On my Chipotle Recipt today.
"So good your toes curl"
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Role Models/Inspirations
While watching the VH1 Hip Hop Honors last nite, i was reminded of a couple of my role models/Inspirations.
Listening to the biography of LL Cool J, reminded me why i find him to be a role model. Coming up from a broken family and the worse of situations, he was able to bring himself up. It was never an easy path, but one full of challenges that he pushed himself to overcome. His thoughts on whether or not he'd be a good father after his own childhood, vices surrounding him as he was young and successful, and even violence growing up. You hear about these stories all the time, but what really impresses me about him is his continual ability to push himself for the better. Musician, artist, actor...and especially father to his kids. If you watch the clips and see the energy he puts into his endeavors, there is no question he is driven.
There are quite a number of other inspirations in my life (which i won't delve why at this time); The Rock, Bruce Lee, my kuya kerwin, my family.
"Keeping it real ain't about carrying a gun or smoking blunts. It's about being true to yourself and those around you." --L.L. Cool J
(now to work on getting my body to look like that =p)
While watching the VH1 Hip Hop Honors last nite, i was reminded of a couple of my role models/Inspirations.
Listening to the biography of LL Cool J, reminded me why i find him to be a role model. Coming up from a broken family and the worse of situations, he was able to bring himself up. It was never an easy path, but one full of challenges that he pushed himself to overcome. His thoughts on whether or not he'd be a good father after his own childhood, vices surrounding him as he was young and successful, and even violence growing up. You hear about these stories all the time, but what really impresses me about him is his continual ability to push himself for the better. Musician, artist, actor...and especially father to his kids. If you watch the clips and see the energy he puts into his endeavors, there is no question he is driven.
There are quite a number of other inspirations in my life (which i won't delve why at this time); The Rock, Bruce Lee, my kuya kerwin, my family.
"Keeping it real ain't about carrying a gun or smoking blunts. It's about being true to yourself and those around you." --L.L. Cool J
(now to work on getting my body to look like that =p)
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
U know...i do browse to my blogger page each day to check up and read everyone else's blog..but just havent' been motiviated to write up my own stuff as of late.
so..after the "gentle" prodding of anny...who kindly came to visit me...i'll spit something out right now. Just a brief update..but things are starting to go back to normal..so hopefully more to come.
humm..were to start...
PMX is over. Yeah! It was a great show even thought there weren't that many people there to enjoy it. Personally i had a lot of fun with the performers and friends that came out. Still thinking about what i want my role in the organization to be..prob one of the reasons i'm still dragging my feet on closing out some things...but we'll just see what the new year brings.
Happy beleated Sept birthdays to: Edward, Kelly, Al, Carlo, Maureen, Bernadette, Bonnie, and soon my cousin Miko.
Got back together with Karen. Hard to believe we were actually seperated..but for the most part things are going well. The 344 crew (Garland, Karen, and myself) have been going on a food fest and convention weekends.
Read Karen's post for pics..and garland's for the Pink's adventure. Tried for Diddy Reese cookie after picking up Garland from the airport, but unfortunately it was closed.
In other news...actually found a workout crew and having a lot of fun doing it. Tues/Thur/Sundays - hanging out with Ed and Andre and pushing weight, turbo kick boxing, and street hip hop at 24hour fitness. Granted i'm already skipping out on 2 days since last week =p, its fun to actually have people to push you to do better. We're actually planning a halloween party Oct 29. Any ideas for fun halloween games are greatly appreciated.
Other than that, Had a fun karaoke party..and actually revisited tokyo delves. Its under renovation, so i dont' recomend any other parties there for the next month. Place was a bit cramped and althought we happily and unhappily sent our brother Hanz back to the Philippines, the other groups at the restaurant were pretty boring. Stayed relatively sober (very different from the last time) and actually enjoyed the food. *shakes head in memory of that infamous day in May*
Well..guess thats it....
I'm back...
so..after the "gentle" prodding of anny...who kindly came to visit me...i'll spit something out right now. Just a brief update..but things are starting to go back to normal..so hopefully more to come.
humm..were to start...
PMX is over. Yeah! It was a great show even thought there weren't that many people there to enjoy it. Personally i had a lot of fun with the performers and friends that came out. Still thinking about what i want my role in the organization to be..prob one of the reasons i'm still dragging my feet on closing out some things...but we'll just see what the new year brings.
Happy beleated Sept birthdays to: Edward, Kelly, Al, Carlo, Maureen, Bernadette, Bonnie, and soon my cousin Miko.
Got back together with Karen. Hard to believe we were actually seperated..but for the most part things are going well. The 344 crew (Garland, Karen, and myself) have been going on a food fest and convention weekends.
Read Karen's post for pics..and garland's for the Pink's adventure. Tried for Diddy Reese cookie after picking up Garland from the airport, but unfortunately it was closed.
In other news...actually found a workout crew and having a lot of fun doing it. Tues/Thur/Sundays - hanging out with Ed and Andre and pushing weight, turbo kick boxing, and street hip hop at 24hour fitness. Granted i'm already skipping out on 2 days since last week =p, its fun to actually have people to push you to do better. We're actually planning a halloween party Oct 29. Any ideas for fun halloween games are greatly appreciated.
Other than that, Had a fun karaoke party..and actually revisited tokyo delves. Its under renovation, so i dont' recomend any other parties there for the next month. Place was a bit cramped and althought we happily and unhappily sent our brother Hanz back to the Philippines, the other groups at the restaurant were pretty boring. Stayed relatively sober (very different from the last time) and actually enjoyed the food. *shakes head in memory of that infamous day in May*
Well..guess thats it....
I'm back...
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
4 days away.
Man..the craziness has not stopped. My sleeping patterns are all off. Not getting to bed till 3-4am each nite and phone calls all day affecting work schedule too. Fortunately tried to take some time off to catch my breath this weekend. Went for errands at Home depot, Rico's kickback, Dim Sum with friends on sunday as well as the alcohol run for pmx. Got mad at myself while reading martin's blog realizing i missed the Cuarto baby shower. Uggg.. man..and my memory is so shot i had to really think about what i did this weekend and it was just 48 hours ago.
Now that most of the big stuff for pmx is done, i've been able to concentrate more and get things done at work. *shakes head* had to take a pmx phone call even while i was ordering lunch at Subway today. FRICK.. 4 more days. Anyways, sealed DJ Virman for PMX on sunday. Need to contact donny and the other dj to schedule your times. (Donny you'll get your call soon..if not hit me up).
Last minute stuff... cleaning stuff around the house...clearing things out...and just making it thru the day. Man...thank goodness i'm taking tues off as well.
edit.
DJ D.Nutt announced.
Man..the craziness has not stopped. My sleeping patterns are all off. Not getting to bed till 3-4am each nite and phone calls all day affecting work schedule too. Fortunately tried to take some time off to catch my breath this weekend. Went for errands at Home depot, Rico's kickback, Dim Sum with friends on sunday as well as the alcohol run for pmx. Got mad at myself while reading martin's blog realizing i missed the Cuarto baby shower. Uggg.. man..and my memory is so shot i had to really think about what i did this weekend and it was just 48 hours ago.
Now that most of the big stuff for pmx is done, i've been able to concentrate more and get things done at work. *shakes head* had to take a pmx phone call even while i was ordering lunch at Subway today. FRICK.. 4 more days. Anyways, sealed DJ Virman for PMX on sunday. Need to contact donny and the other dj to schedule your times. (Donny you'll get your call soon..if not hit me up).
Last minute stuff... cleaning stuff around the house...clearing things out...and just making it thru the day. Man...thank goodness i'm taking tues off as well.
edit.
DJ D.Nutt announced.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Back to normal?
2 weeks away and i can stop talking about PMX....well..for a while. Happy things are coming together...stressed about much that is being put on me (that wasn't part of my job description) but finding pleasure in the simple joy that my friends are excited. Random Ninjas is gonna kick ass with their secret finale. Donny's sent me some stuff that i can hopefully get up on the website in time. Garland and I are just having fun with the CLUB PMX idea. All in all...i know for sure that its gonna be a kick ass time.
With much of my schedule being completed, I can at least take a step back and breathe a bit. Things in the personal life are a bit strained....odd cuz technically its already actually over. Unfortunately feelings aren't controlled like a light switch. I thank everyone that is concerned about me. I know where i am...I know where i want to be....and I am responsible for my own decisions (good or bad). Thanks all for caring.
As far as things worthy of blogging.... Sanjay's housewarming party was fun. Jello shots, brownies and CPK with the coworkers. Made for an interesting nite and definately a highlight from a busy week. Celebrated Bren's bday on Sat. He tried to go for a hat trick on the 1liter sized Asahi cans. Got to 1.5 which is much better than my 2/3 of a can. We sat and watched morning musume videos and asian game shows the whole nite while eating Max's chicken and other store bought food. Mango cake from Red Ribbon was the perfect end to the evening. hmm...with that hint of coconut.....yum. Still got a piece left. Today is my Dad's bday. Happy bday Dad. We already celebrated it last week so that we could have dinner with the whole family (will was still in town).
Today was also the last PMX planning meeting (damn..still brought it up). The meeting itself was eh..but it was fun hanging with everyone afterwards. We went to Marukai to have sushi. Once we got there...found out Garland just bought a solo membership to Marukai and asked if he can add me as a second. So yeah! i now have membership to the store. Right then and there i put it to good use. Found a Yakata for 7 bucks and picked it up. Convinced Garland to get one as well and that started it all. Next thing i know we are all buying them. It was a lot of fun. Walked around the store and found the Ramune 1 liter bottle on sale for $2. It was great. I'm having a lot of fun with my roomie... missed that household comradere like i had in college. Course sam probably likes him as well since he can do the MM train dance. =p
oh yeah....
Gym: 45 treadmill
reading: finished Revenge of the Sith. (hoping to get the Harry Potter books soon).
2 weeks away and i can stop talking about PMX....well..for a while. Happy things are coming together...stressed about much that is being put on me (that wasn't part of my job description) but finding pleasure in the simple joy that my friends are excited. Random Ninjas is gonna kick ass with their secret finale. Donny's sent me some stuff that i can hopefully get up on the website in time. Garland and I are just having fun with the CLUB PMX idea. All in all...i know for sure that its gonna be a kick ass time.
With much of my schedule being completed, I can at least take a step back and breathe a bit. Things in the personal life are a bit strained....odd cuz technically its already actually over. Unfortunately feelings aren't controlled like a light switch. I thank everyone that is concerned about me. I know where i am...I know where i want to be....and I am responsible for my own decisions (good or bad). Thanks all for caring.
As far as things worthy of blogging.... Sanjay's housewarming party was fun. Jello shots, brownies and CPK with the coworkers. Made for an interesting nite and definately a highlight from a busy week. Celebrated Bren's bday on Sat. He tried to go for a hat trick on the 1liter sized Asahi cans. Got to 1.5 which is much better than my 2/3 of a can. We sat and watched morning musume videos and asian game shows the whole nite while eating Max's chicken and other store bought food. Mango cake from Red Ribbon was the perfect end to the evening. hmm...with that hint of coconut.....yum. Still got a piece left. Today is my Dad's bday. Happy bday Dad. We already celebrated it last week so that we could have dinner with the whole family (will was still in town).
Today was also the last PMX planning meeting (damn..still brought it up). The meeting itself was eh..but it was fun hanging with everyone afterwards. We went to Marukai to have sushi. Once we got there...found out Garland just bought a solo membership to Marukai and asked if he can add me as a second. So yeah! i now have membership to the store. Right then and there i put it to good use. Found a Yakata for 7 bucks and picked it up. Convinced Garland to get one as well and that started it all. Next thing i know we are all buying them. It was a lot of fun. Walked around the store and found the Ramune 1 liter bottle on sale for $2. It was great. I'm having a lot of fun with my roomie... missed that household comradere like i had in college. Course sam probably likes him as well since he can do the MM train dance. =p
oh yeah....
Gym: 45 treadmill
reading: finished Revenge of the Sith. (hoping to get the Harry Potter books soon).
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
*peeks his head out*
Much like the groundhog, i'm checking to see if the coast is clear. The work never seeems to end. Its been an eventful few weeks. Much i wanted to talk about...but couldn't find the time to post about. Thing are a lil bit more quiet now, but unlikely to get back to schedule till after PMX Labor Day weekend.
Did want to let you all know that i'm still alive =).
Short synopsis
1. Dj D.nutt will be performing at PMX
2. Locked down most of my bands. Got some really good people coming.
3. Pretty much got the schedule down and got everyone happy
4. Getting last minute changes to my rooms and agreements that are pissing me off.
5. Taking on other people's responsibilities and a general lack of action/responsibility.
6. Things got pretty busy at work.
7. I'm getting fat. Need to hit that gym
8. Second set of windows are now ordered. Likely to come in right before PMX.
9. Got invited back to staff AX....wasn't sure how to really take that one.
10. Furneral for one of my childhood mentors
11. Early morning co-sponsoring my family members in the Philippines
12. Body tried to get me to slow down this weekend..giving me a stiff neck/shoulder. Too bad i couldn't stop.
13. Got down and dirty under the house again trying to do home improvement.
14. Need to focus on lawn and window covers.
Much like the groundhog, i'm checking to see if the coast is clear. The work never seeems to end. Its been an eventful few weeks. Much i wanted to talk about...but couldn't find the time to post about. Thing are a lil bit more quiet now, but unlikely to get back to schedule till after PMX Labor Day weekend.
Did want to let you all know that i'm still alive =).
Short synopsis
1. Dj D.nutt will be performing at PMX
2. Locked down most of my bands. Got some really good people coming.
3. Pretty much got the schedule down and got everyone happy
4. Getting last minute changes to my rooms and agreements that are pissing me off.
5. Taking on other people's responsibilities and a general lack of action/responsibility.
6. Things got pretty busy at work.
7. I'm getting fat. Need to hit that gym
8. Second set of windows are now ordered. Likely to come in right before PMX.
9. Got invited back to staff AX....wasn't sure how to really take that one.
10. Furneral for one of my childhood mentors
11. Early morning co-sponsoring my family members in the Philippines
12. Body tried to get me to slow down this weekend..giving me a stiff neck/shoulder. Too bad i couldn't stop.
13. Got down and dirty under the house again trying to do home improvement.
14. Need to focus on lawn and window covers.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Friday, August 05, 2005
Yeah..so that convo was really done today.
First off, Happy Birthday Rico!
Been busy since this morning...got the windows signed off for. The guy was pretty interesting and really cool. Karen and I helped load my aunt's rental truck for Vegas. Played a lot of catch up at work.
Anyways..whirl wind weekend..so not sure if i'll get a chance to post...but here is what it looks like.
Tonite - Rico Bday in Fullerton.
Late tonite/early morning - Drive to Vegas
Sat - Rozelle bday in vegas
Late sat/early sun - Party with cousins, drive back to LA
Sun - PMX meeting at noon.
Peace out!!
First off, Happy Birthday Rico!
Been busy since this morning...got the windows signed off for. The guy was pretty interesting and really cool. Karen and I helped load my aunt's rental truck for Vegas. Played a lot of catch up at work.
Anyways..whirl wind weekend..so not sure if i'll get a chance to post...but here is what it looks like.
Tonite - Rico Bday in Fullerton.
Late tonite/early morning - Drive to Vegas
Sat - Rozelle bday in vegas
Late sat/early sun - Party with cousins, drive back to LA
Sun - PMX meeting at noon.
Peace out!!
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Cheesy thursday update (post dated) and Interesting relationship chat
I'd add more..cuz it was a good day. Karen came back, Rico came over for his computer, and the window guy finally called.
So..instead...i leave you with this insight into my psyche and views on realtionships a little bit on religion. I write...just seems more in chat windows. Figured..hey..i'll just post it here (i got permission so it was ok).
panda: pah! i made a pact to myself to never speak to eric (my first love) again. i will leave to the mists of the future from now on.
ray: my married ex hasn't called me back yet from her bday greetings..and my current ex is on the cold side of her hot and cold trends
ray: welcome to my life
ray: im running to vegas
panda: maybe your take on life is easier on the soul than what i was doing.
ray: hey..i'm into self torture
panda: i'm into self torture too
ray: listening ot portrait (Ariel Rivera - Filipino song)
ray: or every frickn sad rnb song
panda: email it to me too;
ray: dont' have it
panda: aw
ray: just saying songs in general
panda: i'm gonna listen to all the sappy songs i could find.
panda: sad songs. every one.
panda: get it out of my system.
panda: i need to write about it.
ray: its gonan take time
ray: let me see
panda: just do long stream-of-consciousness stuff
ray: 3.5 year relationship
ray: = 7+ years before i moved on
panda: uuh... i was with this guy on and off for 16 years.
panda: 1/2 my life!
ray: geezus..16 years
ray: :-P
panda: of course, we had times when we didnt' see each other for a couple of years at a time
panda: so let's say, it's gonna take me another 10 years to get over him collectively.
panda: uuuggghhh.
ray: not necessarily
ray: i think u can get over it....by .....sun
ray: just think of it this way
ray: solved a lot of my issues
panda: okay... ;-)
ray: i look at it ....like national geographic
ray: we're just like any other animal on the planet
panda: eh???
panda: oh god.
ray: followig maslov's triangle
panda: sex and alcohol?
ray: there are things we need
ray: things we desire
ray: we add an emotional component to things
panda: true
ray: but in realiity..its all our own doing
ray: like don't get me wrong
panda: all in our head, really
ray: my relationship with karen
ray: is simply that...just honest
ray: u can' expect people to be loyal
ray: monogamy is not necessarlily natural
panda: no kidding. especially this guy.
ray: religion creates a "standard" of which we are to live
ray: but in reality..its still a human standard
ray: i don't go to church
ray: but i believe in the morality..and example it gives us
ray: its an example..
ray: not applicable in all occasions
ray: but still a good one
ray: in the case of relationships
panda: i agree.. religion doesn't always dictate behavior
ray: just like the animals..
panda: *sigh*
ray: its a part of our lifestyle to want to be close to someone
ray: at times that someone changes
panda: i'd like to think i'm better than a panda bear but yeah.
ray: namely because we also change
ray: here.ray: when i broke up with my ex
ray: my first love
ray: and a true love at that
ray: i still love her..and i am not afraid to admit it
ray: even if she's married
panda: awww.
ray: but this is what happend to me
ray: i wasn't sure..and questioned
ray: when i realized it wasn't going to happen anymore..i sought the counselling of our guidance couselor
ray: who was like a mother to both of us
ray: she told me
ray: "there is only one person in this world for you"
ray: which in turne made me cry like a baby
ray: since i thought i had lost the "one"
panda: awwww
ray: but then..as she was holding me...she said
ray: but the thing is..you're always changing
ray: and therefore that person also changes
panda: awww
ray: the key to a relationship is not love or flowers or anythign like that
ray: the key to a relationship is being able to grow together
panda: oh yeah! that's so true.
ray: (sexual, romantic, friendship, whatever)
ray: u and this guy..it didnt' work out then
ray: cuz u didnt' have the same paths
ray: ur reminicing on something that u think was there
ray: just dont' want to see that it isn't
panda: i want my pity party
ray: i learned that after seeing my ex a couple times after
ray: thats when i knew i grew past it
ray: now..i still mellowed..and moaned..and whined..
panda: well, i'm sure when i see him next, i'll know that i outgrew it
ray: but we move on..
I'd add more..cuz it was a good day. Karen came back, Rico came over for his computer, and the window guy finally called.
So..instead...i leave you with this insight into my psyche and views on realtionships a little bit on religion. I write...just seems more in chat windows. Figured..hey..i'll just post it here (i got permission so it was ok).
panda: pah! i made a pact to myself to never speak to eric (my first love) again. i will leave to the mists of the future from now on.
ray: my married ex hasn't called me back yet from her bday greetings..and my current ex is on the cold side of her hot and cold trends
ray: welcome to my life
ray: im running to vegas
panda: maybe your take on life is easier on the soul than what i was doing.
ray: hey..i'm into self torture
panda: i'm into self torture too
ray: listening ot portrait (Ariel Rivera - Filipino song)
ray: or every frickn sad rnb song
panda: email it to me too;
ray: dont' have it
panda: aw
ray: just saying songs in general
panda: i'm gonna listen to all the sappy songs i could find.
panda: sad songs. every one.
panda: get it out of my system.
panda: i need to write about it.
ray: its gonan take time
ray: let me see
panda: just do long stream-of-consciousness stuff
ray: 3.5 year relationship
ray: = 7+ years before i moved on
panda: uuh... i was with this guy on and off for 16 years.
panda: 1/2 my life!
ray: geezus..16 years
ray: :-P
panda: of course, we had times when we didnt' see each other for a couple of years at a time
panda: so let's say, it's gonna take me another 10 years to get over him collectively.
panda: uuuggghhh.
ray: not necessarily
ray: i think u can get over it....by .....sun
ray: just think of it this way
ray: solved a lot of my issues
panda: okay... ;-)
ray: i look at it ....like national geographic
ray: we're just like any other animal on the planet
panda: eh???
panda: oh god.
ray: followig maslov's triangle
panda: sex and alcohol?
ray: there are things we need
ray: things we desire
ray: we add an emotional component to things
panda: true
ray: but in realiity..its all our own doing
ray: like don't get me wrong
panda: all in our head, really
ray: my relationship with karen
ray: is simply that...just honest
ray: u can' expect people to be loyal
ray: monogamy is not necessarlily natural
panda: no kidding. especially this guy.
ray: religion creates a "standard" of which we are to live
ray: but in reality..its still a human standard
ray: i don't go to church
ray: but i believe in the morality..and example it gives us
ray: its an example..
ray: not applicable in all occasions
ray: but still a good one
ray: in the case of relationships
panda: i agree.. religion doesn't always dictate behavior
ray: just like the animals..
panda: *sigh*
ray: its a part of our lifestyle to want to be close to someone
ray: at times that someone changes
panda: i'd like to think i'm better than a panda bear but yeah.
ray: namely because we also change
ray: here.ray: when i broke up with my ex
ray: my first love
ray: and a true love at that
ray: i still love her..and i am not afraid to admit it
ray: even if she's married
panda: awww.
ray: but this is what happend to me
ray: i wasn't sure..and questioned
ray: when i realized it wasn't going to happen anymore..i sought the counselling of our guidance couselor
ray: who was like a mother to both of us
ray: she told me
ray: "there is only one person in this world for you"
ray: which in turne made me cry like a baby
ray: since i thought i had lost the "one"
panda: awwww
ray: but then..as she was holding me...she said
ray: but the thing is..you're always changing
ray: and therefore that person also changes
panda: awww
ray: the key to a relationship is not love or flowers or anythign like that
ray: the key to a relationship is being able to grow together
panda: oh yeah! that's so true.
ray: (sexual, romantic, friendship, whatever)
ray: u and this guy..it didnt' work out then
ray: cuz u didnt' have the same paths
ray: ur reminicing on something that u think was there
ray: just dont' want to see that it isn't
panda: i want my pity party
ray: i learned that after seeing my ex a couple times after
ray: thats when i knew i grew past it
ray: now..i still mellowed..and moaned..and whined..
panda: well, i'm sure when i see him next, i'll know that i outgrew it
ray: but we move on..
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Wow..surprisingly this week has been relatively calm. Granted i'm still doing a lot of work here and there...i've actually had time to just relax.
Waiting for some people to email me back about pmx stuff...but things are looking good. Hip hop class was dizzy-ing...with a bunch of turns and such. The rest of the nite was walking (should have been running) thru downtown LA looking for a bar to celebrate Charles' bday. It was nice just kicking back with everyone and not having to worry about much.
Well..i really should do some work.
Waiting for some people to email me back about pmx stuff...but things are looking good. Hip hop class was dizzy-ing...with a bunch of turns and such. The rest of the nite was walking (should have been running) thru downtown LA looking for a bar to celebrate Charles' bday. It was nice just kicking back with everyone and not having to worry about much.
Well..i really should do some work.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Can't seem to sleep any earlier than 4am lately. PMX is keeping me really really busy with phone calls and emails.
Today was nice though. Beautiful day (of what i got to see of it). Mark came over to hang out (and attempt to work on his computer). Unfortunately didn't get to solve the issue, but did get to have maopo tofu again. Yummmm. After just relaxing for once (while pmx issues danced in my head)...we went out to tea station for boba and brick toast. Garland and Chris came out and we just sat there chatting thru the nite.
When i got back..had to face the pmx items again. Yup...4am.
Today was nice though. Beautiful day (of what i got to see of it). Mark came over to hang out (and attempt to work on his computer). Unfortunately didn't get to solve the issue, but did get to have maopo tofu again. Yummmm. After just relaxing for once (while pmx issues danced in my head)...we went out to tea station for boba and brick toast. Garland and Chris came out and we just sat there chatting thru the nite.
When i got back..had to face the pmx items again. Yup...4am.
Monday, August 01, 2005
By the power of grayskull...i have the power!!! - He-Man
So today being monday got back into business. Set up a new user in the office as well as tried to tie up some PMX issues. Trying to make plans for the weekend. Rico's Bday is Friday, Rozelle's on Sat, and Will's on Mon. Not sure about Rico or Will, but Rozelle is thinking vegas for the weekend (not a bad idea..althought its still hella hot).
As far as the quote, I headed over to my cousin's house after work just to chill. Alfred has always been into old cartoons and had just bought the old He-Man tv series on dvd. It was classic watching the episodes. Man, those were the days when the cartoons entire 30 minutes revolved around the moral of the episode. Really makes you wonder and realize how different it is to grow up now compared to when I was growing up.
In the nature versus nurture debate, as much as your genes and biology give you certain obvious advantages...i still feel that nurture plays a bigger role in people's development. You learn and grow from the things around you....Reactions to the actions in your life. Your life is based on your decisions. ...so ...yeah. =p. Its late now but i'm going to end with one of my favorite quotes.
So today being monday got back into business. Set up a new user in the office as well as tried to tie up some PMX issues. Trying to make plans for the weekend. Rico's Bday is Friday, Rozelle's on Sat, and Will's on Mon. Not sure about Rico or Will, but Rozelle is thinking vegas for the weekend (not a bad idea..althought its still hella hot).
As far as the quote, I headed over to my cousin's house after work just to chill. Alfred has always been into old cartoons and had just bought the old He-Man tv series on dvd. It was classic watching the episodes. Man, those were the days when the cartoons entire 30 minutes revolved around the moral of the episode. Really makes you wonder and realize how different it is to grow up now compared to when I was growing up.
In the nature versus nurture debate, as much as your genes and biology give you certain obvious advantages...i still feel that nurture plays a bigger role in people's development. You learn and grow from the things around you....Reactions to the actions in your life. Your life is based on your decisions. ...so ...yeah. =p. Its late now but i'm going to end with one of my favorite quotes.
I am a part of all that I have met;
Yet all experience is an arch wherethrough
Gleams that untravelled world,
whose margin fades
For ever and for ever when I move.
How dull it is to pause, to make an end,
To rust unburnished, not to shine in use!
To follow knowledge like a sinking star,
Beyond the utmost bound of human thought
Sunday, July 31, 2005
The rest of the weekend.
Anyways...after Friday nite..i originally thought i had a busy weekend planned. When i looked at it again though, i found that i could actually just step back and take a time out. Saturday morning, Karen and i decided to make breakfast and clean up around the house. After sprinkling strawberries and powered suger over her first ever french toast, we ate breakfast and later went out to rake the yard. She had to leave to pick up a friend from the airport and i effectively passed out tired after she left. Didn't wake up till midnite (missing my friend's bday party) and totally energized at such a late hour. I then proceeded to watch a the MUMMY with the director's dialog and clean my room. I find it a lot more interesting to see the background and understanding of how a piece of work comes together...much like my interest in history (in a general sense). Anyways...movie and cleaning leads to another late nite.
I wake up Sun morning to Justin's call about going to dragonboat. Its soon followed my my cousin's call to come over for pancakes (seems we were the only ones in town as family went to Vegas. Damn...maybe next week). Well..it got me out of bed and on the road to pick up my sister and see Justin and Mel (who were competeting..and had driven down from Norcal). After much driving..and asking people for directions (both the gas station guy and the Ruby's owner were from OC..and had no clue about directions in Long Beach)...we finally found it. Watched a couple races and caught up with Justin. It was a beautiful day..a bit on the hot side. Couldn't believe how many teams and people were out there. Marveled at all the names...TeamLARD, Ripple Effects, Killer Guppies, GUnutz...high school teams as well as teams from other states.
Well..the best part of the weekend was just spending time with my sis. We caught up on a lot of things and just enjoyed the day and each other's company.
Anyways...after Friday nite..i originally thought i had a busy weekend planned. When i looked at it again though, i found that i could actually just step back and take a time out. Saturday morning, Karen and i decided to make breakfast and clean up around the house. After sprinkling strawberries and powered suger over her first ever french toast, we ate breakfast and later went out to rake the yard. She had to leave to pick up a friend from the airport and i effectively passed out tired after she left. Didn't wake up till midnite (missing my friend's bday party) and totally energized at such a late hour. I then proceeded to watch a the MUMMY with the director's dialog and clean my room. I find it a lot more interesting to see the background and understanding of how a piece of work comes together...much like my interest in history (in a general sense). Anyways...movie and cleaning leads to another late nite.
I wake up Sun morning to Justin's call about going to dragonboat. Its soon followed my my cousin's call to come over for pancakes (seems we were the only ones in town as family went to Vegas. Damn...maybe next week). Well..it got me out of bed and on the road to pick up my sister and see Justin and Mel (who were competeting..and had driven down from Norcal). After much driving..and asking people for directions (both the gas station guy and the Ruby's owner were from OC..and had no clue about directions in Long Beach)...we finally found it. Watched a couple races and caught up with Justin. It was a beautiful day..a bit on the hot side. Couldn't believe how many teams and people were out there. Marveled at all the names...TeamLARD, Ripple Effects, Killer Guppies, GUnutz...high school teams as well as teams from other states.
Well..the best part of the weekend was just spending time with my sis. We caught up on a lot of things and just enjoyed the day and each other's company.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Breaking My Cardinal Rule of Clubbing
So...tonite was that meeting with Kaila and her manager. As a meeting..it went ok. For a clubbing nite....ai ya.
So i got into Level 3 in Hollywood and Highlands. I felt pretty good since the last time i tried to get in with my friends, we waited in line for 1.5 hours only to leave. The interior was ok..but this looked like a slow nite. Stood around, had a Crown and coke, while i waited to meet up with the manager. Watched the other acts teh manager brough it, before i finally broke down and asked if this girl i was looking at was actually Kaila. Thank goodness it was, since i thought my nite would have been in vain. After meeting with the manager a bit, we talked about about building the relationship to showcase his other groups. Best part was when i was about to leave i met this guy who was exactly the type of contact i was looking for. Seems he has ties to the Japanese industry and someone I'm hoping will get us some big acts for next year.
Anyways, my cardinal rule of never going to a club without a group of friends..or at a minimum a wing girl was broken tonite. I was put on the comp list and wasn't even sure if i could bring anyone else. Therefore, most of the nite was just sitting in VIP and wishing i had some real friends around to chill and have fun with. Oh well...looked at it as a business meeting from the beginning..and didn't realy change anything. As far as the peeps...i think i'm definately getting old(er). Much of the typical trashy looking girls...as "attractive" as i may think they are...were all pretty much the same. I used to (desire) and drool over these girls (ok..maybe a lil still). Now i'm just....over it.
Still feeing like karoke to Usher. Maybe gonna try some dance moves =p. Anyways..if i hit a club..i think i'll hit 24 hour fitness.
So...tonite was that meeting with Kaila and her manager. As a meeting..it went ok. For a clubbing nite....ai ya.
So i got into Level 3 in Hollywood and Highlands. I felt pretty good since the last time i tried to get in with my friends, we waited in line for 1.5 hours only to leave. The interior was ok..but this looked like a slow nite. Stood around, had a Crown and coke, while i waited to meet up with the manager. Watched the other acts teh manager brough it, before i finally broke down and asked if this girl i was looking at was actually Kaila. Thank goodness it was, since i thought my nite would have been in vain. After meeting with the manager a bit, we talked about about building the relationship to showcase his other groups. Best part was when i was about to leave i met this guy who was exactly the type of contact i was looking for. Seems he has ties to the Japanese industry and someone I'm hoping will get us some big acts for next year.
Anyways, my cardinal rule of never going to a club without a group of friends..or at a minimum a wing girl was broken tonite. I was put on the comp list and wasn't even sure if i could bring anyone else. Therefore, most of the nite was just sitting in VIP and wishing i had some real friends around to chill and have fun with. Oh well...looked at it as a business meeting from the beginning..and didn't realy change anything. As far as the peeps...i think i'm definately getting old(er). Much of the typical trashy looking girls...as "attractive" as i may think they are...were all pretty much the same. I used to (desire) and drool over these girls (ok..maybe a lil still). Now i'm just....over it.
Still feeing like karoke to Usher. Maybe gonna try some dance moves =p. Anyways..if i hit a club..i think i'll hit 24 hour fitness.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Posting now since the weekend looks busy.
Meeting Kaila and manager tonite.
Dragon Boat Races - Justin and Mel are down for the weekend.
Possible Soju and Korean BBQ on Sat nite with Nea and Dave
Plus clearing out the bedframe from Garland's room as well as assembling the table i just got from Mark. Bye bye encino apt...and many fond memories.
Now just need to make it thru the rest of the day.
Meeting Kaila and manager tonite.
Dragon Boat Races - Justin and Mel are down for the weekend.
Possible Soju and Korean BBQ on Sat nite with Nea and Dave
Plus clearing out the bedframe from Garland's room as well as assembling the table i just got from Mark. Bye bye encino apt...and many fond memories.
Now just need to make it thru the rest of the day.
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