Posted by: Nic on: 01.14.2010
This New York Times article was sent to me by Virginia, my #1, and possibly only, reader (just kidding, Mom). It’s about Michael Hicks, an 8 year old whose name is on a TSA watch list. (Hey, TSA: Good job on improving the way that travelers’ names are checked against government watch lists.) He is [...]
Posted by: Nic on: 08.14.2009
I’m home! I really enjoyed California a lot, and although I wouldn’t say that my vacation was especially relaxing, I do feel like the time away benefited me. As promised, I am including links to my pictures from my trip to California. I also went to Disneyland, but didn’t really feel like taking pictures there. [...]
Posted by: Nic on: 08.11.2009
I have taken an insane number of pictures here in California, and will upload them to my various services (Facabook, Flickr, etc.) on Thursday. My hotel charges for internet, so technically it is available, but since I think it’s a disgrace for such a nice hotel to charge for something as basic as internet connectivity, [...]
Posted by: Nic on: 04.11.2009
I made it back to the US without incident. The weather here is not as nice as the weather I left in Dublin, which is sad and funny at the same time. I had a GREAT time on my vacation, and am a little sad that I will now have to resume my normal life. [...]
Posted by: Nic on: 04.02.2009
I am 99% of the way finished with my socks, and I will absolutely NOT have to take them with me on vacation. I’ll be able to start blocking them before I leave for the airport, and I trust my mom enough to send them off after they’re dry. I’m bringing another pair of socks [...]
Posted by: Nic on: 03.07.2009
I’m on a bus! Using wifi! On a bus!!! What bus is this? It’s the Megabus that goes from New York to Baltimore/DC. I’m on the top level of this double decker bus (with skylights). I’m headed down to Maryland to go to a surprise party for my friend’s husband and two of his best [...]
