Had a pretty nice weekend.
Friday, I went to the batting cages with Son, Don, and E-Man from work. Gotta prep up for the new softball season I'm joining in Cerritos. I bought new batting gloves, and got blisters on both of my thumbs. Its not too bad, they're almost healed up now. There were a few that I hit pretty hard. Hopefully that'll carry on to the season. I did better than I thought I would. But towards the end, I got tired and couldn't swing. I'm still pretty sore.
Yesterday, Karen and I went to the Kings/Ducks preseason game. Its been over a year since I last watched a live game. And what a way to start the season with free tix to a preseason opener. It was really fun. Karen wore here new Luc Robitaille jersey for the first time. It was a fight and penalty filled game. At one point the Ducks had a 9 minute powerplay that was unheard of. The score was 2-0 at the end of the 1st, but the Kings came back and scored 4 times to win 4-2. Alexander Frolov scored 2 goals, while newcomer Jeremy Roenick had 3 assists. We didn't see some other players like Mattias Norstrom, Luc Robitaille, and Valeri Bure in the game. I guess they wanted to rest some of the vets, and dress the rookies. Got to see Pavol Demitra and for the first time, Jeremy Roenick in a Kings jersey. I hope they do good. Click here for pictures!
Today, just watched football on T.V Also ran some errands, then packed up some stuff and moved in to our new place. Only a couple of more weeks left, but we'll be out pretty soon. I'm pretty excited, yet still pissed off. Oh well, change of scenery will be good, then I wouldn't have to come home with such a bad attitude anymore.
Monday, September 19
Sunday, September 11
Today is the 4th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Its crazy how its already been 4 years. I still remember that day clearly.
I remember being waken up by Rozanno's cell phone. I guess his mom was saying two bombs exploded in New York. This was still around 6 am, so I was still half asleep. I went back to sleep and woke up around 8 to get ready for work. When I went to go outside to put my shoes on, the news was on in the living room and I was just shocked what I was seeing.
I then left for work, heading north on Main Street in Irvine. It was pretty eerie, as there was no planes flying into John Wayne Airport that morning. Throughout the day at work, they kept televising the planes hitting the WTC. I don't think I was more stunned that day. What sucked was that all the buildings and offices around the Center were closed. After awhile, the Center's administration office also closed for the day. But for us Box Office employees, we had to stay open. I found it ridiculous that everyone went home for the day, but we had to stay open. I understand that we're open 24/7 365 days of the year. But in the wake of a disaster, we have to stay open? Sad but true.
Today, Karen and I watched the 9/11 documentary that we Netflix'd. I've already seen this when they televised it on the 6th month anniversary. Its basically about two French filmakers that were suppose to film a rookie fire fighter, becoming a man in New York. It turned out to be a documentary of the tragedy, which depicts video o the first plane hitting, as well as the two towers collapsing while firemen were inside. It's a pretty interesting, yet sad documentary. I recommend you watching it. It just gives a small taste of what the people in New York went through that day.
On that note, my thoughts and prayers go out to those families and victims lost on 9/11 as well as those involved with Hurricane Katrina more recently.
I remember being waken up by Rozanno's cell phone. I guess his mom was saying two bombs exploded in New York. This was still around 6 am, so I was still half asleep. I went back to sleep and woke up around 8 to get ready for work. When I went to go outside to put my shoes on, the news was on in the living room and I was just shocked what I was seeing.
I then left for work, heading north on Main Street in Irvine. It was pretty eerie, as there was no planes flying into John Wayne Airport that morning. Throughout the day at work, they kept televising the planes hitting the WTC. I don't think I was more stunned that day. What sucked was that all the buildings and offices around the Center were closed. After awhile, the Center's administration office also closed for the day. But for us Box Office employees, we had to stay open. I found it ridiculous that everyone went home for the day, but we had to stay open. I understand that we're open 24/7 365 days of the year. But in the wake of a disaster, we have to stay open? Sad but true.
Today, Karen and I watched the 9/11 documentary that we Netflix'd. I've already seen this when they televised it on the 6th month anniversary. Its basically about two French filmakers that were suppose to film a rookie fire fighter, becoming a man in New York. It turned out to be a documentary of the tragedy, which depicts video o the first plane hitting, as well as the two towers collapsing while firemen were inside. It's a pretty interesting, yet sad documentary. I recommend you watching it. It just gives a small taste of what the people in New York went through that day.
On that note, my thoughts and prayers go out to those families and victims lost on 9/11 as well as those involved with Hurricane Katrina more recently.
Happy 2 year Anniversary, Karen! Dinner was great!! I can't believe I finished a whole 10 oz Prime Rib. It was soooo good!! Hope to celebrate many more anniversaries with you!!
Today, Michigan lost to Notre Dame. Chad Henne played an awful game and Coach Lloyd Carr called some awful plays. I hope he gets fired. He doesn't win the big games. On a brighter note, the Dodgers won 3-1 today, even though their playoff chances are slimming. And the last time I saw, UCLA was up 49-14 against Rice at the half. Oh yeah, and Ohio State lost today to Texas.
Watched the first episode of Lost today on DVD, followed by Crash. That movie is freakin awesome. Well written and well acted. It makes you think about life and what we face everyday. Sadly enough, its something that will take a long time to be fixed.
Also went to Ikea today. Saw some stuff I want to buy for our new apartment. I can't wait to move out. I can't wait where I can walk into an apartment where I can be laid back and free. Soon, I wont have to worry about fur sticking to my clothes since no one here cares to vacuum (a piece of equipment that is mine) the couches (that are mine also) from cats (not mine) laying down or their lazy asses all day. Nor do people here clean the dining table (mine) after eating, nor dust around the t.v./home theater system (mine as well).
Everyday, I'm getting more excited moving out from this place. I'm excited about living with my new roommates. They're a lot more responsible and take more initiative.
I've already heard them say 'Thanks, Joes' to me. Now that's a first.
I hate it here. I hate it here. I hate it here.
First full weekend of football tomorrow. That's something to be happy about.
Today, Michigan lost to Notre Dame. Chad Henne played an awful game and Coach Lloyd Carr called some awful plays. I hope he gets fired. He doesn't win the big games. On a brighter note, the Dodgers won 3-1 today, even though their playoff chances are slimming. And the last time I saw, UCLA was up 49-14 against Rice at the half. Oh yeah, and Ohio State lost today to Texas.
Watched the first episode of Lost today on DVD, followed by Crash. That movie is freakin awesome. Well written and well acted. It makes you think about life and what we face everyday. Sadly enough, its something that will take a long time to be fixed.
Also went to Ikea today. Saw some stuff I want to buy for our new apartment. I can't wait to move out. I can't wait where I can walk into an apartment where I can be laid back and free. Soon, I wont have to worry about fur sticking to my clothes since no one here cares to vacuum (a piece of equipment that is mine) the couches (that are mine also) from cats (not mine) laying down or their lazy asses all day. Nor do people here clean the dining table (mine) after eating, nor dust around the t.v./home theater system (mine as well).
Everyday, I'm getting more excited moving out from this place. I'm excited about living with my new roommates. They're a lot more responsible and take more initiative.
I've already heard them say 'Thanks, Joes' to me. Now that's a first.
I hate it here. I hate it here. I hate it here.
First full weekend of football tomorrow. That's something to be happy about.
Thursday, September 8
Just got back from our Labor Day trip to Chicago. Probably the best trip ever! We did a lot, had a lot of pizza, watched Wicked, rode the El, went up top to Sears Tower, went to Millenium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Signature Lounge up the Hancock Tower, a Chicago River/Lake Michigan Tour, and Wrigley Field.
Click here for pictures.
Chicago is such a beautiful place, combined with both contemporary/modern buildings allong with old historic ones. Shopping and restaurants were down the street, with the subway station a few blocks away. I'd love to live here, though I'm not too sure if I can deal with the weather. We picked a perfect weekend to go, not too hot or humid. But I know its not always like that.
Wicked was a nice musical, although I was really tired Friday night. I only got 45 minutes of sleep and wasn't able to sleep on the plane. Southwest isn't that comfortable. I probably would've enjoyed it more if I wasn't too tired. But it was pretty good. However, it was overplayed at our hotel room by Karen and Kristine. Good thing I slept outside in the living room with Ryan and Jevon. Ana Gasteyer was really good. Ben Vereen played the Wizard as an understudy.
Honestly, its a good musical, but its getting really played out for me. Its a good musical, but its not the greatest.
Lots of fun and laughs. It was a great way to get away from California and all the shit that's been going on with me the past month or so. Now its back home for more bullshit the rest of the month.
I can't wait to move out of my apartment already.
Click here for pictures.
Chicago is such a beautiful place, combined with both contemporary/modern buildings allong with old historic ones. Shopping and restaurants were down the street, with the subway station a few blocks away. I'd love to live here, though I'm not too sure if I can deal with the weather. We picked a perfect weekend to go, not too hot or humid. But I know its not always like that.
Wicked was a nice musical, although I was really tired Friday night. I only got 45 minutes of sleep and wasn't able to sleep on the plane. Southwest isn't that comfortable. I probably would've enjoyed it more if I wasn't too tired. But it was pretty good. However, it was overplayed at our hotel room by Karen and Kristine. Good thing I slept outside in the living room with Ryan and Jevon. Ana Gasteyer was really good. Ben Vereen played the Wizard as an understudy.
Honestly, its a good musical, but its getting really played out for me. Its a good musical, but its not the greatest.
Lots of fun and laughs. It was a great way to get away from California and all the shit that's been going on with me the past month or so. Now its back home for more bullshit the rest of the month.
I can't wait to move out of my apartment already.