Well the days, weeks and years do fly when you're having fun. Today is the evening of Christmas day 2009. I'm about to call it a day. This was a good day, but I missed my son and daughter. I felt blessed to be able to share this celebration with my brothers and my mom. 

Since I travel a lot I've been looking for a good way to be able to watch TV without getting a Satelite connection.  Finaly my prayers are answered. I can now watch TV from my laptop! Go here to find out how I did it! 

Watch American TV online

So you're thinking about getting a Satellite TV for your computer?

Fantastic! I believe it's one of the greatest deals around. But, like everything in life…buyer beware! Some things can be cheap in the beginning and end up being more expensive in the long run.

Believe me, I had to learn the hard way! I was so excited about the concept of watching hundreds of TV channels on my laptop I rushed out and bought the first program I found. What a mistake that was! Without going into all the miserable details, let me just tell you that after a little investigating and asking the following questions, I'm now as happy as can be watching my satellite TV on my laptop!

Before rushing out to buy the first satellite program you see, ask these questions:

1.What are the initial costs?

2.What hardware and software do I have to buy?

3.What are the monthly costs?

4.Is there a contract involved and, if so, for how long?

5.What are the fees to break the contract?

6.Where can I contact people who are already in the program to get their opinion?

When you have the answers to these questions, you'll have the confidence to purchase your Satellite TV to Computer program without worrying that you'll have “buyer's remorse” that comes so often with impulse buying.

WARNING: When you start enjoying your TV programs on your computer, you will never want to return to the old way of watching TV on the television set! To save you some time and legwork, go straight here to this Satellite to TV Company and check out their product that allows you to stream high quality satellite TV signals over the Internet to your TV, laptop or desktop PC.

I just got this Vietnamese magazine named TUOI TRE  from the reporter who interviewed me (by Skype) the other day. Here's the email she also sent:

Dear Bud Brown,
 
The article has been published today. As it's on our weekly newspaper, they're a little bit slow in posting it on the website. I will send the link to you as soon as it's on. Meanwhile, be prepared. Now you're famous in Vietnam
 
Cheers,
 
Truc

UPDATE!

Here's the link to the article in Vietnamese:

and here's the link to the article in English:

Well, I’ve got the car up for sale, packing my bags and am going on another adventure. I’m gonna try my hand at teaching English in Taiwan. My dear wife, says I can go with her blessings, but she wants to stay put here in California. I’ve got wanderlust so bad I can’t hardly stand it. The plan is to sell the car to pay off the last of my debts, then I’ll be free to travel and teach, which are my passions. I’ll keep you informed.

Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story called "How Much Land Does a Man Need? It’s a  very good philosophical question.

This past week I’ve finally decided to take all my things that I had in storage. For years it has bothered me that I have to pay someone to store my stuff. I’m afraid it has been in my blood to "acquire and keep (some would say ‘hoard") stuff. After bringing it all home, and realizing there is just not enough room, I must decide what to keep and what to give away.  I’ve never really known the joy of giving away things before. I like it. Can you say FREEDOM!

This is how hot it gets during the summer here in the Central Valley of California.

 Please remember the card you choose! (hehe)

 Look at all the spy stuff that anyone can purchase!

 Here is a short video of how my Filipina wife cooks eggplant.