Monday, August 20, 2007

hey, hey, I wanna be a Rockstar



Feeling good like a rockstar! Past few months have been going very well for me. Heard this song this morning and felt it was more than appropriate (and great video too)

a) The whiskey with Random Ninjas has turned more of my family into fans. Rozelle got a bday shout out.
b) Vegas was great. Watched Phantom, visited Madame Tussauds's wax museum, played craps with Vanilla Ice, breakfast at Red Rock and overall just a good time.
c) Rozelle's bday bbq - Made some new friends and reminisced with old ones. Nice to relax and not really have a care in the world (least for a nite..then later on with night swimming).
d) Motorcycle class - I have finally completed the behind the "handle-bar" portion of the class M license. It was a lot of fun the first day and nerve racking the final day. Fortunately i scored well on the first parts of my test since i blew the last part. Anyways, another thing off my list. Possibly gonna look to take the actual written exam after the certificate comes in. Not seriously considering getting a bike unless i see a great deal and can afford it with all my upcoming expenses.
e) Nightly chats with Dolly - I met someone in the Philippines and have really connected with her even if mostly thru chat sessions. Terrific girl and now she's planning on coming to the USA around Dec/Jan. Looking forward to meeting her in person.
f) Talking with Karen and feeling better and more comfortable with where we are at. She continues to be a beautiful woman and part of my life. She's extended her East coast trip with a visit to New York, but will be back later in the week.
g) Meeting with an architect on 8/21 to talk about plans for the house. Pretty exciting after seeing how well he planned out my aunt's house.
h) Won $5 at the Ohana Poker nite. My dealer choice game was WAR =p.
i) Started the Abs Diet today.
j) Taste of Lexus this Sat

well..sounds like a lot... but oh yeah =p
I'm getting myself a new car before the end of this month (if all goes well). My great honda civic has lasted me about 15 years, with experiences ranging from high school, college, APO convention trips all thru California and Arizona, and countless other events. It actually still runs great at 273k miles on the original engine, but now it deserves a rest =).

I'll be moving to a Nissan Altima Hybrid since I'm feeling green and wanting to help the environment as well as cutting gasoline costs.

Yeah me!

-upcoming event-
8/25 - Taste of Lexus
9/1 - Religious Conference in anaheim
9/24-28 - Cruise with the Vegas crew.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

I've got a smile on my face and i'm feeling giddy. Could my life be coming together and are my dreams coming true? I don't want to jinx it, so instead i'll just pray.

Thursday, August 09, 2007


Perfect Night


Was feeling a bit down and unmotivated, so i headed home from work. Some drama with family and friends, I was gratefully reminded of how much i just needed to step back and enjoy life.

Thanks to leftover pork chops, the new friends I met on Monday, my cousins and permission by the landlord, I had the most perfect night, enjoying a late night swim and washing away all my worries and cares.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007


Hello August...
Lots of things in store.


a) Random Ninjas concert at the Whiskey (8/3)
b) Rozelle's bday celebration in vegas (8/3-5)
c) Rozelle's actual bday bbq (8/6)
d) Will's bday (8/8)
e) Kickball games (8/10)
f) Motorcycle class (8/11, 12, 18)
g) Karen returns from camp (8/20)
h) Dad's bday (8/21) - He'll be in Hawaii
i) Taste of Lexus (8/25)

But before that all the August stuff..a brief photo recap of July.


Ohana dinner with our G.I. Joe Nick, heading off to Iraq. Take care my friend and safe return.



Went to the LA Dragonboat festival with my aunts and uncles.




Gun Range - Targeting another off my list of things...i fired my first gun. Shot a glock, barreta, and a sig. I'll need to practice more to improve my aim, since my round was always 3 inches to the left of where i was aiming.




Relaxing day at the beach with family and friends. Nice fire and tasty s'mores.

Till next time...


July review
Kristine's Nursing exam - Passed!!
PMX BBQ and pool party - Soaking Success!
Biggwould visits - Missed out on some garlic chicken, but had fun dancing at tatou.