totoy: salamat sa mga suggestions, I'd definitely look into it para maka save kahit konti. medyo matagal pa naman eh, so marami pa akong oras magplano. would've been nice if i knew someone from japan para doon na ako magstay, rather than pay for a room. thanks again.

pnay: so you hate winter eh? hehehe... ako naman I love it :p. para nga akong nag wi-withdrawal ngayon eh, miss ko na talaga snow. I HATE summer!

Cutedoc: you should try it,man. its fun once you get the hang of it, and if you do try, a piece of advice; buy a wrist guard and a butt-pad. I guarantee you, you WILL spend most of your time on your ass while you are learning . like I said once you get your balance right, and enough self-confidence/determination, you'll be bombing down Black Diamond runs in no time.