If you've been wondering why I haven't been throwing parties lately

[AGROculture]

It's cause I've been putting all my resources into my upcoming adventure!
I made a blog of what I've got planned so far. I mainly made it for my gf and I's mothers cause they're worried sick haha

but also for friends and aquantiences to show what I'll be up to

http://agrojazz.blogspot.com

there's lots of pics I've borrowed and a couple funny vids of what I'll be seeing

I'll probably throw another show or two before I go, but definatly just going to chill out for the summer!

[Liqwid]

i like that your parties only come around once in awhile.......

[mojo]

looks great man!

if you need any advice/knowledge about northern thai/ laos lemme know. i have a few contacts too that may be of some use.

also jealous about india.

[Ms.Tarantula]

Whadup Dave... at least now we know you're still alive & kickin it.. :)

Ps- Have a sweet ass time on your trip man...

[.muffy.]

that's awesome Dave!! :D

[STORIE]

woooooooot

[Flip]

Dave thinks he's cool cause he's got a blog!!

[Play-it-hard]

Wow yeah thats a really good blog at that haha.
Looks like its planned out very well and you guys will have an amazing time !

[BongMan]

Dave the trip looks like a really good time.



PS: So jealous of Goa, India.

[Mo...]

Originally Posted by STORIE

woooooooot

im gonna answer to whooooooooooop!!!

hehehe dave u rock!!

[Kraig]

We all need time off Dave -- yours is much deserved. Have a blast bro!

[decypher]

Looks like the trip of a lifetime. I really want to do the soute-east asia trek once i learn more about the history and the philosophy.

[AGROculture]

Leaving in 3 weeks!

For those interested we're having out going away party @ The Vibes lounge
555 Davie Street Sat Sept 30th

Deliverance, Precise Hirshee, Jeff Daniels and friends will be spinning.
It's free for all

Also it's Sully's going away party to. He's going to Brazil for about 6 months

So come party with us!

[cubed]

you know I'd be there to see you guys off if I could.

I'm stuck all night on the strip though.

[Ree Fresh]

Again I wish you two the best and safe travels. Looks like an amazing trip of a life time, mad props for taking the time off to do this :Y:

Although the 30 is quite the night for me, I will still do what I can to stop by and say farwell. Everyone keep bumping this thread Ill be looking for all your pics and stories ;)

[fable]

Originally Posted by AGROculture

It's cause I've been putting all my resources into my upcoming adventure!
I made a blog of what I've got planned so far. I mainly made it for my gf and I's mothers cause they're worried sick haha

but also for friends and aquantiences to show what I'll be up to

http://agrojazz.blogspot.com

there's lots of pics I've borrowed and a couple funny vids of what I'll be seeing

I'll probably throw another show or two before I go, but definatly just going to chill out for the summer!

Wow, the entire blog you created BEFORE you've set foot on the plane, is quite impressive, and I have no doubt its going to be even more amazing in reality. Im really really jeolous!

There were a couple of things that stuck out for me in your prose. One being poverty in India. I believe that western media actaully downplays the poverty but intensifies the wanton violence, or doesnt connect violence with desperate poverty, so the overall picture is very skewed depending on the respective nations interests at the time.

My parents have a strong, strong, strong affinity for India. Their time spent their while travelling significantly changed their lives, and I believe that anyone who travels to south asia goes through some sort of intense personal growth.

I think in these times of horrific poverty, corruption, and war, its becomes even more important to stake out and travel and immerse oneself in foreign populations, and realize that in most cases, dependant on ones own class positions and experience, people may not be so different.

I dont want to sound heavy (its hard not to) but in some fashion you have somewhat of a responsibility to search high and low in your travels. Whether you are in the "tourist detinations" or "off the beaten track" (both are very subjective) dont just be a sightseer, but be a participant.

I think its also a good thing(in a non-martha way) to record and share your experiences. I have no doubt you will have no problem with this considering the detail and effort you put in your blog thus far. SO MANY PEOPLE do not understand South Asia. I have even met travellers that have spent YEARS there, and come back with nothing but stories about parties on beaches, cheap hookers, and bad ass meth. So headz out here dont always realize the true significance of the environment and lives that millions and millions of people live.

Lastly you are visiting places that are some of the most spiritualy important places to those of eastern philosophies and religion, and easy as it is to find all that shit meaningless in our times of capitalist plunder and expansion and violence as a product, absorb as much as you can. Because such areas offer so much more than the typical Dalai Lama, commodified bullshit!

Lastly, and probably most importantly is give back to the people you meet in whatever sense of the word you deem is appropriate at the time. We "westerners" make it a habit of always making it out about ourselves, and taking, taking and more taking.

Have an amazing trip mate. I dont know you personally, but your blog got ME excited!

Your travelling in times of great upheavel and change. These are tumultous times, so stay alert, and understand that desperate situations produce desperate acts. Stay safe when you need to, and cut loose when you can.

Gluck!

pc.ez

ps:im really am jeolous!