A special episode recorded in two different continents, three different cities. I discuss my travel experiences, some first impressions of the United States, American beer and coffee, the CNMC 2009 and why the podcast ended differently then anticipated. Music by Sarah Bauer.
Today it’s June 30th and I’m back home, desperately trying to stay awake and cursing about the damp weather. 100+ F weather isn’t bad at all in the US, it’s a dry heat. If temps reach the 80s on the Fahrenheit scale, it’s less bareble than San Antonio under a heat advisory. Honestly. But I won’t whine about the weather. I’m back home in one piece and I had a BLAST. I so want to go back next year.
So the whole CNMC was great, had a great time listening to different speakers, talk to people have a great time with friends, wat a blessing it was. I learned a lot about many things, I’m inspired to move my podcasting and my blogging to another level, but I need to find a balance in my life first. I’m still recovering from the havoc my meds wreaked. It’s not easy to get back in a balanced life if you just escaped from a black hole. But the whole CNMC and my own vocation are so motivating to work hard for it. It’s not something I do for myself, but for God and His Kingdom. I need to fight hard, but it’s for a good cause, right?
Today it’s June 25 and I am in Roswell, Georgia using CaptJeff’s network to give an update on how things are going. It’s an ungodly hour: 5:27AM Eastern Daylight Time and I am wide awake, getting a first hand experience of the “Jet Lag” phenomenon. I think I went to bed around 9:30 PM yesterday evening after being awake for more than 24 hours. Let be give a brief recap on what happened so far.
So yesterday I got up at 3:30 AM Amsterdam time, so I would be ready at 4:45 AM to walk to the railway station to catch the 5:45 AM or the 06:04 AM train to Schiphol Airport. I ended up catching the 6:04 AM train, hoping it wouldn’t have a delay, since I would be at the airport around 09:00 AM, with my plane leaving around 10:20 AM. I hoped that would be enough time to check in as a stand-by passenger. The train part of the trip went well, apart from the fact I got fined when we barely left Groningen Central Station. I was half asleep when I bought the ticket and purchased a train ticket with 40% reduction before 9:00 AM, because I never travel before that time. I couldn’t pay in cash for it, because I didn’t have any cash on me. The plan was to get some money later that day before checking in. I knew I would pass an ING ATM while walking to the departure hall. So it would be send to me and I would have it within 7 days. Fine, I wouldn’t be at home anyway. *SIGH*
A report about my diocese’s St. Boniface’s Family Day; thinking about the question if it’s appropriate to cut Saints’ remains in pieces and distribute them for veneration? Music: Collective Soul – All That I Know (Radio Edit). Feedback can be sent to podcast@taquoriaan.com.
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Taquoriaan has decided against going to the birthday party: I haven't had a moment for my self during the last week. I need to refuel for next week. :( [Taquoriaan].
Taquoriaan Getting a shower and thinking over the idea that I am invited for a birthday party tonight. My day was busy already, is this wise? [Taquoriaan].
Taquoriaan Had a great session at the neuropsychologist. I'm a bit bummed though that it caused me to miss the Stations of the Cross this week. :( [Taquoriaan].
Taquoriaan Back inside. Had lunch and an energy boost. Preparing to leave for another appointment and after that Stations of the Cross in the cathedral [Taquoriaan].
A special episode recorded in two different continents, three different cities. I discuss my travel experiences, some first impressions of the United States, American beer and coffee, the CNMC 2009 and why the podcast ended differently then anticipated. Music by Sarah Bauer.
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