2007年12月25日
So this is Christmas
It is 04:45. I am in JFK Airport, Terminal 8, Gate 37. I am about to get on this plane and go to San Francisco. From there, I will board a plane for Tokyo. Nothing in the airport is open.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 02:30 | Comments (3)
2007年12月23日
NYC then Japan
Oh yah, I’m still alive. I came back to NYC. I’m going to Japan from the 25th to the 31st. It was a spontaneous plan so my apologies for not getting in touch in advance with those of you who... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 01:28 | Comments (0)
2006年10月29日
Clin-Stuy
Well, I thought I was living in the hard core Bedford-Stuyvesant or “Bed-Stuy” neighbourhood of Brooklyn. I thought that was cool. Apparently, however, I am just across the border in Clinton Hill, an historically yuppie, gentrified enclave of Brooklyn. Still,... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:46 | Comments (0)
2006年10月23日
NYPL &mdash New York Public Lavatory
So I am sitting right now in the Muhlenberg Branch of the New York Public Library. I went to the wrong one as this branch offers no wireless. No surprise, however, that I can still pick up a stray signal... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 11:57 | Comments (0)
2006年10月20日
Wireless New York
You may have noticed my updates are coming midday and a little more frequently than before. I have been lugging around my laptop and almost anywhere I sit down — park, cafe, office, apartment — there are many wireless access... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 14:01 | Comments (1)
2006年04月04日
The Quest to Linate; an Epic Misadventure
The soft, Swedish voice on the other end of the SAS line tells me she cannot, without seeing the ticket, make any changes. A call to arms. I must embark upon a journey, a perilous voyage by land, to one... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:27 | Comments (0)
2006年03月28日
But the Net came back, he couldn't stay away
My Internet connection returned today. I was excited to get a couple of comments from friends from whom I had not heard in a while. I went to the pharmacy and supermarket and, on the way, spotted my latest magazine... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 01:16 | Comments (1)
2006年03月15日
The Night Snake to Berlin
There was a feeling of anxiety. A general sense of malaise prodding me in the stomach. The kind you get when a dreaded deadline looms on the medium horizon but, this time, there were no deadlines, nothing stalking me whose... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 23:28 | Comments (3)
2006年03月09日
Off to Berlin
I am off to Berlin for the weekend to visit show producer extraordinaire Daniel Boey and models extraordinaire Analu and Tabata. Sorry for the lack of recent updates. Stay tuned for exciting things to come.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 18:43 | Comments (0)
2006年02月10日
Switzerland Round 2
So I have made my second trip to Switzerland within the span of a year. This time I went with my roommate Questions. Being it his first time in Europe, this was a must-see destination. Fortunately Janos and Aniko and... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:08 | Comments (2)
2006年02月09日
Italian Virtue
The foreign perception of Italy is very romantic. People imagine delicious pasta, architectural charm, and a common, passionate joi de vivre. I find the delicious pasta unaffordable, the charm buried under graffiti and garbage, and the joi de vivre simply... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 08:02 | Comments (3)
2006年02月01日
Off the Ropes
So the showroom turned out to be a net positive experience. After the third day, I got my pair of Converse All Stars (TM) to glide around the showroom in comfort and style. I can now add one more item... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:38 | Comments (2)
2005年12月19日
Rock Star back in Small Town
Ok, Calgary is not that small, but I am back home and have been here for a few days now relaxing, decompressing, and hiding from the hoards of screaming fans. I am off to the Mode Edmonton party tonight and... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 19:20 | Comments (0)
2005年12月14日
Cold and Friendly
While I sit in this wireless enabled coffee shop in the arcade, I should mention something about our character. In this wondefully peaceful and friendly nation, the man two tables down need merely say to me, a total stranger, "Sir,... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:01 | Comments (2)
2005年12月10日
In Ontario until Thursday
I am back in Canada. Though I have been gone for about 8 months, it feels quite natural to be home. I will be in Southern Ontario hopefully visiting London, Waterloo, and Toronto before flying to Calgary on the 15th.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:26 | Comments (2)
2005年12月09日
Stopover in London
I spent the night in London on my way home from Singapore and I fly to Toronto today. I was really busy right up until the end. Here is one shot from my last few days. Daniel and I are... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 11:48 | Comments (2)
2005年11月07日
No Durians!
The computer occupies more and more and more of my time. Without Internet access at my various points of accommodation through Europe, and without the income to justify that kind of big expenditure, I (dis)contented myself with foul smelling ergonomically... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:17 | Comments (2)
2005年11月03日
All Hallow's Eve and Other Scariness
My life is a little insane. Really fun, but kind of crazy. Just like I have to be careful which pictures I post, I have to be careful regarding what I write about who. It might seem like this is... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 18:25 | Comments (3)
2005年09月16日
In Singapore (and New Mobile)
Jetlagged, disoriented, afflicted by a cough, and ... in Singapore. My mobile number here is +65 81695344.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 19:02 | Comments (3)
2005年09月05日
London Mobile and Departure
My UK mobile phone number is 0791 492 0637. Country code is 44. I'll be heading back to Canada via Toronto on September 26th.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 17:51 | Comments (1)
Denmark and Sweden
On Monday, August 8th, I boarded a plane for Copenhagen. I was on my way to visit Sweden and the first part of my trip in the South was best reached by train from Denmark. I spent a great couple... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:27 | Comments (1)
2005年08月31日
Quick preview of Sweden Trip
I just got back to England from Sweden! I was there visiting some good friends and, when I found out it would be fashion week in Stockholm, I asked my agency at home to find me an agency in Sweden.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:52 | Comments (1)
2005年08月08日
The Netherlands
I headed for Gatwick Airport on July 28th. After being searched for terrorism, and passing through security twice, I boarded my EasyJet flight to the capital of freedom. The reason it has been taking so long to let you know... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:52 | Comments (1)
2005年07月24日
St Albans and Brands Hatch
Last weekend I had a great time visiting my friends, Tim and Kaede, in St Albans. Besides seeing some English nightlife for the first time since I arrived, I got to visit the historic Brands Hatch racing circuit to see... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 05:12 | Comments (0)
2005年07月11日
Four Blasts
Actually there were only four blasts, not seven. Anyway, I would like to thank everyone for the concern shown for my safety. The best way to deal with this kind of affront to civilized humanity is to continue without disruption... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 11:46 | Comments (2)
2005年07月07日
London Attack
I just want to let everyone know I am OK. I was on my way to London by train from Tunbridge Wells as the attacks occurred. My train terminated at London bridge as service into central London was shut down.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 13:26 | Comments (2)
2005年07月05日
Bye Bye Milan
Here are a few images from my final days in Milan and one of my first impression of London. Trains, trains, trains at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. This was my favourite part of an amazing... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 11:43 | Comments (0)
In London
I arrived in London tonight. Ascending from the underground in Picadilly Circus, it felt like I was stepping into the center of the universe. Midnight on a Monday, the streets are full, shops open, and restaurants doing business. Every passing... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 02:15 | Comments (0)
2005年06月28日
Beatiful Switzerland and the final Milan madness
Well, for the past few weeks, I have been doing castings every day and going out every night. A couple of weekends ago, I had a nice break from Milan when I went to visit my good friend Janos in... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 18:46 | Comments (0)
2005年05月20日
A few fun photos
As a change from pictures in the mind, here are a few for the eye to tide you through until I update the gallery. Party with Models I wear my sunglasses at night Me, Alessandro's friends, sister, and Alessandro in... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 20:35 | Comments (4)
2005年05月09日
Interesting Day
The transit system here uses validated tickets. It is a cross between honour system and pay-for-entry. On the buses you are supposed to hold a valid ticket which you validate upon entrance at one of the on-board machines. The driver... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:07 | Comments (2)
2005年05月03日
Milan Lows
This endeavour, trying to become a model, has peaks and valleys. I have descended.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 08:01 | Comments (2)
2005年04月30日
Lunch with Italians
Not surprisingly, but still to my utter dismay, I discovered cockroaches in the apartment last weekend. Not the medium sized red ones like I saw scurrying in the streets in Hong Kong, But the big black kind like the one... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 13:32 | Comments (0)
2005年04月26日
Milan Day 1
This is a long entry, so I haven't put all of it on the main page. Click 'Continue reading "Milan Day One"' and if you don't want to read, at least skip to the part about the apartment! There is... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 10:23 | Comments (2)
2005年04月22日
Finally Free Internet
I finally found free Internet access at the Biblioteche Comunali di Milano or the "Milan Public Library". The library I found is a little out of the way, and I only get one hour per day, but this should still... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 07:10 | Comments (1)
2005年04月20日
Quick Milan Update (Week 1)
I bought an adaptor to plug in my Sharp Zaurus PDA so I can type entries at home and upload them later. I spend a long time writing when I add entries, so I don't want to spend too much... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 12:25 | Comments (1)
2005年04月16日
Phone in Milan
Here's my phone number: 34 735 749 68 We're 6 hours ahead of Toronto, 8 hours ahead of Calgary, and 8 hours behind Japan. So if you're in Canada and you want to phone me, don't phone in the afternoon... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 08:44 | Comments (0)
2005年04月11日
Hair shows on the down low
Coinciding nicely with my trip via Toronto to Milan was the Candian Hairdresser Mirror Awards show in which my friend Vinh ("Vinnie"), hairstylist extraordinaire, was a finalist. Held at the Westin Harbour Castle hotel on Queens Quay, the event is... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 13:27 | Comments (2)
2005年04月08日
Final Pre-Milan Weekend
On Monday I arrived in Georgetown, a small satellite town of Toronto, and spent the night at my relatives house. On Tuesday I rented the only available vehicle, a Hyundai Santa Fe, from the only available rental agency. Tuesday afternoon,... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 09:00 | Comments (0)
2005年04月04日
Toronto Mobile Phone
My phone number during my stay in the former Province of Upper Canada is (416) 624 1638. I will be primarily in London and Toronto until Monday, April 11th.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 22:28 | Comments (0)
2005年03月20日
Calgary: The Good and the Bad
Living in different places I am always forced to compare my current environment with all others I have experienced. My current enviroment is Calgary, so while I am here I will share with you a list of the things... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 05:24 | Comments (0)
2005年02月09日
Front Page Wedding
All too often we see headlines of human suffering, tragedy, and crime. Fear and despair sell, unfortunately, better than joy. It is encouraging then to see, for once, uplifting news plastered across the front page of your local newspaper. Especially... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 22:46 | Comments (1)
2005年01月13日
No Longer in Trinidad
I am back in Calgary. This is the first time I have hooked up my laptop since returning on Friday. I returned to work the next day and my belongings arrived from Ontario on Monday. Needless to stay I am... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 02:06 | Comments (0)
2004年12月21日
Still in Trinidad
I am having a blast in Trinidad! This is my first chance to access the Internet so you will get updates when I return. I have received a few addresses already, but if you have not yet sent your physical... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 16:20 | Comments (0)
2004年12月14日
Off to Trinidad
I will be in a taxi at 5:00 AM tomorrow morning on my way to Pearson Airport. From there I am flying to Trinidad for two weeks! I return to Toronto on the 29th of December. I left my address... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 23:31 | Comments (0)
2004年12月09日
Cross-Country Christmas 2004
I left Calgary last Saturday for Toronto. I stayed overnight in Toronto so I could write the JLPT held at York University on Sunday. That night I took the train to London, Ontario where I am staying right now. I... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 15:03 | Comments (0)
2004年11月01日
Drive from Calgary to London
I know you are dying to know about my trip to Boston and much less interested in the inanities of three days driving about which I have bored you in the past. The only difference between this story and the... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 07:29 | Comments (0)
2004年10月22日
In Boston
Hi All. In Boston now with thousands of Japanese kids at a Japanese career forum. Reports from this and my drive back across Canada when I return.... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 09:20 | Comments (1)
2004年10月16日
Back to Ontario!
I will be driving back to Ontario this weekend. See you again soon!... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 04:38 | Comments (2)
2004年10月12日
Three Day Drive
Some time ago I promised a "full report" of my trip back from London, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta. Here it is. [Update: Galleries taken offline] --> --> William the bush pilot and his faithful seaplane. Day 1 I should say... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:47 | Comments (1)
2004年08月29日
Back to Cowtown
My brother and I, after a madly rushed but well done (if I do say so myself) renovation, and a typically chaotic packing frenzy are leaving via automobile for the booming mini-metropolis known to locals as Cowtown and the general... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 22:05 | Comments (0)
2004年03月23日
New NYC Photos
I finally got my photos developed from the infamous trip to New York. Click below to see them! [Update: Gallery taken offline] --> --> Here's me next to my advertisement on a phone booth. Ok, it's not me, but you... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 09:48 | Comments (0)
2004年03月03日
NYC - Day2 / Day3
Well, this will be the stuff I left off from Day1, also Day2 and Day3, so I might as well call this entry "The New York Trip." --> --> This photo was taken near Wall Street and you can see... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 00:19 | Comments (7)
2004年02月28日
NYC - Day1
Ok, my browser crashed as I was typing this, so I'll try this again and I won't include any links this time. Last night I scanned the airwaves and found free wireless net access =) For the technical reader: the... [Read Entry]Posted by William at 11:24 | Comments (1)