Entries this day: Do_Today Lunch_with_Rie State_of_My_Life_Address

Do Today

12:43pm JST Monday 03 October 2005

In likely order of completion:

* = done

1. * update the directory structure of my journal

2. * test journal.cgi with new directories

3. * mail to KGMiki and my mom

4. * Contact Hitomi about coordinating a last meeting to exchange stuff.

5. * donate Petra book to P/B office

6. * go get power supply from Takabakabaka

7. * hug Natalie if she is in Takabakabaka office

8. go back to Kellie's and get crackin' on packin'

9. * add Rie and Natalie to my Rob Updates list.

10. * Try to contact Niveen via skype and Eilat via email be as ready as possible for Palestine.

11. write state of my life address

12. finish packing

13. mail stuff to the US: Frank, janette

14. call my dad for his b-day on 24 September (oops)

15. finish incorporating photos into my website

Lunch with Rie

4:52pm JST Monday 03 October 2005

Came to Takabakabaka and got my power supply, donated the Petra book and said bye to my peeps in the office. Pretty cool to be with people who don't say, "holy shit, Palestine???" but more like, "excellent! Say HI to Rami. Take care, and we'll see you in December!" because they're all world travelers, too..

Rie bought me a dessert thing at Royal Host after I got to hug Natalie once more before leaving Japan for 6 weeks. She's nearly got me sold on accident/travel insurance, saying it's super cheap and they'll replace the value of my computer for a 3000 yen deductible ($30) which is FAR less expensive than the times I had to pay $900 or so to replace the hinges.. Yikes.

State of My Life Address

5:19pm JST Monday 03 October 2005

State of My Life Address

1. I am nearly ready to leave Japan for Palestine. I don't really know what I'm getting myself into, and I'm a bit nervous, but mostly happy/excited/optimistic.

2. I have no girlfriend, no pets, no car, no house/apt, no idea what I will do after PB 52nd voyage, and very little idea what I will do between Palestine and P/B.

3. I am living at Kellie's house and have been for the last month, basically. I leave on Wednesday (2 days away).

4. I've gotten all 33 tapes from the 49th P/B voyage transcribed, but I haven't gotten all my photos incorporated into my journal. I'm running out of days, but I really want to do that still; I am sure the importance will plummet once I'm in Palestine.

5. I have been playing ultimate frisbee for the past three Sundays on the far end of the baseball fields near Futakotamagawa station. I enjoyed playing and meeting cool people. I look forward to playing again once I get back in Tokyo.

6. I've downloaded Skype, and have enjoyed talking to Niveen free of charge, and to Fred very cheaply.

7. I've been talking to Niveen who has assured me many times that everything will be fine; she's given me advice on what to wear and what to bring.

8. Just today I received the PIN for my credit card so I can get cash out while in Palestine.

9. I enjoyed a great okonomiyaki food-antics party at Millenium House last night with Jen, Shoko, Ikumi, Cyrus, Keiko, and others who were randomly in and out of the room.

10. I haven't had a proper job in months, and my bank accounts are showing it. I've got basically $1200 (US) to my name. That's supposed to last until April 2006. Good thing my return flight is paid.

11. Supposed to meet Hitomi tomorrow; she will hold my summer clothes so I can have them for the 52nd voyage, but not worry about them until then.

12. I have released my skates and helmet. I feel a bit bad for Ikumi who held them for me while I was on the 49th voyage. But I'm sure that was easier for her than releasing them was for me.

13. In a way, I am super close to being done packing and stuff, but I think I will unpack all the shiznit I have in the suitcase and repack according to the list I wrote.

    * = packed

    In suitcase:

    4 audio cassette tapes
    1 camera battery recharger
    1 extra camera battery
    1 extra camera memory card
    1 cell phone
    * 1 small cell phone charger
    * 1 video camera
    * 1 Visor dock thing
    * 1 waterproof camera case
    * 2 shoes
    * 3 t-shirts
    * 3 long sleeved shirts
    * 2 pants
    * 1 shorts
    * 5 underwears
    * 10 socks  (some are in with letter writing supplies)
    * 1 video camera recharger
    * 4 video tapes of stuff I think Niveen would like (in shoe)
    * 4 blank video tapes  (in other shoe)
    * 2 AA rechargeable batteries
    * 10 blank CDs and cases
    * 1 janette quilt
    * 1 lan cable
    * stuff to write letters
    * 2 books:  _Evasion_ and _Democracy Reaches The Kids!_
    * 3 blank flashcard books
    * swimsuit
    * THINK shirt
    * YRUU hoodie
    * pillow
    

    In backpack / in pockets / on body

                    backpack
    1 computer
    1 computer power supply
    1 itenerary
    1 ticket
    1 passport
    1 Francois
    1 Handspring Visor
    1 collapseable keyboard
    2 AAA rechargeable batteries
    1 pair of jeans
    contacts and contact juice
    Niveen's contact information
    Hisham's contact information
    Rami's contact information
    Eilat's contact information
    1 toiletries case
      toothbrush
      toothpaste
      dental floss
      shampoo
      deodorant stone
      q-tips
    1 mouthguard
    1 mouthguard case
    1 book _If the Buddha Dated_
    
                    pockets
    1 wallet
    1 camera w/ battery and memory card
    1 audio cassette recorder
    1 audio cassette tape
    2 AA rechargeable batteries
    Niveen's contact information
    Hisham's contact information
    Rami's contact information
    Eilat's contact information
    
                    body
    glasses
    2 sandals
    1 unders
    1 shorts
    1 shirt
    

14. Kellie has been accepted for an interview to sail on the 52nd voyage! I am confident she will be invited to teach; I look forward to sailing with her!

15. I have started a blog; at Dude's recommendation I checked out wordpress, and I must say it's pretty impressive.