E-mail Wars

I rarely log in to my MSN e-mail and notice that I have 5gb of space free. When I first got it, I had a whopping 2mb limit. I chuckle because as you know, Yahoo has said, "Goodbye to email meter." Unlimited capacity...Uh huh! I read the fine print. They'll monitor your account and if it appears you're abusing it then they'll bring out the e-mail police on you. I think aol still has the 1gb limit.

What is Google going to do in response? They started al lof this with their 1GB gmail account and now it's up to almost 3gb. I've had a gmail account for several years and I'm only using 10% I guess in reality they could go unlimited because only the "few" people would fill it up. But the again, the fine print, they reserve the right to remove other e-mail accounts you create.

[10/19/07] Seems like GMail gave us another gig of space.

How many e-mail accounts do you have (including spam accounts)?

Elevator Prank

I felt devious this morning for some reason as I got on the freight elevator. I saw a lady get on that I'd never seen and she kept pressing the buttons but they weren't lighting up. I got this grin on my face.

The lights don't work. But the lights at the very top of the elevator do AND you can press them. The guy behind me was zoning out so he had no clue what I was doing but started to smile as I started to talk.

her: Nice tie. [Referring to my pink "Are you Aware" tie.]
me: Thank You. I'm sorry Miss, but on this elevator you have to press the buttons up there!
her: OMG, are you serious?
me: The pad doesn't work. They are supposed to fix it sometime next week.

Since its a freight elevator it doesn't start to move instantly and she crinkles her forehead.

me: [I step all the way back]
her: [She stares at the buttons.]
me: Would you like one of us to give you a boost?

The other guy starts laughing.

her: hahha very funny. Can you press 5 for me, please?
me: [I press the 5 on the panel up top]
her: Thank You.
me: You're welcome.
her: Is it really broken? BTW, what's your name?
me: No...heh heh. My name is ... uh ... Chang Lee.

What Do You Collect?

People collect some pretty interesting things. I took this from someone's can of bottle caps. I just found out that a lady at work collects the snapple facts. I write them down first and then give her the caps now! :)

What do you collect?

No Sunshine Right Now

I'm looking out my window and all I see are dark grey clouds and the rain hitting my window. Wouldn't it be nice if all you had to do was pick up the phone and call a number and the sun would come out?

Sit Ubu Sit

What do you think he did to feel ashamed? You can just see that he doesn't even want to look up at all...

Do your pets show their emotions?

Joe's Crab Shack

I received an e-mail that we had a mandatory department meeting at Joe's Crab Shack. The deadline to order lunch for the "meeting" was noon. Well, I looked at it and thought that it didn't apply to me since I'm a contractor and not an "employee" - WRONG!

Luckily I knew the lady that was collecting the orders/money. She put my last name wrong on the list. I don't know if she did it on purpose or that's how she thinks it's spelled. But, at least I have something to eat on Thursday. :)

So, I paid back the $20 I borrowed yesterday, and then didn't have enough to pay for the meeting. Oh well. :)

Speed Quiz

Take this Quiz. You have one minute and a half to take the test. You either know it instantly or you don't. Afterwards, let me know how you did! There is another quiz there too - at the bottom. Remember, it's just for fun. :)

I like the last summary paragraph after you take the test:

"Better yet, combine your mental workout with the benefits of social interaction and set up a card game with friends."

Monday Night Football

We usually go to the little mini-mart downstairs. So, I'm on my way when I reach into my pocket and nada. I'd forgotten my cash, credit cards, license, etc...Ugh. I borrowed $20 from a friend and I was on my merry little way.

So, on my way home, I got a call from my buddy about going to La Belle's for Monday Night Football (Giants -v- Falcons) and watch Boston versus Cleveland in the ALCS. We decided to go straight from work and met up. As we sat down, we both realized that we were cashless! We sat down at the bar and ordered anyway. No, we didn't plan on bailing on the bill! :)

The lady asked what I'd like and I responded that I was going to be a heavy drinker tonight "gimme a coke, please!" She smiles. We got a pizza caught up on stuff and my friend went and got some cash while I watched both games. We paid the bill, and chatted up a bit. Yes, I finally confirmed what he had suspected. We have plans for Thursday after the "bored" meeting. This time I'll be sure to have money! :) Plus, his wife will be happy to get him out of the house!

Has it ever been your turn to pay and you have no mula?

Chargers -v- Raiders Pre-Game Prediction

Chargers 35
Raiders 24

[7:40 pm]...and the Chargers win 28-14. "LT" gets four rushing touchdowns and ALMOST gets 200 yards on the ground! As you see I predicted at least an 11 pt win, and yes, I beat the spread. I listened to the game since I was out of town (HEMET).

An Actual Fake Bill

Here it is folks! The real fake...Come on, you know you'd accept this. It has the little threads and everything. :)

I was told that I couldn't reveal the location where this bill was accepted, but if you ask and you promise not to tell, I'll let you know. Shhhh.

Is this bill good enough to fool you?

Comfort And Convenience

What is the first thing you think when someone says "Comfort and Convenience?"

After several hours in a focus group they came up with this sign! That's right, security cameras are the ultimate in comfort and convenience! didn't you know that?

My Song

Weird happenings...I call my friend on the way home, and she immediately says, "Your song is on the radio!" What a coincidence. See, but I was "yelling" at her about her having the same song on her verizon "Enjoy the music while we locate you" feature. She says I'm mean, but maybe not to my "other" girlfriends.

There I posted it. Happy now?! LOL. You have to wait until Monday to read it.

How long for lunch?

How long do you get for lunch? 30 minutes or an hour? Some departments are cracking down on those extended lunches and naming names, or is there an office snitch? Hmmm.

When does lunch break start? Is it the second you walk out of your cubicle? Or when you get your food? I think an employee would say it's when you sit down and start eating it, while a boss would say as soon as you leave that cubicle.

I come in 30 minutes earlier so that I can ENJOY my lunch and not have to inhale the remaining bits that I would've normally have had to scarf down. Most of the time I eat in the lunchroom with friends, but I like to eat outside on the bay sometimes. Some eat their home lunch at their desk and surf the web but that is maybe not a good idea either...

BTW, If you're going to the lunch truck, I'd stay away from anything that has meat in it for the next couple of days. :)

Do you have to worry about time during your lunch?

Passed Out

I got home last night and my mom called as I walked in the door. We talked for only a little bit and I barely remember that she wanted to fill out some legal papers and asked me some questions but I wasn't making much sense, so I asked if we could just fill them out later.

I was a "little" sleepy and I unmuted the TV to watch my first episode of "Survivor" and it's been on for a month? I don't know what's going on or the characters so I might just skip this season. Couldn't keep my eyes open so I crawled in bed and passed out!

CSI will have to wait until later on ... You guys better not tell me what happened or Dexter for that matter!

All Night

I just got off the phone with my friend and decided to just stay up and get ready for work instead of getting 30 minutes of sleep. The main thing is that my friend feels better about what she is going through. We both are going to be zombies at work today but that's okay!

So, in a nutshell: Don't just wait for things to happen, make them happen. None of this "it wasn't meant to be stuff", make it be! "Whatcha gonna do about it?" It comes down to you!

You ever talk on the phone (not gf/bf) all night?

One Million Dollar Bill

Okay! What do you do when you have a million dollar bill? You go to the supermarket and try to get change! You can read the MSNBC article Man trying to pass $1,000,000 bill. But, this isn't the first time that someone has been busted trying to pass the phony bills. Here's a bright one trying to sneak one by a Walmart employee: Busted at Walmart (nice mugshot!)

Not to be outdone, someone has even tried the ONE BILLION dollar treasury notes. But you can look that up on your own! :)

Would you laugh in their face?

Fire Alarm

Now I know what happens when the fire alarm goes off; all the doors are electronically released and close - lights flashing everywhere. I felt like I was in a submarine and the Captain had just ordered all hatches to be closed.

Catch me if you can!

I originally started this off as a Polaroid size, and I wanted to have Heather's image popping off the picture. Even though I didn't get the end result, I still like it.

It's interesting to see her on another team that's not Bonita Valley (6 years), and I guess she'll probably be on more so I should get used it to it, right?

Softball Sunday

Today Heather had three games up in Mission Viejo. The first game starting at 9:00 a.m. which means that our coach wants them there 1.5 hours before game time, along with the 1.5 hour drive up there and you end up having an extra early Sunday!

I liked the playing fields and this is where we had the second game. Don't ya like the seats? I'm playing around with google maps and decided to give you the exact location that I shot this photo from. So now you know where I was at exactly 10:24 a.m. PDT. We ended up winning two of the three games.

What were you doing?

Fortune Cookies

Several of us went to eat Chinese food, and the lady gave me two fortune cookies by mistake so I opened them. But it seems that they do go together. Everyone else read theirs and these were mine and I noticed something interesting about the numbers! [You'll have to click on the photo to read them. :)]

When you get a fortune cookie, what do you want it to say? That you'll find money, love, happiness, motivation? What?

Most Poll Participants

Just noticed that the "Who said, 'I love you' first" poll had the most activity. Just an interesting observation... Results: "I did" - 7, "He/She did" - 4, "Not yet" - 2.

Elevator Behavior

This was taken at Nationals when the elevator guy was trying to fix the button. I found the plastic washer dangling in the elevator and gave it to the repair guy. It appeared as someone got impatient and kicked the button and the whole button went inside the wall. Which leads me to some "observations" I have made about elevator behavior in general. Let me know what I have left out.

Do you do any of the following things in relation to elevators, if so, how many?

1. Press the button even though it's already lit.
2. Rush in before the people have gotten out.
3. Head to a corner.
4. Head to the control panel.
5. Look up at the "floor" display the whole trip.
6. Reach over and press the button instead of saying, "6 please."
7. Avoid eye contact, or other people.
8. Miss your floor because of someone in the elevator.
9. Release "toxic" fumes as you get out on your floor.
10. Press the "close" buton if you see someone.
11. Pretend to press the "open" button, along with the acting.
12. Go to the opposite corner of the pad so you can't press the "open" button.
13. Go UP on purpose even though going down.
14. Check out the other people in the elevator.
15. Pretend to be "sick" to get more room. Cough, cough, Sneeze, clear out!
16. Make plans for the day with someone on a different floor.
17. Mumble "Why the heck are you using the elavator to go up 1 floor?"
18. Hold your breath because someone is wearing too much colgne/perfume.
19. Not get on because you don't want to be in the center being stared at.
20. Not get on so you can be in the "empty" one that is next.
21. Hanky Panky.
22. Do nothing but hope the day goes by fast.

59 Minutes

Since it's a holiday on Monday, they're giving us 59 minutes of leave today, not one hour mind you! But, 59. So be careful. Woohooo...

How To Think

I just read this MSN Article About Happy People and wondered how many of you agreed with the findings...

Basically, the article summaries that happy people are: Social, thankful/grateful, kind/generous, and record their history...

What do you think?

Run Heather Run!

This was taken way back...uh 5 years is a lot to a kid, right? We'd go to Balboa Park and throw the football around and we had to try out the new Peyton Manning Football.

Throwing the softball/baseball was also on the menu along with taking photos, running, scootering, biking, rollerblading, etc... Just a glimpse of the speed that she'd show later on in softball.

But, I can still run faster - maybe not for long though! :)

Think you can catch her?

M&M Drop

I take the stairs at work most of the time and as I was waiting for a guy to move his boxes in the door, I looked down the little gap between the stairs. It reminded me of when I was a little boy going to church at the El Cortez Hotel downtown San Diego.

I liked the glass elevator, but I loved going up the stairs before Sunday school, and dropping M&M's down the stair well gap. To see if it would make it all the way to the bottom! Spit didn't work to well, btw.

Have you ever done something similar?

Lunch Downtown

The girls are trying to get me to eat healthier so they had me try one of these crackers with some stuff on it. I called it stuff because they just handed it to me and said, "Eat!"

It tasted pretty good and held me over while my carne asada burrito and grilled chicken taco arrived :)

I did eat 14 raw spinach leaves so does that count?

10 Years Ago

I got picked up at the E-Street Trolley Station, and got a an unpleasant surprise when I got home. I saw that my stuff was already packed up for me in the driveway and I had to find a place to stay real quick; luckily, a person that I had helped out with their housing situation several years earlier responds with "sure thing, bro!" to my call. Thanks!

Too Sleep or Not To Sleep

It's 3:22 a.m. and I just got off the phone (stupid I know). I'm debating whether I should crawl in bed or not since I only have less than two hours before I have to get up. If I do, will the alarm even wake me up? Wonder when the crash will hit...YAWN! Good Night...uh, Good Morning. :)

Have you ever slept through the alarm?

[5:00 a.m.]
What's that annoying sound?
Oh, it's the phone. Who's calling? It's the alarm ringing - doh.

Choose Conflict?

I was heading up to work today and need to changing lanes. I looked to the right and the lane was free, so I blink and start over. Just then I hear someone do one of those LONG honks where they hold down the horn. I quickly look and see that a car is moving into the lane from the other side but into my blind spot. I clear out no biggie. But then the guy moves up to me and starts pointing and glaring/yelling at me. Easy to read his lips on those.

It's decision time...I put my hand on my chest and mouth, "Sorry..." and wave with the open hand. He has a choice: accept the apology, and go on our merry way, or build up some stress/drama/tension, etc...He chooses to continue. WHY? What's the point? What is there to win?

He's now in my way to move over to the 94, I slow down and move over to the right going behind him. Now he glares at me from the other side. No accident, no nothing....just a lot of stress at high speed when he could have just nodded and acknowledged that he accepted the apology. I wonder if he feels better now?

What would you have done?