Awesome!!!
I want to visit all of these places too!!! Beautiful pics tho!! =)
Christine
From: Canada
August 8th 2007
ok
hi
i don't no wat to say lol
see ya
Ian
From: Melbourne, Australia
April 27th 2007
Awesome
Hey Dan, long time no speak. Torika sent me your pics of your new pad. It looks amazing. Not sure if you remember me from the DUSA trip to Central.
We had such a fab and fun time out there.
I am not working at DUSA anymore, it certainly isn't the place that it was when we were there. Take care and don't work too hard. Keep in touch.
Love Lesley :)
Lesley McGee
From: Melbourne, Australia
February 2nd 2007
Jealous... if I were still in K-W
Hey Dan!
The site looks great, love the views from your condo! As my comment above says, I'd definitely be jealous if I were still living in Kitchener... but Montreal is great! The cold is a little hard to handle, but the summer is going to be amazing.
Keep living it up in B.C.!
Kristen
From: Montreal
January 26th 2007
Crazy
Hey, Dan
I hope you like it here in the lower mainland of BC, ne/ways it was soooo crazy how you surprised your long time friend Chad. (and he dosen't even call you) :(
well ttyl
bye bye for now.
:)
sophia
From: Abbotsford, BC
December 18th 2006
beautiful- especially the pics/vid of me
Dan from Canadia!!!!
It's me, Hannah from B3, yes- I'm still alive!
It has been fantastic to read about your trips and browse through your photographs. I have recently joined the masses on myspace. So i hope to be in touch some more.
Take care and keep safe...
Love Hannah
xo.
Hannah Milani
From: Earth- Melbourne, Australia
August 9th 2006
Holy crap!
Ohhh I'm so jealous of your travels, but I'm loving living vicariously through your pictures and videos! Of course I went to the Deakin pics first, and I'm feeling Oz-sick. Anyway, your site rocks my world! Cheers!
Emily
From: Carrboro, USA
May 26th 2006
Yo
Hola mi amigo,
Realmente me gusta sus fotos y sus vídeos, especialmente de Australia, son muy bonitos!
Kristen
Kristen
From: Waterloo, Canada
March 21st 2006
Dope Site
what's up, saw your site from your profile on the uwflip forum... really cool site...makes me want to start documenting my life!
Mar10
From: FIL-S-A
March 18th 2006
Hey you!
Hey you! It was nice meeting you =) Awesome website! I'll have a more thorough check later (I don't have a computer at the moment). You guys are one crazy group! I just had physio this morning, i think its gotten worse since it hurts more...=( ill talk to you later, just wanted to drop a lil hello. Gros bisous! ciao!
Caroline
From: Montreal Canada
March 13th 2006
Outdoor Adventure show...
Yo man, you have to update the site to show our recent adventures at the show!!!
ha ha,
Later
Steve J
From: Earth
February 27th 2006
Nice pics!
I have just spent the better part of the afternoon in a daydream, jumping from beach to party to different country!
Alan
From: University of Waterloo
December 15th 2005
Great to chat
Hey Dan,
It was great to chat to you again last night. I am glad that we are back in touch and hope to chat again soon
Lisa
From: Aussie
December 11th 2005
Hi!
Nikki Coombs
From: England
November 4th 2005
Congrats
Beautiful website and photo's, congratulation Kristina & Austin, I wish you much happiness in the years to come.
THERESA & ANTHONY
From: Canada
October 24th 2005
Love your website!!!
Daniel, thanks so much for putting together such a beautiful video and for welcoming me into your very big family..hehehe...can't wait to hear all the juicy embarrasing stories about the hubby now...hahaha...Take care.
Kristina & Austin
From: Canada
October 21st 2005
CALI
Hey Daniel!! Great video of the wedding. It was so cute!!!!!! And no one told me that Raybert caught the bouquet. LOL I can't say I'm surprised but it was hilarious to actually see it in the video. I wish I was there with you guys but I loved seeing the pix too. Anyway talk to you soon.
Take Care
Ash
ASH
From: U.S
October 19th 2005
HEH!
Yo Guy!
its been a while my man!..i just want to say what a pleasure it is to visit a website and see my sexy body in on it!. wow!..heheh jk!.yuck!...anyways bro, LOVIN your website and keep up the great work! hope tp talk to you soon!...and even seeing you again in the near future!!!
Chadio
From: Vancouver, Canada
September 24th 2005
Greetings from Hong Kong
How are you????
You seem to be having a lot of fun! Can you give me your email again? I wanna send you an email. Miss you :)
Annie Ching
From: Hong Kong
August 18th 2005
my videos
Hey, enjoyed your website....come check out mine and let me know what you think:
http://www.mrmobley.com
Johnny Mobley
From: usa
August 10th 2005
hey there dan
Hey, Dan
It was sooo much fun chillin and everything with u.. Remember the adventure u had at chads house were I HAD to sleep over... hahaha ne/ways take care and i hope u to see u soon wit my hubby (chad) ttyl bye
Sophia
From: British Columiba *abbotsford*
August 5th 2005
Hey
Whats up foo hows it going? lol the page with me on it. So when are u coming back? ttyl k bye
Josh
From: Abbotsford, B.C.
August 2nd 2005
Sign it!
I know this guestbook needs some work still but that will come later on once I have time, but feel free to sign it now =)
Wakeen
From: B.C. Canada
August 1st 2005
Long lost Top Deck Buddy!
Hey Dan the man! Am really bored at work, so thought I'd jump onto your website and see what's been happening! Hope all is goin well for you in Canada. How's things going with your girlfriend? Did ya give her all the earings for Christmas? he he was sooooo long ago.
Well take care
Emma :)
Emma Shephard
From: Australia
April 19th 2005
Coming back when?
Hey.. are you still in Spain? My sis and her bf are going there next year :) So when are you coming back home? Exams are done by the 21st. Next term I'm working in Etobicoke.. closer to sauga.. are you going to be around? Yeh, definitely need tips for europe trip hehe but I'm going in 2006. Anyhow, let me know when you'll be back.. we'll definitely party it up! P.S. Happy be-lated bday!! Peace out superdan!
Win
From: Waterloo, Canada
November 27th 2004
Birthday Wish?
Hi Daniel, Mom & Dad want to wish you a Happy Birthday. I am sure you are having such a great time. This is a time of your life that you will remember with a lot of happy memories. You are doing things that we never have the time and opportunity to enjoy. Savour every moment of it. Take care. See in December.
Mom & Dad
Mom and Dad
From: Mississauga, Canada
November 20th 2004
Happy Birthday!!
Yoooo... Happy Birthday man!!! hope you have an awesome time today...in spain!!
have a good one
dom
From: Canada
November 20th 2004
It's November 20th and It's your .....
Birthday, get busy, It's your birthday, get busy .... single ladies .... I can't hear you .... single ladies .... make noise! hahaha That was my official "Booty" birthday song for you man. Happy 24th bros. I hope your wishes come true in Spain :P
Lates
James
From: Markham
November 20th 2004
Nov 20th -- I'm there!
dude...check your email and hit me up on my mobile. I'll be in spain for your bday!!!
Brandon
From: Sauga
November 13th 2004
In Malaga Spain
Its pretty hot over here! The waters nice and warm! Gonna work on my tan and do some work! Life is good! Now all I gotta do is learn Spanish!
So far its all about Sign Language!
Dan Joaquin
From: Malaga, Spain
November 11th 2004
RE: What the J$zz nut
Well she was about to run into me! hah Yeah I hope to party lots! Packing up and getting ready to hit up Spain! I can't wait to stay in our nice hotel with a pool beside the beach!! Based in Malaga which is on the Southcoast of Spain. I don't know any Spanish but hey we'll manage =) My Birthday is coming up! Nov.20th So you're all welcome to come visit and party with me! Ibiza anyone? muahahah! Dazza
Dan Joaquin AKA Thorpy
From:
November 9th 2004
What the J$zz nut?
Guy, your Florence video was so jokes. As you were describing the streets of Florence, the asian chick that passes by breaks your concentration. I see you are still on top of your game! hahahaha
Anyways ..... live it up!
What the J$zz nut?
From:
November 7th 2004
Tuesday I'll be Flyin to Spain
Hey everyone! So I've just been winding down this past 2 weeks the first week I was in a village and the 2nd I've spent here in London at Earlscourt. Just been working on work and my website getting ready for the next chapter of this trip. With more free time the days do go by kinda slow but thats alright its relaxing. I've created a new poll and added the photo albums for all of my Greece sailing adventure! Since I was low on time I didn't write the journals or make the videos for these sections but I thought you'd like to see the pics in any case. So here you go! I've been here in Europe for almost 2 months and one more to go =) My close friend Brandon will be meeting up with me Spain which will be fantastic! I can't wait to see ya man! A bit homesick.
Dan Joaquin
From:
November 6th 2004
Danja!
Hey Dan!
Your site is great, you have some amazing photographs in there! Did you snag some chocolate from Sweden? Have fun and keep me posted on your last month. Awww don't cry!
See you soon!
Miranda
From: Canada
November 2nd 2004
Details
Staying in London EarlsCourt till Nov.9th and then I hope to be flying to south spain and renting a place for a month with Brad. keep ya posted. Dan
Dan Joaquin
From: UK
November 2nd 2004
Whats next?
Yoyoyoyo Dan!!! Haven't heard from you in awhile man! Whats next up for you guys? -- I can't imagine you're gonna spend the rest of your time on the island, are you? Fill me in dude...i'll be up next week...
Brand-O
From: Canada
November 1st 2004
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Candy is a good thing! Eat lots!
Dan WAKEEN
From: UK
October 31st 2004
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Dan WAKEEN
From: UK
October 31st 2004
A Holiday from my Holiday
Been actually working! yup you heard me! its much easier to work here in the Village... No distractions... well other than tv! Been watching lots of girly shows with the girls haha Charmed, Mcleods Daughters, and Nick & Jessica. I've also been sleeping in about 11hrs a day! haha a holiday from my holiday I reckon! =)
Dan Joaquin
From: UK
October 29th 2004
Re: Haran's Comments
Hey Dude! Wow great to see people are actually interested in my life haha or their just really bored... =) yes RSS feed I was looking into that before but then I decided I didn't have time to rejig my site in Europe... maybe when i get home... haha I'm also testing out a new message board system but not sure If I'm gonna install it yet... I like the simplicity of this one. Got heaps of video and pictures from each place I've been too so come back often! See ya man!
Dan Joaquin
From: UK
October 27th 2004
amazing...
Dan, love the site, i check it out all the time...you know, some RSS feeds (one each for messageboard, blog, pics, videos) would really work out well :)
Kidding, don't go programming on your vacation!
Haran
From: Canada
October 26th 2004
Re: Aussie Hannah
Aww Hannah! I miss you too! I miss all of you guys from B3 and my second home Australia! I remember showing you an early version of my website back in Oz hehe Yes its come a long way! I've been designing and redesigning it almost constantly till a few months ago. =) I'm quite happy with the design. The only thing is I'm getting quite a lot of entries now. I'm gonna figure a way to break up the content into tabbed sections or something. =) can't stop travelling! Its quite addictive! After I got back in Feb. I worked a bit and went to Florida and the Bahamas then worked more and now Travelling Europe for 3 months! crazy eh? Just trying to make the most of life =) I can't wait to visit you all again! Hey I still have your video messages and the pictures of you guys! Remember the ones I taped in Oz? They will be up eventually but with all this travel I'm working on the Europe ones first and when I get free time I work my way back, hehe its a hard life... jk Check back often =) DanO the Dazza
Daniel Joaquin
From: Canada
October 26th 2004
OH MY GOD
Hey Dan! Your site is awesome, come such a long way since last year. B3 has been missing you dearly but doesnt seem like you've had much time to miss us, cant believe how far around the world you've been in such a small time! It looks like an unbelievable journey. Looking forward to catching you over seas sometime. Go b3, its ya birthday...
Aussie Hannah
From: Australia
October 26th 2004
Re: OMG
hehe U have been immortalized on the web! muahahaha hehe =) Can't wait to meet up with you again upon my return =) Maybe I'll give you some tips when you go over to Europe?? hehe
Dan Joaquin
From:
October 25th 2004
Updates!
Hello all! I made it to Titchmarsh a small village a bit over an hour away from London by train =) Population here is under 600 and wow is it nice (maybe like Tilsonburgh?) =) Its just great stepping away from hostels and travelling and settling into a nice family home. Lisa (A friend I met on tour), Kim and their Aunt Sylvia have been kind enough to have me stay at their beautiful house for a week whiles Brad and Doug (a guy we met on tour) go off to Ireland. I decided to hang back and enjoy normal life for a bit. The plan is to move somewhere warm next week and settle down there for the rest of the trip. I still got a month and a half to go!
Updates: New blogs being made as we speak! France and Switzerland up while the rest will be up shortly!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
October 25th 2004
OMG
Hahahahaha.. I can't believe there's a video of me at 2am at your place (farewell party). GO AWAY! hehe. We should definitely chill more when you get back :) So glad to hear from you and all the more partying overseas!! Take care & bring back some chocolates.. mmmm... chocolates. Later, Win.
Win
From: Canada
October 24th 2004
Oops
I went to Switzerland too I forgot! =) miss ya guys! should be able to check my email often again!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
October 22nd 2004
Time to rest!
Its been a whirlwind these past weeks! I'm soo tired now...
In the Six weeks in Europe I've been to: London, Scotland, Paris, Florence, Greek Isles, Rome, Venice, Austria (St. Johann), Germany (Heidleberg), Amsterdam and now I'm back in London. =) Earlscourt to be exact! =) spending the rest of the time (6 weeks left) to work more and just relax... No travel plans as of yet I think I'm just gonna bum around and work maybe one short trip at the end before I head back home to see you all =) Been too disconnected from the world for the past few weeks its sooo nice to be back again =)
Some Highlights of my trip so far: I biked through the Swiss alps and repelled down waterfalls and jumped into canyons in Austria. Sailing in Greece was wicked! I've taken over 1000 photos already hehe =) hope to get those updated on my site soon but hey its gonna take some time guys! hehe well hope to hear from you all! Miss my Watermelon =(
Dan-O
From:
October 22nd 2004
updates
Yo guy. How are you doing? I notice you don't have any of your recent adventures posted on your site. You have to get moving and update that jazz! Take care and drop me a line when you get some time!
Steve Johnson
From: Canada
October 20th 2004
Greek Islands
Hey Dan! I stayed on Santorini (aka Thira) for 4 days - that was an amazing diversion and made the gruelling traveling of rail and ferry to Athens worth it! Happy trails!
- I'm in Prague currently for next couple of days before this Eurotrip comes to an end... I hope you're visiting this awesome city
ET
From:
October 17th 2004
Sailing the Greek Isles
Just quickly... Hmm only a few minutes... I've been sailing around Greece with our boat of 6 and no guides just us we learned how to sail and were off! 5 days of fun =) We sail all day and stop at fishing villages =) no showers I haven't showered for 4 days I'm quite ferral now =) but hey I wash in the Meditteranean Sea when we stop!
I will be able to respond to the emails you guys have been sending me just gonna take a bit of time... Access is limited and very expensive on the islands we hop too. Miss ya all Happy thanksgiving! DANO
Daniel Joaquin
From:
October 11th 2004
What the dilz?
Who needs Florence when you got the U-Dot = Unionville!!! Anyways, stay safe home-bros!
WCRI A2-222
From:
October 8th 2004
everything
Hey Danja
it sounds like you're having a great time! I look at your pictures, and am completely envious!
Talk to you soon
Miranda!
From: Canada
October 5th 2004
France, Swizerland, and now Florence Italy!!!
WOW AHH Im having soo much fun guys!!! ack its been a whirlwind Ive been to Paris, the Swiss Alps and now Im in Florence Italy!!! All in the past week! Im gonna be doing 9 countries in the next week hope to keep the blogs updated when i stop for a bit keep in touch .dan
Daniel Joaquin
From: All over Europe
October 5th 2004
Hey danno
Dan da man..Just came by to say what's goin on..saw your pics and videos of scotland..looked amazing dude.
Keep on posting those pics and vids to update us on your adventures. and dont forget to meet hot girlies~LOL
Alvin
From: Canada
September 29th 2004
Hey!
Hey Dan! Nice to hear about all your fun stories over there in Europe! You don't know how jealous I am of you!! It all sounds so awesome. You're not missing much back here. It's just the usual in Waterloo; with school getting underway, midterms coming up, that sorta thing. Anyways, I hope things are going awesome over there. Take tons of pictures! Have lots of adventures! See you when you get back!
Sarah
From: Canada
September 28th 2004
Booya!
Figured out the problem! well thanks to Brad. When I uploaded the files the fricken computer made all the file names uppercase! so I had to go through those files and rename them. Its all fixed now so check out the Highlands 1-3 and the new videos in Edinburgh and The Castle! Tell me what you think and keep in touch. Leaving for france soon! Dan
Dan Wakeen
From: UK: Scotland
September 28th 2004
The HIghlands
I just uploaded the blogs for the highlands but they dont seem to work! dang I'll be back to fix this! Till then! Dan just resting up
Daniel Joaquin
From: UK Scotland
September 27th 2004
Updates
Hey guys! I just wanna say hi! Quite excited to go to France this Weekend!!! I'll be kicking off a 21 day trip through mainland europe gotta prepare for that now... Been meeting heaps of new people in the hostels and wow soo many Canadians!!! Its been soo much fun travelling and I figure its only gonna get better!!! Highlight will probably be 5 days of sailing in the Greek islands!! Can't wait! Livin life havin fun but stillv missin ya'll
Daniel Joaquin
From: UK
September 26th 2004
Northern Scotland done!
Just got back from a 3 day tour of Northern Scotland! We were set up with Haggis Tours it was great! Ppl our age and fun guide. We got to see soo much! The blogs will be up eventually! soon I hope... We have a few days in Scotland as we love it soo much then we head back to london for a day and then go on our 21 day trip through mainland Europe! I can't wait! France here I come!
Daniel Joaquin
From: UK Scotland
September 25th 2004
yumm
Tell me how the haggis is, maybe stomachs actually taste good
who could it be
From: Vancouver B.C.
September 23rd 2004
Laundry time!
Haha James your too funny!!! I didn't realize that I should do my laundry till you mentioned the worldly jeans! haha yes I'm a smelly backpacker... jk I do shower everyday serious! So laundry is in the wash and I have my dark jeans on now... hehe =) So Here's an update I'm going on a 3 Day Excursion to the highlands of Scotland to see the loch and maybe nessie, skye and a heap of other places. I can't wait! There is other exciting travel news I have but I wont post that till its been paid for... hehe =) Today I will try some Haggis!! Yummy =)
Daniel Joaquin
From: Scotland
September 20th 2004
One More Thing....
I see you are getting "extra mileage" out of your blue jeans......hahahaha
Those blue jeans have seen the world and back ....
James
From: Canada
September 19th 2004
What up Dog?
Say hi to Ali G in London for me. I hope you are enjoying yourself. $$$Prove me wrong homeboy!$$$
okok, enough "conservative" talk. Keep safe! And Words of Wisdom: Make sure to keep some spare Euro washroom coinage lying around .... :)
Peace,
-James
Booyacasha!!!!!
From: Canada
September 19th 2004
Sites fixed and so am I
Hey ya! So i finally got my site fixed so now all the England blogs work! The Scotland ones are still not done but will be posted shortly! I also feel back to my old self after a few days of the stomach flu... Gotta be careful what you eat! Hoping to see nessie on Wenesday! Keep ya posted. Dan
Daniel Joaquin
From: Scotland
September 19th 2004
Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh is amazing I love this place! The old architecture and nice people. It feels quite safe here just a bit damp from the periodic light rains. Been keeping busy by touring the city and going to Museums/Art galleries =) I hope to start work shortly maybe monday hehe. My site is slightly broken the links Asst Museum, Brit Museum 2, and Edinburgh are non functional... had uploading errors... as of Sept.18th. I hope to have it fixed shortly.
We're gonna be in Edinburgh till this coming Wenesday at which point Brad and I may take a tour in the Hinterlands and maybe try to see the lochness monster! hehe =) Spending wise im still doing quite well, most of the things we do are free so basically most of our money goes towards our accomodation and food. Got some stomach problems yesterday but thats clearing up... I think it was the steakpie I had earlier... So overall I'm doing well have a great time, learning a lot and just livin life. Thx for keeping in touch!!
Daniel Joaquin
From: Scotland
September 18th 2004
hello
hi daniel,
you must be having fun...I like your pictures in the museum im England.. got more good ones so we can make it black and white and framed for home decor...take care and keep safe.....mom and dad....nicholas says hi...he..he
mom
From: Canada
September 17th 2004
Hey ya
Danny boy,
If you go to Scotland and Ireland, everyone is obsessed with Guiness beer and tea. Yumm good life. Should I expect a beer belly when you come home?
Guiness
From: Canada
September 17th 2004
hola daniel
hey hope you are having fun on your trip!!! i had fun while up visiting y'all! thank you for your help, have a great time, i have enjoyed looking through your photos. see ya - sunshine
sunshine
From: USA
September 16th 2004
yoooo
yooo bro da man!!! hope ur having fun man...just wanted to check out ur pics and stuff...everything looks and sounds nice...i'll try and come by periodically to catch any updates u make...ciao for now
dom
dom
From: Canada
September 15th 2004
tea anyone? hehe
Had some troubles today getting my wireless internet to work at the local coffee shop... Hope It works well else where... Thanks for the suggestion Mandy =) Excited to see Scotland! I didn't know you were in Europe? Yo Edgar, Patti and anyone else! Post me here so we can meet up!!! The Hostel we been stayin at is great, free breakfast and club downstairs =) its a fun place, many Europeans here. As for breaking the bank... I have been saving much money so far as most of what we are doing is free: Museums and Touring the City =) Foods great people are nice and the streets are confusing... Brads a wicked navigator with his trusty compass. =) Eventually we will settle I think in some country for a few weeks... not sure when and where but I'll keep ya'll informed. Miss ya all KEEP IN TOUCH
Daniel Joaquin
From: London
September 15th 2004
hello again
Oops, I published that last one twice. It makes it twice as exciting this way.
see ya dan the kiwi man
who could this be
From: B.C.
September 15th 2004
hello
Hey danny boy!
Try to go to Isle of sky in Scotland, and if you go there, go on the mountain tour with Hammish, he's a tour guide there. He'll talk about highland coos (cows) and other stuff that's not meant for your journal because innocent eyes could see this. Anyways, you'll have a great tour with him! Have fun, see you soon
moi
someone's friend
From: B.C.
September 15th 2004
hello
Hey danny boy!
Try to go to Isle of sky in Scotland, and if you go there, go on the mountain tour with Hammish, he's a tour guide there. He'll talk about highland coos (cows) and other stuff that's not meant for your journal because innocent eyes could see this. Anyways, you'll have a great tour with him! Have fun, see you soon
moi
someone's friend
From: Canada
September 15th 2004
Planning scotland
I'll be heading to Scoland in a few days ahhh
Daniel Joaquin
From: UK
September 14th 2004
Day 2: The British Museum
Allo Allo =)
So after sleeping for 11 hours me I got to meet our other roomates very cool and friendly one from London and the other from Dublin. Today we spent at the British Museum it was spectacular! Truely amazing. Its really huge we spent the better part of the day looking at ancient Rome/Greece, Sudan, Egypt and tomorrow we hope to see the rest including; Medieval Europe, Asia, and something else haha we don't know yet... Also we're extending our stay in London for one more day... Too much to see.. then we may go up and around the UK (Ireland, Scotland?? we'll see) Our plan is to move south as it gets colder =) haha =p One thing I noticed are the clean streets and very few street people from my observations. I feel quite safe but still aware. Also it is truely expensive here which is why our stay isn't going to be that long in London.
To all those emailing me thanks! Miss ya all and hope to update you as often as I can with my adventures! Day 2 of 91 muahha. Booya
Daniel Joaquin
From:
September 13th 2004
DAY 1: We made it
Hey Ya'll =) Just checkin my email here at the hostel internet cafe =) Just wanted to tell you I made it fine to London fine and dandy. I already got a tour of downtown I took many pictures and videos and hope to post them sometime... not sure when but sometime soon I hope. I got to see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and many of the other landmarks already. Brad didnt sleep on the plane so he's been up for 26 hrs straight now he's out cold. I'll be checking my email semi frequently I hope. This is Day one of 91 days muahhaha dang I gotta catch up on some sleep... Hope to stay in london for a few days then we head off to another country... Stay tuned =) Dan
Daniel Joaquin
From:
September 12th 2004
Wow!
Well well well... Mr. Joaquin. It's been way too long since I've last talked/seen you. Been looking through you site and it looks like you are having an awesome time. Maybe one day when you're back we should definitely hook up and do some catching up. I wanna hear all of your traveling stories =)
if you're on msn add me... spicy_ling@msn.com =)
enjoy yourself,
Steffie Ling
Stefanny Ling
From: Canada
September 11th 2004
Hello!
I'm sure you love all these messages i'm posting for you. I'll keep checking cheap flights so you can come to b.c for christmas!
Ces't moi again
From: Canada
September 8th 2004
Re: Miranda, Mandy, fuzziManatee? haha
Nice to see you visit my site! Yeah so sad you moved to B.C. to a remote Island so far away! I'm sure I'll be around someday to visit =) Hope your having fun Miranda Keep in touch !
Daniel Joaquin
From: UK
September 7th 2004
Ola
Hey Danny boy, hope to see you soon in b.c!
Miranda
From: Canada
September 7th 2004
AHHH
Leaving next week!!! Nervous but I'm sure it will be an adventure I'll cherish hehe =)
Daniel Joaquin
From: Canada
September 3rd 2004
Crazy times =)
Howdy!
This weekend was pretty crazy had some close friends over chatted a lot and had our DDR tournament haha O wait till you see the video! SOON! Then on Sunday I spent the day with Andrea, we were suppose to go climbing but was quite tired so we just hung out and later went to an all you can eat Japanese restaurant...I didn't overeat as usual haha =) Overall a great weekend!
Time is ticking before my departure and I still have much to do... When I settle down a bit I'll post a few new blogs. I have them in que I just gotta sit down and write a journal entry for each, format the photos, compile the videos and upload it =)
Daniel Joaquin
From: Canada
August 30th 2004
Errands
Today I took time off and just did some stuff to prep for my trip. Went to the dentist... all good, then went to the eye doctor... my prescription changed. I got new lenses for my glasses 265.00 ouch!
I think my camera has a defective shutter trigger... I came to this conclusion after testing new models at Futureshop and the Sony Store. So I drove to the sony repair depo to get serviced... it should be fixed by next week or they give me a new one =) good thing I got a warranty! phew =)
Dan Joaquin
From:
August 24th 2004
removed video
I removed Andrea's video coz she didnt like it (she's a bit shy hehe)... but she did agree to let me tape another message from her so that one will be up next weekend...
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 23rd 2004
Elora Gorge
Just spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon with my friend Andrea =) I had a lot of fun and I realized how much she really does make me laugh in person. =D Was a great time hope to do it again soon =) Thanx Ya
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 22nd 2004
Long days long nights
Been working almost non stop for the last while... working with one client during the day and another at night... Its wearing me out but I'm taking friday off! Hope to do something fun tmr.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 19th 2004
Living at home
Living in Mississauga ain't so bad I actually work just as hard as in Waterloo. So I still have yet to plan anything for my trip, call me crazy but I think I wanna wing it =d and so the adventure begins!
Coming Soon: This journal will soon become the guestbook and a new journal will be installed... It will have a calendar that can sort my daily entries and allow user comments =).
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 18th 2004
busy scheduale
New Blogs On the way =) Just been a little busy moving home and stuff =)
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 15th 2004
Moving Out
Its time to move back home... I'll be working from home for the remainder of the summer in anticipation of my departure for London =) Top of the morning chaps I gotta start packing!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 13th 2004
axiety
I missed my delivery! I was home all day waiting for them! and there wasn't even a pink slip on the door. Hope my package comes today
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 12th 2004
Time Capsule
Wow it took me forever but I finally finished adding all the albums to the events shown in the menu (still gotta scan my newZealand photos and post my other Ozzy trips). Now its time to start on the videos... Once I finish posting the past events I can start a regular routine where I only post one full mblog (journal,album, and video) every week or so. Some may be wondering why I put so much effort into this...Well its a scrapbook of my life, I'm doing this more for myself than for anyone else...I just happens that its easy to share pieces of my life with those that choose to indulge in it. Hopefully this site will go on for years to come with hundreds of memories archived.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 11th 2004
Moving out soon...
This is my last week living in Waterloo... so many good memories from this place! I must move on and say goodbye. Alright time to party back home!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 9th 2004
Europe
I think I'm crazy to be going on a trip with this guy. I give myself 2 weeks before he drives me nuts.
Brad
From: someguy@idlehours.ca
August 7th 2004
2 weeks of clothes, 3 months... Could you survive?
My trip to Europe has been confirmed!! Yippee! With my tickets in hand all I need to do now is get my affairs in order. I'll be leaving early Sept. and I'll be back the 2nd week of December. =D Got some cheap tix too! Just over $600.00, roundtrip. With only two bags... One daypack/laptopbag and one monther backpack, it will truly be a backpacking adventure =D
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 6th 2004
Sleepless Nights...
I can't sleep... Getting excited about my eurotrip! I can't wait! I'm thinking about moving back home soon to save some money. I'll decide soon...
When my new camera arrives shortly, I'll be able to get even more content up! Now the question is what do I do with the ever expanding tree menu? I'm thinking about adding top tabs to break them up) =D So far my web design seems to be working well, its easy to update and manage, I still wanna add a map feature and have it load faster but that will have to wait for now. I'm also thinking of adding a real-time chat area like msn messenger, just for fun =) Still working on my cartoon storyline and game idea... haha it never ends =)
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 4th 2004
My updates
Finally I won a bid on ebay! I saved a nice chunk for my DSC-W1 Purchase! I can't wait to get it. I'll be trying to travel as much of Europe as possible in 4 months and in that time every so often update my site with a new mblog =) Probably from an internet cafe muahaha. I'm soooo excited I can't wait!
Quote of the Day: Why live the ordinary when you can experience the extrodinary!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
August 1st 2004
Woke up @1:30am
Testing out the Sony DCR-HC30. Its alright I would prefer a jog wheel over the touch screen. And I'd like a manual focus ring! How can someone manual focus with a touch screen! Its touch to keep steady but very small. I also find it a bit tough to get my content on my computer, not as easy as a digi cam. Also since its on miniDV it has to play through the whole video to transfer it to the computer then it takes more time to convert the video into a DVD or VCD. About 3 hrs for 30 mins in my tests... I think I'm gonna return this model and wait for the second generation of camcorders. SOLID STATE BABY! I know I'm a techno geek...
Other News: Went to Last Bomber party probably ever in my life! It was packed full of people with booze and great DJ's.
Quote of the day: "Retirement is suppose to be the time of your life when you relax and have fun with what your doing? Then I guess I'm already Retired." (Anonymous)
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 29th 2004
Aussie Vids and Thinking Ahead
I haven't had any luck finding a camcorder that can read my miniDV Tapes so I'm gonna go shopping for one soon =) I can't wait to post those ones up!!! Ones I actually took while I was away! I haven't really seen the video myself either! I can't wait =)
Current News: After the positive remarks at the Filipino reunion I decided to keep my Mohawk hehe. Yes thats right, people actually like it! I think I'm gonna start applying for partTime english teaching in Japan or Korea so if I go to Japan or Korea in January I can do my freelance but also teach english on the side. Why you say? Well, I love teaching so I may as well get more experience and its a great opportunity to meet other people. Working freelance is fun but it can be fairly isolating.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 27th 2004
Undefined
If you click on a section and there isnt anything showing up for a while or it says undefined that means I haven't put the content up yet. Sorry for the confusion its basically the Australia, Grad Trip, and Dragonboat folders that dont have anything in them yet but that will change shortly... In the future only full or semi full blogs will be posted...
Current News: The Beach was awesome, that blog should be up tonight! Today I'm going to a Philippines reunion thing at the park, mostly my relatives I can't wait! =)
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 25th 2004
The War Room
Told my parents about me Travelling Europe they seemed pretty happy about it =) I should be back for christmas. If I budget my savings correctly I'll then zip over to asia probably for a year. Its great being an exchange student I made friends from all over the world! so exciting! And I'm actually gonna visit them!
Current news... I'm keeping my Mohawk for awhile =) I just watched 'I robot' yesterday with my brother Dominic, it was good like the animatrix! Today I'm going to Wasaga Beach still debating if I should bring our dog.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 24th 2004
Sony's DSC-W1!! I want it!
Been quite busy the past week but I will be releasing new blogs shortly! I got the content just need the time =) My sleeping scheduale is all messed up after I worked 16hrs straight... [deadlines] I'm close to purchasing a digital camera for myself, the Sony DSC-W1. It has a sweet 2.5inch LCD, can record TV quality videos [640x480 30fps limited to card size], 5 mega pixels, semi manual options and the size of a Canon Elph! [about a deck of cards] I can't wait to get it! Then I'll have more of my own pictures and videos to display!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 22nd 2004
Dragonboat and my funny walk
Dragonboat season is OVER for my team =( It was a great season we saw vast improvments and really pushed ourselfs as a team to achieve our own victory! I'm really gonna miss it but no worries I may be doing it again, eventually. =) We had a great after-party and then I had 15hrs of sleep +) Crazy times. I've also decided to keep my new hair cut for a while longer.. hehe =)
In Other news a bottle of oil shattered near my foot lodging some glass in it... It didn't bleed but that was coz my foot was covered in oil. My toes got tingly and it hurts to walk which ain't right so I got it checked out and the doc x-rayed me and glued the cut up! I got a thuggy walk now but thats okay, no permanent damage all is good. I should be normal in 3 days =)
Special Thanks to Dan Ho for driving me to get my foot checked out at the hospital and sticking around. =)
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 19th 2004
mBlog! This is my invention haha
I'm currently working on the Graduation trip Memory collection. I was thinking I should name my blogger thing... (Blogs are web-logs for those that are clueless and there are names for various types: vblogs [video blogs], photoblogs, and text ones are just called blogs. From now on this is called an mBlog [Multimedia Blog!]. I think it fits the bill I mean its using text, photos, and video, 3 types of media to share the same memory!)
Anywho, some sections are not done or half done but will be soon so check back often! I try to finish one completely a day!
BTW My dragonboat team is racing at Laurel Creek in Waterloo this weekend if anyone wants to see us race. Our team name is "Storm Warning" and we are hoping to take it all! Dan-o
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 16th 2004
Dipyee from Hong Kong
It's an amazing website! It's colorful, eye-catching and is content rich! I like your website and work! Now I can get to know what your up to. It's a good way to communicate with friends. I will visit your website often, for sure! Jaguar tells me that you might have chance to visit HK later. Let me know if you come! I am now working in a Sportwear company doing Marketing. Having fun in this job as everyday has new things to learn and the work is never dull.
Dipyee Ho
From: Hong Kong
July 15th 2004
Tonights Additions
I just added my memory log of Josephine and a video for Fio's B'day! Enjoy =)
PS. The site is geared towards highspeed internet and current computer models for those that find it slow just be patient. I recommend reading the journal and looking at the pictures while the video downloads.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 15th 2004
The backlog...
Hey Yall! Right now I have a crazy backlog of content...maybe the last 3 years of my life you could say... I try to do one memory archive every other day. Some of you may be wondering: You can't have video for every memory posted?...Your quite right! But what I will be doing for those sections is recording my personal video thoughts on the memory! Eventually all displayed content will have a journal,album, and video. I got most of the content just need more free time... I really wanna get the backlog of materials online asap so I can share them with you all and get the newer blogs up. Hopefully I can get everything done before I head to Europe for four months!! hehe I can only imagine the fun I'll have there. Don't worry I'll be keeping my site updated weekly for sure!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 14th 2004
Tweaks &Twearks
Late night again...damn I'm addicted to this thing! I totally forgot to embed my title font, but that has been corrected. Also I made the "Latest Memory" item highlight on load to help people realize that this is the initial page you see when you first enter the website... I also worked on a feature where you roll over an item in the menu and it shows you the details for it...basically a preview of the section. I got it to work, somewhat but I dont know if I really need it anymore, seems like it could confuse ppl...
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 13th 2004
My Big Plans...
So it looks as though I'll be most likely going to Europe for four months this coming September 2004. My clients are awesome in offering me my job wherever I decide to do it from! Hence the poll of the month... hehe I have been thinking non-stop where I should go and why. I have for the most part decided Europe because firstly its generally expensive...[This sounds strange but read on] This is exactly why I should go to Europe in my current situation. I have the job to support my extended stay and the freedom to work from any location. It also helps that my co-worker who has the same opportunity also wants to go to Europe. Asia was a strong competitor but I think I'll save that for January hehe. I can always fall back on teaching english or use my contacts in asia to find multimedia or teaching jobs. I really hope this all pans out... In early anticipation that I would be leaving again I created this site to keep my friends and family informed of my adventures. It also serves me when I get homesick...For me the site I think will help me remember the good memories and remind me why I am doing what I do... Eventually I'll settle, not sure when but one day.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 12th 2004
Home Sweet home!
Going home for the weekend, haven't been there for a while. No plans this weekend just gonna stay home and hang out with the family.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 9th 2004
New Features to Come!
INSTALLING MAPS: for you geographically challenged! haha thanks to the World Fact Book, that allows use of their maps copyright & royalty free!
DETAILS ROLLOVER: On mouse rollOver the details of the highlighted section will be displayed before you decide to load it!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Though provoking and inspiring or just plain strange thoughts of the week from anyone.
GAMES SECTION! yes thats right I'm starting to think of games to make for my site, Ideally in the view window or watch window or have head to head online challenges! This is far in the future.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 8th 2004
Content rush
I hope to get all the current folders full of media soon so I can start putting up the my more recent memories. I got 3 hrs of Aussie video to sort through still! Not to mention the Grad Trip videos! So stay tuned lots of content to come! In other news I ran several km's through the rain yesterday. Today I have dragonboat again boat practice then I'm gonna hit up FED hall (club) with some friends.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 8th 2004
Folder Fix
I had some usability issues with the navigation as noted earlier I fixed it so when you click anywhere on the highlighted item the folder will open or close...phew that took some brain power!!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 8th 2004
Dragonboat Crazy
I'm on the UW dragonboat team, we're fairly competitive and wow this week we have practice almost everyday! Its soo fun. Yesterday we had a boat practice at Laurel Creek and tonight we are gonna run a several km's ahhh its fun! Other than that I've been steadily working from my home studio and getting ready to make my big decision..."Where should I go in Sept.?" I'll have to decide soon as I need to get all my paper works sorted... Help me decide vote in the poll section!!! hehe =)
The funniest thing I found is people are commenting on my portfolio website which is on the root page of this domain. Added bonus eh? hehe I'll add a link to it and my business site when its done. I'm off to run!!! see ya!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 7th 2004
YO!
Your site is so cool! I want my site to be like that!
Dan
From: Canada
July 6th 2004
I & I
That's Innovative and Inspiring. The multimedia is awesome Dan. And I'm surprised all this content isn't even yours - can't wait until you're able to make your own media files! This is what blogs should aspire to be - now I'll have start collecting content too...
Edgar
From: Canada
July 6th 2004
Tweaks...
On rollOver of the folders I want the details to appear before the user presses the button. On click of the folder name I want the folder to open instead of just the arrow being the hotspot, also I will add preloaders to the different windows. There are all minor tweaks to come. If you have any suggestions write them on the message board. thanks =)
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 6th 2004
The 411
Hey Yall! I'll have new content up every week. The only thing that may take longer is the video. This is because I like making video compliations with the raw footage! So if you see a section with no video there may be one in the works! I got a whole backlog of content, the system I created is very easy to update, phew! So tell ur friends and get to know more about me and my free time!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 6th 2004
Here's some irony for you...
I don't own a digital camera or camcorder!!! Crazy eh? Probably wondering what the heck how do I get content... If you believe you can do anything... haha. Well the reality is everyone has one so I just borrow or ask for ppl to send me raw files. I then choose the best of the best and on occasion enhance the photo's and make compilations with the videos. In the details section you can see the kind ppl that have helped me get the materials. Saving up to buy a nice Camcorder/DigiCam...Soon!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 5th 2004
Fine Tuning
The site is almost done! Almost! I just added the slide show feature! So now you can sit back and watch as the pictures fade in and out. Before I release this to the general public I want to make sure all the major bugs are fixed. The few can be prevented with preloaders which will be created for each window. I still have to completed the about section [about me and the site], but other than that its just formatting the new content. My system updates quite easily I just pop in the few files with the proper ID's and everything works!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 3rd 2004
Almost there...
The new site is almost ready for launch! I'm soo excited! Today I added the mailing list and guestbook! More ways for you to interact with ME! So get crackin!
Daniel Joaquin
From:
July 1st 2004
Brain Freeze!
I am currently working on a new design which will becoming out soon. I am trying to create an event based not time based blogger. Example: A user selects an event from a menu and the various related media's load up. So when someone selects an event the related: Journal,Video,and Album will be displayed all on one page! Sounds cool eh? Yeah thats why its taking me so long... haha
In this current site version I have added a zoom function to both the video and picture viewers. This feature is only working for the Fiona album at the moment, but the rest will follow.
Daniel Joaquin
From:
June 29th 2004
High Hopes
This site is in development and will be changing frequently! Please feel free to explore watch a video, read a journal entry, or look at pictures! I will be trying to create new content once a week...If I'm lucky. This site is made with broadband High Speed internet in mind, please if your internet connection is slow or the video seems choppy, pause the video and let it download as indicated by the green bar at the bottom of the video player. Sit back relax and get to know more about me and how I live life =D
Daniel Joaquin
From:
June 29th 2004
Late Nights
I'm having soo much fun making this website! So far I've been getting lots of great feedback from you all! Thanks! I'm making this site for me as well as for those who want to keep in touch with what I'm up too. Its sort of like a online scrapbook or timecapsule for me. No matter where I am in the world or what I'm doing I can come to this site and recall some really good memories! Enjoy! Dan
Daniel Joaquin
From:
June 29th 2004
One Blog to Rule them ALL!
This is the my own homegrown blogger! I decided to blend the best elements of all three types of online logs aka you can read journals, watch videos, or look at pictures!!! Something for everyone! I hope to later link related content types together somehow... That will come later! Thanks for stopping by come again! I'll try to make new content weekly.
Daniel Joaquin
From: Canada
March 9th 2004