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autobiography
The Summer of Sean
It’s summertime, and just because I’m working for a living doesn’t mean that my life starts at 9:00 and ends at 5:00. I have decided that even though I am a temporary wage slave, I should set goals to accomplish before school starts back up at the end of August. Sadly, this will (probably) be [...]
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travel
Ten Things I Hate About Australia (In No Particular Order)
12.29.08 | Permalink | 48 Comments1. Beer Does Not Come in Pints. The Pint unarguably is the proper and correct serving size. It’s impossible to feel cool ordering a schooner and having a tiny little girly glass. 2. Assigned Seats in Movie Theaters. I can see no earthly reason for this, aside from pissing me off by slowing down the [...]
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travel
Adventures Out of Sydney Part III: Among the Novacastronians
Previously: I made a rapid descent and several wrong turns as I tried to get out of Sydney for a few days. On the third and final day of my New South Wales odyssey, I left the soothing landscapes of the Hunter Valley for the seaside charms of Newcastle. But not before eating breakfast at [...]
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travel
Adventures Out of Sydney Part II: The Hunter Valley, Briefly
10.07.08 | Permalink | 3 CommentsPreviously on my Australian adventures in New South Wales: I saw some mountains. It wasn’t long before the short trip to the Hunter Valley region took a turn for the adventurous (provided you find getting totally lost to be an adventure). It seems I am too trusting of modern technology as well as being kind [...]
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travel
Adventures Out of Sydney Part I: The Blue Mountains
10.05.08 | Permalink | 4 CommentsSydney is an interesting city to in which to live, I am aware that there’s more to Australia than the harbor bridge and Bondi Beach. But before coming here, I can’t say I was prepared for the vastness of the place and the expense and logistical difficulties that go into exploring it. I had hopes [...]
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movies, travel
The Vagabond Cinephile’s Lament
I am a movie guy, which should come as no shock to anyone that’s known me for more than five minutes. I like almost every genre, and I like previews, I like popcorn, and I like that delightfully squicky feeling you get when the rubber sole of your sneakers gets more traction than it should [...]
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