Well after 2 episodes of how i met your mother, 3 episodes of the pacific, one episode of the simpsons, the book of Eli and Sherlock homes I made it here. After 26 hours of travel I made it here 1/2 alive.
I certainly wont be making that kind of trip again anytime soon. I was hoping to update in Frankfurt but it seems the airport was unable to internet. The flights were grand, I always loved flying anyway so there was no problems for me.
The best part of the flight was when we were circling around to land at Singapore. I have never seen such menacing clouds in all my life. We banked right through them and when we came out the other side i saw something that took my breath away. Giant pillars of pure white cloud. It was like something you would see in a space telescope. They were so beautiful, I could imagine god sitting between them looking down on earth. What was even more awing was perth at night. The lights were amazing.
Got the worst taxi ever last night. Barely spoke english and diddnt know where he was going. In the end I got out of the taxi and used my beloved Iphone to navigate to my hostel.....which was closed. After a minute of colorful swearing i started my way back towards where i had seen other hostels. Met some people coming out of a bar and they were friendly enough to tell me about local hostels and one of them even gave me a lift to where i ended up staying. The people need more people like that. Heading back to that pub for dinner tonight and to say thanks again.
Right Im off to find a bank and a phone. Il be writing again later in the week.
Redman out
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Countdown
Well there is only a few days left until I travel. I guess I should start updating this blog.
The last few days have been a bit surreal. Hanging out with my friends and family knowing that I wont see them for quiet some time. I was truly humbled and flattered by the big turn out for my going away party on Saturday last. Big thanks to Vincent for letting us party in his house and fill his bath with ice and booze. Big thanks to everyone that came out. By Christ we all looked smashing in our formal wear.
If anyone is looking for a bit of fun I HIGHLY recommend renting a boat for day in Ballina by lock Derg. Exploring islands, getting chased by geese, jumping off a boat and a bridge are definitely on the to do list for anyone up for a bit of irish adventure. One of the most fun days out I have ever had and I will hold the memory close to me as a reminder of the fun to be had at home.
Packed my bag (sort of) today, never really sure how many pants I should bring with me anywhere. Im thinking 3. I should really just pack sunscreen and nothing else as I will be bathing in it every day for the next few months.
Right I will update this next when Im about the fly out.
Redman out
The last few days have been a bit surreal. Hanging out with my friends and family knowing that I wont see them for quiet some time. I was truly humbled and flattered by the big turn out for my going away party on Saturday last. Big thanks to Vincent for letting us party in his house and fill his bath with ice and booze. Big thanks to everyone that came out. By Christ we all looked smashing in our formal wear.
If anyone is looking for a bit of fun I HIGHLY recommend renting a boat for day in Ballina by lock Derg. Exploring islands, getting chased by geese, jumping off a boat and a bridge are definitely on the to do list for anyone up for a bit of irish adventure. One of the most fun days out I have ever had and I will hold the memory close to me as a reminder of the fun to be had at home.
Packed my bag (sort of) today, never really sure how many pants I should bring with me anywhere. Im thinking 3. I should really just pack sunscreen and nothing else as I will be bathing in it every day for the next few months.
Right I will update this next when Im about the fly out.
Redman out
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cats outa the bag chaps
Well its all settled! on the 30h of May 2010 i shall be leaving the lovely green lands of eire and heading off to Oz! I cant say what has caused this madness but I can say that this is going to be awesome.
Flying from Dublin to Frankfurt, Frankfurt to Singapore and Singapore to Perth. A total of 23hours of travel. I figured out that Im going traveling back in time. I leave at 4:20pm and arrive at 12:20am a total of 8 hours of "real" time will have passed but I will have spent 23hours traveling!!? Im pretty sure that thats time travel.....right?
I think that I am more excited about handing my notice to work than going at the moment. Its been really busy at work and funny enough I have begun to enjoy it a bit again. I guess it comes down to my new boss its a legend.
Il keep you guys posted on my adventure and I will use this blog to talk to you all
Redman out
Sunday, December 27, 2009
2009
I guess this is the time of the year that most people look back on the year gone by. Its been a crazy one. I wonder what they will say in 10 years time about 2009. The year of Irelands worst recession, Michael Jackson died, the floods, the church scandals. Im sure there is a load of otehr things I cant think of but it wasnt a quiet year.
Certainly not for me in anyway. Work was crazy, my grandads stroke, crashing my beloved ford ka, the break up, my spiritulal wondering(not a lot of people know, in fact i dont think anyone did but I had a major crisus of fate this year) all things wear on the soul. I guess if life diddnt have its problems we would all die of bordom!
Personel refelection can really set you thinking abiout what you want to do with yourself. I find myself awake at 3 in the moring planning what to do with myself. Im gona make some changes for 2010. Have to tap back into my creative streak. I remember a younger red headed chap who diddnt believe in "i cant" and "i dont have time"
Time for some changes
Certainly not for me in anyway. Work was crazy, my grandads stroke, crashing my beloved ford ka, the break up, my spiritulal wondering(not a lot of people know, in fact i dont think anyone did but I had a major crisus of fate this year) all things wear on the soul. I guess if life diddnt have its problems we would all die of bordom!
Personel refelection can really set you thinking abiout what you want to do with yourself. I find myself awake at 3 in the moring planning what to do with myself. Im gona make some changes for 2010. Have to tap back into my creative streak. I remember a younger red headed chap who diddnt believe in "i cant" and "i dont have time"
Time for some changes
Thursday, November 12, 2009
A think back
Right its time to relax a bit! I guess since the break up I have been pushing myself too much! Its funny how people deal with problems. I guess my own way is to keep going until I'm stopped or I fall down. I think I just fell! ha
Its hard to get into the details! Being away from a person you spent an amazing amount of time with is something that I wouldn't recommend to anyone! Its amazing how you can know a person inside out like that. Hates, loves and all that.
Being in love is a beautiful thing. Falling out. No glory there Im afraid!
We all carry our own baggage.
Its hard to get into the details! Being away from a person you spent an amazing amount of time with is something that I wouldn't recommend to anyone! Its amazing how you can know a person inside out like that. Hates, loves and all that.
Being in love is a beautiful thing. Falling out. No glory there Im afraid!
We all carry our own baggage.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Speed travell
Airports are pretty lonely places. Well if you are travelling on your own they sure are. Seeing crowds of people and couples gave me a bit of a pang and the need for some company.
I think that ireland is the only place where you can have breakfast with a complete stranger! There I was minding my own business and along comes a randomer and sits down right in the seat next to me. I laughed a bit about it and noticed that there are several empty seats and tables next to me, in front of me and behind me. I guess im not the only lonely traveller. When I had finished my self invented sandwich I said "It was wonderful having breakfast with you" I really was glad for the company. She laughed and that was the entirety of our verbal interaction. Its strange that when I needed some company(even the silent but slurppy type) it was magicaly there! I guess someone is looking out for me after all!
Right I have a plane to get on, fresh coffey to drink and a massive book to read and not in that order!
PS. my gate number is D69! I wonder is that a good sign!! ha
Todays song is: The Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine
I think that ireland is the only place where you can have breakfast with a complete stranger! There I was minding my own business and along comes a randomer and sits down right in the seat next to me. I laughed a bit about it and noticed that there are several empty seats and tables next to me, in front of me and behind me. I guess im not the only lonely traveller. When I had finished my self invented sandwich I said "It was wonderful having breakfast with you" I really was glad for the company. She laughed and that was the entirety of our verbal interaction. Its strange that when I needed some company(even the silent but slurppy type) it was magicaly there! I guess someone is looking out for me after all!
Right I have a plane to get on, fresh coffey to drink and a massive book to read and not in that order!
PS. my gate number is D69! I wonder is that a good sign!! ha
Todays song is: The Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Lasyness
Yeah I got lazy like I knew I would.
Job search went down hill! Had a few interviews and and offer or 2 but nothing fantastic! Bloody work screwing me over again. Should be on holidays this week but work sucks!
Started reading some Steven king books! Wasnt sure about them but the Dark Tower series is freaking awesome! Also started doing some creative writing and Im thinking of working on the story I have a little. I know this is a very short blog entry but its bloody late and Im in no mood to think of anything much to say!
Check out my story
Darko
Job search went down hill! Had a few interviews and and offer or 2 but nothing fantastic! Bloody work screwing me over again. Should be on holidays this week but work sucks!
Started reading some Steven king books! Wasnt sure about them but the Dark Tower series is freaking awesome! Also started doing some creative writing and Im thinking of working on the story I have a little. I know this is a very short blog entry but its bloody late and Im in no mood to think of anything much to say!
Check out my story
Darko
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