Hello all,
Today, I celebrate New Year's Eve sick with a throat infection. Makes for a quiet party at home to ring in the new year.
I know all of us are looking forward to a more prosperous 2013 from last year. Overall, 2012 was not a bad year for me. I pulled good grades in my engineering classes and had a job over the summer. And, of course, I finalized my plans for Madrid!
I have a lot of things to look forward to in this new year. Really looking forward to my departure and journey in Europe.
As tradition, here is my resolution for this year: enjoy and appreciate opportunities for adventure.
Wherever you are in the world, let us all work for a more peaceful new year.
Imagine,
Miguel
Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
T minus 21 days until departure
21 days feel like so long away; they will pass by soon enough.
My main concern today was finding a good pair of walking shoes. I wanted a durable pair, yet light weight, with a strong sole and comfortable feel.
My search was probably going to draw me to a sporting good store, but my store search was narrowed when looking for another item: a passport belt.
My mom spent a considerable time the day before talking about the risk of RFID theft with passports.
http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=1626175
Turns out, only so much truth to the idea.
I bought into this concern which then took me to the Internet, looking for a passport belt. One of the first links, to my present surprise, was at REI. Looking further into REI's selection, I found their collection of travel accessories rather expansive. Knowing their reputation for hiking boots, I was certain about finding a good walking shoe at their store.
Making my way there this afternoon, I quickly found a money belt collection. Looking at the items, I chose plastic, yet light weight, belt over the soft silk, but heavier and bulkier, belt. Best of all, the plastic one was RFID protecting.
Good news for mom.
Turning my attention to shoes, I weighed three different pairs. The first pair was an ugly leather walking shoe, but too wide in the toe (the REI representative mentioned this brand was known for wide shoes. They do live up to their reputation!). The second pair was lighter, but had a number of pressure points; overall not bad. The third pair featured a comfortable right shoe, but a poorly constructed and uncomfortable left shoe. Getting a second pair, I mixed shoes to find a good pair. Overall, the latter pair fit and won me over. I will have a good pair of Patagonia shoes for walking around Spain!
(This Is the most I've ever spent talking about shoes!).
Trying to get skype and google talk set up so the parents and friends can communicate with me.
Also started a brief search of apartments in Madrid. Look more into that tomorrow.
Overall, a productive day! Looking forward to some more research tomorrow!
My main concern today was finding a good pair of walking shoes. I wanted a durable pair, yet light weight, with a strong sole and comfortable feel.
My search was probably going to draw me to a sporting good store, but my store search was narrowed when looking for another item: a passport belt.
My mom spent a considerable time the day before talking about the risk of RFID theft with passports.
http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=1626175
Turns out, only so much truth to the idea.
I bought into this concern which then took me to the Internet, looking for a passport belt. One of the first links, to my present surprise, was at REI. Looking further into REI's selection, I found their collection of travel accessories rather expansive. Knowing their reputation for hiking boots, I was certain about finding a good walking shoe at their store.
Making my way there this afternoon, I quickly found a money belt collection. Looking at the items, I chose plastic, yet light weight, belt over the soft silk, but heavier and bulkier, belt. Best of all, the plastic one was RFID protecting.
Good news for mom.
Turning my attention to shoes, I weighed three different pairs. The first pair was an ugly leather walking shoe, but too wide in the toe (the REI representative mentioned this brand was known for wide shoes. They do live up to their reputation!). The second pair was lighter, but had a number of pressure points; overall not bad. The third pair featured a comfortable right shoe, but a poorly constructed and uncomfortable left shoe. Getting a second pair, I mixed shoes to find a good pair. Overall, the latter pair fit and won me over. I will have a good pair of Patagonia shoes for walking around Spain!
(This Is the most I've ever spent talking about shoes!).
Trying to get skype and google talk set up so the parents and friends can communicate with me.
Also started a brief search of apartments in Madrid. Look more into that tomorrow.
Overall, a productive day! Looking forward to some more research tomorrow!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Hello World!
I am Miguel (Michael) and this is my blog!
For those of you not familiar with Madrid, the background picture is from the United States!
I am preparing to leave for Spain on the 18th of January, so lots of preparation is in order before then.
I'll keep everyone posted on my preparations and other random things.
Enjoy!
- Miguel
I am Miguel (Michael) and this is my blog!
For those of you not familiar with Madrid, the background picture is from the United States!
I am preparing to leave for Spain on the 18th of January, so lots of preparation is in order before then.
I'll keep everyone posted on my preparations and other random things.
Enjoy!
- Miguel
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