Away we go

Well it looks like I've got this thing up and running. So what to write about for the first post... I guess that I'll expand the details (on the right).

This upcoming weekend will be hectic, I'm moving out of my room and into another one as well as packing for my first trip to South Korea. I'm not too worried about the move, it'll be annoying more than anything else. Never really liked moving and that is probably why I'm staying at the same place for another year. Packing for the trip should be ok too. I feel like I've figured out most everything that I'll need to go. And if I forget it on this trip, I'll know for the next one.

For this trip I'm going with Rich (one of the guys at work) who has been to our supplier a few times before. That has helped to ease a lot of my concerns. He said that we'd spend the first few days going around the shop and the city so that I get a chance to familiarize myself with the new surroundings. Apparently the supplier is rather large and they work for several companies (ie not all the stuff there is ours), so I'll need to know where our parts/equipment are.

On this trip I'll also get to meet the residents that are there. The lead resident, Brian, has been there for about 8 years now. I guess that he really likes what he's doing, 8 years just seems like a really long time to me ... heck 6 months feels like a really long time.

During this trip I'm also supposed to be picking out housing for the long-term residency. Apparently we have an agency that works there and takes care of all of the details (locating the place, security deposit, etc). All I have to do is just go with the guy and pick something out. I'm not really all that picky about where I'll be living, however furnished and Wi-fi would be nice. Close to work would be good too, however their public transit is supposed to be better than ours.

Also I'll be without cell phone for the trip. I'm taking it along as I can use it for Wi-fi, but I won't be able to receive or make calls or send text messages. So if you need to get a hold of me the best options are:

Email brown.pitt@gmail.com (or google chat)
AIM last rurouni 323
Skype brown.pitt

I'm going to try to leave Skype and Gmail up and running most of the time, so contacting be would be best through any method really. Just don’t call. Its $2.29/minute to call Korea which is insane.

I’m not too sure what else to write, but if have a question get a hold of me or put it in the comments and I’ll answer it.