A Traveler's Diary

Happy 4rt Anniversary!!!!!A long Journey....

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:53:00 +0100

First of all i just wanna say to all of you sucker's that didn't believe i could make it this far....I'M STILL HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't spend this day without writing something here....it is a very special day because it marks 4 years since i left home (Portugal for the ones who don't know), on the 16th of January of 2005 i flew early in the morning in the horrible winter day, which was refered at the time has "the worst day of my life" leaving behind the 3 people i loved the most besides all my friends and family....i came to realise too things after that, 1st that i only loved 2 of those people and 2nd that it was definitely not "the worst day of my life" but that it was the day in which my life would change forever and i'm very happy for that....because i needed change....

It was the beginning of a Journey of self-discovery facing a new life, new environment, new reality, well....basically everything new....i must admit it wasn't always easy(it sill isn't sometimes by the way) but it was one of my dreams and i had to go trough with it because we cannot pass on the opportunities life provides us with and specially not give up....

Some of my friends allways tought i had this wonderfull life because they obviously never stand by me along the way so they just saw the good parts made from the stories i told them, but i can say today that i'm very proud of myself for leaving all i had behind, alone with 2 bags filled with hopes and dreams.....i'm even happy to remember all the bad times that i had because all of that good and bad brought me to were i am today so i don't regret it and i would have done it again....i think this journey finally allowed me to be my true self and not what other's wanted me to be....

There's so much i can say of this 4 wonderfull years but i'd prefer not too, i prefer to keep them with me and the many people i lived it with (i hope they don't tell it too otherwise i might be embarassed).....

Just to finalise i would like to say i've made some amazing friends (still do, by the way), met some wonderfull people and will keep all of you in my BIG heart and i hope all of you keep me too.....

Dublin, Brussels & Amsterdam....What's next??Only the future will tell....i plan on going with the flow and live one day at a time....that's the way to go....

A piece of free advice for everyone: "We are all much stronger that we think or believe, only trough the real challenges of our lives we will see our true strenght"....i came to realise that....

I'll see you around....

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:41:00 +0100

First of all the BEST wishes for 2009....high hopes on this New Year ahead....

My year didn't quite started as i expected....twisted my knee on the first game i play in 2009, all i can say is that it's painfull and it takes time to heal, but on the bright side 2008 started terrible and ended up being a pretty good year....so i can still keep my hopes high....

Alot to do in 2009 but i don't wanna go too much into detail, so let's just keep it simple....

Have a good year everybody and stay confident because the best is yet to come.....

Cheers,

Ivo

Astrology - Year 2009 Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:54:00 +0100

I don't really believe much in this stuff, but some of it makes some sense....

Year 2009 Overview

In 2009, you find yourself connecting with people effortlessly as your warm-hearted actions are acknowledged and radiated back to you in a way you've never experienced before. The confident joy and happiness you freely give to others gives you the innate ability to be productive. For you, kind actions are the way to transformation and success.
This is a perfect time for proud Leo, because you have the desire, drive and power to help society. You realize there's work to do, and you'll give a helping hand wherever you can. You are ready to align yourself with a higher level of awareness, and exhibit a regenerative attitude is about reaping the harvest by submitting to the larger purpose. What you are able to give to others directly reflects the transformation happening within you.
Your heart is in the right place, and you are likely to accomplish all that you set out to do this year. You're developing excellent skills in your own personal transformation process, and you are ready to make the conscious decision to be the best you can be. You feel secure, and the beauty of who you are shines through easily and effortlessly.

Year 2009 Romantic

You feel as if you're reaping the harvest this year in your relationships. Socially, your connections are very positive and your altruistic, visionary personality brings you a great circle of friends. Very strong and intuitive, your sense of self-worth in a close relationship makes it a very loving and secure one -- your main focus for some time now. Your enthusiasm bubbles over as an intimate relationship blossoms, and the challenges of constructive communication become easier and easier.
Energetically, you are uplifted when you choose to be in a relationship and master the art of accepting someone as they are. In the springtime, your focus may shift to marriage as many blessings come your way, giving you opportunities to experience conscious acts of sharing, cooperation and honor. Things may seem to move fast, but if you go with the flow, you'll gain confidence in your progress.
Much healing takes place when you have someone close to share your life with. Reap the rewards, and you will encounter feelings that will become the basis for far-reaching transformation in your life -- and in that of others as well. Leo's need to be in charge is no problem, because you and your partner are energetically and equally matched. Be grateful for the love and growth you are experiencing -- both metaphysically and spiritually.

Year 2009 Career

As you help others in your work, you find balance in your own life and, as a result, financial opportunities arise. You are far from conventional, and this helps you have no fear in starting new projects and developing ways for making a good living.
You are able to make major changes in your career without completely eliminating your current foundation. During the summer, career advancements streamline as greater responsibility and commitment come your way. This is an excellent time to focus on your ideals for social progress, and actualize them in a public sphere.
As a Leo, you have the communication skills required to bring new opportunities for growth. This year, you easily visualize new possibilities and eliminate potential roadblocks. Your co-workers appreciate your leadership skills and respect your ability to bring people and resources together for positive change. You may be conservative financially while learning to carve out ways of meeting your material needs, but you continue to draw greater resources to you to serve the greater good.

............

Let's see how much of it is true....

ich bin ein berliner - Berlin New Year's Eve 08/09

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:36:00 +0100

Maaaannnnnn, no words to describe this amazing New Year's....

Maybe this video will help....This was filmed from the last 4 minutes of 2008 till midnight 2009....it also shows that we were already in a very good mood (some people call it Tequilla!!!!)....

Anyway drunk or not we were HAPPY, really really HAPPY....specially because we were all together....

It was Legendary, EPIC and definitely one for the history books....

Love

Ivo

Setting up our Christmas Tree - 8th December 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:53:00 +0100

I know it's a little bit late but better late than never....
I just need to tell has much as i can about this wonderfull journey that was 2008....

On the 8th of December 5 people, Laura, Laura, Roberto, Romulo & Me (i guess the only reader of my blog knows my name) got together to honour 1 tradition: the building of the Christmas tree. Using a basic principle but mixing traditions from 3 different countries (for the curious ones - Portugal, Italy, Netherlands) the night started with great dinner (many thanks to the chef....you know who you are) served with red wine, followed by a great desert and then coffee and the now traditional "Friends Whisky", the tree assembly started.

The girls made some decorations and the guys started with putting the tree standing (sounds bad but no one was injured on this procedure), and after an hour or so the tree was finished with all the necessary items. The star on top was put in by Romulo, because the best prop for the tree was the one he got.

In the end a Big Big egg-shaped chocolate was broken and our Christmas officially begun by eating a marvelous italian chocolate.

Thanks everyone for such a delightful night and to allow to enjoy again one of the traditions i was so used to back home.

hugs & kisses

Wakeboarding in Venezia!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:39:00 +0100

This is really cool....

My Driving skills

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:22:00 +0100

Created by The Car Connection

Moments!!!!!!!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:47:00 +0100

Some moments captured on camera....

Out of the box!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:15:00 +0100

Just funny

Pendulum @ Melkweg

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:03:00 +0100

So, Tuesday i went to see Pendulum at the Melkweg for the 2nd time and i must say that once again i was quite impressed....It was great....

This concert was part of the European Tour 2008 and the launch of their new album called "In Silico".

I must say besides the sound the visual part of the concert was stunning which helped to make it a memorable show.....

On a last note i would like to thank Wout and Fleur for the company and for having so much fun....

Here is a sample of what we listened:

Discover The Prodigy!

Voodoo People from Prodigy mixed by Pendulum

Official website: http://www.pendulum.com/

Heidi Klum....Nice Ad!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:33:00 +0100

Just couldn't resist putting this here....

Massive Attack & Snoop Dog

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:27:00 +0100

MTV Music

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:16:00 +0100

So MTV just launched a new website just for music videos for free, which is cool because you can even watch them on fullscreen, share, etc.
Also good is the fact that you can find some pretty old music videos and will find new videos in there almost every day.
It should be some good competition for youtube.

Site address is http://www.mtvmusic.com/

Here is a video taken from there, one of my favourites....

Queens of the Stone Age - Go with the Flow

Queens of the Stone Age MTV Music

Major League - Drum'n'Bass - Full on Vynil

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:21:00 +0100

Maaaannnnn....I wanted to post something about the party alll week but i had to upload the pictures from the iPhone and i'm known to be a tiny bit lazy....better late then never....let's take into consideration this pictures are taken from a phone so the quality is not the best....

Here they are....

Anyway the party was amazing!!!!I was in for Black Sun Empire but honestly they were not even my favourites this time, none of the good stuff like Future Frame, Arrakis or Driving Insane....they were still good tought.

This time my favourite was Sub Focus, it was the 1st time i saw them and it was an amazing performance.....the rest was ok....

I was happy to know that Henrique, Dome and Wout enjoyed it as well so maybe we can all return next year....

Funny thing was when i went to pick up my bike to go home, it was not there anymore....only the lock was there, it was cut with a saw in the middle of leidseplein on a friday night....amazing what this people do for bikes in holland....there goes my 3rd bike....the best of the story was not even that....but it's too crazy to be told here (hint - crazy people like hot "drinks"....LOL!!!!).

Well i guess that's the way it goes in life, nothing is ever perfect....

T Hawk & M Phelps

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:12:00 +0100

Tony Hawk interviews Michael Phelps between takes of the Guitar Hero: World Tour commercial they were both shooting. Kobe Bryant also shot one.

See more DissentTV videos at Shred or Die

Funny interview....

Viral Video for Tropic Thunder

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:39:00 +0100

Maaaaaaannnnn this guys are hilarious.....

Viral video for the movie Tropic Thunder....

MTV Shows

Major League - Drum'n'Bass - Full on Vynil

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:52:00 +0200

Tonight is the night....once again i go back to one of the first parties i've been once i arrived to Amsterdam. Funny fact, Black Sun Empire is playing again.

Great lineup, can't wait....

Funny!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:03:00 +0200

Computers are funny....

Good old Steve!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:20:00 +0200

After the launch of the new Macbooks an angry customer sent an email directly to Steve Jobs (CEO of Apple for those who don't know) making a complaint about that fact that was no Firewire included.

Steve at his best, gave a short and expeted answer.

I guess it's pretty clear that Apple is abandoning the Firewire feature from their consumer-targeted machines, in this particular case, the Macbook, probably because they don't see it as a viable option anymore.
In the 90's Apple helped to develop Firewire, but it never made such an impact as USB, in fact USB2.0 has proven to be the winner of the lower end of the market.
USB2.0 is in fact slower but if you want performance then the Mackbook is not exactly what you want/need.
All the Mac's still offer Firewire support at this time with the exception of the new Macbook, and the new Macbook Pro only offers Firewire 800.

Nice going Steve
....

Summer Vacations

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:57:00 +0200

This year despite having some short summer vacations in the end of August, i still managed to find a way to make the best out of it....

Me and one of my best friends decided to go down the coast (Costa Vicentina) starting in Setúbal all the way to Algarve, in what quickly became an EPIC journey.

So, since the weather was very good we went looking for desert or unknown beaches along the coast....but more details about that at a later time.....for now i just leave a video and some pictures of one of the beaches with the most difficult (maybe not that difficult but definitely on of the coolest) access....

Praia da Amália (Amalia's beach)

Some pictures of the beach

It was a great trip overall and i know i wanna do it again anytime soon....

Thanks DeDe

....

Amsterdam Dance Event 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:18:00 +0200

So next week is the Amsterdam Dance Event on of the biggest club festival events of the world (probably the biggest) which occurs every year, spread by some (about 40) of the finest places (clubs, cafe's, lounges, art galleries, etc....) in amsterdam with over 700 DJ's.

It's quite an interesting event that also includes a conference, it goes to it's thirtheenth edition this year....

I've been in some of the venues two years ago and it was great.

Website: http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/

Very interesting lineup, maybe i should check out a few of them this time as well.

Segway Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:44:00 +0200

Since everybody seems to be talking and sharing their experiences with Segway's these days, here is me standing on one after a bumpy ride during my short summer vacations.

In general it was a very amusing experience, which i would like to repeat (or even get one for myself if i had $$$$) but like all gadgets/toys/rides it takes time and practice to get used to.

It was great
....

Shift08

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:04:00 +0200

Since i'm not able to attend (for obvious reasons) and because one of my best friends makes sure he allways does, also helping his brother organising the event i was sure i had to briefly mention it.
Shift is basically a Event with one day of Workshops and two days of Conference about Social & Human Ideas for Technology, which happens in Lisbon every year (i think it's the 3rd edition but i'm not sure).

All about Shift can be found here:

http://shift.pt/

Best Surfer 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:24:00 +0200

I just have to write about this....enjoying surf and all....

Once again Kelly Slater shows us why he is a Surf legend, pulling yet another ASP World Championship....lucky number 9 for him.

Below the heat were he got the World title in Mundaka (Spain)

Events won by Kelly Slater in this year's ASP World Tour

01 - Quiksilver Pro in Gold Coast (Australia)
02 - Rip Curl Pro in Bells Beach (Australia)
04 - Gloge Pro in Tavarua (Fiji)
05 - Billabong Pro in Jeffreys Bay (South Africa)
07 - Boost Mobile Pro Presented by Hurley in Trestles (USA)

Website: http://surf.quiksilver.com/ks9/

Browsing Battle with 3G

noreply@blogger.com (Bilincas) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:33:00 +0200

Well....T-Mobile G1 certainly loses the browsing battle agaisnt the iPhone with both of them using their respective 3G connections....

Needless to say the iPhone wins
....