
(Aduna, Land of Adventure) One of the most interesting things I’ve seen in a while in Bangkok, La Fete is the annual French Cultural Festival in the City of Angels. The two performances I’ve seen so far have not been disappointing. Although there are usually hits and misses in any festival, the dance performances have … Continue reading Break beats and B-boys
It's good to have options… be ready for headaches
(If this is the same elephant that keeps walking down Inthamara road, then he’s grown about 3 times bigger since February.) I’m going to miss elephants on the street just outside my apartment when I head back to Canada in July. There’s still a chance of coming back to Bangkok, but that’s really up to … Continue reading It's good to have options… be ready for headaches
Time to move on…
(My office is sparse but functional… this is life working at an NGO… limited funds and equipment, but lots of passionate people and chances to try new things) Monday was my last day working at the newspaper. 2 years goes by quickly… the experience was great… challenging at times, but rewarding nonetheless. Although this is … Continue reading Time to move on…
Chinese resentment, Emily Carr, Eco Bounty Hunter…
(Can’t wait for this movie to come out… Did you know that Heath Ledger plays the Joker?) Here are a few things I’ve been reading that might be interesting in a topsy-turvy world… Resentment follows Chinese violence in Seoul China on Tuesday defended the right of Chinese students in South Korea to protect the Olympic … Continue reading Chinese resentment, Emily Carr, Eco Bounty Hunter…
Happiness isn't a figment of someone's imagination
(Catching some rail at an indoor skate park in Esplanade Mall) Songkran, the annual water festival and new year’s celebration in Thailand, was a little low key for me this year. I think most people who’ve spent enough time in Thailand understand that you can either join the festivities or run away… there’s no in … Continue reading Happiness isn't a figment of someone's imagination