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Procrastonation is your enemy...
Published: February 9th 2013North America » United States » Michigan » Detroit
February 9th 2013
Procrastonation is your worst enemy. My guilt is admitted with 0 justification. I knew weeks ago what I was getting myself into when I decided to create this documentary, yet I sit here, @ 5:07am (02/09/2013) writing a blog vs. finding out where I will get my luggage bag. I guess it's the fact that deep down inside, my arrogance let's me know that everything will be alright. Shit...despite the difficulties i've endured during my life, shit is still alright... "This too shall pass"...that's a verse from a bible that I have never read that means, When this shitty time is over, there is something new in store. That new opportunity is what you make of it. YOU WATCH WHAT I MAKE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. -Rob... read more
November 17th 2012
West Coast or bust! Many months have led up to today and now that it is upon us, it has been somewhat overwhelming. The day seemed to pass by so quickly, I don't know if I was able to take a few minutes to truly say "adios" (I am horrible with "good-bye's, maybe because the word makes it feel so final and absolute. Therefore, I prefer "adios" or "see you later". A play on words? Perhaps, but most definitely more manageable). Our move to the K-W area has been a fantastic experience for the whole family. We met so many amazing people and built many lasting friendships. Making our departure that much more difficult for all of us. Thankfully, email and skype will allow us to easily stay in touch. So, don't forget about us!!!!! There ... read more
September 28th 2012
This morning I ran errands with Mom. We went out to lunch and had a nice meal, my last one on American soil for sometime. Bob and Linda stopped by before I headed out and it was good to visit with them one more time. I made it to Detroit Metro Airport and checked in using the Delta Sky Priority line. Currently I am sitting in the Delta Sky Club lounge and enjoying being pampered. I could get used to this business class travel! They have snacks, including fresh vegetables, and even wine by the glass, if one is so inclined. Personally, I am waiting to eat until the dinner that will be served on the flight. I took a picture of the lounge and one of the fountain here at the DTW terminal. Interestingly, the ... read more
September 27th 2012
Today I have been busy with Mom, running errands and doing chores around the house. There is really not much to say that is of interest from a travel perspective. Also, I have not taken any pictures for the last two or three days, so there are no photos to show either. I promise that that will change soon!... read more
September 26th 2012
Today I spent much of the morning doing chores around house, but I was ready to go at 11 AM when Bob picked me up. We met Jack at the golf course and the three of us had a good time eating lunch and and then playing golf. I don't get to see my brothers very frequently, so it was a real pleasure to spend an entire afternoon with them.... read more
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September 25th 2012
Today has been spent with my mother, running errands and doing chores around the house. The only "tourist sight" that I saw is Wilson's Café. It is of interest because, according to my mother the historian, there has been a saloon in that building (or on that site) since the 1890s. Currently it is an inexpensive blue-collar bar and perhaps that is what it has always been. Mom got to talk briefly with the owner who agreed to be interviewed at a later date regarding what he knows about the history of the place. This evening my brothers and their wives will be converging on the family homestead and we will all go out for a nice dinner.... read more
May 24th 2012
I'm off! Kansas City to Detroit... to Rome.... to Malta. Should arrive (if on time) around 1:30pm Malta time.... read more
October 21st 2011
Ash’s Uncle Paul treated us to a tour of Detroit on the way to Grosse Ile, the island where he and Aunt Maureen live and where Ash’s Mom grew up. Detroit has seen better days. Huge, once elegant, brick houses lie in ruins extremely close to the downtown area. There used to be more but many have been completely demolished and cleared. Block after block of Woodward Avenue shop and office blocks are left empty and boarded up. It’s really sad to see and hopefully they will rebuild and refill the empty buildings. As part of our little sightseeing excursion we pulled into a McDonalds on Mack Avenue to get some refreshments and use the facilities. It was like something out of an 80’s Eddie Murphy comedy, we were the only white people and everyone was ... read more
Asian Seamonkey, with a side of Michigan
Published: October 1st 2011North America » United States » Michigan » Detroit
October 1st 2011
Okay, so let's try this. Since all the social media sites are blocked behind the Great Chinese Firewall, I pulled out this old site that I intended to use at one point, then didn't. It seems like it's going to work alright, but you guys let me know if things are showing up, pictures are publishing, etc. Assuming it works, I'll be using this primarily to write about the coming month, and using flickr (www.flickr.com/photos/seamonkey78704) to publish most photos. Currently I am sitting in a restaurant in the Detroit airport, with around three and a half hours until I get on the plane to Shanghai. It turns out that between the time change to East coast time, and my thinking the flight was at 5:30 instead of 4:30, the layover isn't quite as bad as I ... read more
September 9th 2011
I've hit a speed bump in the road to success. It turns out that last January when I paid my ticket Mi. failed to tell N.C. it was paid & N.C. suspended my licence. So, after many calls to the DMV in both states I've got it reinstated but Transam doesn't care. They only care that it was suspended in the first place. This means I'm looking for a new job. Fuck the fuck :-(... read more
