“How’s it going?”
Wake up 4am.. good.
Drive 31 miles to work.. good.
Discussion.. good.
Receive client team.. good.
Start going through 47 page commissioning document for first unit.. good.
Receive bad news about something on-site.. good.
Relay bad news in a good way to client.. good.
Receive parts and pieces.. good.
Keep track of time and process.. good.
Lunch.. good.
Call HQ and go through upcoming weeks’ plans.. good.
Keep clients happy.. good.
Continue commissioning.. good.
Electrician and manlift operation training in 20 mins.. good.
Coordinate other tasks with site personnel.. good.
Keep self and documents safe in 40mph winds.. good.
Have discussion about intellectual property.. good.
Avoid massive rain storm.. barely, but good.
Drive back to hotel 31 miles.. good.
Call client for more info.. good.
Write update to bosses.. good.
“Pretty good, how’s it going with you?”
:D
Eating great western food makes me feel glad to have a job.
Eating great asian food makes me feel glad to be alive 
Hard Life
Check in @ AmericInn. Nice room – king bed, 32″ plasma..
..jacuzzi. What the pho??
Salty green tea?
Oo yesz fill me up..
Law & Order & Jacuzzi.
The Flemming Fold
Was in Burnsville, MN for some International Festival in the park. Was very nice – lots of people out enjoying the summer weather, but what caught my attention was this group – The Flemming Fold.
4 man team, or 3 girl-1 man team. Husband on guitar, wife on accordion, 8-yr old on mandolin, 6-yr old on upright bass! One of the few things that make me happy is a musical family. Getting their parts right, harmonizing, etc.. The bassist lol! She needed to get up on a stool but she pulled it off.. Even the 8-yr old was pulling some finger-picking stuff on the mandolin. Very endearing group – warms a cold heart.
Need to plug them.. visit their website -> www.flemmingfold.com. There are bios, music clips, videos.. check them out.
Road Warrior
Salt Lake City International Airport.
Lenovo Thinkpad X200.
Bose headphones.
Blasting music while working at an airport.
Kinda fun
Shark sleeping bag! <3
If you ask me to choose a stuffed toy to have, I’d choose a shark
The unfortunately named ChumBuddy was created to enhance human-shark relations, as well as to capitalize on the irony that humans are actually a bigger danger to sharks than vice versa. That, and it just looks kawaii and fun
For USD200, it better come with the girl too.
Friends will be friends
Dammit.
I can’t go on without saying this.
I love my friends too much.
RAWR.
Something that probably won’t change.
I think it’s gonna be hard to find something that gives me as much joy as having a whole big fat bunch of decibels in different pitches and tones being flung onto me.
I. Like. Music.
- Right volume +1
- Right sharp, crisp highs +1
- Right full, rich mids +1
- Right deep, rumbling, yet crisp lows +1
- Right tempo +1
- Right genre +1
- Right arrangement +1
- Right singer +1
- Right instruments +1
- Right melody +1
- Right bass line +1
- Right place +1
- Right company (is sometimes no company) +1
- Right beverage +1
- Right lighting +1
- Right seat +1
- Right position in seat +1
When these 17 things come together – which is not often – the feeling that results is the feeling that causes your eyes to close involuntarily, take deep, all-consuming breaths, your eyebrows to furrow, and body to be gripped and swayed around by some mysterious force.
I have a feeling my direction in life will be greatly influenced by how easily I can consistently obtain at least 10 of the above at once.
Recently
Schoolwork has taken up most of my life lately. Nevertheless, the following are what I have made time for recently:
1. Mad Men
I have been watching Mad Men on Blu-Ray. Set in 1960 – it centers around the lives of the employees at Sterling Cooper, an advertising company situated at Madison Avenue, NY. Great, great show.
2. Final Fantasy VII
Been replaying Final Fantasy VII. That’s right.. my primary use of my PS3 lately is not to play PS3 games, but to watch Blu-Rays and play PS1 games. When they released it on PSN, I had to get it. After I finish it (including sidequests hohoho), I’ll play MGS1 again too
3. Work & The Future
Been making some plans for work and the future in general. Mostly to do with dollars and cents. They said they would send me the official offer paperwork sometime next week. I’m a little nervous. It’s actually going to have things on it like position, salary, and benefits hohoho ..can’t wait.
Happy 50th & 25th
This is an interesting year for my mother..
Happy 50th birthday.
Happy 25th anniversary.
Barack Obama’s First 100 Days on Facebook
Many news websites are abuzz reporting on Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office. Slate has a tribute that brought me smiles and lols I’ve converted it into a jpg for easy viewing below:
Again, credit goes to Slate.
The Story of a Man
1. When I was born, I got a choice – A big dick or a good memory. I’m unable to remember what I chose.
2. Your birth certificate is an apology letter from the condom factory.
3. A wife is a sex object. Every time you ask for sex, she objects.
4. Impotence: It’s nature’s way of saying “no hard feelings”.
5 There are only two four letter words that are offensive to men – “don’t” and “stop”; unless they are used together.
6. Panties are not the best thing on earth, but next to the best thing on earth.
7. There are three stages to sex in a person’s life: Tri Weekly, Try Weekly, and Try Weakly.
8. Virginity can be cured.
9. Virginity is not dignity… it’s a lack of opportunity.
10. Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don’t have a good partner, you’d better have a good hand.
11. I tried phone sex once, but the holes in the dialer were too small.
12. Marriage is the only war where you get to sleep with the enemy.
13. Q: What’s an Australian kiss?
A: The same thing as a French kiss; only down under.
14. A newly married couple were happy with the “whole thing”. He was happy with the Hole and she was happy with the Thing!
15. Q: What are the three biggest tragedies in a man’s life?
A: Life sucks, job sucks and the wife doesn’t.
16. Q: What’s the difference between a bitch and a whore?
A: A whore sleeps with everyone at the party and a bitch sleeps with everyone except you.
17. Q: Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact ?
A: Breasts don’t have eyes.
18. Of course you’ve heard about the Viagra computer virus; it turns your 31/2 inch floppy into a hard disk.
19. Despite the old saying, “Don’t take your troubles to bed”, many men still sleep with their wives!!!
SPREADING THE HAPPINESS :D
Firstly, see this (thnx to Kootoot!!):
NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM
..which led me to find this:
Dramatic Chipmunk Hey
..which was inspired by this:
Dramatic Chipmunk
..which in turn, inspired this:
Dramatic Cat
Ahahahahahaha spread the joy!
One Piece
One Piece
Oh no. I finished the mangas I was reading and (because it was highly recommended) started reading One Piece.
IT IS GOOD Why did I have to discover this a day before an important exam (of a class that I’m retaking, no less)…??
Crazy outrageous story, characters with super abilities, and all the values I would live my own life by. Good Stuff.
K I need dinner. Alright I’ll make a deal with myself. I’ll read no further than 50 chapters tonight. Deal? Deal.
Loupo Zhai
On June 12, 2008, someone came into my life. I was waiting for her for so long. Years, in fact. The moment she was born I yearned for her. Thinking about her sporadically yet consistently, I knew it was only a matter of time before fates drew us together.
I read about her online. She looked prettier every time I saw her. She was like a fine wine; coming into her own as time passed. The older she was, the more refined and closer to achieving her true potential: the Ultimate entertainment machine. Far from being an object, she was an organic being, capable of conjuring and delivering joy to the one who had the privilege of being with her.
A few months ago, I had heard of this auspicious date: June 12th, 2008. It seemed that whoever got her on this date would also get to meet Solid Snake, he of Metal Gear Solid fame, for his last incarnation; in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. And so I embarked on my journey.
Rose bright and early and was waiting for her at 7am. She would only be emerging at 10am, but 3 hours was a small price to pay for our impending union.
This was where my darling was being held. I wonder if she suffered, being kept in the dark and behind bars for some time. She was guilty of no crime! I vowed to keep her safe and happy.
The time finally came. First in line, I strode proudly over to the counter and negotiated my beauty’s freedom! The man who had custody over her was overwhelmed by the riches I threw at him. He happily traded my love for some petty currency. One man’s meat is another man’s poison, I suppose.
And so we were! She was so shy at first, still fully clothed. We exchanged sly glances at each other, and immediately there was a connection. If you were there, you would’ve sworn there were sparks flying. She winked, beckoned, and motioned for me to come over.
I couldn’t help myself. I declared my love to her. She responded, shyly whispering her embarrassment but physically motioning for me to remove her coat. And hopefully more. I was bewitched. I was obliged to obey. I pulled off her coat slowly.
She appeared more comfortable as her coat slid off slowly off her slender frame. My hand was trembling, but I persevered, knowing I would be rewarded soon.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Even fully clothed, I could already feel her intense presence. It was as if I had x-ray vision. I couldn’t wait. I plowed even further down the road of no return.
There she was, standing in her pretty clothing.
She shyly stepped out of her coat.
I helped her dispose of it (threw it somewhere).
She lay down for me, letting me look at her.
..even turned over, letting me see her back.
I was twitching with excitement. I undid the seal that held her clothes together.
..unhooked her clasp.
Opened her top..
And got her out of the first layer of clothes.
Unhooked the second clasp.
A peek at the secret she held within, MGS4!!
SOLID SNAKE REVEALED.
Holding MGS4 in my hand. I felt electric shocks run through my body. I felt like I was wearing a sneaking suit.
Delirious.
The unclothing resumed.
Got her out of the second layer of clothing.
There she lay in just her undies.
PS3AND THERE SHE WAS. In all her shiny, sleek, glory!!
So shiny I could see myself on her.
I caressed her.
Looked at her closeup.
Checked her every nook and cranny, memorizing every detail.
Noted her markings.
Looked at her appendage.
Fingered her a little. She was very responsive, giving encouraging vibrations every now and then. I just know we were destined to have a good time together.
MGS4: Complete
The first playthrough, that is.
MGS4 is in typical MGS game fashion, a game that demands much more than a mere one playthrough to get and enjoy all the goodies and secrets in it.
In any case, this is the greatest piece of electronic interactive entertainment I have ever had the privilege of playing.
My thanks to Hideo Kojima and the entire MGS team who managed to fit so much greatness into a single disc.
ok……back to work.
It’s only words..
As SL has been doing alot of lately, here are some interesting pieces of words strung together:
“We hurt the ones we love the most.”
Does this mean those who cut/hurt/mutilate themselves actually love themselves the most?
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.”
Lewis Carroll
New graduates, pay attention. This quote just justified your unemployment. Hehe.
“The girl with a future avoids a man with a past.”
Evan Esar
Hehehe. And vice versa.
“If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves doesn’t disturb us.”
Hermann Hesse
I don’t hate anyone. I make it a point to avoid unintelligent dumbasses.
“The penalty for success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.”
Nancy Astor
The word snub is so cute. It sounds like a combination of snake and rub. The verb implies one imitating a snake and rubbing against another, while hissing. Very sexy. I want to be snubbed.
“Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up.”
Oprah Winfrey
..or your car.
“No matter how rich you become, how famous or powerful, when you die the size of your funeral will still pretty much depend on the weather.”
Michael Pritchard
Deep and meaningful. Lesson: Have an indoor funeral.
“It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.”
H. L. Mencken
Hohoho..
“That action is best which procures the greatest happiness.”
Francis Hutcheson
Wuahaha purchasing PS3+MGS4 and going back to Ames to disturb the peace xD
It’s only words..
As SL has been doing alot of lately, here are some interesting pieces of words strung together:
“We hurt the ones we love the most.”
Does this mean those who cut/hurt/mutilate themselves actually love themselves the most?
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.”
Lewis Carroll
New graduates, pay attention. This quote just justified your unemployment. Hehe.
“The girl with a future avoids a man with a past.”
Evan Esar
Hehehe. And vice versa.
“If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves doesn’t disturb us.”
Hermann Hesse
I don’t hate anyone. I make it a point to avoid unintelligent dumbasses.
“The penalty for success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.”
Nancy Astor
The word snub is so cute. It sounds like a combination of snake and rub. The verb implies one imitating a snake and rubbing against another, while hissing. Very sexy. I want to be snubbed.
“Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up.”
Oprah Winfrey
..or your car.
“No matter how rich you become, how famous or powerful, when you die the size of your funeral will still pretty much depend on the weather.”
Michael Pritchard
Deep and meaningful. Lesson: Have an indoor funeral.
“It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.”
H. L. Mencken
Hohoho..
“That action is best which procures the greatest happiness.”
Francis Hutcheson
Wuahaha purchasing PS3+MGS4 and going back to Ames to disturb the peace xD
Reenergized
I like watching movies. Good movies give you a boost of morale, a glimpse of the brilliance human minds can come up with, and most importantly, they inspire you, as well as give you that inevitable pleasant feeling after watching them.
Long story short, I gave myself the freedom to work from anywhere I please (ie. anywhere with an internet connection), and sometimes choose not to report to the office anymore. That’s because I have been tasked with computer work, and my terminal can be accessed via any computer that is online anywhere.
I face the tough question of whether to go or not to go to the office every morning. Either way, I still get things done. So I chose to stay in today, seeing the dark, overcast sky ready to launch all those cats and dogs. As luck would have it, the power in the hotel suddenly went off around noon. I had a choice between staying in a dark, powerless room or going to the nearby mall. Turns out it wasn’t much of a choice.
Wanting to make the most of my visit to the mall (but without spending too much as I usually do on books), I decided to watch a movie. Between Adam Sandler’s You Don’t Mess With The Zohan and Jack Black’s Kung Fu Panda, the latter received glowing reviews not usually given to that species of movie. I watched Kung Fu Panda, and found that the reviews were all justified.
A great, funny, a little cliched but ultimately endearing storyline, backed with beautiful animation, familiar voices (the principle cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, and even Jackie Chan), all bind together to make this movie a delectable watch.
(How’s that for a review-ish sentence?)
It’s a good movie. Watch it.
