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| 9th November 2008 Daddyo | and yet, furthermore - From: Misperceptions Well Em I hope your doing well and having some memorable moments. I was wondering if you have been treated any differently now that there is a pending regime change here in the US. Winston Churchill was quoted as having said that "America will always do the right thing....after having exhausted all other possibilities". Maybe that's where we're at now at this juncture in history. He meant, I presume, that we eventually came out of our isolationist disposition and finally participated in the war effort. Perhaps now it's the other way around. But I can't help but think about Jefferson, Hamilton, Washington, Adams, Lincoln, F. Roosevelt, King, Ford, Edison, Frank and Wilber Wright, Gore, Obama ??? The US constitution, the Bill of Rights, Freedom, Equality, warm Krispy Kreeme doughnuts....the list seems endless, but unless things change, it will end. The challenge that we face is historic, and It"s not time for the best of America to shrink from the rest of the world. You have an opportunity to influence others like none of the rest of us do. You might want to go find an American flag to sew on to your back pack (and a UNC logo would be cool). Anyway I think you should be a proud yet humble representative and don't let yourself be defined by poor representation or misrepresentation.....so there;-} I talked to Noah last night...he feels like crap...has a cold. His facebook says he feels better today. Please don't feel much compelled to post this. I just had to be "dad" |
| 5th November 2008 Pops | furthermore - From: Misperceptions Well, Em, although we are made up of a variety of races and cultures we still are isolated happily within the borders of two large oceans and two large countries. The melting-pot model does create significant diversity within our Nation but time promotes a homogeneous process that makes us all more culturally similar among ourselves and less so to those cultures from which we migrated. Our Founding Fathers were brilliant in creating such a fair and usefull model for U.S. America, but they still promoted the beligerent, opportunistic empirialism of the powerfull European nations from which the modern Americas were born. The Germans, The Brits, The French, The Italians, The Dutch all want to carp about us after having taught us everything they know......funny how that works. The idea of walking quietly and carrying a big stick seems usefull. The BUSH DOCTRINE contramands everything I was taught about our society and the rule of law. It will go down in history as an enormous failure. Anyway I'm glad you'll be home before Christmas. I love you BB Girl......pops |
| 5th November 2008 Pops | the worm turned - From: Misperceptions Now we at least have a chance to interface with the rest of the world with a greater sense of openness and confidence. |
| 4th November 2008 Jackie | yes, well put - From: Misperceptions I am from the UK but read your post with interest. It was very well put. I think that there are such vast differences in the US as the place is so big and your recent administration has not helped......but look what ours has gone and done.....followed it. Enjoy your travels. |
| 3rd November 2008 Vicki | Well Put - From: Misperceptions I too had the same sort of reactions towards the title "American" when I lived in England for a year. Many years ago. It became clear that they either really hated me because I was an American ( and even assumed I had to be rich because I was an American... which was totally NOT the case ). Or they were eager to get to know me because I was an American. There didn't seem to be much in between. So, you never knew how anyone was going to react when starting a conversation. Ultimately I came back to America with a renewed love for my country after experiencing life over seas. Even though we were in a terrible war in Vietnam that I protested. I agree that our reputation ( again ) has really been trashed because of decisions that have been made by our leaders in the past few years. Decisions that I again protested. I hope with everything in me that we can regain some sort of respect after electing a new president. So, I found your post today quite interesting and thought it was "Well Put" ! |
| 28th October 2008 Emily Meineke | Dennis - From: Koh Tao Hey Dennis! Glad my dad did some good work and got you back on your feet. My email address is emily.meineke@gmail.com. Take care of yourself. Hope your recovery is speedy. |
| 28th October 2008 Emily Meineke | :) - From: Koh Tao I'm in love with it. Especially with night diving. I forgot my contact lenses today and had to sit on the boat all dern day while there was a WHALE SHARK in the water. And I didn't get my certification. I have to go again tomorrow morning. Waawaaa. |
| 28th October 2008 Emily Meineke | know what's funny? - From: Koh Tao I was traveling with two girls from Argentina, and when I got back to the tuk tuk after running from the monk, I told them, "A monk hit on me." All day in Spanish they were talking about how they could not believe that a monk HIT me. They didn't understand my slang, I guess. I should have told them it's nuns that HIT and monks that HIT ON. |
| 28th October 2008 Emily Meineke | hehe - From: Koh Tao Glad you think so. Joe almost peed his pants. |
| 27th October 2008 Tim Meineke | OMG - From: Koh Tao Well....how coincidental !!! When I was in grade school the Nuns at St Augustine all hit on me.....with yard sticks, chalk board erasers, the backs of their hands....anything they could find.....must be a religious thing :-/ dd |
| 27th October 2008 Noah | - From: Koh Tao hysterical. |
| 27th October 2008 Uncle Stu | Diving - From: Koh Tao I knew that you'd like diving. It's a totally different and beautiful world under the sea. Soooo beautiful. Keep having fun! me :) |
| 23rd October 2008 Vicki | Angkor Wat - From: Back in Thailand I found a very interesting BBC documentary about Angkor Wat. You should be able to copy and paste this link to watch it. Takes close to an hour to watch, but very informative. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN46a_PjKFM Worth watching and helps describe what you have witnessed. WOW how wonderful that you were able to experience this wonderful place. I know you've had some crazy experiences while there. Some good and some not so good. But, I'm thinking that all in all you will remember it as one of the most magical times of your life. :-) Vicki |
| 23rd October 2008 SuAnne Schloo | Hello from Minnesota! - From: Back in Thailand Hi Emily, We're so glad to hear things have brightened up for you. Hope the diving is every bit as wonderful as you've anticipated. We are doing fine. Just returned tonight from Austin where Harold fixed Grandpa and Grandma's dryer and vacuum cleaner, and Jane and I went with Grandpa and Grandma to Grandma's follow up doctor's appointment this morning. She's doing better. She's glad to be home and looks forward to having energy enough to get back to her normal routine over the next few weeks. We hope so, too. Tomorrow we pick up grandson Ethan (19 months) for the day. It will be his first extended stay here without his parents (Erin and Stuart). We're looking forward to it. Erin's been really sick with morning sickness and hasn't been able to get out much with him. Fortunately she should be feeling better in a few weeks! This weekend my high school friend Mary is coming from Alma WI. We're all going to see the musical Fiorello at Bloomintgon Civic Theater. It's a play Mary and I took part in when we were in high school: I on the violin; she on stage. Should be fun. We look forward to your blog entries. Keep writing. Love, S&H |
| 15th October 2008 Tim Meineke | HALLOOOOOOOOOO !!!!! - From: Critter turns 12 today Well Emily, this is your dear old Dad....wondering where in the world you are now, and if you're well. Last I heard, you said you were kinda flying solo-ish. I've continued to try to track your movements, but haven't heard from you in a few days. You'd better pony up some info pretty soon...I'm getting kinda worried. Your bigger brother's kinda hard to find these days too. Even money and food don't seem to work very well anymore:-) Anyway I hope you're managing OK. Luv Ya way lots.....yo dd (OXOXOXOXOXO0 to you) |
| 10th October 2008 Vicki | Limestone Cliffs - From: Critter turns 12 today Well, after reading about these limestone cliffs on Halong Bay, I had to go find some photos on the internet. And WOW, they really are some kind of beautiful. And I know pictures never do justice to scenic shots. Nothing like seeing them up close and personal. Had to be a magical sight for you. Quite the story about the rowdy bunch you took the trip with though. But, sounds like you made the best of a sort of bad situation. What else can you do... right? :-) Vicki |
| 8th October 2008 Emily Meineke | Good to hear from you - From: The flight and the first night Sue and Harold, I'm so glad you are keeping up with my blog. How have you been doing? What's new? Em |
| 8th October 2008 Emily Meineke | I know - From: I was far too lazy this morning with the blog entry Well, the museum also mentioned that some American pilots tried to kill themselves in the prison. Think it was a bit contradictory. Communist propaganda. Oye. John McCain visited the museum a while back, though. He must have an opinion on the what it says about how they were treated. Who knows. |
| 7th October 2008 Mom | - From: I was far too lazy this morning with the blog entry Em, I don't think that John McCain would agree with you that he was treated like gold and rec'd good medical care. He had an open fracture of his arm that was left to heal on its own..... |
| 6th October 2008 anonymous | - From: I was far too lazy this morning with the blog entry Yes, I'm sure visiting that prison museum was most interesting to say the least. I remember when I lived in England and I visited every castle I could find while I was there. The dungeons, the torture devices, the scrappings on the walls of the people being held down there. Those things never leave you. You try to imagine what it must have been like for those people. And you just really can't believe that people would do things like that to other people. Surely is an eye opener. You think you have things bad and then you think about those folks and your life seems like a dream compared to them huh? :-) Vicki |
| 6th October 2008 Vicki | Bus Ride - From: There's just a lot to write about today ... WOW, what an awful bus ride. I certainly don't envy you going through that ! Hopefully you don't have to deal with things like that too often. Sounds like things got better once you got off that dreaded bus though. :-) Vicki |
| 6th October 2008 Judy Coogan | - From: There's just a lot to write about today ... Well...this is certainly not something a mother likes to hear but you seem pretty "street wise" so hang in there and stay safe.The feet are really creaping me out. UGH..love you lots...mom |
| 1st October 2008 Emily Meineke | the dog - From: In Laos! There are many more possibilites besides dog. What about rat? I saw a Laotian kid eating a rat a few days ago at a restaurant I was eating in, tail and all. EEK. So, dog is actually quite optimistic of you. Thanks. |
| 1st October 2008 pops | father - From: Rain again dammit Well Emily, I have to say cudos for that which you have done. It was your path that you chose long ago... to embrace the world and face it and love it and not let it's goblins rule you. I want to tell you to take care...because I want you to be safely home again. But since you insist on running around the world please continue to entertain and teach us all about the world we don't see here here in the good old USA. We all read your words with the greatest interest. And please rub a lil Shakyamuna Bhudda tummy for me.....dd |
| 30th September 2008 Vicki | Life Lessons - From: Rain again dammit Well, this blog entry was surely an interesting read. It sounds like you are experiencing some pretty profound "life lessons" over there. You know me and my "life lessons" speeches over the years... LOL They are always the "Stuff" of growth. Bummer about all the rains. And sad to hear of the difficulties that are happening to the locals there. Stay safe and keep writing. As you can tell many of us are eagerly watching for new blog entries. :-) Vicki |
| 30th September 2008 Mom | - From: Rain again dammit I love hearing about your adventures....all of us have misconceptions about this great world we live in. I am so glad that you are have opened your eyes to the many seemingly small yet profound experiences that you are having! GO MEMIE! I am so proud of you. love you lots, mom |
| 29th September 2008 pops | progress - From: In Laos! Been following on G E the best I can. Wish you had a camera stuck to your head so I could see what you see. Glad to know you're exploring spiritual culture as well. Thought Bhudda was everywhere. Where were you that he was not? Enjoying the pics on facebook too. Keep blogging my child.....each entry is posted on the bull here in the Cath Lab and many are watching. Luv Ya.....dd |
| 28th September 2008 SuAnne Schloo | Hello from Minnesota! - From: In Laos! Emily, it sounds like a good thing your sense of humor is healthy. Hope you find a not so s—y internet connection soon. We're anxious to hear that all is well on the next leg of your adventure. Love, S&H Schloo |
| 24th September 2008 sgibbons | trip response - From: In Laos! hey emily my name is shelley , we have met numerous times since you have been a little girl. now you are a talented young woman traveling the far east, i hope those nightmares calm down, and yum on the mystery meat. keep me on your list and tell me how your trip is going. i hope you have the time of your life, friends of ours have a daughter alicia who was in laos and vietnam/camboida///////tailand for 5 months when she was at chapel hill. she ended up getting up a small nose peircing on the rt top side of her nostril, it actually looked cute, and a cute tatoo on her left ankle. anyway i hope you are having the time of your life and forward me your updates. god blessyou take care and have fun |
| 24th September 2008 Stuart Savage | - From: In Laos! Hey Emily ... The mystery meat was probably dog. The DO eat lots of dog in that part of the world! Have a wonderful trip. Uncle Stu :) |
| 24th September 2008 Vicki | Hmmmm - From: In Laos! Hmmmm Mystery meat and malaria medicine. Such an adventure you are having. You will have lots of stories to tell your grandchildren someday won't you? LOL Vicki |
| 24th September 2008 Emily Meineke | hahaha - From: Last of Pai That's funny. Feel compelled by nature to hate being on top of elephant. |
| 21st September 2008 Stuart Savage | Way to go Girl!! - From: Last of Pai Hey Emily, I just read your travel blod. I wish I was there. Sounds like yo'fre having a ball! ENJOY!! Life's too short hot to have a great time! Love ya! Uncle Stu :) |
| 18th September 2008 JC | Elephants - From: Last of Pai you and elephants go WAY BACK....I will tell you more when you get back ;) love, Mom |
| 17th September 2008 Vicki | Elephant Ride - From: Last of Pai Enjoyed your story about your elephant ride. Thanks for the heads up on that. If I ever get a chance to ride an elephant I will wear long pants and prepare for the wild adventure at dismount. Sounds like you are having a fun time. Been enjoying your blog and comments by others :-) Vicki |
| 15th September 2008 DD Meineke | Yo Ho Ho - From: Some mountain rain Well Em, I, at first was reflexively compelled to remind you to be carefull and yada. Instead I will, after considerable preponderance, remind you to be carefull :-) Love your blog........ Love You.....dd |
| 8th September 2008 Judy Coogan | - From: Khoasan and into Chiang Mai I am so glad that you have someone to travel with.Have a great time and stay safe. Chris, Mike, and Matt all say hello! Love you and miss you lots, Memie Mom |
| 4th September 2008 SuAnne Schloo | Wishing you a great adventure! - From: The flight and the first night Hi Emily, Your dad has been in Minnesota this week and we're so happy to see him. He's awfully proud of you and, of course, has been telling us about your many accomplishments. We're excited for you and wishing you well on your adventure in Thailand. What an experience! We hope to read more about your travels with Kara on your blog over the next few months. May you stay safe and well as you experience the richness of another culture. All our love. Su and Harold |
| 4th September 2008 Tim Meineke | Hi! from pops - From: The flight and the first night Emily Kathryn, so happy and proud of your progress thus-far. I hope you will continue to be dedicated to this blog, which might reassure your old dd that you are on course and safe. My prayers are with you every minute. I have had a good time in Austin. Everyone here is aware of your adventure and will be following you as you go. Glad you have a travel partner. Please be extra carefull and learn much.....yo dd |
| 3rd September 2008 Judy | - From: West, but not too far West I like trees too, Matt :) |
| 2nd September 2008 Matt | - From: West, but not too far West I like trees |
| 1st September 2008 Natalia | - From: West, but not too far West I'm glad that you are so comfortable to make this trip! And, don't stress. You don't need a reason to go see another part of the world. That's enough. Good luck with your flight (I'm sure it's ridiculously long!) and getting around in Bangkok, especially with all this political drama. love, natalia |
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