A Quick Update

As you can imagine I've been pretty busy with preparing for China and whatnot. I've finally caught a break now, so I'll get everyone up to speed.

With regards to China. I'm down to the final preparations now, mostly just buying small things, getting in contact with Eddie, and some light packing. I got my Visa from the consulate in Toronto. That was quite an experience. We had a very...interesting representative at the desk who was, for lack of a better word, angry. She was pretty much yelling and throwing pens, she seemed very frustrated, and took it out on us. The place was pretty packed, and there was heavy security because of potential protests regarding something or another...
Turns out I could only get a 30 day visa. I had to reschedule my flight so I called up Air Canada and spoke to lovely Monica who helped me get an awesome deal on a ticket from YYZ to PEK. The ticket ended up being only 750 with taxes and whatnot. That's awesome when you consider how much was payed for the tickets home. I ended up actually saving money too!
The Moleskine continues to get filled out. I look at it now as a travel book, not just a China book. I've filled it up with baggage claim stickers, and luggage flags from previous flights, just to spruce it up a bit. I'll be looking to hold on to this one, and fill it out with future travel details, not just China.


In other news...

For some reason, I kinda want to get business cards. This has always been a wild obsession of mine so I went ahead and did it. I know it's kind of redundant because I'm not part of a corporation, but it is going to be fun, to pass these out to friends when the need a number, or email. And yes, it follows the EHDT theme, incase you're wondering.
I've put a hold on the stickers simply because I don't want to pay for them right now. No other reason. I'd rather save the money for a good meal in China. Once I get back I'll order them, and we can expect them around...October-ish.

Well, as I said, I'm pretty busy. I'll keep posting often up until the seventh, from then, nobody knows.

Till then...

PEACE