Kyle’s European Adventure

No, nothing too crazy happened on today, the 13th. Just more relaxing fun.
Josh took us around Williamsburg this morning – showing us his favorite bakery and coffee shop. The coffee joint was famous for their iced coffee, and it took me a few sips to figure out why. The coffee is iced with shaved [...]

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Well, day one back in the city is over, and it was wonderful. Somehow, Josh, Alapaki and I managed to sleep (well!) in a queen sized bed together. We got up around 10, and Josh made us a super healthy breakfast. Josh, apparently, is a healthy nut. Who knew? He gave us a detailed explanation [...]

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Well, Alapaki has LANDED. He made it safely to NYC, and his birthday celebration started instantly. We met up at Josh’s, where everyone dropped their stuff, and after a quick costume change, we headed into the city.
We met Jeff at Elmo, my old haunt. I thought that being in my old hood would feel strange, [...]

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Well, I made it. I dragged myself out of bed after 3 hours of sleep, and caught my flight to New York City. I landed, rode the subway, and arrived at my friend Josh’s house.
It is REAL hot up in this city.
Alapaki is on his way here, now, in a cab, and from there, [...]

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Well, the first leg of my journey is already over. Tonight is the last night I sleep at my parents house, eating all their food, in the giant guest bedroom, with my own bathroom. I’ve spent the entire week doing a whole lot of nothing, and it’s been fantastic. I’m actually feeling more separation anxiety [...]

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Well, one of my goals on this trip was to let my mind and body unwind a little bit, and I’m definitely achieving that.
I’ve really enjoyed being at my parents house so far. My mom, as usual, took up the role of Major General, and kept me moving and doing things for the first [...]

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Well, I embraced my laziness fully during my first week of not working, and as part of that, never DID seem to get around to writing about the start of my sabbatical. So, this is a bit of a round up – covering the events leading up to my departure from SF.
Friday, the 23rd [...]

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Well, it’s here – the day I leave San Francisco. I’m hitting the road for the long drive up to Portland, where I’m going to crash with my parents for a week. It’s free rent, free food, and waterskiing on the riving for me.
I’m so sad to be leaving my friends and loved ones here, [...]

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