Saturday, January 22, 2011
Sunday, January 02, 2011
End of the TO Trip
After one last K outing the night before, today was the day I went back to the west coast. The airport lineups were really long - much longer than usual. The cool part was that during the security clearance, I was picked for some ion check thingy machine... which let me jump the line! I wonder if its because I look like I was gonna be a quick one to get through security (since I wasn't all over the place and had that bored look on my face.. hahaha) - but because of that, I easily got back 20 minutes of my life. Good stuff!
As always, I meet more new people in these 2 weeks than in 1 year in Seattle! I still find this very surprising year after year. What is so different about these two places?! Good at finding facts, but bad at using them... .. .
As always, I meet more new people in these 2 weeks than in 1 year in Seattle! I still find this very surprising year after year. What is so different about these two places?! Good at finding facts, but bad at using them... .. .
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Armageddon!
Another year, another yearly tradition.
This year, I finally make Armageddon. Driving out at night to attend this yearly tradition, it was really nice to see everyone and also meet a ton of new people.
Also marks the first time I have broken the '3 drink limit' since 1/1/2010. Obliterated in less than two hours with all them boat races and dice games that were going on. It was just too nostalgic and fun... it's not a matter of losing control, but really just a conscious choice to. Yes, sounds irresponsible, but there's a reason to everything isn't there...
It's dangerous to revisit the past, because we could get stuck in it - but it's great to go back in time and relive the good parts of the past every so often. Not only do you get to relive these moments, but you can also be reminded of the lessons that you have learned. As we get older, more responsibilities and what not might prevent us from doing so. So until that happens or new events in our life comes about, treading into the past is alright right?
This year, I finally make Armageddon. Driving out at night to attend this yearly tradition, it was really nice to see everyone and also meet a ton of new people.
Also marks the first time I have broken the '3 drink limit' since 1/1/2010. Obliterated in less than two hours with all them boat races and dice games that were going on. It was just too nostalgic and fun... it's not a matter of losing control, but really just a conscious choice to. Yes, sounds irresponsible, but there's a reason to everything isn't there...
It's dangerous to revisit the past, because we could get stuck in it - but it's great to go back in time and relive the good parts of the past every so often. Not only do you get to relive these moments, but you can also be reminded of the lessons that you have learned. As we get older, more responsibilities and what not might prevent us from doing so. So until that happens or new events in our life comes about, treading into the past is alright right?
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Touristy Day - Movie and Medieval Times
Today's plan - Dave n Busters, Movie, then medieval times! A day packed of events.
Waking up late, we couldn't do DnB - but walking around Yorkdale randomly was more fun than I'd imagined. Maybe it's the lights, or just the people around. Felt very festive!
Little fockers was ok funny. For some reason I didn't think it was as funny as the ones before (though it was still good). I would dub this one airplane worthy.. hahaha. The theater wasn't packed, but there were much more annoying people in there than I remembered theaters would have...
1) Annoying little kids at the back kicking the chair
These I remembered. It was ok I guess because they stopped once the movie began.
2) Little immature 14 year olds
Throughout the movie, these little 14 year olds or so next to us who were all excited whenever they saw a girl come up on screen or hear the word 'sex'.
3) a baby crying
I mean really?! A baby crying... just what would the baby get out of watching Little Fockers???
4) Phones and Kids
Some kid who obviously didn't see the beginning of the movie where they tell you to switch off the cell phone. That or the kid's too dumb to know how to use the silent feature on their phone. The best part I thought was that the kid even answered the phone (after it rang so the whole theater heard them)... twice.
Is this the new generation of kids these days? Ahh.. maybe I am getting too old.
On the other hand, saw a preview of the new Adam Sandler movie coming out in Feb... exccccited!
For Medieval Times, got tricked into looking at the 'Dungeon'... which turns out to be a 5 minute walk around some torture equipment. The show was alot faker than I remembered it, though the plot was alot better than I remembered. All-in-all worth the trip.
To end the night, went to check out ex-Seattle buddy's place downtown. Pretty nice!
Thanks to my tour guides and my 'chauffer' for this touristy day!
Waking up late, we couldn't do DnB - but walking around Yorkdale randomly was more fun than I'd imagined. Maybe it's the lights, or just the people around. Felt very festive!
Little fockers was ok funny. For some reason I didn't think it was as funny as the ones before (though it was still good). I would dub this one airplane worthy.. hahaha. The theater wasn't packed, but there were much more annoying people in there than I remembered theaters would have...
1) Annoying little kids at the back kicking the chair
These I remembered. It was ok I guess because they stopped once the movie began.
2) Little immature 14 year olds
Throughout the movie, these little 14 year olds or so next to us who were all excited whenever they saw a girl come up on screen or hear the word 'sex'.
3) a baby crying
I mean really?! A baby crying... just what would the baby get out of watching Little Fockers???
4) Phones and Kids
Some kid who obviously didn't see the beginning of the movie where they tell you to switch off the cell phone. That or the kid's too dumb to know how to use the silent feature on their phone. The best part I thought was that the kid even answered the phone (after it rang so the whole theater heard them)... twice.
Is this the new generation of kids these days? Ahh.. maybe I am getting too old.
On the other hand, saw a preview of the new Adam Sandler movie coming out in Feb... exccccited!
For Medieval Times, got tricked into looking at the 'Dungeon'... which turns out to be a 5 minute walk around some torture equipment. The show was alot faker than I remembered it, though the plot was alot better than I remembered. All-in-all worth the trip.
To end the night, went to check out ex-Seattle buddy's place downtown. Pretty nice!
Thanks to my tour guides and my 'chauffer' for this touristy day!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
My 3rd course...
Can't help but feel like I am climbing a mountain here.
Will need to conjure up magic to get this done... so much magic....
Will need to conjure up magic to get this done... so much magic....
Monday, November 22, 2010
Slip and Slide
Seeing alot of snow for the first time in a few years in S.town.
Seeing snow again is nice - there's a certain serene feeling to it.
On the way home though, it was a wild ride back. Slid 3 times in 30 minutes on the way back.
Slide #1: Sliding past a stop sign
- that was interesting indeed. Slid just right past it... it was like the brake didn't work.
Slide #2: Sliding sideways
- 2nd slide of the night. I am going maybe 10 mph, stopping in front of a light. Then sliiiiidee to the right the car goes. That was just weird in how the car just slid sideways... you'd think car's going forward, brake going downwards, where's the momentum to slide sideways??? But slide I did..
Slide #3:
- Deciding to take the main street back, I make a right turn onto it and then I see two cars parked sideways - with their wheels locked on the curb, a ton of cars on the other side not moving, and a car on the lane next to me not moving in the middle of the road.... so naturally I also stop my car there and watch. After a few minutes, I roll down the window and ask "What's going on"... the lady goes, not sure, but thinks that the other two cars couldn't go up the hill and see parked their car like that, and that she's afraid to drive up the hill. So hearing that, weighing my options, I march forward!
However, I find that in 1st gear, my car's wheels are spinning like crazy and the car was sliding, and there wasn't a chance for me to make it up the hill either. So I kick into my backup plan, make a U-turn and go the other way! With the cop car passing by me, I turn my steering wheel fully, step on the gas, and U-turn we go!! Over steered a little bit, and my car pointed right towards the lady I was talking to earlier!... Good thing there was some buffer so I was at least a couple car lengths away (I can only imagine how freaked out the lady was to see a car with headlights pointed directly at her...) but it worked, now that I am downhill, I steered away and back on the right side of the road.
What an adventurous drive. Slide #3 definitely had my heart pounding...
I think I have forgotten how to drive in the snow - either that or it was just a skating rink out there today. Good thing all 3 times there were no car around.
Seeing snow again is nice - there's a certain serene feeling to it.
On the way home though, it was a wild ride back. Slid 3 times in 30 minutes on the way back.
Slide #1: Sliding past a stop sign
- that was interesting indeed. Slid just right past it... it was like the brake didn't work.
Slide #2: Sliding sideways
- 2nd slide of the night. I am going maybe 10 mph, stopping in front of a light. Then sliiiiidee to the right the car goes. That was just weird in how the car just slid sideways... you'd think car's going forward, brake going downwards, where's the momentum to slide sideways??? But slide I did..
Slide #3:
- Deciding to take the main street back, I make a right turn onto it and then I see two cars parked sideways - with their wheels locked on the curb, a ton of cars on the other side not moving, and a car on the lane next to me not moving in the middle of the road.... so naturally I also stop my car there and watch. After a few minutes, I roll down the window and ask "What's going on"... the lady goes, not sure, but thinks that the other two cars couldn't go up the hill and see parked their car like that, and that she's afraid to drive up the hill. So hearing that, weighing my options, I march forward!
However, I find that in 1st gear, my car's wheels are spinning like crazy and the car was sliding, and there wasn't a chance for me to make it up the hill either. So I kick into my backup plan, make a U-turn and go the other way! With the cop car passing by me, I turn my steering wheel fully, step on the gas, and U-turn we go!! Over steered a little bit, and my car pointed right towards the lady I was talking to earlier!... Good thing there was some buffer so I was at least a couple car lengths away (I can only imagine how freaked out the lady was to see a car with headlights pointed directly at her...) but it worked, now that I am downhill, I steered away and back on the right side of the road.
What an adventurous drive. Slide #3 definitely had my heart pounding...
I think I have forgotten how to drive in the snow - either that or it was just a skating rink out there today. Good thing all 3 times there were no car around.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Sushi Attempt #3
Attempt #3 - Fish cuts looking nicer!
Result:
Sushi Rice
Similar results as last week. Right amount of vinegar (no more sourness) and less burnt (but there was still some).
Sashimi
Bought White Tuna, Salmon and Octopus.
Was able to cut the Octopus pretty well this time - at least the first few pieces. Still trying to figure out how to cut the tail end pieces. Bought a bigger piece of white tuna, so it looks VERY much like the restaurants :). Seems like the key is making sure the fish is big enough so it can be cut nicely.
Sushi
This time it was alot better. It actually looked like what I'd exepct. Missing that right amount of wasabi between the fish and rice, but its getting close! :)
Miso Soup
Again, the best part out of it all. Soft tofu, green onion in place. Simply delicious.
Mmmm.... getting closer.
Result:
Sushi Rice
Similar results as last week. Right amount of vinegar (no more sourness) and less burnt (but there was still some).
SashimiBought White Tuna, Salmon and Octopus.
Was able to cut the Octopus pretty well this time - at least the first few pieces. Still trying to figure out how to cut the tail end pieces. Bought a bigger piece of white tuna, so it looks VERY much like the restaurants :). Seems like the key is making sure the fish is big enough so it can be cut nicely.
Sushi
This time it was alot better. It actually looked like what I'd exepct. Missing that right amount of wasabi between the fish and rice, but its getting close! :)
Miso Soup
Again, the best part out of it all. Soft tofu, green onion in place. Simply delicious.
Mmmm.... getting closer.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Sushi Attempt #2
2 weeks ago, I first tried making sushi at home. While that wasn't too successful, I did get some ideas on how to improve. So with this in mind, attempt #2!Result:
Sushi Rice
Right amount of vinegar (no more sourness). However, half of the rice got burnt and the water portion seem to flood out. Peeling off the burnt part, the rice was ok.
Sashimi
Bought White Tuna, Hamachi and Salmon. Hamachi is great! Mmmm...
The white tuna and salmon didn't look like how the restaurants do it - it looked a lot smaller then I liked.
Also, the salmon wasn't as good as the ones at the restaurant... I wonder if it's because how I am cutting it (supposedly if you cut against the grain in a certain angle, the salmon tastes that much better).
Sushi
This time it was alot better. After the rice was done, scoped it out into a bowl and let it sit a little bit to cool down BEFORE trying to handle it with my bare hands. Was able to make the shape pretty well after that.
Miso Soup
Again, the best part out of it all. Soft tofu, green onion in place. Simply delicious.
Will improve on more. Once I figure out how to find really tasty fish, then i should be set (all that fish, it was only $12!)
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Xbox - Red Ringed...
So after getting FIFA 11 the other day, I have gone on an Xbox spurt (the ones where I play essentially hours and hours non stop). Been going great as I get home, procrastinate, and start playing on the Xbox...
So today, I was going to continue this. But after a forced update, my xbox decided to red ring :(. Even though I've been told the update and the red ring are not related... I still have my reservations. But end result, I am now without a Xbox to procrastinate with.
Sorta sad in a way - played it maybe less than 50 times since I got it 3 years ago, and it's gonna take $100 to fix (as luck would have it, it was 1 month past the 3 year warranty).
If only I played it more in the past... anyhow, guess I will just have to get a new one (since the new one comes out to around the same price it seems).
note to self:
lesson of the day - play on the xbox more.
So today, I was going to continue this. But after a forced update, my xbox decided to red ring :(. Even though I've been told the update and the red ring are not related... I still have my reservations. But end result, I am now without a Xbox to procrastinate with.
Sorta sad in a way - played it maybe less than 50 times since I got it 3 years ago, and it's gonna take $100 to fix (as luck would have it, it was 1 month past the 3 year warranty).
If only I played it more in the past... anyhow, guess I will just have to get a new one (since the new one comes out to around the same price it seems).
note to self:
lesson of the day - play on the xbox more.
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