06.22.08
Currently in the process of packing, probably the first trip i’ll have packed for more than an hour in advance. Come on Boeing 747!Just back from Dublin after the Irish open source technology conference. Learnt some new stuff, met people i’d only spoken to online, and met some new people. Overall a good few days. Came home reasonably drained and with a stupid amount of Firefox merchandise. The launch party turned out to be good fun in the end.
Managed to squeeze in Dublin zoo a few hours before I left. Glad I went with another animal fiend because the rain didn’t turn either of us off. It was worth getting soaked just to sit in front of a rather large sleeping tiger. Thanks to the downpour the journey home on the train was pretty miserable though, I was freezing and falling asleep.
Debating whether or not to bring the laptop to the states or not. Think I will, purely because it’s a means of contacting home. I’m unfortunately prone to home sickness. I’ve already drilled Niall (who’s travelling with me) on what to do if I get home sick. I usually end up not talking and completely disinterested in where I am. Which doesn’t end well. With enough caffeine and nice weather I should be ok. Still contemplating LA, hostels are cheap and weather is ridiculous (so hot that it’d probably kill me). Guess i’ll decide once I hit SF on wednesday.2 days to go 