http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress My travels. My joys. My life. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:27:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Life is a series of ups and downs, a continuous loop of building and re-building. I recently gathered with a group of fellow graduates at a wedding in St. Louis. While it was great to be back in the Midwest – if only for a few days – it was ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=53 Some say graduation changes everything. For the most part, it’s true. But I’m guessing not as much as it once did. Many of us choose post-undergraduate paths that carry us to different areas of the world and force us to leave behind memories, friends, family and a sense of comfort. And ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=52 It’s been a weekend filled with lasts. Last fraternity I-Dance. Last sorority formal. Last dance I’ll DJ for some time. Last time I can go to a church service with a friend. And that’s just the beginning of the lasts. Senior celebration is next week. My final finals are in two ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=51 When planning any sort of air travel, I would guess most people choose an airline based on price above any other feature. Of course the price of the airline ticket is extremely important, but when prices are relatively in the same range, I pick United. And it's becoming increasingly easier to ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=49 The holidays have passed but I'm still holding on to the season. No matter how early we begin celebrating in November, it's sad to see all the holiday decorations slowly disappear from the stores and restaurants I frequent. The past few weeks have been filled with lots of downtown dwelling and ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=48 After leaving Thailand, we returned to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) for a few hours before we caught our flight to Rome on Kuwait Airways. Yes, I know, Kuwait Airways is an interesting choice, indeed. The ticket was ridiculously cheap and the stop in Kuwait International Airport was one to ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=25 Our last Asian country to visit – Thailand – was a repeat for me but the trip turned out to be relatively inexpensive and I bought two custom-tailored suits for the price I’d likely pay for one at home. Considering that was one of the main reasons we even ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=24 Although it’s the most under-developed country of our trip, Vietnam welcomes Americans with arms wide open. It’s apparently part of the Vietnamese culture to forgive and move on in the midst of adversity. Western food is plentiful and everyone accepts the US Dollar. Their currency, known as the “dong,” ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=23 What a difference a bridge makes. Although I’ve experienced it before, the vast differences between Singapore and Malaysia are remarkable. What’s even more amazing is that Singapore was part of Malaysia at one point (connected by bridge) and has since developed much more rapidly after breaking away from Malaysia. ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=22 We survived a four day stint in Singapore. Wow, how expensive things have become. Malaysian prices have once again spoiled me to the point I can't bare to spend normal (American) prices for nearly anything. Even with the exchange rate differences, things still cost more in Singapore than ... http://www.kentotto.com/wordpress/?p=20