It took a message from a 23 year old to remind me of something. She is having problems with her boyfriend and I mentioned that it's easier for some to like you if you're perfect...its the bf/gf that still wants to be with you after they know all your imperfections. That's when you know there's more to it.
I picked up the phone to call her and my phone rings. She beat me to the call. I told her that if she was getting advice from me that she would also hear if I felt she was wrong, too. She laughed and said, 'That's why I messaged you!'
After an hour, she felt better and she wanted to go out for lunch. I declined and told her to go tell her man that she loved him and thank him for loving her. But I'm taking a rain check for that Zorba's offer, though!
Life goes by so fast...need to take a few seconds to write down and remember experiences that make me the person I am. 
Territorial Disputes
The current situation with Iran "holding" the 15 British soldiers brings to light to some degree - Territorial Disputes. One claiming they were in their territory, the other claiming otherwise.
Iraq and Iran have had this dispute for centuries. I think they even started a war over it. But this time, another country is involved and things are more tricky. Now, Iran will have sanctions imposed for their nuclear ambitions (their money now has an atom emblem) and what is to happen to the British soldiers?
Normally, a country to show it's sovereignty and machismo, would display, then later release these guys shortly after. But who knows, will this be the spark that starts another conflict?
Territorial
Iraq and Iran have had this dispute for centuries. I think they even started a war over it. But this time, another country is involved and things are more tricky. Now, Iran will have sanctions imposed for their nuclear ambitions (their money now has an atom emblem) and what is to happen to the British soldiers?
Normally, a country to show it's sovereignty and machismo, would display, then later release these guys shortly after. But who knows, will this be the spark that starts another conflict?
Territorial
Music Albums versus Singles
Looks like music album sales are down in the double digits and singles are up. How many songs on an album do most people like? Is it three or four of the 17 songs?
My theory as a kid was that artists knew they had several songs that were good and just filled the rest of the album with sort of rushed material. They later create best-of albums to pump sales.
With the advent of on-line downloads, people are just downloading the songs they like (no surprise) and foregoing the album ($12-$20) and spending $1 for the song/s they like. The sales support this.
So, if you're a music artist what do you do? Wait longer until you have more good singles to create an album?
My theory as a kid was that artists knew they had several songs that were good and just filled the rest of the album with sort of rushed material. They later create best-of albums to pump sales.
With the advent of on-line downloads, people are just downloading the songs they like (no surprise) and foregoing the album ($12-$20) and spending $1 for the song/s they like. The sales support this.
So, if you're a music artist what do you do? Wait longer until you have more good singles to create an album?
Friday Night Out
I wasn't very motivated on my route today, so about three and half miles in, I just started walking. Got my phone and called a friend to see if there were any plans for the evening. Got invited to join some friends to dinner and then the movie up in the Mission Valley area.
After finishing my little trek and shower, I head up there back in my old stomping grounds. Somehow, I managed to beat them there. We got our tickets had a nice little dinner (yes, I did get my banana split!), and went to the movies. When we got into the theater, there was only one person. We came up with the idea of sitting on each side of him, but we didn't. We would have probably gotten a strange look or even worse.
My daugther's game was scheduled to another time and field because field #1, was flooded due to of all things, a pipe leak under the field. So, I don't have to be at the game until 7:00pm. Wanna go take some photos?
After finishing my little trek and shower, I head up there back in my old stomping grounds. Somehow, I managed to beat them there. We got our tickets had a nice little dinner (yes, I did get my banana split!), and went to the movies. When we got into the theater, there was only one person. We came up with the idea of sitting on each side of him, but we didn't. We would have probably gotten a strange look or even worse.
My daugther's game was scheduled to another time and field because field #1, was flooded due to of all things, a pipe leak under the field. So, I don't have to be at the game until 7:00pm. Wanna go take some photos?
Nike + iPod Sport Kit
I was down at the Barnes & Noble/Apple Store today down in Otay Ranch. A sudden Thunderstorm hit San Diego and I took cover in the Apple Store after the games were cancelled at the fields.
With a my earbuds in tow, I tried out all the iPod stuff. I originally wanted to purchase the Zen Vision because it has a FM radio built in, but I saw the iPod add-on for that feature ($49). The salesperson walked towards me and saw that I was wearing my running clothes (in the rain, yup)
He showed me the Nike + iPod Sport Kit and showed me a little sample that his friend had put together. Cool, but this requires the iPod Nano since it's flashed based instead of HD based like the bigger iPods. More choices huh?
So, now I'm up to the Black iPod 80GB with the FM tuner (for the gym), plus the iPod Nano Sport Kit (running). I don't have to get the Nike shoes since I have a little pouch thing to put on my shoe already for the little receiver.
I'll rent it first and tell you how I like it
With a my earbuds in tow, I tried out all the iPod stuff. I originally wanted to purchase the Zen Vision because it has a FM radio built in, but I saw the iPod add-on for that feature ($49). The salesperson walked towards me and saw that I was wearing my running clothes (in the rain, yup)
He showed me the Nike + iPod Sport Kit and showed me a little sample that his friend had put together. Cool, but this requires the iPod Nano since it's flashed based instead of HD based like the bigger iPods. More choices huh?
So, now I'm up to the Black iPod 80GB with the FM tuner (for the gym), plus the iPod Nano Sport Kit (running). I don't have to get the Nike shoes since I have a little pouch thing to put on my shoe already for the little receiver.
I'll rent it first and tell you how I like it
Three All-Star Teams
I just got back from our board meeting and dinner. The highlight of the two hour meeting was the "piloting" of allowing three teams in the 12U (12 & under age group) division IF there is enough talent trying out.
It just seems we just finished a National Title (12U division) ending season and now we're talking about the 2007 All-Star season which is only a little over one month away. We finally officially decided to name our teams Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Other leagues already do this but we just called our teams All-Stars, or Tournament team. This lead to some confusion and we ended up having to say All-Stars=A/Gold, and Tournament=B/Silver.
We have, if not the largest league, one of the largest in the nation. So, we do have enough to field a third team; the only thing I'm worried about is that the Bronze team may not be as strong and both players/coaches and parents will feel discouraged.
Also, if there enough talented players in the 8U, and 14U divisions, then they would form a second team. Sometimes the 14U team barely has enough players to form a Gold team due to losing players to travel, or high school. We'll see. It's only a month away.
It just seems we just finished a National Title (12U division) ending season and now we're talking about the 2007 All-Star season which is only a little over one month away. We finally officially decided to name our teams Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Other leagues already do this but we just called our teams All-Stars, or Tournament team. This lead to some confusion and we ended up having to say All-Stars=A/Gold, and Tournament=B/Silver.
We have, if not the largest league, one of the largest in the nation. So, we do have enough to field a third team; the only thing I'm worried about is that the Bronze team may not be as strong and both players/coaches and parents will feel discouraged.
Also, if there enough talented players in the 8U, and 14U divisions, then they would form a second team. Sometimes the 14U team barely has enough players to form a Gold team due to losing players to travel, or high school. We'll see. It's only a month away.
Investment Accounts
Over the last several weeks the market went down based on fear concerning the housing market specifically the sub-prime area. My "old age" investment accounts felt that and I saw my daily reports showing the value go down, down, down. Funds that I hope will be there for me and my future significant other (where are you! lol)
But, they've rebounded in the last couple of days. I'm glad I didn't panic and just held tight but thats that pretty much what we are usually told to do. Now, something else to scare the investors - oil prices. Maybe I should have shorted Motorola this morning on it's cheerful news.
But, they've rebounded in the last couple of days. I'm glad I didn't panic and just held tight but thats that pretty much what we are usually told to do. Now, something else to scare the investors - oil prices. Maybe I should have shorted Motorola this morning on it's cheerful news.
Win a FREE iPod, XBox, PS3, or Wii
You've seen those ads on websites, or heard "Congratulations, you've been selected to win a free iPod, XBox, PS3, or Wii!"
And all you have to do is complete a "few" offers (only three) and meet the conditions like apply and get approved for a credit card and spend a certain amount over the next few months. After that, you also have to subscribe and pay for in advance for a magazine subscription, and pick one other merchant's goodies and then get seven of your friends to do the same thing. If anyone of them don't, then you don't get ur free iPod ,XBox, PS3, or Wii.
They have your e-mail address (mine is EyeWantSpam@gmail.com) and all your friends addy's and nobody gets anything.
And all you have to do is complete a "few" offers (only three) and meet the conditions like apply and get approved for a credit card and spend a certain amount over the next few months. After that, you also have to subscribe and pay for in advance for a magazine subscription, and pick one other merchant's goodies and then get seven of your friends to do the same thing. If anyone of them don't, then you don't get ur free iPod ,XBox, PS3, or Wii.
They have your e-mail address (mine is EyeWantSpam@gmail.com) and all your friends addy's and nobody gets anything.
Gourmet Jelly Bellys
I received and unexpected item from my wishlist today - Jelly Bellys. I like the little dispenser with the little metal scoop. It seems my friend played hookie from work and invited me to lunch but I won't tell and gave it to me after we had finished our meal :)
Let's see how long they last sitting there next to my gaming computer just daring me to eat one, or two.
Oh, here's a question: Are you more inclined to give a bigger tip if the waiter writes, "Thank You," Have a nice day," or puts a smiley face on your bill?
Let's see how long they last sitting there next to my gaming computer just daring me to eat one, or two.
Oh, here's a question: Are you more inclined to give a bigger tip if the waiter writes, "Thank You," Have a nice day," or puts a smiley face on your bill?
Assault on the Alaskan Pipeline
Lately I've been on the assault team as Squad Leader. I normally defend because it's easier to do if people don't act as a team. So on assault, I take a team of five of us (out of 12) including one medic to breach the oil tunnel. I give the order to "open fire" prior to reaching the breach point and we meet heavy resistance. AK74 and RPK bullets are flying everywhere and I toss a smoke and enter the building shooting through the door. I know I hit someone because I hear him start running away screaming in some foreign language
I empty my clip and run out the door and let the next guy flash the tunnel, followed in turn by our m249 to provide suppressing fire. Our first casualty, then another team member gets hit and shouts "MEDIC!!!" Another soldier runs in and takes out two of the opfor. I see my guys start to bunch up in a choke point and yell for my team to "Spread Out!" but it's too late as a 203 takes out three of them. My wounded soldier is laying down in the tunnel to slow the blood loss and continues to yell for the medic and I turn to see where the medic is. He's running AWAY from all the shooting. He is climbing the ladder to try and take a different route and gets sniped as soon as he gets to the top.
Both of us are now trapped in the oil access tunnel. The opfor knows exactly where we are and I throw the last of the smoke to try to buy us some time. There are only two outcomes here: complete your objective or die. I broadcast "Enemy Spotted" and give the exact location of opfor to see if we can distract/hold our current position and have the other team take the main objective but I get no response. I radio for the rest of the squad to report in but our two other teams have been KIA. We manage to complete two of the three objectives and get flanked, flashed, and executed. "Your squad has been eliminated."
I empty my clip and run out the door and let the next guy flash the tunnel, followed in turn by our m249 to provide suppressing fire. Our first casualty, then another team member gets hit and shouts "MEDIC!!!" Another soldier runs in and takes out two of the opfor. I see my guys start to bunch up in a choke point and yell for my team to "Spread Out!" but it's too late as a 203 takes out three of them. My wounded soldier is laying down in the tunnel to slow the blood loss and continues to yell for the medic and I turn to see where the medic is. He's running AWAY from all the shooting. He is climbing the ladder to try and take a different route and gets sniped as soon as he gets to the top.
Both of us are now trapped in the oil access tunnel. The opfor knows exactly where we are and I throw the last of the smoke to try to buy us some time. There are only two outcomes here: complete your objective or die. I broadcast "Enemy Spotted" and give the exact location of opfor to see if we can distract/hold our current position and have the other team take the main objective but I get no response. I radio for the rest of the squad to report in but our two other teams have been KIA. We manage to complete two of the three objectives and get flanked, flashed, and executed. "Your squad has been eliminated."
Apple or Dell Laptop
Each time that I talk to my daughter about computers she mentions how cool the Apple laptops are and "all the stuff" you can do on them with photos and music and things. I just grin because I'm a PC guy, and it would be funny for my kiddo carrying around a MacBook. She's almost in high school, less than two years away. So I wonder what she'll pick? I'd prefer the Dell.
My Dell laptop is 4.3 years old now and still hasn't died. It's showing signs of age though. I've had to get a new power cable (cable frayed), 1GB Ram, and 7200 RPM drive. The letters on three of my keys are completely gone 'A,' 'S,' and 'D.' The letters 'E,' 'C',' and 'N,' are going to vanish soon. The screen has a kitty scratch from when they wanted to kill a bug crawling across the screen. That's what I get for leaving my laptop on the floor, huh? The battery is kaput and lasts only minutes. It makes funky noises every now and so I wonder if it's telling me it's gonna die soon.
And of course Dell bombards me with catalogs for my business ("oh and get an EXTRA 10-15% discount") and so does Apple. So, it seems like they know that they've gotten my money before! lol
My Dell laptop is 4.3 years old now and still hasn't died. It's showing signs of age though. I've had to get a new power cable (cable frayed), 1GB Ram, and 7200 RPM drive. The letters on three of my keys are completely gone 'A,' 'S,' and 'D.' The letters 'E,' 'C',' and 'N,' are going to vanish soon. The screen has a kitty scratch from when they wanted to kill a bug crawling across the screen. That's what I get for leaving my laptop on the floor, huh? The battery is kaput and lasts only minutes. It makes funky noises every now and so I wonder if it's telling me it's gonna die soon.
And of course Dell bombards me with catalogs for my business ("oh and get an EXTRA 10-15% discount") and so does Apple. So, it seems like they know that they've gotten my money before! lol
Ninja Warriors
The only reason that I watched "Survivor" is because I liked the obstacle course challenges and when I was a kid a remember watching "Challenge of the network stars." Maybe it had to do with my desire to time everything, huh?
Today I discovered a show called "Ninja Warriors" on G4TV, the people that show "Extreme Eliminations." The Japanese come out with some good stuff for our consumption. And of course slo-mo action is involved for the really good parts.
The courses on "Ninja Warrior" are super tough and yes, you get to see people get mangled and hurt! I highly recommend it. It comes on at 6:30 p.m./10:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Today I discovered a show called "Ninja Warriors" on G4TV, the people that show "Extreme Eliminations." The Japanese come out with some good stuff for our consumption. And of course slo-mo action is involved for the really good parts.
The courses on "Ninja Warrior" are super tough and yes, you get to see people get mangled and hurt! I highly recommend it. It comes on at 6:30 p.m./10:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Music and Intelligence
You've read reports where pregnant women play music for their unborn baby to help them get a head start, and later have them start a musical instrument to be well-rounded.
Does it help? It seems someone has actually tested and concluded that there is some measurable advantages that come out of it...MSNBC Article
Does it help? It seems someone has actually tested and concluded that there is some measurable advantages that come out of it...MSNBC Article
Dad/Daughter Day
After my run, I called my daughter up and headed out for lunch. Since she likes Chili's, there we went. She spotted a table and we were given head of the line privileges :) The pet store is next to the restaurant and we looked at some cats (one swatted at Heather) and we had that look, "no wonder you're still here, kitty." We saw some dogs and haven't decided yet on which kind yet. If I'm gonna have to clean up at some point or another for it, it better not be a gigantic sized one :)
When we got back to the house, we were looking for music to put on her MySpace. Some sources were my collection, the music search and she picked "We like the cars that go boom," by Le Tigre. She tried to add it but had that puzzled look on her face. I'm still sort of a MySpace noob, but I noticed that she wasn't logged in. I say, "Maybe you have to be logged in to add it." She tests it out with her current song selection and has that "duh" look on her face and we both laugh!
Oh and we can't forget this gem that we found Family Guy Pharting Contest
She's getting interested in learning XHTML, CSS, and other web stuff along with Photoshop. Hmmm, wonder where she's going to apply that knowledge huh? She let's me see what's on her profile so I'm not concerned plus she gets me involved with it.
When we got back to the house, we were looking for music to put on her MySpace. Some sources were my collection, the music search and she picked "We like the cars that go boom," by Le Tigre. She tried to add it but had that puzzled look on her face. I'm still sort of a MySpace noob, but I noticed that she wasn't logged in. I say, "Maybe you have to be logged in to add it." She tests it out with her current song selection and has that "duh" look on her face and we both laugh!
Oh and we can't forget this gem that we found Family Guy Pharting Contest
She's getting interested in learning XHTML, CSS, and other web stuff along with Photoshop. Hmmm, wonder where she's going to apply that knowledge huh? She let's me see what's on her profile so I'm not concerned plus she gets me involved with it.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Versus Oscar De la Hoya
The fight between the two fighters isn't until May 5th, 2007 but I have picked which fighter I want to win. The reasons follow:
This is a weird fight in that the Sr. Mayweather is Oscar's trainer. Wow. Imagine your dad training someone to help beat you.
Oscar has made it big and dictates the conditions of the fight such as: ring size, gloves, promotions, money share, weigh-in details, etc...Of course, Oscar would set the conditions that maximize his chances and offset those of his competitor. If the challenger doesn't like it, no deal. So, Floyd Mayweather really wants this fight faxing in his signed contract early.
Oscar has to win, since he says it's his farewll fight. Ten titles in six divisions, and a gold medal intact. If he loses, that would set-up another MEGA purse fight (it's about the money, Oscar wouldn't resist an eight figure purse? With all the marketing, fight III would break any tie and all previous fight earnings records.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has five titles in four divisions. This is his big payday and he deserves it and I hope he overcomes the fight conditions and wins outright - no split decision; unanimous decision or knock-out!
This is a weird fight in that the Sr. Mayweather is Oscar's trainer. Wow. Imagine your dad training someone to help beat you.
Oscar has made it big and dictates the conditions of the fight such as: ring size, gloves, promotions, money share, weigh-in details, etc...Of course, Oscar would set the conditions that maximize his chances and offset those of his competitor. If the challenger doesn't like it, no deal. So, Floyd Mayweather really wants this fight faxing in his signed contract early.
Oscar has to win, since he says it's his farewll fight. Ten titles in six divisions, and a gold medal intact. If he loses, that would set-up another MEGA purse fight (it's about the money, Oscar wouldn't resist an eight figure purse? With all the marketing, fight III would break any tie and all previous fight earnings records.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has five titles in four divisions. This is his big payday and he deserves it and I hope he overcomes the fight conditions and wins outright - no split decision; unanimous decision or knock-out!
Flights Cancelled
Have you seen the stories on the news about all the flights being cancelled because of bad weather on the east coast? Over 1,500 flights in two days by just one carrier. Many travelers are mad. But, they got what they asked for, right? Not to have to be waiting in the airport or plane after a recent fiasco but they complained and whined anyway
The airlines acted quickly this time - "CANCELLED - GO HOME." No free tickets for you! Have you read the fine print - "We are not responsible for cancellations due to inclement weather."
So what should I do with the one-way airline ticket that I have from last August?
The airlines acted quickly this time - "CANCELLED - GO HOME." No free tickets for you! Have you read the fine print - "We are not responsible for cancellations due to inclement weather."
So what should I do with the one-way airline ticket that I have from last August?
Running in the Fog
I got up really early for my run this morning and it was VERY foggy. I liked it since I don't have to use sunglasses or use sunscreen when I'm out. I wore a sweatshirt and used the hood, running with my hands in the pocket.
As I reached the plateau, I could hear a car slowing down near me and I glanced over and it was a black and white. They pulled up besides me and looked over for a second and I acknowledged them. I wonder what that was all about. Maybe they were after the guy that was doing donuts in the street and knocked over the tree :)
I did another run one hour before sundown so that I wouldn't have to do one tomorrow. An old couple were out doing their daily walk. As usual, they called out my name and asked if I had bettered my time. Nope, just out on a "regular" pace run.
The UPS guy dropped off the crocs that I ordered last week. I didn't even think about that when he passed me at the light.
As I reached the plateau, I could hear a car slowing down near me and I glanced over and it was a black and white. They pulled up besides me and looked over for a second and I acknowledged them. I wonder what that was all about. Maybe they were after the guy that was doing donuts in the street and knocked over the tree :)
I did another run one hour before sundown so that I wouldn't have to do one tomorrow. An old couple were out doing their daily walk. As usual, they called out my name and asked if I had bettered my time. Nope, just out on a "regular" pace run.
The UPS guy dropped off the crocs that I ordered last week. I didn't even think about that when he passed me at the light.
Synergy Wins
The team had a make-up game tonight at 5:00pm. They played -"Da Bomb." I haven't heard that expression in a long time.
It seemed like all our girls hit today, and they won 8-2. Heather went 2-3 with one at bat as a lefty. More people were surprised that the snackbar was closed than anything else. No game tomorrow since it's a "bye" 5-1-2 is the record so far.
See the flowers?! And you can see the outer ones blooming as they sense the sun. Wow, I didn't expect someone from "out there" to remind me to put this up.
It seemed like all our girls hit today, and they won 8-2. Heather went 2-3 with one at bat as a lefty. More people were surprised that the snackbar was closed than anything else. No game tomorrow since it's a "bye" 5-1-2 is the record so far.
See the flowers?! And you can see the outer ones blooming as they sense the sun. Wow, I didn't expect someone from "out there" to remind me to put this up.
U.S Memory Championships
I turned on ABC's 20/20 and saw a segment on the U.S. Memory Championships. They described the very techniques that I used to remember things - making them unique in an outrageous way. I recall an example: The capitol of Louisiana; I remembered seeing a girl named Louisana batting some rouge. Also, an Ark sawing a little rock on a can. Dumb huh? But will you remember it now?
You can apply this technique to many things. I did it mainly because my dad didn't want to give me a ride to or from school and I had to walk. I didn't want to carry the books home so I memorized the work at school, and did the homework in class so I would have to carry as little home as possible!
You can apply this technique to many things. I did it mainly because my dad didn't want to give me a ride to or from school and I had to walk. I didn't want to carry the books home so I memorized the work at school, and did the homework in class so I would have to carry as little home as possible!
Wagon Wheel to the Back
I met a new friend at the gym today while waiting for my court. We talked for about ten minutes before it was my turn to play in the racquetball court and I asked her if she wanted to play. She said that she was a beginner and didn't want to waste my time, but she came in the court anyway.
After a few pointers, she was smacking the ball around. I kept hitting the ball so that she could get the hang of where she was supposed to be. Then out of the blue, she says, "I know you can hit the ball harder than that!" On the VERY NEXT serve, she goes to the wrong side...yup, right to my forehand off a ball to the back wall. I had taken a second to see what direction she was going to see what to do but as I took my eye off of her, she moved DIRECTLY in line with my shot. I hit her in the back about five centimeters down from her right shoulder blade.
She not only "warned the tribe" but started to cry. I felt soooo bad, but probably not as bad as she did. I've been hit before and I know how much it hurts. We sat down while she recovered and she asked me to lift the back of her shirt to see if it left a mark - it did, nice and red.
As we leave, I buy a smoothie for her; it's the least I could do...
After a few pointers, she was smacking the ball around. I kept hitting the ball so that she could get the hang of where she was supposed to be. Then out of the blue, she says, "I know you can hit the ball harder than that!" On the VERY NEXT serve, she goes to the wrong side...yup, right to my forehand off a ball to the back wall. I had taken a second to see what direction she was going to see what to do but as I took my eye off of her, she moved DIRECTLY in line with my shot. I hit her in the back about five centimeters down from her right shoulder blade.
She not only "warned the tribe" but started to cry. I felt soooo bad, but probably not as bad as she did. I've been hit before and I know how much it hurts. We sat down while she recovered and she asked me to lift the back of her shirt to see if it left a mark - it did, nice and red.
As we leave, I buy a smoothie for her; it's the least I could do...
Sticks and Stones
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Have you heard the saying? Usually if you've heard that then you were at the receiving end of some verbal attack.
I remember when I was a kid that my dad would barrage me with names that he believed that I would be called in school, such as: Chinky, Chinaman, Rice Bowl, Jap, Beaner, etc...I didn't like but he kept re-enforcing that I better get used to it because it was going to happen all the time.
Well, it did. I was called Bruce Lee, Ancient Chinese Secret, Slant Eyes, Rice Boy, among others. I never reacted to the comments whether they hurt or not. I just wondered what was bothering them that they had to pick on me. Were they feeling powerless and they felt that by trying to hurt me they would feel better about themselves?
As an adult, I don't get the names but now it's simply, "Are you Asian?" I think that it's funny that I've been told that I look every single Asian nationality, but I'm leaning toward Chinese background.
Ever been picked on?
I remember when I was a kid that my dad would barrage me with names that he believed that I would be called in school, such as: Chinky, Chinaman, Rice Bowl, Jap, Beaner, etc...I didn't like but he kept re-enforcing that I better get used to it because it was going to happen all the time.
Well, it did. I was called Bruce Lee, Ancient Chinese Secret, Slant Eyes, Rice Boy, among others. I never reacted to the comments whether they hurt or not. I just wondered what was bothering them that they had to pick on me. Were they feeling powerless and they felt that by trying to hurt me they would feel better about themselves?
As an adult, I don't get the names but now it's simply, "Are you Asian?" I think that it's funny that I've been told that I look every single Asian nationality, but I'm leaning toward Chinese background.
Ever been picked on?
Volleyball Practice
Practice seemed a little more than just the fundamentals today. They had actual games and since I was the only parent there, I was the lucky one to operate the electronic scoreboard. It took me a second to figure it out but I got the hang of it. The girls are still learning the rotations and reading the situations; they only have one more practice to get it since the first tournament is on the 25th.
Best Buy Shoplifter
I was at Best Buy today getting a price match on my (12-1 card reader). It was a 33 percent price difference so I'm standing at the customer service counter and a big guy bolts out the front door followed by what seemed like a manager and a couple of sales reps in hot pursuit!
Everyone was looking out the doors to see what happened. I walked over to the front and could see the Best Buy crew and several Chula Vista police officers about 200 yards away, with the thief in control. They caught him. It seems the police officers just happened to be at Subway eating lunch.
What did the guy try to steal? It was a $12.99 music cd.
Everyone was looking out the doors to see what happened. I walked over to the front and could see the Best Buy crew and several Chula Vista police officers about 200 yards away, with the thief in control. They caught him. It seems the police officers just happened to be at Subway eating lunch.
What did the guy try to steal? It was a $12.99 music cd.
Fortune Cookies
After my lunch today, I received two fortune cookies instead of the usual one. The first fortune said, "You are unaware of how important you are to someone." The second one reads, "Your talents will capture you the highest status and prestige."
Do you ever believe what they say? Do you ever keep your fortunes?
Do you ever believe what they say? Do you ever keep your fortunes?
Straight A's
Today I received a text message from my daughter stating that she had gotten straight A's. I would normally call her right back and talk to her. But this time, I just txt'd her right back. I'll end up calling her, too but I bet she was surprised. :)
Speaking of which, there's Heather CALLING me now. hehe. She just surprised me!
Speaking of which, there's Heather CALLING me now. hehe. She just surprised me!
The Birds are Back
Every year it seems that the birds would like to join me here. They set-up several nests up high in the joints. I can hear them chirping away in the morning, that wake-up call. I left the windows open I could the birds and the little tink, tink of the blinds tapping on the frame of the window.
I think that if I extend a metal clothes hanger that it will let me put a hummingbird feeder down from the balcony in front of the family room. Maybe, I can get a photo of them feeding.
I think that if I extend a metal clothes hanger that it will let me put a hummingbird feeder down from the balcony in front of the family room. Maybe, I can get a photo of them feeding.
Come Back
The girls played the Lady Barons tonight at 7:00pm and the time change made a little better since it wouldn't be cold for as long. Our girls took the lead midway through the game 1-0, but then we were down 3-1 LATE in the game. In the final inning, the best that they could do was to tie so that they did. 3-3 in the final inning, and the top of THEIR line-up left to bat. Since the other team was home and only 10 min left in the game, this was it. No pressure 1-2-3. Ball Game. Good Night.
Daylight Savings Time Diaster
Remember the doom and gloom over the Y2K bug? I do, I was even given a couple of Y2K "bugs" to put on my computer monitors and I still have them.
The news made a big deal about the time change this year since it was three weeks earlier and everything was automatically programmed to occur later and the the world would blow up and time would end. My phone, cable, computers, etc...changed time.
Microsoft pushed down updates to computers and those that didn't have an update or PC well, all they had to do was: Change the time manually!
Did you even know the sky was falling?
The news made a big deal about the time change this year since it was three weeks earlier and everything was automatically programmed to occur later and the the world would blow up and time would end. My phone, cable, computers, etc...changed time.
Microsoft pushed down updates to computers and those that didn't have an update or PC well, all they had to do was: Change the time manually!
Did you even know the sky was falling?
Movie Rankings
The movie "300," made 70 million this weekend - a record for March. Do you remember when Titanic came out and it reached the 100 million? Or, when the "Terminator 2"came out in 1991 The gross is touted as a success of a movie for all time. But I think that there should be an index so that we can accurately compare movies from different eras.
Would this be difficult, I don't think so. We know how many theaters there are and each reports how much they charge for tickets. How many people saw it versus the pool of available viewers and other factors.
After all that stuff is computed just put up the index from 1-100. So, if I tell you that in 1997, "The Matrix" had an index of 92.1 and "Harry Potter" had a 94.0, wouldn't that be easier and give you a better picture?
Would this be difficult, I don't think so. We know how many theaters there are and each reports how much they charge for tickets. How many people saw it versus the pool of available viewers and other factors.
After all that stuff is computed just put up the index from 1-100. So, if I tell you that in 1997, "The Matrix" had an index of 92.1 and "Harry Potter" had a 94.0, wouldn't that be easier and give you a better picture?
Phone Numbers
Of all the contacts you have, how many of their phone numbers do you know by heart? An even lower number would be the addresses of these contacts. The reason I ask these is because a friend of mine wanted didn't have their cell with them and wanted to call their friend so I handed my cell over to them, and they said they didn't know the number, just the speed dial number.
A weird thing about me is that I've never used the speed dial. I just punch in the number each time.
No wonder we can't remember anything. Do we rely on technology too much?
Of those that you do know by heart, who are they? Do you know their address too?
A weird thing about me is that I've never used the speed dial. I just punch in the number each time.
No wonder we can't remember anything. Do we rely on technology too much?
Of those that you do know by heart, who are they? Do you know their address too?
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