As much as i would like to fit everything into one bag, life sometimes steps in to say, “Don’t be a punk.” That’s why this blog exists. I love to be on the move, have adventures, and explore. Since my pre-existing blog is very heavy on social, political, and anthropological commentary, i felt like it would be out of place to chronicle my travels there as well. They just don’t always fit in the same bag.
So with that said, i’d like to welcome you to tralmix: tales of intrepid stumblings. For those of you who aren’t already familiar with me, here’s some quick background info:
- I’m a total nerdjock. True story.
- I’m an American, but i spent a fair amount of my childhood living abroad and i’ve never lived in one place for more than three years at a time. Rumor has it i’m secretly more European than American.
- I love collecting new experiences.
- Despite my comically low tolerance for spicy stuff, i love Indian food.
- I never feel more at peace than when i am in the mountains and within sight of the ocean.
- I have not one soul mate, but two. My love is tragically divided between Spain and California.
And that’s really all you need to know about me.
So as i’ve mentioned, this blog is to be a collection of stories about my travels and adventures. I love photography, so you might get some photos now and then. Okay, that’s a lie. You most definitely will get some photos. All the time.
I have two cameras and the length of my trip and risk factors determine which camera i take with me. Sometimes, i use this:
It’s a great camera and i’ve never gotten my hands on a better one. I feel like i can do plenty with it and i tend to stick with two of my three lenses. Unfortunately, it is both bulk and expensive, which is why this next one is [not] secretly my favorite:
Typically, i avoid Sony products. I have issues with the fact that you can only use them with other Sony products and accessories. On the other hand, i do have to admit that their products are generally pretty high quality. Both statements apply to that little sucker. I ended up getting it because although it’s not top-of-the-line anymore, it’s still pretty damn decent. It was also very cheap. The one i got was the floor model in the store and they had discontinued, so the manager on shift took a big chunk of the tag price. All of that, combined with its size (smaller than my cell phone), make it an awesome camera for long hikes and backpacking trips.
I also have a slight problem with fancy cameras, like the first one i mentioned. All too often, i find that people rely too much on their cameras to do good work for them. SLR cameras can take an otherwise mediocre shot and make it look a bit better. However, i firmly believe that even junky little point-and-shoot cameras can be just as good. The difference is that the latter puts more pressure on the photographer.
But i digress. That’s a bitchfest for another time. All i really had in mind when i started this post was to give you folks an idea of what to expect from this new endeavor. I hope i’ve done just that…
