What He Likes...

09/10/02

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So, just what does Michael likes...

Things that I find really interesting include:

bulletAnimation - I love anime and everything about them! My record as of today stands at 70 hours of none stop anime watching (and you wonder why I wear glasses).  At one point I owned over 500 anime tapes.  That's got to be a record of some sort right?  Below are some of my favorite destinations for Anime
bulletCJAS (Cornell Japanese Animation Club) - The place to find a bunch of Anime addicts who spend 4 hours every Saturday night watching Anime in Goldwin Smith Hall.  And yes, I was and shall always be one of them.
bulletAnime Web Turnpike - The place for information on animation.
bulletTraveling - I'm a big travel buff.  Below are some really cool people's travel sites.
bulletPilgrims - A poem sent to me by my dear friend Happy.  I like it very much and I hope you will feel the same way as well.
bullet Lizz's World Travel Website - After quitting her job and traveling around the world for a year, Lizz has some great stories to tell, aided by her many digital photographs.  Oh, she is a really cute girl too!  Too bad she is much older than me and lives in California. 
bullet World Traveler 2000 - A couple's sponsored journey around the world.  Besides the written and photographic journal entries, this site provides plenty of travel advice too.
bullet Crazy Dog Online Travel - Providing backpackers with invaluable information.
bulletDiving - I got my first taste of diving while I was in Sydney, Australia and have fallen in love with it ever since.  You should definitely try it too!  There is a world out there waiting for you to explore!
bulletPADI - The way the world leans to dive!
bulletDiving in Thailand - traveler can find out just about anything when it comes to scuba diving in Thailand
bulletSome favorite dives sites include: Similan Islands, Thailand; Ras Muhammed, Egypt; and Australia.
bulletDriving - I love to drive and drive hard.  On top of that, I have a perfect driving record after 11 years!  Here are some of my favorites:
bulletToyota - I love Camery but my mom likes Avalon.  Somehow, we manage... ( :
bulletLexus - One of my favorite car is Lexus GS300.
bulletGM - I worked for GM during my graduate school years and did my thesis on this company.  They make great cars and at a great value.  I love the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix.  This car is a lot of fun to drive!  I kick ass in this baby.
bulletFord - An excellent company that makes really cool cars.  Ford is also the company that gave me my first "real" job.  My proudest achievement: I manage to take out every car in the car pool within a 2 month period!  Hey, I got to make my way across the street to my meetings somehow right? ( :
bulletFlying - Where else can you go for 150 miles per hour (though I came close - 110 on Chicago's I-90 - in my brother's Grand Prix.  Don't tell Scott!) and not have to worry about a ticket?  While I don't know how to fly yet, this is definitely on my list of things to do before I become too fat and too old.  So, watch out boys, here I come!
bulletHorseback Riding - I learned how to ride horses while in Giza, Egypt, next to the Great Pyramids.  While I am no equestrian, I do enjoy putting a horse through a good gallop.  I hope I'll get to ride no matter where I end up.
bulletReading - My favorite Taiwanese authors are "Cheng Man Chuan" and "Three Hair" (I apologize for the bad English translation).  In their worlds, I see love in this insane world.  My favorite English author is Tom Clancy and William Shakespeare.
bulletRock Climbing - I was introduced to rock climbing while traveling in Laos and boy am I hooked.  Not only is it one of the best exercise I know, one also get an unbeatable sense of accomplishment once you have reached the top.  If you haven't tried it, start with an indoor facility and build up your muscles.  When you are ready, head outdoors and be ready to look really cool!
bulletTrekking - I just love trekking.  Not only do you get to work out that extra pond of steak you ate last night, you also get to meet many wonderful people.  What can beat that?  The only problem is my knee.  It is not as good as it used to be and coming down hill can be a real problem for me.
bulletMessing Around with Computers & Internet - Okay, so I am a computer junkie, I admit it.  I just love trying to figure out how things work and trace down every little bug there is known to men.  Microsoft is making my job a little easier these days.  It used to take me hours if not days just to keep Windows working.  And Internet, well, do I need to say more if you are already reading this?  ( :
bulletMaking New Friends and Keeping in Touch With Old Friends - Once upon a time, I used to believe that it is only natural for Cinderella to marry the prince.  As I grow older and accumulated more scars, I have come to realize that there is neither absolute right or wrong nor is there absolute justice or peace.  Giving it all doesn't mean you will receive the reward you seek.  The world, as it turns out, is full of imperfections and disappointments.  What keep me going, however, are my friends and family.  Through them, I can feel love - to love and be loved.  Through them, I can feel every emotions this indifferent world has to offer.  For that I am grateful.  Thank you, my dear friends, for making my journey a memorable one.

Now you should have a good idea of what I like and hopefully you will find me interesting enough to sign my guest book!

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