Archive for December, 2004
Wednesday, December 29th, 2004
Computing woes
Well, I’ve won myself a free replacement Processor Chip and Memory from Dell, leaving only my video card and LCD panel as the only piece of hardware that won’t be replaced. Let’s just say it’s a lot easier to arrange for service in America than in Japan!
Hopefully once my computer is up and running, [...]
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Sunday, December 26th, 2004
Boxing Day
For all my readers up north, I’d like to wish you a happy Boxing Day, which apparently features both Boxing the sport and ‘boxing’ as in returning stuff. It could all be an elaborate lie, in which case, curse you Canada!
Peace!
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Saturday, December 25th, 2004
Merry Christmas!
One thing that’s really exciting about earning money is the ability to buy cool gifts for friends and family. This is one of those years where I’m really excited to be giving gifts out. hurray!
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Friday, December 24th, 2004
Xmas eve!
Well, for those in Japan, I hope your fried chicken and christmas cake is delicious! For the rest of us, I hope your christmas eve is good. I treated myself to a webcam, so hopefully you guys can see me when I’m in Japan?
Anywho, time to go watch Muppet Christmas Carol, [...]
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Friday, December 24th, 2004
country roads
Well, back in my old stomping grounds, it’s great to be home. Munching on a giant Washington Apple, playing with all the cool gear that I mail ordered.
Also did some wine tasting on the way home, since you pass tons of wineries on the way.
If you’re in the 3-cities, drop me a line, I’m [...]
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2004
Oops, my bad
So, I didn’t realize I had a bunch of gmail invitations lying around until AMC pointed out that I had 10 unused invitations…so yeah, you want one? Drop me a line, lemme know. Consider it a freebie xmas present.
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2004
Northwest chill
Well, I knew I was back in the pacific northwest when I saw things like evergreen trees and open bodies of water from the plane. Stepping off the plane and breathing the cool, crisp air instantly made me know i was back.
i’m kickin it in the U District today, so if you’re around today, [...]
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2004
Jet Plane! Craziness!
Well, nothing like having to fill out customs cards for Japan, Canada, and USA…hurray! Now it’s a contest, which customs agents will be the meanest? My money’s on the US ones, but who knows?
Ah well, wish me luck as I begin my traaavelling.
