One more week....
till I finally use my new DELSEY luggage, in which we will...
wake up early and drive to LAX to catch our 7:30 flight to...
CHICAGO!!!, where we also....
watch the Broadway musical WICKED!!!...
then afterwards celebrate the birthday of LOU LAVARRO!!!
4 days, 3 nights, with my friends who have been quoted as, 'too cool.'
I can finally get away from the bullshit that's being going on here the last month!!
Tuesday, August 16
Lately, I've been pretty excited about things that are coming up. Of course, one of them will be the Chicago trip. I've never been on an airplane heading past Las Vegas, though we did some traveling when I was very young when my dad served in the Navy. But I haven't been on an airplane vacation wise. I wouldn't necessariy count the 50 minute flight to Vegas, since its primary excuse is to avoid traffic on the 91 and 15. A little more than two weeks to go.
The other thing I'm excited about is the return of hockey, my beloved sport. After a full year cancelled due to an owners lockout, the game is back on the ice, with a whole new game. The new salary cap system has changed the economics of the game, and I'm excited about my Los Angeles Kings. We've resigned Luc Robitaille, traded for Jeremy Roenick, signed Pavol Demitra, resigned Alexander Frolov to a long term deal, and also signed Valeri Bure (that's right, Full House's Candace Cameron-Bure's husband.) We've lost Ziggy Palffy, but his lost doesn't take any excitement away from the game. I've already got my free pre-season tickets against the Ducks on September 17th. It'll be an exciting year.
The return to hockey has also prompted me to lace up the skates again. That's right, I've decided to return to league play roller hockey. I've rejoined some old teammates and we will be starting sometime in October at the Anaheim Hockey Club. I haven't played since 2002 at the old Gretzky Center in Irvine. So I've got a lot of conditioning and practicing to do. I also got to get new equipment and new skates. I'm probably gonna get new skates, new gloves, and a new bag. I've had my gloves for about 12 years so that needs to change. My current bag doesn't have a shoulder strap since it ripped off. My skates are currently uncomfortable. So I'm about to get these bad boys:
These are the Nike Quest Hi Ho Silver. Yeah the name is pretty funny, but its practially the best boot out there. Funny enough, these skates actually run pretty big, so I can actually fit the biggest junior size. What's even better, it's a lot cheaper than adult sizes. I couldn't believe it myself when I tried these on...that I can actually fit a junior size. I wear a fitted size 8 shoe. With this skate, I can fit a size 5.5. Adult price, $400. Junior size, $200. Not too shabby huh?? Most hockey skates usually run about 1 to 2 sizes smaller than your normal foot. I'm just suprised these Nike skates ran really big, almost 3 sizes smaller than your normal shoe size. What's best, they're Nike's! I hope to get these sometime in the next week or so.
Here's a couple of action shots:
Yeah, that's iddy biddy me taking the face-off.
Me, no where near the puck.
Maybe I'll have more action shots to post up this fall. Stay tuned!!
The other thing I'm excited about is the return of hockey, my beloved sport. After a full year cancelled due to an owners lockout, the game is back on the ice, with a whole new game. The new salary cap system has changed the economics of the game, and I'm excited about my Los Angeles Kings. We've resigned Luc Robitaille, traded for Jeremy Roenick, signed Pavol Demitra, resigned Alexander Frolov to a long term deal, and also signed Valeri Bure (that's right, Full House's Candace Cameron-Bure's husband.) We've lost Ziggy Palffy, but his lost doesn't take any excitement away from the game. I've already got my free pre-season tickets against the Ducks on September 17th. It'll be an exciting year.
The return to hockey has also prompted me to lace up the skates again. That's right, I've decided to return to league play roller hockey. I've rejoined some old teammates and we will be starting sometime in October at the Anaheim Hockey Club. I haven't played since 2002 at the old Gretzky Center in Irvine. So I've got a lot of conditioning and practicing to do. I also got to get new equipment and new skates. I'm probably gonna get new skates, new gloves, and a new bag. I've had my gloves for about 12 years so that needs to change. My current bag doesn't have a shoulder strap since it ripped off. My skates are currently uncomfortable. So I'm about to get these bad boys:
These are the Nike Quest Hi Ho Silver. Yeah the name is pretty funny, but its practially the best boot out there. Funny enough, these skates actually run pretty big, so I can actually fit the biggest junior size. What's even better, it's a lot cheaper than adult sizes. I couldn't believe it myself when I tried these on...that I can actually fit a junior size. I wear a fitted size 8 shoe. With this skate, I can fit a size 5.5. Adult price, $400. Junior size, $200. Not too shabby huh?? Most hockey skates usually run about 1 to 2 sizes smaller than your normal foot. I'm just suprised these Nike skates ran really big, almost 3 sizes smaller than your normal shoe size. What's best, they're Nike's! I hope to get these sometime in the next week or so.
Here's a couple of action shots:
Yeah, that's iddy biddy me taking the face-off.
Me, no where near the puck.
Maybe I'll have more action shots to post up this fall. Stay tuned!!
Wednesday, August 10
Busy weekend. Worked on Saturday for our Broadway Seat Sale. It was pretty fun, although we didn't have Lawry's catering this year. Pizza will do just fine. Thanks Karen for ordering! Afterwards, I went to Friday's with Chels and Karen, and vented about stuff going on. Got home, and knocked out for 3 hours. I was exhausted in the end. Had dinner and watched Coach Carter, which I may say is a pretty good movie.
Sunday, went to the beach to hang out with some friends and had dinner with Karen's family to celebrate her brother's birthday. Afterwards, went to Walmart and did some small shopping.
Monday, I went to work for a few hours to do my reports. My numbers were off, but I just wanted to get the heck out of there. Stayed at work till about 11, then took the rest of the day off using my comp time from Saturday, and met up with Karen's family and relatives from Illinois at California Advernture. It was very hot, but we had a lot of fun. It was suprisingly empty at the park, even though there was traffic for parking. California Screamin was closed due to a previous accident a couple of weeks ago, but we still had fun. Rode Tower of Terror 3 times, Grizzly Bear Run twice, and rode Soarin over California. Didn't get to go into Disneyland, but I have a passport that can take me there anytime I want.
On a sad note, it was back to work for the rest of the week on Tuesday.
On an even sadder note, long time ABC journalist and anchorman Peter Jennings past away this week. If there was another person that was a part of my life ever since the beginning, besides my family, it would probably be him. I remember coming home from school and watching World News Tonight every weekday at 6:30 with parents every now and then. Whenever there were significant events occuring in the world, I would always turn to him. Even now, before he left the air in April, I would occasionally watch the news.
I don't think there's another person that can cover the news better than he did. He was simply the best. I watched a 2 hour special tribute today on him, and I was just overwhelmed the job he did and all that he covered. From the Challenger disaster to 9/11, he was the best. I didn't even know he was Canadian until he became an American citizen in 2003.
Karen summed it up best earlier today. She said, 'They always take the good ones.' And that's really true, and sometimes unfair. I know all this does sound cheesy, but the guy was just a classy person...someone who cannot be replaced.
Sunday, went to the beach to hang out with some friends and had dinner with Karen's family to celebrate her brother's birthday. Afterwards, went to Walmart and did some small shopping.
Monday, I went to work for a few hours to do my reports. My numbers were off, but I just wanted to get the heck out of there. Stayed at work till about 11, then took the rest of the day off using my comp time from Saturday, and met up with Karen's family and relatives from Illinois at California Advernture. It was very hot, but we had a lot of fun. It was suprisingly empty at the park, even though there was traffic for parking. California Screamin was closed due to a previous accident a couple of weeks ago, but we still had fun. Rode Tower of Terror 3 times, Grizzly Bear Run twice, and rode Soarin over California. Didn't get to go into Disneyland, but I have a passport that can take me there anytime I want.
On a sad note, it was back to work for the rest of the week on Tuesday.
On an even sadder note, long time ABC journalist and anchorman Peter Jennings past away this week. If there was another person that was a part of my life ever since the beginning, besides my family, it would probably be him. I remember coming home from school and watching World News Tonight every weekday at 6:30 with parents every now and then. Whenever there were significant events occuring in the world, I would always turn to him. Even now, before he left the air in April, I would occasionally watch the news.
I don't think there's another person that can cover the news better than he did. He was simply the best. I watched a 2 hour special tribute today on him, and I was just overwhelmed the job he did and all that he covered. From the Challenger disaster to 9/11, he was the best. I didn't even know he was Canadian until he became an American citizen in 2003.
Karen summed it up best earlier today. She said, 'They always take the good ones.' And that's really true, and sometimes unfair. I know all this does sound cheesy, but the guy was just a classy person...someone who cannot be replaced.
Tuesday, August 2
5 more days till the Broadway Seat Sale at work.
Sorta reminds me of my old ASB days at Channel Islands. Coloring, not doing regular work/school work for a special activity. Though we didn't use any markers that would get you high, it still brought some memories. Hopefully, I can still help out. I'm no longer in the department but it gives me a chance to socialize with old co workers and friends.
Happy Birthday, Nicole! You and your 25 year old drunk-ass.
I feel really happy I fixed Kristine's new computer/printer at her house. I know its not a big deal, but for me, it always feels good fixing something. It feels like I've accomplished something that can be complicated, even though its not a big thing. I'm just happy I can help someone out that way. I just wish I had a career doing just that...fix computers and make people happy.
But no, I'm stuck reporting numbers.
Life's a bitch.
Sorta reminds me of my old ASB days at Channel Islands. Coloring, not doing regular work/school work for a special activity. Though we didn't use any markers that would get you high, it still brought some memories. Hopefully, I can still help out. I'm no longer in the department but it gives me a chance to socialize with old co workers and friends.
Happy Birthday, Nicole! You and your 25 year old drunk-ass.
I feel really happy I fixed Kristine's new computer/printer at her house. I know its not a big deal, but for me, it always feels good fixing something. It feels like I've accomplished something that can be complicated, even though its not a big thing. I'm just happy I can help someone out that way. I just wish I had a career doing just that...fix computers and make people happy.
But no, I'm stuck reporting numbers.
Life's a bitch.
Sunday, July 31
I'm in Oxnard this weekend. I wanted to get away from everything back at home in Irvine...the people, the weather, some drama, etc. Karen and I were going to stay here for one night, but the weather is so good here right now, we decided to stay another day. Luckily we brought extra clothes.
Its been really hot down in Orange County. Our bedroom feels like a sauna, even at night. Its been so hot, I've been having trouble sleeping. I'll have the fan on, and it wont help. Its been so bad, I've had to sleep in my boxers, which I rarely do. Its nice and cool here, maybe in the low 70's with a nice beach breeze during the day. Big change!
So that's one of the reason's why I decided to stay...the weather. If there's one thing I miss about living in Oxnard, its definitely the weather. Of course, my family is the main reason (and was my dog until she died this pass Thanksgiving. I still miss her), so its nice to come here now and then.
Before coming to Oxnard on Friday, Karen and I went to the Dodger game against the St. Louis Cardinals. We got comps and free parking when Karen went to the INTIX conference earlier this year. We got there pretty early, around 6 with the game time at 7:40 pm. When we got to our seats, the Cardinals were having their batting practice. It was a treat to see Albert Pujols hit the balls out during his practice. He hit one so far that it hit the top of the back wall of the Dodger's bull pen. The crowd even gave him cheers for doing so. We also had our first Super All Beef Dodger Dog. MMMM!!!!
I thought the Dodgers would get wupped on since St. Louis is probably one of the best teams in baseball right now. I'm glad I was wrong, the Dodgers won 7-5. Karen and I left after the 7th inning, didn't wanna stay in traffic getting out of Dodger Stadium. Its a bitch getting out there, and it would've been hell if I was fighting my way with 47,500 other fans.
It was fun, but I just wish Karen wasn't so sick right now. I could tell she was out of it. At times, I felt I'd be cheering by myself cuz she'd be so out of it. I can't blame here though, she's been like that for a few days this week. Poor baby!
Went to bed, with no problem since the weather is so nice. Woke up, had lunch, then went to the Camarillo Outlets. I must say, this would probably the first time I walked away with nothing in a long time. I was gonna grab a pair of jeans from Gap, but I figured I can get cheaper jeans for $30 somewhere. Plus, I have a weird feeling about buying jeans from an outlet. I've bought some before from there, and they ripped after a year of wearing them. So I walked away with nothing. I'm pretty excited, they're opening up an Aeropastle soon. Though I really like their clothes and their price, I'm thinking to myself, "how much cheaper can they get." Not that I'm complaining! They'd have crazy sales, like 2 shirts for $20 at their retail store. So are the shirts going to be 2 for $10 now?? We'll wait and see...I'll be back here for my mom's birthday in August and hopefully it'll be open by then.
After that, Karen and I went to Target then came home to have home cooked dinner awaiting for us. Karen wasn't feeling too good, so she knocked out early while the rest of my family sang karaoke. I just stayed upstairs and looked at some pictures on Karen's laptop with Incubus Alive at Red Rocks in the background.
My cuzins also told me I'm getting fat, which I don't mind. I've weighed the same for a long time. But I've gain some weight since the last time I've weighed myself (I'm at 150!!! I was 130 a year ago!) Its all the food I eat. I should cut down...but food is so good!! Damn carnitas! I'm eating too much of it! But its just oh so good!!
So now, its past 1 am, everyone is knocked out. I'm probably going to read a chapter or two with this book that Kristine told me to read. This is probably my first book I've read since college. The only other book I've bought in the last 3 years are Sole Provider (which is a book on Nike shoes - just looked at the pictures so far) and Frommer's guide to Chicago 2005 (gotta research for the big trip!) So far, the book (Me Talk Pretty One Day) is pretty funny. I'm actually laughing out loud when I read it. I wonder if I'm going to turn into some bookworm like all them Harry Potter freaks out there. (Not all of you are freaks, but damn there's a lot of you!) For now, we'll see how this develops.
Time to read a chapter, then go to sleep. Gotta take advantage of the weather before I feel the heat again in Orange County. Good night!
Its been really hot down in Orange County. Our bedroom feels like a sauna, even at night. Its been so hot, I've been having trouble sleeping. I'll have the fan on, and it wont help. Its been so bad, I've had to sleep in my boxers, which I rarely do. Its nice and cool here, maybe in the low 70's with a nice beach breeze during the day. Big change!
So that's one of the reason's why I decided to stay...the weather. If there's one thing I miss about living in Oxnard, its definitely the weather. Of course, my family is the main reason (and was my dog until she died this pass Thanksgiving. I still miss her), so its nice to come here now and then.
Before coming to Oxnard on Friday, Karen and I went to the Dodger game against the St. Louis Cardinals. We got comps and free parking when Karen went to the INTIX conference earlier this year. We got there pretty early, around 6 with the game time at 7:40 pm. When we got to our seats, the Cardinals were having their batting practice. It was a treat to see Albert Pujols hit the balls out during his practice. He hit one so far that it hit the top of the back wall of the Dodger's bull pen. The crowd even gave him cheers for doing so. We also had our first Super All Beef Dodger Dog. MMMM!!!!
I thought the Dodgers would get wupped on since St. Louis is probably one of the best teams in baseball right now. I'm glad I was wrong, the Dodgers won 7-5. Karen and I left after the 7th inning, didn't wanna stay in traffic getting out of Dodger Stadium. Its a bitch getting out there, and it would've been hell if I was fighting my way with 47,500 other fans.
It was fun, but I just wish Karen wasn't so sick right now. I could tell she was out of it. At times, I felt I'd be cheering by myself cuz she'd be so out of it. I can't blame here though, she's been like that for a few days this week. Poor baby!
Went to bed, with no problem since the weather is so nice. Woke up, had lunch, then went to the Camarillo Outlets. I must say, this would probably the first time I walked away with nothing in a long time. I was gonna grab a pair of jeans from Gap, but I figured I can get cheaper jeans for $30 somewhere. Plus, I have a weird feeling about buying jeans from an outlet. I've bought some before from there, and they ripped after a year of wearing them. So I walked away with nothing. I'm pretty excited, they're opening up an Aeropastle soon. Though I really like their clothes and their price, I'm thinking to myself, "how much cheaper can they get." Not that I'm complaining! They'd have crazy sales, like 2 shirts for $20 at their retail store. So are the shirts going to be 2 for $10 now?? We'll wait and see...I'll be back here for my mom's birthday in August and hopefully it'll be open by then.
After that, Karen and I went to Target then came home to have home cooked dinner awaiting for us. Karen wasn't feeling too good, so she knocked out early while the rest of my family sang karaoke. I just stayed upstairs and looked at some pictures on Karen's laptop with Incubus Alive at Red Rocks in the background.
My cuzins also told me I'm getting fat, which I don't mind. I've weighed the same for a long time. But I've gain some weight since the last time I've weighed myself (I'm at 150!!! I was 130 a year ago!) Its all the food I eat. I should cut down...but food is so good!! Damn carnitas! I'm eating too much of it! But its just oh so good!!
So now, its past 1 am, everyone is knocked out. I'm probably going to read a chapter or two with this book that Kristine told me to read. This is probably my first book I've read since college. The only other book I've bought in the last 3 years are Sole Provider (which is a book on Nike shoes - just looked at the pictures so far) and Frommer's guide to Chicago 2005 (gotta research for the big trip!) So far, the book (Me Talk Pretty One Day) is pretty funny. I'm actually laughing out loud when I read it. I wonder if I'm going to turn into some bookworm like all them Harry Potter freaks out there. (Not all of you are freaks, but damn there's a lot of you!) For now, we'll see how this develops.
Time to read a chapter, then go to sleep. Gotta take advantage of the weather before I feel the heat again in Orange County. Good night!
Sunday, July 24
Another nice weekend...
Friday, work was pretty cake. My manager was off so it was just me at my end of the department. Very quiet, yet still got my work done.
Later that night, we had a black out in our neighborhood. It was pretty freaky cuz before it happened, I ran upstairs to get Karen's laptop and once I flipped on the light switch on, the power went out. So, I might be blamed for the outage, using that last bit of energy before it happened. It was a little fun actually. Sorta remind me how it was when I visited the Philippines...hot, humid weather, pitch black everywhere. We just lit some candles in the living room and upstairs. Karen was sleepin on the couch, Bert read his Harry Potter book., and Jean and I played Pusoy Dos. We were blacked out for about 45 minutes until the power came back. But it only lasted for 20 minutes then we were blacked out again for another 30 minutes. We all resumed our blackout activities. Jean beat me five in a row at Dos. I know she cheats, freakin cheater! j/k!
Saturday, Karen and I decided to double feature BeWitched and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. She wanted to watch those two and we had a couple of movie passes, so we used one for BeWitched then snuck in to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I liked both movies. Will Farrell was hilarious and Nicole Kidman was cute. Mr. and Mrs. Smith was entertaining, yet there were parts that were too good to be true. It's still pretty good. Angelina Jolie is so hot in that movie. Then we had dinner at Fridays. Sucked cuz I left my leftovers there. Oh well, so all I pretty much paid for was the one ticket and dinner for a night of fun with Karen. Not too shabby.
Also got to witness the preview for Rent. Blah!! I'll admit, it does look pretty good as the story looks like it'll be portrayed better, and it has most of the original cast. But I'm not gonna watch it in the movie theaters. I can't stand being around Rent heads. They make me wanna kill them...slice their throats and blast them with a shotgun. So instead of taking the risk of being on death row, I'll wait till it comes out on dvd. or just not watch it all so I dont waste my time on it. Again, I'd rather watch porn.
Today, Karen and I met up with Jevon, Jovan, Cicely, Jay, John2, Ivy, Lou, and Belle at the Block to watch Wedding Crashers. Again, we had passes so it was free. I must say, a freakin hilarious movie! I was laughing at parts so hard, it hurt!! I'd probably watch it again. Then we all went to Fridays (Except for Jovan and Jevon) and had dinner.
I realized after the movie that we watched 3 movies, 2 with Will Ferrell featured, and 2 with Vince Vaughn. I have watched this many movies in a weekend in a long time. Not bad, we only paid for one.
Thank God for Gift Certificates and Regal Rewards!
Friday, work was pretty cake. My manager was off so it was just me at my end of the department. Very quiet, yet still got my work done.
Later that night, we had a black out in our neighborhood. It was pretty freaky cuz before it happened, I ran upstairs to get Karen's laptop and once I flipped on the light switch on, the power went out. So, I might be blamed for the outage, using that last bit of energy before it happened. It was a little fun actually. Sorta remind me how it was when I visited the Philippines...hot, humid weather, pitch black everywhere. We just lit some candles in the living room and upstairs. Karen was sleepin on the couch, Bert read his Harry Potter book., and Jean and I played Pusoy Dos. We were blacked out for about 45 minutes until the power came back. But it only lasted for 20 minutes then we were blacked out again for another 30 minutes. We all resumed our blackout activities. Jean beat me five in a row at Dos. I know she cheats, freakin cheater! j/k!
Saturday, Karen and I decided to double feature BeWitched and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. She wanted to watch those two and we had a couple of movie passes, so we used one for BeWitched then snuck in to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I liked both movies. Will Farrell was hilarious and Nicole Kidman was cute. Mr. and Mrs. Smith was entertaining, yet there were parts that were too good to be true. It's still pretty good. Angelina Jolie is so hot in that movie. Then we had dinner at Fridays. Sucked cuz I left my leftovers there. Oh well, so all I pretty much paid for was the one ticket and dinner for a night of fun with Karen. Not too shabby.
Also got to witness the preview for Rent. Blah!! I'll admit, it does look pretty good as the story looks like it'll be portrayed better, and it has most of the original cast. But I'm not gonna watch it in the movie theaters. I can't stand being around Rent heads. They make me wanna kill them...slice their throats and blast them with a shotgun. So instead of taking the risk of being on death row, I'll wait till it comes out on dvd. or just not watch it all so I dont waste my time on it. Again, I'd rather watch porn.
Today, Karen and I met up with Jevon, Jovan, Cicely, Jay, John2, Ivy, Lou, and Belle at the Block to watch Wedding Crashers. Again, we had passes so it was free. I must say, a freakin hilarious movie! I was laughing at parts so hard, it hurt!! I'd probably watch it again. Then we all went to Fridays (Except for Jovan and Jevon) and had dinner.
I realized after the movie that we watched 3 movies, 2 with Will Ferrell featured, and 2 with Vince Vaughn. I have watched this many movies in a weekend in a long time. Not bad, we only paid for one.
Thank God for Gift Certificates and Regal Rewards!
Wednesday, July 20
Man, its warm and humid. Feels like I'm in Hawaii...just without the beach, the sand, the waves, the hula girls, etc. etc.
Happy Birthday Chelsea!! Hope you enjoy your new Ipod Mini.
I think I'm one of the few people that doesn't have one of those. Its not like I really want one tho. I have my 1 Gb IRiver which is just fine. I think its more like my 'Incubus' player than my mp3 player if anything.
Nothing new and exciting. Just waiting for my trip to Chicago to arrive. I finally gave in and got tickets to Wicked. I'm getting a lil more excited now because few have seen it yet its the hottest ticket in the country. It probably wont hit me until later. I'm more excited about the trip itself if anything. I get to hang out with almost 20 of my friends in another city besides Las Vegas and Orange County.
I've been doing some research also. Looking at what places to hit and on what day, researching the best way to get to our hotel when we land, what restaurants to eat at. Its pretty exciting.
So far this week has been pretty dead, but its going by pretty fast. Last Friday, I checked out Guys and Dolls with Kristine and Karen in Long Beach. I did that musical at UCI my senior year as the Light Board Op. Probably one of my best experiences in college. Hehe, I remembered one time when the Stage Manager didn't call out of the lighting cues. So when she called out the Go, the lights went to a blackout when it shouldn't have. Luckily, I was able to recover once I noticed the intensities of all lights were going to 0% at a fast rate. Its all good tho. Wasn't my fault.
My stomach hurts, I need some 7 up or Sprite.
Happy Birthday Chelsea!! Hope you enjoy your new Ipod Mini.
I think I'm one of the few people that doesn't have one of those. Its not like I really want one tho. I have my 1 Gb IRiver which is just fine. I think its more like my 'Incubus' player than my mp3 player if anything.
Nothing new and exciting. Just waiting for my trip to Chicago to arrive. I finally gave in and got tickets to Wicked. I'm getting a lil more excited now because few have seen it yet its the hottest ticket in the country. It probably wont hit me until later. I'm more excited about the trip itself if anything. I get to hang out with almost 20 of my friends in another city besides Las Vegas and Orange County.
I've been doing some research also. Looking at what places to hit and on what day, researching the best way to get to our hotel when we land, what restaurants to eat at. Its pretty exciting.
So far this week has been pretty dead, but its going by pretty fast. Last Friday, I checked out Guys and Dolls with Kristine and Karen in Long Beach. I did that musical at UCI my senior year as the Light Board Op. Probably one of my best experiences in college. Hehe, I remembered one time when the Stage Manager didn't call out of the lighting cues. So when she called out the Go, the lights went to a blackout when it shouldn't have. Luckily, I was able to recover once I noticed the intensities of all lights were going to 0% at a fast rate. Its all good tho. Wasn't my fault.
My stomach hurts, I need some 7 up or Sprite.
Tuesday, July 12
I gave in...I got my ticket for Wicked in Chicago. I don't really wanna watch the show cuz I hear it left and right wherever I go. But I guess I'm going for the experience. I'll eventually like it though, since I heard its really good. It shouldn't be that bad. Not compared to Rent or Mamma Mia.
I hate those musicals, especially Rent. Its such an overrated fucked up musical. I had to deal with all these stupid lil Rent-heads at work, asking for freakin front row ticket when it was here. Stupid idiots would camp out all night just to get the rush tickets later that day. You people don't have a life. I don't see the point in that stupid musical. I watched it twice, and hated every single moment of it. The first time I watched, I sat behind these two bitches that would look at each other and start singing to each other. 'Da fuck dude? The 2nd time, everyone gave it a standing ovation, but I sat in my seat. The musical's fuckin dumb. At the end the gay bitch is about to die of AIDS, then out of nowhere she's all fine and dandy, and they start singing and dancing? Who wrote this shit?? I heard the movie is coming out later this year, with the original cast. Will I go see it?? Probably fucking not. I'd rather stay home and watch porn than pay $10 to sit with other stupid Rent-heads singing their stupid asses off. I can probably plant a bomb in every theater in the country and kill every Rent-head out there.
Mamma Mia, I just hate it cuz I hate ABBA. Plus, where's the creativity behind that?? Creating a musical using music from an old band? Be, original you Broadway bitches. Write your own music.
So what's my favorite musical?? Les Miz! Lion King is up there, creativity-wise. Nice sets, well-done lighting design, and outstanding costumes. But the music/story is dumb. Its Simba's fault for killing his dad. If he wasn't so freakin stupid and mischeivous, Mufasa would've been alive. I'm sure I'd probably love Spamalot once it tours. Wicked...it could be up there. But fuck Rent!
Speaking of musicals, I checked out Movin' Out at my work. It was actually pretty good. The band was cool and the dancing was great. Some cheesy parts, but what musical doesn't have cheesy parts?? At least its not that fucked up musical Rent.
I hate those musicals, especially Rent. Its such an overrated fucked up musical. I had to deal with all these stupid lil Rent-heads at work, asking for freakin front row ticket when it was here. Stupid idiots would camp out all night just to get the rush tickets later that day. You people don't have a life. I don't see the point in that stupid musical. I watched it twice, and hated every single moment of it. The first time I watched, I sat behind these two bitches that would look at each other and start singing to each other. 'Da fuck dude? The 2nd time, everyone gave it a standing ovation, but I sat in my seat. The musical's fuckin dumb. At the end the gay bitch is about to die of AIDS, then out of nowhere she's all fine and dandy, and they start singing and dancing? Who wrote this shit?? I heard the movie is coming out later this year, with the original cast. Will I go see it?? Probably fucking not. I'd rather stay home and watch porn than pay $10 to sit with other stupid Rent-heads singing their stupid asses off. I can probably plant a bomb in every theater in the country and kill every Rent-head out there.
Mamma Mia, I just hate it cuz I hate ABBA. Plus, where's the creativity behind that?? Creating a musical using music from an old band? Be, original you Broadway bitches. Write your own music.
So what's my favorite musical?? Les Miz! Lion King is up there, creativity-wise. Nice sets, well-done lighting design, and outstanding costumes. But the music/story is dumb. Its Simba's fault for killing his dad. If he wasn't so freakin stupid and mischeivous, Mufasa would've been alive. I'm sure I'd probably love Spamalot once it tours. Wicked...it could be up there. But fuck Rent!
Speaking of musicals, I checked out Movin' Out at my work. It was actually pretty good. The band was cool and the dancing was great. Some cheesy parts, but what musical doesn't have cheesy parts?? At least its not that fucked up musical Rent.
Tuesday, July 5
Apparently, the Cerritos mall is a dangerous place to be.
No, not like getting hit up by anyone, but cuz of the stores and they're freaking sales! That mall is a dream come true, yet an evil place! I spent another $100 shopping in just an hour there this past weekend. Oh well, lucky I got a bonus and a raise!
Had a nice 4th of July weekend. Other than shopping, spent the weekend cleaning the house. I mean CLEANING. The place looks nice, did some furniture rearranging, threw away some old junk, cleaned the kitchen, fridge, bathroom, back porch, etc. Hasn't felt this clean in a long time. Good job roommates!
We also had a bbq with some friends and watched the fireworks out the door. Pretty busy and tiring all day but it was fun. Thanks for coming over everyone!
Next 3 day holiday weekend...Labor Day in CHICAGO!!!!
No, not like getting hit up by anyone, but cuz of the stores and they're freaking sales! That mall is a dream come true, yet an evil place! I spent another $100 shopping in just an hour there this past weekend. Oh well, lucky I got a bonus and a raise!
Had a nice 4th of July weekend. Other than shopping, spent the weekend cleaning the house. I mean CLEANING. The place looks nice, did some furniture rearranging, threw away some old junk, cleaned the kitchen, fridge, bathroom, back porch, etc. Hasn't felt this clean in a long time. Good job roommates!
We also had a bbq with some friends and watched the fireworks out the door. Pretty busy and tiring all day but it was fun. Thanks for coming over everyone!
Next 3 day holiday weekend...Labor Day in CHICAGO!!!!
Wednesday, June 29
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!!!
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!!!
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.
Tuesday, May 31
Had a nice Memorial Day weekend. Didn't do much but it was very relaxing.
Friday night, I watched Minnie Driver perform at work with Karen and Kristine. Got her to sign my ticket stub after the show. She's actually a pretty good singer. Not the best, but pretty good elevator music or just something to chill and have a glass of wine with. It was pretty trippy cuz the lady that sat at our table was from Oxnard. She lives near Riveridge. Small world. There was also some lady with huge knockers that sat to the table next to us and her entire right half of her bra was showing for a few seconds. I'm sure it wasn't peeping out too long cuz she might've felt a draft or something. Or maybe its just guys that experience that. Anyways...
Saturday, just went to Carson for Chris and Doris's baby shower on Saturday. It was nice chillin with some of his old coworkers and drinking beer.
Sunday, Karen and I Netflix'd Team America. It was pretty creative and funny. The sex scene was hilarious!
Today, Karen and I watched the Food Network for most of the afternoon..."Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay." Man, I was getting so hungry with the stuff he was cooking. It was so good that I jumped on the internet and printed some of his recipes out. BBQ shortribs will be my next experiment on the grill.
For lunch, we had some barbequed beer brats. Turned out okay, did it the Danger Dog way with bacon around it and grilled onions. We had it for dinner as well. I think I'm good on brats for a while.
Also checked out Madagascar at the theaters today. It was pretty funny. Not Pixar Animation funny (like Finding Nemo), but funny enough. The penguins were really cool. There were a bunch of little kids at the theater. What do you expect, it was a matinee. We sat behind this group of 6 kids, prolly 10 or 11 year olds. All girls, except one which was a brother of one of the girls. He was pretty violent with her sister. He'd ask for his money and she would ignore him. Then, he strangled her or put her in a headlock for a bit. I was a little shocked, but I haven't seen a live fight in a while so I wanted to see how it would progress. Nothing happened tho but it was a bit entertaining.
My stomach hurts. I think I might have to attend doodies soon. Too much brats for the day. Doesn't it suck when you have to right after you take a shower? Or worse, while you're in the shower??
Friday night, I watched Minnie Driver perform at work with Karen and Kristine. Got her to sign my ticket stub after the show. She's actually a pretty good singer. Not the best, but pretty good elevator music or just something to chill and have a glass of wine with. It was pretty trippy cuz the lady that sat at our table was from Oxnard. She lives near Riveridge. Small world. There was also some lady with huge knockers that sat to the table next to us and her entire right half of her bra was showing for a few seconds. I'm sure it wasn't peeping out too long cuz she might've felt a draft or something. Or maybe its just guys that experience that. Anyways...
Saturday, just went to Carson for Chris and Doris's baby shower on Saturday. It was nice chillin with some of his old coworkers and drinking beer.
Sunday, Karen and I Netflix'd Team America. It was pretty creative and funny. The sex scene was hilarious!
Today, Karen and I watched the Food Network for most of the afternoon..."Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay." Man, I was getting so hungry with the stuff he was cooking. It was so good that I jumped on the internet and printed some of his recipes out. BBQ shortribs will be my next experiment on the grill.
For lunch, we had some barbequed beer brats. Turned out okay, did it the Danger Dog way with bacon around it and grilled onions. We had it for dinner as well. I think I'm good on brats for a while.
Also checked out Madagascar at the theaters today. It was pretty funny. Not Pixar Animation funny (like Finding Nemo), but funny enough. The penguins were really cool. There were a bunch of little kids at the theater. What do you expect, it was a matinee. We sat behind this group of 6 kids, prolly 10 or 11 year olds. All girls, except one which was a brother of one of the girls. He was pretty violent with her sister. He'd ask for his money and she would ignore him. Then, he strangled her or put her in a headlock for a bit. I was a little shocked, but I haven't seen a live fight in a while so I wanted to see how it would progress. Nothing happened tho but it was a bit entertaining.
My stomach hurts. I think I might have to attend doodies soon. Too much brats for the day. Doesn't it suck when you have to right after you take a shower? Or worse, while you're in the shower??
Sunday, May 22
Today, I went to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 6-2. It was freakin hot in L.A. According to Lou's thermometer in his truck, it was 94 degrees. My ass was burning once I sat down. Good thing I didn't wear my thong. Yeah right!
It sucked cuz I didn't get any shade in my seats till about the 7th inning or so. We had 3 rows of 10 reserved for our party. I would've had the first row to get shade, but I let Terry and Harold sit in my seat and the empty seat next to mine, while I moved to an empty seat in front of me next to Belle. Then later, I took a smoke break with Ryan and Jevon. I came back and my seat was taken again, so I had to move another row down. By that time, I would've had shade again but didn't. Oh well its cool. We won! and had fun! Felt bad for Ryan, he was wearing his Angels jersey and got playfully heckled by some fans on the way out. No harm tho, just for fun.
The whole Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim just doesn't make sense to me. They should just go back to being the Anaheim Angels. They're stadium is in Anaheim and they're not even in the Los Angeles county. Plus their name just sounds ridiculous. Two cities as part of their name?? Unheard of. I know its all about having the name "Los Angeles" as a way to market the team and make money, but in reality, the team isn't even in Los Angeles. Plus if you translate their name from Spanish to English, their team would be called The Angels Angels of Anaheim. Now, if they drop the whole Anaheim part, they would be called The Angels Angels, which even sounds more dumb!
Well, tomorrow I'm gonna watch the Angels again vs the Chicago White Sox. Got free tickets at work from the Los Angeles Times of Los Angeles. 5th row from the Angels dugout.
Anyways, good luck to Kristine on your finals! You'll be fine! Let's go drinking to celebrate when you're done! Just one beer tho, hehe!
Make that half a beer! Love ya!
It sucked cuz I didn't get any shade in my seats till about the 7th inning or so. We had 3 rows of 10 reserved for our party. I would've had the first row to get shade, but I let Terry and Harold sit in my seat and the empty seat next to mine, while I moved to an empty seat in front of me next to Belle. Then later, I took a smoke break with Ryan and Jevon. I came back and my seat was taken again, so I had to move another row down. By that time, I would've had shade again but didn't. Oh well its cool. We won! and had fun! Felt bad for Ryan, he was wearing his Angels jersey and got playfully heckled by some fans on the way out. No harm tho, just for fun.
The whole Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim just doesn't make sense to me. They should just go back to being the Anaheim Angels. They're stadium is in Anaheim and they're not even in the Los Angeles county. Plus their name just sounds ridiculous. Two cities as part of their name?? Unheard of. I know its all about having the name "Los Angeles" as a way to market the team and make money, but in reality, the team isn't even in Los Angeles. Plus if you translate their name from Spanish to English, their team would be called The Angels Angels of Anaheim. Now, if they drop the whole Anaheim part, they would be called The Angels Angels, which even sounds more dumb!
Well, tomorrow I'm gonna watch the Angels again vs the Chicago White Sox. Got free tickets at work from the Los Angeles Times of Los Angeles. 5th row from the Angels dugout.
Anyways, good luck to Kristine on your finals! You'll be fine! Let's go drinking to celebrate when you're done! Just one beer tho, hehe!
Make that half a beer! Love ya!