Today turned out to be a stressing day.
Everything was smooth at work. I was working on the Advertising Settlement for Movin Out which is playing at my work right now. Everything was cool until I found out I double paid an invoice to one of our printing companies. Its no big deal, I can fix it. Its just the hassle of calling them up and fixing the situation. So I went to lunch, had some sushi, then came back all tired. And the first thing my manager tells me is that the settlement must be due tomorrow. Kinda stressed me out a little bit, I can get it done, its no big deal, but it just added to the little stress I already had with the double paid invoice. So I guess I have to do everything tomorrow.
Then I had to leave work early for my dentist appointment which was suppose to be at 4:30. I left at 4:05 thinking it only takes 15 minutes to get there from Costa Mesa, just take Red Hill all the way up. Little did I know that there was many people taking side streets that time of the day! Literally, I was at the corner of McArthur and Red Hill at 4:30!! Thats just around the corner from my work pretty much! After that it was just down hill on Red Hill. I hit every freakin red light on that street. I'd be the last car of the pack, the light would turn green, and by the time I actually get near the intersection, it would turn red. What the fuck?? It got so bad, I went around on Jamboree in Irvine, where it was a little faster but I had to go all the way around. Still, I hit every red light that existed in the city of Tustin.
I didn't get near the dentist till about 4:45. At that time, I had enough of the traffic and just wanted to go home already. So, Karen rescheduled the appointment for me for next Wednesday. Next time I'll take the freeway. Freakin Red Hill.
On a happier note, we got new (used) couches from Steph. Thanks!!!
Wednesday, June 29
Monday, June 27
I think I had one the dullest weekends in a while...
Friday didn't do much. I waited for a phone call from a certain someone for dinner, but it didn't happen. So I just died of boredom at home by myself while Karen was out watching Wicked at the Pantages.
Saturday, I went to the dentist for the first time in a long time. My teeth were fugly. But now they're cool. I have to go back to get some fillings on a couple of cavities. I think only 2 or 3, which isn't bad considering I haven't been to the dentist in two or three years. I don't eat a lot of junk food, so thats a good thing. Picked up Chels and Karen at work, and filled my clean teeth with food from Macaroni Grill. Then later at night, I got pretty faded at a housewarming party. I haven't drank that much in a while (7 beers). Not bad, cuz I didn't eat a big meal either. But it was a lot of fun. I thought I was gonna be hung over on Sunday, but I felt fine, just drank a bunch of Gatorade before I knocked out.
Sunday, did nothing excited again. I was watching the food network and had a craving of pork chops. So I made some Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, courtesy of Giada De Laurentis, and some Egg Drop Soup, courtesy of Lina Diche (my mom). Good stuff...here's how to make the pork chops (sorry the Egg Drop soup needs to be kept a secret):
Some pork loin chops (4 or 6 of them)
Olive Oil (about 4-6 tablespoons)
Salt and Pepper
2 eggs
Italian Style Breadcrumbs
Some grated Parmesan Cheese
Alright, first season the pork chops with a little salt and pepper. Heat up a skillet with the olive oil. Beat two egs inside a flat bowl (big enough to dunk the chops into) Pour some of them breadcrumbs in another flat bowl and the parmesan cheese in another flat bowl. Dunk the seasoned chops first, in the cheese and cover it all over. Then dip it in the eggs, then the breadcrumbs, then fry them bad boys. Fry em for about 6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops-these are for a medium sized cut, about 1/2 an inch cut) on both sides. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, ketchup, or my favorite - Mang Tomas roast sauce. Or just eat the chops by themselves, up to you.
Quick and easy. If any of you read this, let me know how it turns out.
Friday didn't do much. I waited for a phone call from a certain someone for dinner, but it didn't happen. So I just died of boredom at home by myself while Karen was out watching Wicked at the Pantages.
Saturday, I went to the dentist for the first time in a long time. My teeth were fugly. But now they're cool. I have to go back to get some fillings on a couple of cavities. I think only 2 or 3, which isn't bad considering I haven't been to the dentist in two or three years. I don't eat a lot of junk food, so thats a good thing. Picked up Chels and Karen at work, and filled my clean teeth with food from Macaroni Grill. Then later at night, I got pretty faded at a housewarming party. I haven't drank that much in a while (7 beers). Not bad, cuz I didn't eat a big meal either. But it was a lot of fun. I thought I was gonna be hung over on Sunday, but I felt fine, just drank a bunch of Gatorade before I knocked out.
Sunday, did nothing excited again. I was watching the food network and had a craving of pork chops. So I made some Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, courtesy of Giada De Laurentis, and some Egg Drop Soup, courtesy of Lina Diche (my mom). Good stuff...here's how to make the pork chops (sorry the Egg Drop soup needs to be kept a secret):
Some pork loin chops (4 or 6 of them)
Olive Oil (about 4-6 tablespoons)
Salt and Pepper
2 eggs
Italian Style Breadcrumbs
Some grated Parmesan Cheese
Alright, first season the pork chops with a little salt and pepper. Heat up a skillet with the olive oil. Beat two egs inside a flat bowl (big enough to dunk the chops into) Pour some of them breadcrumbs in another flat bowl and the parmesan cheese in another flat bowl. Dunk the seasoned chops first, in the cheese and cover it all over. Then dip it in the eggs, then the breadcrumbs, then fry them bad boys. Fry em for about 6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chops-these are for a medium sized cut, about 1/2 an inch cut) on both sides. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, ketchup, or my favorite - Mang Tomas roast sauce. Or just eat the chops by themselves, up to you.
Quick and easy. If any of you read this, let me know how it turns out.
Friday, June 24
The C.A.R.E. program is suppose to help improve cuz managers care about the success of their department and their fellow employees who are part of it.
To me, I think it more stands for "We just dont' give a fuck?"
What do you all think?
It aint my business cuz I'm not part of that department anymore. And honestly I have no regrets not being in the department. But I have a lot of friends still there. And to know that rules make them mad, makes me mad as well.
I gave my hard four years of work in that department, but didn't get rewarded. So I moved on to another place that wanted me. And they liked me so much, I got a promotion in a matter of months.
At the other place, I got two raises in four years...an increase of 2 bucks.
Total!
That's it...that's all
So if they are suppose to 'care,' then where's the reward?
To me, I think it more stands for "We just dont' give a fuck?"
What do you all think?
It aint my business cuz I'm not part of that department anymore. And honestly I have no regrets not being in the department. But I have a lot of friends still there. And to know that rules make them mad, makes me mad as well.
I gave my hard four years of work in that department, but didn't get rewarded. So I moved on to another place that wanted me. And they liked me so much, I got a promotion in a matter of months.
At the other place, I got two raises in four years...an increase of 2 bucks.
Total!
That's it...that's all
So if they are suppose to 'care,' then where's the reward?
Monday, June 20
Had a nice Father's Day weekend.
Didn't do much Friday but upgrade my computer and build my parents computer. I'm running an Athlon 64 3000+ (previously an Athlon XP 2200+).
Saturday, did the same thing, until I went shopping at Cerritos with Karen. I went to check out the Jordan Dub Zero's and picked them up at Finshline, even tho that fuckin Korean bitch at the store didn't help my ass out. Shit, I asked for help and she went to hug her fuckin Ipod wearing bitches while another co-worker and I were asking for help. I was tempted to leave and try another store, but I was already there.
Another bad thing about Cerritos mall...they have an Aeropastle store. So I spent another $40 on clothes there. The signs were calling my name....2 for $20 screen shirts, $17 buttoned shirts. Now I'm broke till next paycheck.
So I spent over $200 in shopping in less than an hour. That's the most for me in awhile!
Sunday, I rolled up to see my pops in Oxnard for Father's Day. I thought we were gonna eat lunch and I was gonna pay for his lunch since I didn't get him anything, but all he wanted was to stay at home and enjoy my mom's cooking. Shoot, I'd do the same too. I'd pick my mom's cooking over restaurant food any day!
My dad broke our indoor basketball hoop. So I'll go out and buy one for him for Father's Day.
Speaking of Basketball, we also watched the Pistons loose in Game 5 of the Finals to the Spurs. Good game, defense didn't get it done tho at the end.
Picked up Jean and Bert in the Valley, then went home.
Another week all over again.
So...no shoe buying for me till August (Jordan Dub Zero in Orange comes out)
...unless I win this bid on Jordan X's!!
Moo-ha! Moo-ha-ha!!
Didn't do much Friday but upgrade my computer and build my parents computer. I'm running an Athlon 64 3000+ (previously an Athlon XP 2200+).
Saturday, did the same thing, until I went shopping at Cerritos with Karen. I went to check out the Jordan Dub Zero's and picked them up at Finshline, even tho that fuckin Korean bitch at the store didn't help my ass out. Shit, I asked for help and she went to hug her fuckin Ipod wearing bitches while another co-worker and I were asking for help. I was tempted to leave and try another store, but I was already there.
Another bad thing about Cerritos mall...they have an Aeropastle store. So I spent another $40 on clothes there. The signs were calling my name....2 for $20 screen shirts, $17 buttoned shirts. Now I'm broke till next paycheck.
So I spent over $200 in shopping in less than an hour. That's the most for me in awhile!
Sunday, I rolled up to see my pops in Oxnard for Father's Day. I thought we were gonna eat lunch and I was gonna pay for his lunch since I didn't get him anything, but all he wanted was to stay at home and enjoy my mom's cooking. Shoot, I'd do the same too. I'd pick my mom's cooking over restaurant food any day!
My dad broke our indoor basketball hoop. So I'll go out and buy one for him for Father's Day.
Speaking of Basketball, we also watched the Pistons loose in Game 5 of the Finals to the Spurs. Good game, defense didn't get it done tho at the end.
Picked up Jean and Bert in the Valley, then went home.
Another week all over again.
So...no shoe buying for me till August (Jordan Dub Zero in Orange comes out)
...unless I win this bid on Jordan X's!!
Moo-ha! Moo-ha-ha!!
Friday, June 17
Did you feel the earthquake??
That's three earthquakes this week. I felt the one on Sunday morning, but just went back to sleep. There was the other one in the Pacific Ocean that caused a tsunami alert. Then, there was one today at work. I was just at the Box Office talking to the manager for Alanis tickets and it struck. Nothing to be excited about, but just suprised. I was more laughing at the Midwestern ladies that freaked out.
Watched Batman Begins with Karen after work. Its so much better than the other Batman movies. I give it a 10 out of 10. So far, the best movie this summer. I still haven't watched Star Wars Episode Three (still have to watch the 2nd one since the 1st one was so awful.) We'll see if that'll happen.
Damn, there's a sale at Robinson's May! $25 for Reaction shirts. crap! Freakin Disney had to screw me over this week, cuz my annual pass was due.
Freak, my teeth are beginning to hurt. I'm calling for a checkup tomorrow.
Busy weekend coming up. Nothing big planned. Upgrading my computer and building my parents new computer. Maybe pick up the Jordan Dub Zero's or buy the Jordan X. Then visit my pops for Father's Day.
Freakin Disney, I'm still pissed cuz that money could've gone to my Reaction shirts, both Jordan shoes, and my dad's Father's Day gift.
I hate you Disney! Only when I'm at the park, I'm happy. But for now, I hate you!
Tinker Bell's a whore!
That's three earthquakes this week. I felt the one on Sunday morning, but just went back to sleep. There was the other one in the Pacific Ocean that caused a tsunami alert. Then, there was one today at work. I was just at the Box Office talking to the manager for Alanis tickets and it struck. Nothing to be excited about, but just suprised. I was more laughing at the Midwestern ladies that freaked out.
Watched Batman Begins with Karen after work. Its so much better than the other Batman movies. I give it a 10 out of 10. So far, the best movie this summer. I still haven't watched Star Wars Episode Three (still have to watch the 2nd one since the 1st one was so awful.) We'll see if that'll happen.
Damn, there's a sale at Robinson's May! $25 for Reaction shirts. crap! Freakin Disney had to screw me over this week, cuz my annual pass was due.
Freak, my teeth are beginning to hurt. I'm calling for a checkup tomorrow.
Busy weekend coming up. Nothing big planned. Upgrading my computer and building my parents new computer. Maybe pick up the Jordan Dub Zero's or buy the Jordan X. Then visit my pops for Father's Day.
Freakin Disney, I'm still pissed cuz that money could've gone to my Reaction shirts, both Jordan shoes, and my dad's Father's Day gift.
I hate you Disney! Only when I'm at the park, I'm happy. But for now, I hate you!
Tinker Bell's a whore!
Monday, June 13
Had a nice weekend...
Friday...went to Goldilock's with Karen to meet up with some of her friends for dinner. Then went to Best Buy and got some computer parts (a new video card and a new 19" LCD monitor). It's nice to have a friend that works at Best Buy!
Saturday...went to Oxnard with Ryan for Andrew Halog's graduation party. Ate a lot of food and had some Corona's. Then, we went shopping at the Camrillo Outlets. Picked up a pair of Banana Republic khaki's for only $7! Normally, $50, but it was on the clearance rack for $10, plus all men's clothing was 30% off. Best deal! Didn't buy anything else, tho. I have to renew my Disney Annual Passport this week. Boo! Afterwards, had dinner with my parents then met up with Ram and some people at a bar and drank a lil before going back to Irvine.
Sunday...watched the Dodgers beat the Twins on T.V. Hee-Seop Choi hit 3 homeruns in just 4 pitches. That was cool. Then installed my video card and configured it. It looks beautiful! Then, John John gave me call and we all met up at Hooters for dinner and watch the Spurs crush the Pistons. I had 16 wings...not too shabby!
Time for another 5 days of work. Using the line from the Holy Grail and Kristine..."I fart in that direction!"
Btw, I love my Karen!
Friday...went to Goldilock's with Karen to meet up with some of her friends for dinner. Then went to Best Buy and got some computer parts (a new video card and a new 19" LCD monitor). It's nice to have a friend that works at Best Buy!
Saturday...went to Oxnard with Ryan for Andrew Halog's graduation party. Ate a lot of food and had some Corona's. Then, we went shopping at the Camrillo Outlets. Picked up a pair of Banana Republic khaki's for only $7! Normally, $50, but it was on the clearance rack for $10, plus all men's clothing was 30% off. Best deal! Didn't buy anything else, tho. I have to renew my Disney Annual Passport this week. Boo! Afterwards, had dinner with my parents then met up with Ram and some people at a bar and drank a lil before going back to Irvine.
Sunday...watched the Dodgers beat the Twins on T.V. Hee-Seop Choi hit 3 homeruns in just 4 pitches. That was cool. Then installed my video card and configured it. It looks beautiful! Then, John John gave me call and we all met up at Hooters for dinner and watch the Spurs crush the Pistons. I had 16 wings...not too shabby!
Time for another 5 days of work. Using the line from the Holy Grail and Kristine..."I fart in that direction!"
Btw, I love my Karen!
Friday, June 10
Wednesday, June 1
I'm bored so I got this from Kristine's blog and added some of my own.
Middle name: Ray
Birthday: October 28
What city were you born in? Kingsville, Texas
Where do you live? Irvine
Eye color: Dark brown
hairstyle: faded
color of hair: black
height: 5'7"
typical mood: Quiet
describe yourself in 3 words: Easy-going, laid-back, friendly
siblings: 1 sister, Linda
Dream job: Whatever makes triple figures that's stress free
Job you think you'll end up doing: Pimpin on Hollywood and Vine
What age do you want to get married? Late 20's, but thats not gonna work. So early 30's.
Describe the wedding you want to have: Big with all of my friends and family with an open bar!
Honeymoon: somewhere exotic where people are friendly and speak English, like Hawaii
Any kids? No
Best friends (male): The four R's: Resty, Ram, Romeo, and Ryan (potential groomsmen)
Best friends (female): Don't really have one. Closest would probably be Chelsea from work, and Kristine, though she's more like my little sister I never had.
Hobbies: Snowboarding and video games.
Athletic? I was. I'd play hockey on Mondays, basketball on Tuesday and Thursdays. Now, not as much.
Favorite...
Language: English
Number: 7, 77, or 21
Food: Anything Mexican (especially Carnitas!)
City: Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe
Car: too many to decide on 1
Band/singer(s): Incubus, U2, A Tribe Called Quest, Babyface
Type of music: anything but country
Movie: Don't have one
TV shows: ER, Law & Order: SVU, and SportsCenter
Mini-series: Band of Brothers. I can watch that over and over on DVD.
Actor: Denzell Washington
Actress: Charmane Starr and Kaylani Lei
Color: Blue
Article of clothing you own: my Wayne Gretzky Jersey(s)
Pair of shoes you own: Jordan V (black), Jordan III (cements and tru blue models), all of my Air Max 95's.
book: Nike Sole Provider
animal: dogs
Word: I'd have to agree with Kristine and the variations of the f word
Scent: Escape for women
Sexual position: whatever works
Type of kiss: short, sweet, and wet
Beverage: Cherry Pepsi
Memory: Tahoe during Easter this year
Electronic Device: No not an Ipod. I'm happy with my IRiver mp3 player, but my Xbox for sure!
Video Game: Halo 2, only when my team wins and I do good.
Quote: "What the f***?"
Have a specific "type": cute, easy going, and NOT HIGH MAINTENENCE!
Still have feelings for someone from your past? HELL NO!
Think you're bitchy/dickish? I could be
Think you're talkative? sometimes
Consider yourself tough? Depends on how much alcohol I've consumed
Think you're a flirt? I don't think so
Consider yourself shy? sometimes
Exercise: Not really.
Believe in fate: Sometimes
Believe in karma? Yup
Believe in true love? Yes
Collect anything? Shoes, even tho I don't have a lot of them compared to others (ahem, the David brothers!!)
Drive? If so, what kind of car do you have? Yes, a Honda
Work? where? Yes, Orange County Performing Arts Center
Have a boy/girlfriend? No/Yes
Believe in ghosts? Yes
Enjoy sex? Yes
Foreplay? Of course
Smoke? sometimes
Drink? Yes, Newcastles, Hefeweizens, and Jack and Cokes
Drugs? Suprisingly, never
Things that pisses you off: people that flake!
Fears: Balloons and snakes
Last...
concert: Incubus at the Pond. Before that just three days prior, Incubus at Las Vegas
kiss you had? 1o minutes ago
sex? a couple of nights ago
sickness you had? I had both a chili cheeseburger and half a chili cheese dog with cheese fries from Tommy's in Barstow on the way home from Vegas last November. I was puking for the next two days.
time you laughed? earlier today, when Kristine told me how she got lost in Irvine from Boomers. time you cried? not really cried, but I was tearing at Romeo's mom's funeral. The last time I really balled, was at John Halog's funeral (my roommate and good friend in college. Loved him like a brother.)
relationship? I like to focus on my current relationship
time you sang? on the way home from work
went on a date? not in awhile.
stayed the night at someone's house? Beside's my parents, Kristine's house before I went snowboarding with Lou and Belle last year.
phone conversation with? my cousin Ric, trying to set up his wireless router
clothes you're wearing: basketball shorts, white undershirt, south park boxers
do you miss anyone? yup
crazy thing you did: I can't say!
spontaneous thing you did: 1998, Spring Quarter at UCI. Went to Vegas at 1am with friends, got there at 4 am just to eat the breakfast buffet at Circus Circus. Walked around for an hour, then Left vegas at 9am to get back in time for my 1pm class.
song are you listening to? The Corner by Common featuring Kanye West
do you have feelings for anyone? besides Karen, no.
last thing you wanna say: Shit, I have to iron my clothes for work.
Middle name: Ray
Birthday: October 28
What city were you born in? Kingsville, Texas
Where do you live? Irvine
Eye color: Dark brown
hairstyle: faded
color of hair: black
height: 5'7"
typical mood: Quiet
describe yourself in 3 words: Easy-going, laid-back, friendly
siblings: 1 sister, Linda
Dream job: Whatever makes triple figures that's stress free
Job you think you'll end up doing: Pimpin on Hollywood and Vine
What age do you want to get married? Late 20's, but thats not gonna work. So early 30's.
Describe the wedding you want to have: Big with all of my friends and family with an open bar!
Honeymoon: somewhere exotic where people are friendly and speak English, like Hawaii
Any kids? No
Best friends (male): The four R's: Resty, Ram, Romeo, and Ryan (potential groomsmen)
Best friends (female): Don't really have one. Closest would probably be Chelsea from work, and Kristine, though she's more like my little sister I never had.
Hobbies: Snowboarding and video games.
Athletic? I was. I'd play hockey on Mondays, basketball on Tuesday and Thursdays. Now, not as much.
Favorite...
Language: English
Number: 7, 77, or 21
Food: Anything Mexican (especially Carnitas!)
City: Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe
Car: too many to decide on 1
Band/singer(s): Incubus, U2, A Tribe Called Quest, Babyface
Type of music: anything but country
Movie: Don't have one
TV shows: ER, Law & Order: SVU, and SportsCenter
Mini-series: Band of Brothers. I can watch that over and over on DVD.
Actor: Denzell Washington
Actress: Charmane Starr and Kaylani Lei
Color: Blue
Article of clothing you own: my Wayne Gretzky Jersey(s)
Pair of shoes you own: Jordan V (black), Jordan III (cements and tru blue models), all of my Air Max 95's.
book: Nike Sole Provider
animal: dogs
Word: I'd have to agree with Kristine and the variations of the f word
Scent: Escape for women
Sexual position: whatever works
Type of kiss: short, sweet, and wet
Beverage: Cherry Pepsi
Memory: Tahoe during Easter this year
Electronic Device: No not an Ipod. I'm happy with my IRiver mp3 player, but my Xbox for sure!
Video Game: Halo 2, only when my team wins and I do good.
Quote: "What the f***?"
Have a specific "type": cute, easy going, and NOT HIGH MAINTENENCE!
Still have feelings for someone from your past? HELL NO!
Think you're bitchy/dickish? I could be
Think you're talkative? sometimes
Consider yourself tough? Depends on how much alcohol I've consumed
Think you're a flirt? I don't think so
Consider yourself shy? sometimes
Exercise: Not really.
Believe in fate: Sometimes
Believe in karma? Yup
Believe in true love? Yes
Collect anything? Shoes, even tho I don't have a lot of them compared to others (ahem, the David brothers!!)
Drive? If so, what kind of car do you have? Yes, a Honda
Work? where? Yes, Orange County Performing Arts Center
Have a boy/girlfriend? No/Yes
Believe in ghosts? Yes
Enjoy sex? Yes
Foreplay? Of course
Smoke? sometimes
Drink? Yes, Newcastles, Hefeweizens, and Jack and Cokes
Drugs? Suprisingly, never
Things that pisses you off: people that flake!
Fears: Balloons and snakes
Last...
concert: Incubus at the Pond. Before that just three days prior, Incubus at Las Vegas
kiss you had? 1o minutes ago
sex? a couple of nights ago
sickness you had? I had both a chili cheeseburger and half a chili cheese dog with cheese fries from Tommy's in Barstow on the way home from Vegas last November. I was puking for the next two days.
time you laughed? earlier today, when Kristine told me how she got lost in Irvine from Boomers. time you cried? not really cried, but I was tearing at Romeo's mom's funeral. The last time I really balled, was at John Halog's funeral (my roommate and good friend in college. Loved him like a brother.)
relationship? I like to focus on my current relationship
time you sang? on the way home from work
went on a date? not in awhile.
stayed the night at someone's house? Beside's my parents, Kristine's house before I went snowboarding with Lou and Belle last year.
phone conversation with? my cousin Ric, trying to set up his wireless router
clothes you're wearing: basketball shorts, white undershirt, south park boxers
do you miss anyone? yup
crazy thing you did: I can't say!
spontaneous thing you did: 1998, Spring Quarter at UCI. Went to Vegas at 1am with friends, got there at 4 am just to eat the breakfast buffet at Circus Circus. Walked around for an hour, then Left vegas at 9am to get back in time for my 1pm class.
song are you listening to? The Corner by Common featuring Kanye West
do you have feelings for anyone? besides Karen, no.
last thing you wanna say: Shit, I have to iron my clothes for work.