When we are sitting around and some people have their wallets on the table we started talking about different kinds of wallets and who likes what. There are three types of male wallets! A normal wallet which could be big or normal. The kind which has place for multiple credit cards, coins, and cash. I prefer that kind with two sides for credit cards. Then there is the smaller kind which you squeeze the money in the middle with credit cards on either side. And you need to fold the money in half to squeeze it in. Then there is the third kind, the money clip which some people like. I like the money clip but the problem is your money is out for all to see which could be dangerous in the wrong situation.

Some people like it light and small so that it doesnt create a bulge in their pocket! And some people like to carry lots of cards with them that is why they carry a large wallet, and some people only carry two cards and some cash. I dont mind having a larger wallet because I need to carry my car license, my bike license, work card, a couple of credit cards, and some cash. I always tend to have it full of stuff, because you never know what you may it need. Sometimes I empty it out and see what I really need, because I have that tendency to think “just in case”. And some of other guys were getting into a heated discussion about why you should and shouldnt have a certain kind of wallet, in the end I just thought you have whatever your comfortable with.

Its been a bit hectic the last two days!

I have a lot of pictures from this trip. A lot riding and many things that I did. Also I have a lot things to catch up with since I came back.  The worst thing possible was probably checking my work email when I came in. 226 emails in 10 working days, and 90% of it is junk mail. The other 10 % I have to work on, and keep on replying to all the questions and inqueries!

I spent most of my first day with the family, and then I went visited some of my aunts, and grand parents and other relatives. Thats what I usually do when I go on extended travel. I still have a few people to visit and say hello to before I could meet up with friends.

Driving in Kuwait traffic this morning was annoying as hell, but I noticed that my driving was a lot more civil then when I left. I was less angry from the idiots on the road, and I was using my signals alot so then people werent letting me in. It was interesting that I was very mellow when driving. I wasnt even used to this.

This has been one crazy trip! I got too many stories! And a lot of pictures that I will be posting over the next couple of weeks! Everytime I go to the Bay Area it is never enough! But thats what a vacation is about! Enjoying your time spent! I saw only a few movies! Got to watch a good amount of TV, some good restaurants! A lot of riding! A good amount of shopping for other people! And got to hang out with a lot of good friends so I couldnt be happier! Now back to work!

So before I landed, I was sitting next to a very funny person. He was american, but then he turned out to be half-egyptian. But I probably knew more about egypt then he did. But I really knew that he was Egyptian since he had a great sense of humor. So after 10.5 hours sitting next to each other, he tells me that he is a family man and enjoys living where he is. Then after a lot of time has passed by he told me “Never Get Married if You Can!!!”. My mouth hung open for a few seconds, and then I started laughing. He was telling me reasons not to do it, and the benefits. I was laughing, and he also told me he would vouch for me at Immigrations. So now the plane landed and I am getting ready to disembark.

I got into my line which was only 4 meters in length, but took 1 hour to finish, which was killing me at the time. I got asked the standard question, but they started asking me what do I do and who do I work for, and that threw me off. I just answered thinking to myself why I wasnt expecting that question. So I leave immigrations, and I find my bag already on the belt!

Almost done, but the hardest part is about to stop. I get my bags and head over to customs. I know they will want to open everything in my bag because its just my usual luck. I walk to the officer, and then he asks me why Im here and what was I doing. I answered those questions and then he told to head to the exit. Things went smoothly for that day, and I got to my friends place. I got on the R1 and went for a little ride around the area just killing time until people get off work.

Everybody was shocked when seeing that I have arrived, and that I have put on the pounds. I just told them this is a temporary phase. It was good to see some old friends all on one night! I think we saw Robocop 2, Matrix, and Airplane. It was a fun night, and we got in a couple of games of Halo before everyone had to leave.

It was a nice start to a vacation.

I dont think there is much that can top this feeling. After a long day at work, and getting a few things done. Heading over to the barbershop for a cut and a shave. I look forward to some of these days! I go over to the barbershop after work, feeling tired as hell. I called my barber up and asked him time was good so I head over at the specified time. (Dont like being late so Im always on time). Sit down on the chair, and there isnt much direction needed, I’ve been coming to the same guy for the past 9 years and I have always left there happy. These days its pretty simple, shave the head then shave the beard and adjust the goatee. I love that clean feeling after walking out of the barbershop! Seriously I havent found anything that is more relaxing! There have been times where I have fallen asleep on the chair, but then I wake up when I hear the clipper!! hehehe!

So I was supposed to be up in the air by 8:45am German Standard Time, but something crazy happened in the terminal. Nothing dangerous but the funniest thing I have ever seen. I was sitting in the terminal for over 2 hours with only a few people around. Then these security people in red coats telling us to go to the end of th terminal and come back in 20 mins.

I couldnt understand what was going on, but I didnt really care and I just got up and went to the beginning of the terminal. Later on I figured out that the security screening for that Terminal wasnt there until 45 mins before the flight. They want to scan people who were already scanned previously. So there were about three flights that were supposed to leave, and I was lucky to be standing up front, because I refused to go back to the end and acted as if I couldnt understand her English, and she gave up. So when they opened the security line I had the Female German version of Danny DeVito screaming at me in German to do something then she said take your shoes off. I was about to laugh but I held it in. They opened up the bag and did the scan, everything went smoothly. Then another document check at the gate. It was hectic! Too many people in a short amount of time. So hour flight was delayed over two hours!!! Thats a long time!

Now Im posting from plane number 2! I shouldnt get used to this or I would expect this from every plane! I dont think there is any other form of Entertainment needed! I just want to eat and pass out! Its been too freaking long since I had food in my mouth! That breakfast did it for about 1 hours, but now Im starving! I NEED MEAT!

I left my house and got on the plane, landed in frankfurt and now just waiting for my flight to San Francisco.

I usually make a list of things I want to take with me and things I dont want to take. I have been busy as hell and I didnt have enough time to go through all that I wanted, and didnt want. So I kind threw a couple things together hoping that I wouldnt forget.

And as I was talking to my friend in the states, I realized what I forgot. My US cell phone chip! And thats just annoying to forget. There is a solution but its going to take a bit to get down with that.

Frankfurt airport is pretty big, and now this is a mix and match type place. Lots of people, and a lot dont speak english. So I have resorted to sign language when people ask me questions. There are some really nice people, but its difficult trying to answer questions that you dont eve know what they are saying! hehehe! The Germans are nice people, and very precise everything runs like clockwork here. Everything follows something, and they are intense about it. I asked a person where the train was to go to the other terminal and he said “100 meters straight down, then turn right and walk 20 meters, then left 10 meters to the stairs walk up to the top then another 40 meters and the train will be stopping on your left.” And it was an old guy telling me this. I was surprised that I even remembered what he said, and that took some effort, Im wondering what other people might do. I have to say their police and immigration people are very polite.

I spent a good hour looking for a powerplug in the gate my flight was supposed to take off from. I was happy when I found it.

I get in around 12pm in San Francisco going to take a cab from the airport to my friends work to pick up the keys to his place, then head over there and drop off my bags and get some gear. And then get the cab to drop me off at the Yamaha Service Deparment to go pick up the R1 when it finishs its service! Now thats a good start to the day! Hopefully immigrations wont be too rough when I land!

I will be traveling Monday night to the US through Frankfurt. Im just hoping nothing too crazy happens. I want to have all my gadgets with me, some magazines, and no creams neccesary! I took some time off from a while back, Im going to a friend’s wedding in the states at the same time as getting some work done. Sort of two birds with one stone.

I have a lot planned! And especially a lot of riding to do, which I will posting lots of pictures! And I will go see every movie possible no matter how bad it is! And pick up a couple of dvds and video games. I had this planned from a while back since I knew Ramadan was around the corner. And my good friend asked me to come to his wedding so I was more then happy to go. Two weeks is going to be a nice break!

The concept of a nautral gamer! That has been in my head for the past couple of weeks. When I say this I am refering to Video Games sepcifically PC or console. The reason this came to mind recently is because I play a lot of games when I have the chance and some of my friends dont.

Whenever I have played games I’ve never played before it usually doesnt take me too long to figure them out. And it doesnt matter what type of game it could be a fighting game, simulator, adventure, strategy, RPG, MMORPG, anything really. Im not saying that I would be the best player at everything, Im just saying that I can play most of these games. And there is always somebody who plays the game better then me, who has a better score or something like that. Thats not really the issue, but some people I can tell are natural gamers. That they can play any type of game and be some what competitive at it.

There are some people who are really bad at video games, I mean they really cant figure out half the buttons on the controller and figure out how to move the character. It drives me nuts when my friend starts playing and doesnt know how to move and look around at the same time! I dont say much, because I have learned to be calmer about it. But I have realized that is something that drives me nuts. I mean he is bad at every video game! Not just specifically one guy, its a couple of people i know, but it drives me up the wall when they play so badly even after I give them some directions and explain what they have to do. I know its only a game, but how come they are so freaking bad! hahaha! People always think of some people as a natural athelete! But nobody has thought of the natural gamer except now! hehehehe

This is going to be a fun long weekend! I havent been in the water for while! I got my 10 year old jetski up and running after cleaning up the engine and changing out the sparkplugs and pumping in the gas! Im happy it works really! I got a ton of Dvds with me, lots of anime which I dont think the guys will really appreciate! Its an acquired taste! hehehe! I burned two new CDs so its going to be a nice slow drive with the jet ski in tow.