If you could hop on a plane and go anywhere in the world (money not being an issue), accompanied by two people of your choosing, where would you go and who would you bring (the second question is optional)? And, Why? Jess, this is where that personal jet will come in handy- we might need to borrow it.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
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Hmm, Houston to see my sister & brother-in-law and my beautiful nieces. I would bring my 2 brothers.
The other trip I want to take would be to India, but I would want to bring way more people than two with me on that one.
Kentucky. With Sherry and oh, hell, Jude Law?
Hahaha.
Ok, you don't know me, but I love hypotheticals like this! Do you mind?
I'd go to India with my two best friends, Matt and Trevor.
I'd bring three things: a backpack full of water bottles, Clif bars, toothpaste and deodorant; a Bible; a blank leatherbound journal with a pen tied tightly to it and a space on the cover to etch a title once I've written the last words of my first novel. Oh and perhaps a pipe and some tobacco, to smoke while discussing tea leaves and elephants with a Brahmin.
But what about you?
Galen,
Of course I don't mind you posting, but you did cross the boundaries by answering a question I didn't ask. Ha. I will admit that your list of things you'd bring was intriguing.
I have so many places I want to go that picking one seems darn near impossible. Funny how it's my question and I can't even answer it! My best friend and I want to tour Europe. She's seen bits and pieces and I've only been to Istanbul, so we think it would be fun. Maybe we'd bring our friend Pete along, eh Jess? Also, since I was a little girl, I've wanted to travel to India and Africa...some place exotic. I've been overseas several times (Russia, Turkey, and Korea), but I've never been anywhere strikingly exotic. Thanks for asking:)
Jeff and I have talked many, many times about getting a eurorail pass for a month or so and touring Europe. However, if we only had a short amount of time we would probably choose Italy to visit first. -Breanna
P.S. Is there anyway to post with my name without starting an account or should I just give in and make an account?
I say give in:) I know you can make an account and not make it public. Maybe that would be your best bet. I don't know how you were doing it before. P.S. You need to take one other person with you- you can choose Brandon or me. Just kidding...by all means...you deserve a trip with your husband. The days until he comes home are totally countable...do you have the countdown set? :)
Yes, Pete would be more than welcome. We like him.
Can I pick more than one place? Because, really, there are a few places I'd visit. I want to go to Italy, Greece, the East Coast in the fall, and north to see the aurora borealis.
Places I wouldn't mind going: Ireland, Egypt, the south, and England.
I don't care who I go with, as long as they make sure I'm well fed and that I get plenty of sleep. And it would help if they were good with directions and reading maps, because we all know I can't find my way out of a closet without help.
The End.
I think I was supposed to say "whom I go with", because the response would be "I'm going with him". Yeah?
For the record, I love what you posted on my latest entry. Sometimes the most important posts are the hardest to respond to, because "thanks" or "me too" just seems so... insufficient. That said, thank you, and me too.
I've always wanted to go to New England in the Fall. I have this romantic idea in my head of playing in the leaves in the crisp Fall air. Mmmm...I miss Autumn. May I recommend that you remove the South from your list, Jess? Blah. Breanna, a little support on this one? This, coming from the girl who wanted to have her Honeymoon in Savannah, GA (I was like 15 years old, okay...I think I just thought the name "Savannah" sounded romantic). After visiting Louisianna and Alabama, it would take an act of God for me to move to one of the southern states. Bigotry and humidity...two of my favorite things. (I'm making a disgusted face at the computer).
I mostly want to go to the south so i can feel better about my grammar and quick wit.
I'm so bored Sherry.
It's Breanna again. For the record, I am a little intimidated by you English majors. As a nursing major, my papers have to be perfect APA but then we turn around and abreviate everything legally possible in our charting. Anyway, be easy on me. Jessica, there is no need to visit the south. Louisiana has nothing to offer- even New Orleans- it stinks, literally. Sherry, I suppose Jeff and I could take someone with us but, right now that is the furthest thing from my mind (wink, wink). If I could really fly anywhere right now I would fly to Afghanistan and find Jeff in a province/town called Deh Rawood. Would you care to join me? Jess, Afgh. may be better than the south- just a thought.
By the way, did Jess get a personal jet for Christmas and nobody told me? I think I am a primo travel buddy candidate! Just a thought. : ) Breanna
Ok Boston in the fall. Utterly romantic and idyllic. I think. I've never actually been. I almost went. I got to the airport the night before I left for school this year and then... there weren't any flights. There are no flights to Boston from Seattle between 2am and 6am. I wasn't going to wait four hours in a deserted airport, so I went home and went back to school. Not nearly as epic.
And I understand Mark's sentiments. I dreamed of Hawai'i my entire life, always envious of my friends who went for Christmas break. I've just spent a month there and I'll admit that flying into dreary, cold Seattle this morning inspired beautiful appreciation for home. Traveling just isn't traveling unless there's a home to which you can return.
Lastly, I, upon my very knees, beg your pardon for my little coup in the fourth comment. I misread your question and thought you truly desired to know WHAT as well as WHOM I'd bring along. I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless. :)
Galen, Consider yourself forgiven- you'll just have to ignore Paul's comments:) I agree that one of the best things about travelling is coming home. We were thinking about moving to Seattle a few weeks ago...do you recommend it? :)
Recommend Seattle? No. Stay in Cali. You really don't want to endure what all of us Seattlites are subjected to every year. As I said in an earlier comment, when I flew in today, it was cold and dreary. The river valleys were foggy, two layers of clouds shielded the sun, the temperature was 45, towns were covered in white haze, and every now and then, the sun split the strata and lit a church steeple, turning an entire foggy town Kincadishly golden. This place is cloudy a lot, but oh, when the sun comes out to play, and I really shouldn't be telling you this, because it's a closely guarded secret which, should I reveal it, will put my life in peril; but, when the sun comes out, this place is paradise.
You've heard of our traffic problems that put LA to shame? The traffic is hardly business oriented, since I-5 is just as crowded at 2am as it is at 3pm. Rather it's a lot of people going to all the beautiful places. One of the worst parts of Seattle is the parks. They're everywhere. It seems you can't just say, "Let's meet at the park" because you might end up at Gasworks -- characteristic for its city views and old gas rusty gas refineries (its the park in 10 things I hate about you) -- or at Green Lake, the gathering spot for 20 something singles and elderly russians, chinese businessmen, young families, old family reunions, boating, Milk Carton Derbies, etc -- or at Kerry Park (first scene of 10 things I hate about you) or the Ballard Locks with hills that are perfect for rolling all the way down or, or, or. Just too many choices. Oh, and the views are just overwhelming, especially at sunset, and one can find them a bit unbelievable. Think about standing up to fast while staring at a flowerbed and you'll understand the vertigo we feel every time the sunset paints the city gold and the Olympics purple.
Shopping is awful here, because its nearly impossible to find parking in the city. There's way to many diverse ethnic groups who bring their wares to the market in massive vans, clogging the parking areas. Chinese with dried flowers, Greek fishermen, middle aged men selling bird houses, hippies with amulets and shawls, all-American fish throwers, French cafes, a moroccan woman who hand makes mediterranean recipies, the Irish waitresses at Kell's pub, Nordstrom sales people always greeting you by name; all of them have to park somewhere, and so poor residents like myself with our jeeps or compact cars have to battle the rich yuppies' in hummers and escalades, yea those same rich who provide us all jobs.
It's really bad here. Don't come. Seriously, it always rains. Well, except for May, July, August, September, October and November. But February is awful. February alone is a great reason not to move here. One year a couple years ago, the sun broke through the overcast eight times during the 28 days of February. That's pretty typical for all twelve months. It's not sunny and 75 for four months straight during the summer. Believe me. Please. And in fall, the millions of leaves dressed in millions of colors just clash like plaid kilts and argyle socks.
Oh and the people! So rude. According to Reader's Digest, if you drop a wallet here, you have a 20% chance that you'll never see it again. That's a low 80% chance you'll get it back. It's pretty dangerous too. I always get fretful when I'm walking in dark alleys late at night. And on the streets at night? Oh man, there's way too many cops. I'm always worried they'll ticket me for jaywalking. And I hate how the drivers are always slowing down traffic to let people in front of them. That's just annoying.
You really don't want to move here. It's just not worth the hastle of calling the moving company. And moving is expensive. Dang. I can't think of a good reason not to move here. Just... don't tell them I told you. Seattle is our secret. If they ask you, tell them you thought Seattle rained all the time. That's what we want you to think.
Tyler, My experience with the South is very limited- what I saw, I hated. I'm glad that you could share some more pleasant thoughts. I guess I can't say, "I hate the South." How about..."I hated Gulf Shores, Alabama and Lafayette, Louisianna." Gulf Shores is practically Florida- that may be my problem. You should take Jessica with you the next time you take a trip to the ol' southern states- we'll allow her to decide for herself.
Galen, I've only been to Seattle once and I fell in love with the city. My friends and I were brainstorming cool places to live and Seattle was one of our top choices. You convinced me. I'm moving there tomorrow. See you then!
I'm confused, Mark because bigotry is not something that comes to mind when I think of India. I've been to India and am half Indian & am really curious about this statement. I'm not offended, I just don't understand where you're coming from.
Mark, I wasn't trying to remove your post, I was trying to remove mine...I wasn't censoring you:) Feel free to re-post it...but, to be honest, it didn't sit right with me, either.
aziner, the caste system is what I was reffering to about India. The Dalit people would probably testify they experience a good amount of bigotry.
To Sherry, I'm sorry my comments didn't sit well. It really does hurt my heart that my comments are offensive in any way. I definitely don't intend it. I should probably stop posting soon. I respect you a great deal and everyone that posts on this site. I learn a lot from you and everyone's perspective. I'm sorry that I seem to come across in the wrong way, and I'm not real sure why that is. Again, I'm sorry.
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