I am going to attempt to write a blog that catches up on the last 6months+ of my life which to say the least has been a whirlwind. Due to how the pictures downloaded in here, I'm gonna do this posting from present time back to where I left off on the last blog...or there abouts.
Finishing up my 2 months of working at Bike and Roll in NYC, I had my parents come to visit for a few days and we did a lot of the NYC tours that I always hear about, but never bother doing. This is my rents on a financial district walking tour at stone st.
My mom and I were on a food walking tour of East Village/Lower East Side and went to a pizza place that had this classic lamp. "Fragile"-"must be italian"
We visited the Top of the Rock and the empire state building, both with incredible views.
Summers are a great time in NYC, with tons of free movies to see out on Piers, in parks and all over. This is one in Bryant Park on Monday nights. I managed to make it out to a couple different piers for movies too. One with family friend Andy and a friend Alyssa and the other with a friend Ana.
The invasion of the germans in NYC. Oliver, who I have known now for 9 years was in town with his two buddies. It was great spending some time and building up the international friends...even if they are German.
In my couple of months in the city I went to see live music about 6 nights, a couple of those were watching Robbie Gil and his new album release. If for no other reason to be in New York, I love watching live music at small venues. He's gonna make it big soon, check him out.
Back in NYC and back on bikes. Two months of bike tours, managing the shops, driving a 24ft truck around Manhattan with visitors in town more than half the weekends; and getting paid.
He's still got it. Back in Detroit, went to check out pops at the handball courts. That's my roomate in NYC and his number one fan next to him UNCLE LOU!!!
Our annual family reunion up north in Michigan. We would have daily volleyball matches, ping pong, dancing, swimming, cherry picking (and spitting) and just having a great time with a huge family that we are lucky to have!
These are a couple of new faces that we haven't seen in years and were thrilled to have with us finally again! Jud and Meghan and their kids and parents.
With my visitor (Loredana) from Spain for a few weeks, we ventured around the Midwest and into NYC. While traveling around Chicago we saw some different friends including John, Nicole and Andrew.
One of our many activities in Chicago (thanks for hooking it up Josh). We also did a boat architect tour, sat on a porch in wrigleyville while listening to a live Elton and Billy concert and our segway tour.
Good to be back home and see good friends. We had Courtney and Joe P over for a day, enough time to catch up. I happen to be sitting with Joe at this moment at his place in Chicago while I wait to go pick up my India visa.
I worked a basketball camp this summer in Detroit with Mr. Glasser. This was my overpowering team that dominated throughout the week. Don't get intimidated by the muscles.
One of the best reasons to come back to Michigan is to see some of my favorite people: Emmett and Lola. We got to hang out and have a sleepover. Recently Emmett, Andy and I recorded a hit song called "Emmett". If interested in hearing it, let me know.
On returning back to the US from India, I made a trip around the US for about 3 months visiting friends and family. This is towards the end in Frisco, CO with my "other parents" the Clines. My one round of golf for the year, which happened to be on one of the highest elevated courses in the country. I shot a 101 and was quite happy.
This is Mr. and Mrs. Cline and myself on a bike ride through the hills. We also spotted a black bear along our trail.
In Arizona visiting Sarah, who I had met a few years ago while traveling in Vietnam. It was good to see her after a very interesting day of hitchhiking from Albuquerque to Phoenix. I haven't taken as many pictures as I normally do while traveling, so I have to appologize to my sister Beth and Mark for not taking pictures while visiting them and therefore don't have any pictures of them on this blog. I did get to spend time with Mark in Bakersfield before driving north to visit Beth in northern Cali and then hanging with Mike and Steve in San Francisco.
Roadtripping in Southwest colorado with Rich, Christopher, and Bobbo. Stunning scenery.
This is my man Chris, reading in the front seat, we kept the music down so it wouldn't distract him...that was on his command actually.
Three days on my own at Jazz Fest in New Orleans!!! 7 hours of music daily, it doesn't get much better. This was on the side of visiting Andy and Morgan in Houston. Andy and I recorded 3 new songs and actually that is just as much fun as watching the live music.
In Dallas visting Austin and Zach (cousins). Seems like a long time ago, I'm sure for Aus too.
Hanging with Boss at Duke U on their last day of classes which meant free concerts all night. I'll see Boss while traveling around India, as he'll be doing research there.
Visiting Brian in DC. This is my first stop on my big trip. Since this visit, Brian's whole life has changed due to a new baby.
Getting to hang in Philly with cousins I haven't seen in a long time and some ever. Ron, Pam, Alice, Spencer, and Tommy (Tommy is not in the photograph, he was partaking in one of his many sports leagues, at this time I think it was T-ball). It was great to see them and look forward to seeing them more often.
Coming to the end of my India trip and the breakup with Bobbo. It was really incredible to be able to spend so much time with him and see him develop and experience such a different world with me.
Going home soon... damn, we are going to have to shave ourselves again. Can we train Christopher?
This was me after a morning celebrating Holi Festival in India. It took weeks to get all of the paint out of my hair and skin. I can't explain how much fun it was.
Finishing up my 2 months of working at Bike and Roll in NYC, I had my parents come to visit for a few days and we did a lot of the NYC tours that I always hear about, but never bother doing. This is my rents on a financial district walking tour at stone st.
My mom and I were on a food walking tour of East Village/Lower East Side and went to a pizza place that had this classic lamp. "Fragile"-"must be italian"
We visited the Top of the Rock and the empire state building, both with incredible views.
Summers are a great time in NYC, with tons of free movies to see out on Piers, in parks and all over. This is one in Bryant Park on Monday nights. I managed to make it out to a couple different piers for movies too. One with family friend Andy and a friend Alyssa and the other with a friend Ana.
The invasion of the germans in NYC. Oliver, who I have known now for 9 years was in town with his two buddies. It was great spending some time and building up the international friends...even if they are German.
In my couple of months in the city I went to see live music about 6 nights, a couple of those were watching Robbie Gil and his new album release. If for no other reason to be in New York, I love watching live music at small venues. He's gonna make it big soon, check him out.
Back in NYC and back on bikes. Two months of bike tours, managing the shops, driving a 24ft truck around Manhattan with visitors in town more than half the weekends; and getting paid.
He's still got it. Back in Detroit, went to check out pops at the handball courts. That's my roomate in NYC and his number one fan next to him UNCLE LOU!!!
Our annual family reunion up north in Michigan. We would have daily volleyball matches, ping pong, dancing, swimming, cherry picking (and spitting) and just having a great time with a huge family that we are lucky to have!
These are a couple of new faces that we haven't seen in years and were thrilled to have with us finally again! Jud and Meghan and their kids and parents.
With my visitor (Loredana) from Spain for a few weeks, we ventured around the Midwest and into NYC. While traveling around Chicago we saw some different friends including John, Nicole and Andrew.
One of our many activities in Chicago (thanks for hooking it up Josh). We also did a boat architect tour, sat on a porch in wrigleyville while listening to a live Elton and Billy concert and our segway tour.
Good to be back home and see good friends. We had Courtney and Joe P over for a day, enough time to catch up. I happen to be sitting with Joe at this moment at his place in Chicago while I wait to go pick up my India visa.
I worked a basketball camp this summer in Detroit with Mr. Glasser. This was my overpowering team that dominated throughout the week. Don't get intimidated by the muscles.
One of the best reasons to come back to Michigan is to see some of my favorite people: Emmett and Lola. We got to hang out and have a sleepover. Recently Emmett, Andy and I recorded a hit song called "Emmett". If interested in hearing it, let me know.
On returning back to the US from India, I made a trip around the US for about 3 months visiting friends and family. This is towards the end in Frisco, CO with my "other parents" the Clines. My one round of golf for the year, which happened to be on one of the highest elevated courses in the country. I shot a 101 and was quite happy.
This is Mr. and Mrs. Cline and myself on a bike ride through the hills. We also spotted a black bear along our trail.
In Arizona visiting Sarah, who I had met a few years ago while traveling in Vietnam. It was good to see her after a very interesting day of hitchhiking from Albuquerque to Phoenix. I haven't taken as many pictures as I normally do while traveling, so I have to appologize to my sister Beth and Mark for not taking pictures while visiting them and therefore don't have any pictures of them on this blog. I did get to spend time with Mark in Bakersfield before driving north to visit Beth in northern Cali and then hanging with Mike and Steve in San Francisco.
Roadtripping in Southwest colorado with Rich, Christopher, and Bobbo. Stunning scenery.
This is my man Chris, reading in the front seat, we kept the music down so it wouldn't distract him...that was on his command actually.
Three days on my own at Jazz Fest in New Orleans!!! 7 hours of music daily, it doesn't get much better. This was on the side of visiting Andy and Morgan in Houston. Andy and I recorded 3 new songs and actually that is just as much fun as watching the live music.
In Dallas visting Austin and Zach (cousins). Seems like a long time ago, I'm sure for Aus too.
Hanging with Boss at Duke U on their last day of classes which meant free concerts all night. I'll see Boss while traveling around India, as he'll be doing research there.
Visiting Brian in DC. This is my first stop on my big trip. Since this visit, Brian's whole life has changed due to a new baby.
Getting to hang in Philly with cousins I haven't seen in a long time and some ever. Ron, Pam, Alice, Spencer, and Tommy (Tommy is not in the photograph, he was partaking in one of his many sports leagues, at this time I think it was T-ball). It was great to see them and look forward to seeing them more often.
Coming to the end of my India trip and the breakup with Bobbo. It was really incredible to be able to spend so much time with him and see him develop and experience such a different world with me. 
Going home soon... damn, we are going to have to shave ourselves again. Can we train Christopher?
This was me after a morning celebrating Holi Festival in India. It took weeks to get all of the paint out of my hair and skin. I can't explain how much fun it was.
1 comment:
Great US 6 months catchup! I had so much fun during the parts that I was with you! I love the Emmet song! And the Holi Festival looks like so much fun! Love, Mom
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