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Many more to go! I am excited and pleased to tell you all that I am now a “Peak Buoyancy” proficient. Or something like that. I did two dives today, and had to do some skills, some of which made me laugh, which caused problems with my mask. Damnit. All because of laughter! But ( Read more... )

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I wrote a whole blog post, and the computer at the internet kiosk I’m at shut down. So, here I go again!

I’m finally here, after a long delay in Narita. I was supposed to have gotten into BKK last night, at 1145pm, but instead, I’m here at 1pm today, Sunday. In Narita, the ( Read more... )

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I have only three more days of work, three more sleeps and I cannot wait! I am going diving again, this time with my mom, in Thailand. Like we were supposed to do last year. And didn’t. But, I’m heading to Thailand on Friday, and then South on Sunday, so that I can start the ( Read more... )

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So, due to facebook, I stumbled upon a friend from high school and then looked up her website… turns out she is an amazing jewelry designer. I want to share the sites with you. They are:

smallthings designs - amazing and beautiful designs with glass and silver (I think) - the ( Read more... )

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Fantastic:

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou who has brought us thus far along the way, thou who has by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray, lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee, lest our hearts, ( Read more... )

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In case you missed it - and to inspire me later - here’s the speech:

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.

I thank President Bush for his service to our ( Read more... )

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I just watched the inauguration and man, the pomp and circumstance involved is TREMENDOUS. I am so glad to be living in our democracy.

I am so proud to be an American and so proud to be asked to work for our country.

I am inspired: “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, ( Read more... )

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Okay, so it may be a MUST READ COMMENTS instead, but yeah… this is awesome.

Playmobile Security Checkpoint

Be sure to read the comments, and enjoy!!!

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This fantastic photo blog I love is nominated for a 2008 Weblog Award. The blog is I think the best out there for photos - so you should vote for it. Here’s where the blog is:

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Here’s where you can vote for the Awards:

2008 Weblog Awards - Best Photo Blog 

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And they’re BOTH about me - shocking.

1. I think I’m going to attempt to do 3 triathlons next year… yes, I may be crazy and now certifiable.

2. This is from facebook - but it’s fun!
Post your name and I will do each of the following:
1. I’ll respond with something random about ( Read more... )