Jan 28
Every time I have long off days, I always search the net for local events and travel opportunities that would fit my schedule. I always look forward to my long off days which is four to five off days. It only happens every one to two months. That is why I really make a plan on how to spend those days on travel. I love going out of town and travel. I enjoy doing road trips especially with friends and family. For me, each travelling experience is unique, because I always see with fresh eyes. I am always eager to learn and discover what a certain place has to offer.
Jan 24
Last week I went to Waikato with a couple of friends. We spent the night there at a cheap cabin but has all basic facilities, e.g. bed, toilet and shower, and kitchen. We visited the three caves namely, Waitomo, Aranui, and Ruakuri caves. The highlight of that adventure was the glowworm. As the name implies, worms that glow. Actually they are not worms but fly larvae, and they do glow. It was such a unique experience. We had to ride a boat to be able to go inside the cave. It was pitch black inside, and cold and quiet, and up above the cave ceiling we saw hundreds and hundreds of glowworms. It was such a magnificent view, like looking at stars in the heavens.
Jan 20
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I have often thought of a perfect world, but then, nothing is perfect. However, I often wondered, as inhabitants of this earth, we can make it close to perfect to make it a much better place to live in. I wish I had a magic wand that in just a wave, I can change the world. If I had the power, I would change a number of things. In my altered world, there is no class in society; everyone is equal, no rich, no poor. Everyone should have equal opportunities and rights. In accordance to this, gender equality is also present. I often wonder what the world would be like without money, I might try that one too.
Jan 17
Nowadays, almost everyone has an iPod, iPad, MP3 player, laptop, just about any device where you can play music. While commuting to work, walking, working out, or even relaxing at home, I listen to music. I like various types of music depending on my mood. To start my day, I often listen to pop and dance songs that hype me up. When I go to bed, especially after work, I listen to mellow music, sometimes instrumental classical music. Depending on my mood, I also listen to rock metal and alternative music. I like alternative the most, it is not noisy, I like the beat and rhythm and there are a lot of bands that play really good music. I do not like listening to rap music, especially when I cannot understand what they say. For me, that is not music to my ears.
Jan 13
In my 25 years of existence, I have always been in the company of my family. I was still living with them even in my university years and even after finding a job. But then, I felt I had to widen my horizons and improve myself and our standard of living. That is why I came to New Zealand, land of the free. It opened so many opportunities for me and I got a very good job. I am able to travel here too, which is one of my passions in life. Even though this is far from home, I know I made the right choice. I am open to still go further, to places unknown to me. That is an exciting experience.
Jan 10
Let us say I won $1000 from a game show and I am allowed to spend it on anything but only in one store. First thing that comes to my mind is Kathmandu, the travel and outdoor store. I love to travel and try outdoor activities. And with these activities, one has to have proper gear. Kathmandu offers a variety of clothes, travel equipment, bags, etc. But they often come at a price that exceeds my budget. So lucky me if I had an instant thousand dollars. I would spend it on jackets because they produce really high quality jackets and I like their style. I need it especially winter is approaching.
Jan 05
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After graduating from university, it took some time before I landed a real job as a healthcare professional. I had to review for the local board exam and accomplish papers for that. During that time, I did private tutorials for grade school children. Either I would visit them in their house or they go to mine, whichever is convenient. It was an easy job, although low income and it was part time. I enjoyed it and I thought it was better to do something than nothing while waiting for a real job. Then at last a real job opportunity knocked on my door and I grabbed it instantly. The hospital that hired me is one of the biggest specialty hospitals in the country and they paid well too. And being a specialty hospital, they were able to provide me the training I need to further enhance my skills. I could say that I love my job as a healthcare professional where I can extend a helping hand to the sick and their family. It is a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Jan 02
I have my own lists of things to do and places to go. Greece ranks as first on my list. Greece, more formally known as Hellenic Republic, is located in Western Europe and has got a long history. It has a Mediterranean climate with very cold, freezing winters and hot, dry summers. So why do I want to go to Greece? First, as I have mentioned, it has a long history. I want to go there to learn more about its past and how it shaped its present. Greece is also home to a colourful culture and I believe that it would be a different experience for me. Lastly, Greece is a beautiful country that offers unique landscapes, historic locations and calm seas. That is my dream vacation, on a yacht, sipping juice, enjoying tranquillity.
Dec 28
Rock music has always been a family affair for me. My father grew up playing the drums and me and my brother learned the guitar. There are a lot of different rock styles which make the genre so appealing to me. I have never been in a band but I would like to start my own someday. Some of my favorite rock bands are Aerosmith, led zeppelin and black sabbath. The genre I least like in music is rap. For the most part of what I’ve heard, its all the same stuff. They do have different beats but almost all African Americans talk about is money and woman. It seems like there is very little diversity in this type of music, and that makes it unlikeable for myself.
Dec 24
The farthest place I’ve ever been away from home was when I was shipped off to Iraq. That wasn’t the first place I went though. When I signed up for the army reserves I was first shipped off to basic training at fort Knox. This was 6 weeks of full on conditioning. Me and my friends all ran many miles each day, and learned how to clean load and fire our weapons. We also endured a vigorous ropes course. After basic I was back home for 6 months before I was shipped over seas. Fighting in a foreign country is definitely exciting and an experience I will never forget. The people over there are so different from the everyday people I see, and thinking about them makes me happy.
