Monday, February 28, 2005
SIMON'S BIRTHDAY
A bunch of us were privileged enough to join in the celebration for Simon's birthday. The night featured good eating (ribs from Lucille's, chicken from Popeye's, Shake-N-Bake (one of my all time favs), and a Porto's fruit tart.
But the significant part happened before one bite of food had been consumed. We began the evening by having an encouragement/sharing/prayer time for Simon, especially as he takes his first few steps into full-time ministry. Many tears were shed, many laughs were had (many at his expense), and many stories and memories were shared. Afterward, we didn't feel like we had encouraged Simon so much as we had begun to build a deeper sense of community with each other. It was truly an amazing time.
A bunch of us were privileged enough to join in the celebration for Simon's birthday. The night featured good eating (ribs from Lucille's, chicken from Popeye's, Shake-N-Bake (one of my all time favs), and a Porto's fruit tart.
But the significant part happened before one bite of food had been consumed. We began the evening by having an encouragement/sharing/prayer time for Simon, especially as he takes his first few steps into full-time ministry. Many tears were shed, many laughs were had (many at his expense), and many stories and memories were shared. Afterward, we didn't feel like we had encouraged Simon so much as we had begun to build a deeper sense of community with each other. It was truly an amazing time.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
COMIC RELIEF
Check out two forwards I got:
The first comes from Tiffany and features a French "musician" that is pretty amazing.
http://media.hugi.is/hahradi/fyndnar/maestro_1.wmv
The second was sent by Luong and features a white guy dancing. I'll have to incorporate some of his moves into my repertoire and bust them out at the next wedding.
http://www.glumbert.com/media/dancewhiteboy.html
Check out two forwards I got:
The first comes from Tiffany and features a French "musician" that is pretty amazing.
http://media.hugi.is/hahradi/fyndnar/maestro_1.wmv
The second was sent by Luong and features a white guy dancing. I'll have to incorporate some of his moves into my repertoire and bust them out at the next wedding.
http://www.glumbert.com/media/dancewhiteboy.html
Saturday, February 26, 2005
30 HOUR FAMINE (PART II)
This year was by far the toughest one I've ever done. It was way tougher than the year I had to do it while pulling a group all-nighter where I was surrounded by 30 people eating pizzas and snacking on everything from pretzels, chips, ice cream, cake, etc. while at UCLA.
I guess it was tough because over 17 hours of my 30 were spent at work, and all 17 of those hours were extrememly stressful. In fact, even now that I'm off the fast, I find that my temper is much shorter and I'm generally in a very bad mood.
For example, I was in the Burger King drive-thru and got really agitated when the lady couldn't hear me and was rude to me. Then, we were unable to watch the same Netflix movie for the second time because the disc was cracked.
I'm pretty frustrated with life right now. And yet, I figured I'd feel more holy after these 30 Hours. Instead, I feel beat down, worn out, and irate.
This year was by far the toughest one I've ever done. It was way tougher than the year I had to do it while pulling a group all-nighter where I was surrounded by 30 people eating pizzas and snacking on everything from pretzels, chips, ice cream, cake, etc. while at UCLA.
I guess it was tough because over 17 hours of my 30 were spent at work, and all 17 of those hours were extrememly stressful. In fact, even now that I'm off the fast, I find that my temper is much shorter and I'm generally in a very bad mood.
For example, I was in the Burger King drive-thru and got really agitated when the lady couldn't hear me and was rude to me. Then, we were unable to watch the same Netflix movie for the second time because the disc was cracked.
I'm pretty frustrated with life right now. And yet, I figured I'd feel more holy after these 30 Hours. Instead, I feel beat down, worn out, and irate.
Friday, February 25, 2005
30 HOUR FAMINE
So, Karena and I are both nearing the halfway point of our 30 Hour Famine. And so far, I have to say that God is really testing me. It just so happens that God allowed this day at work to be the absolute busiest and worst I have ever experienced in my 2 years at Kaiser. And I have to admit that I was not like Job and failed miserably -- snapping at people, having a short temper, running around mad at the world. But now, as I sit here with about 12 charts left to fill and less than an hour to pick up Karena and get my butt over to church to lead the Bible study for Koinonia, I had to stop.
Just to be still. And know.
My hunger pains should be my reminder that God is ever-present in my life ... even in my darkest hours.
So, Karena and I are both nearing the halfway point of our 30 Hour Famine. And so far, I have to say that God is really testing me. It just so happens that God allowed this day at work to be the absolute busiest and worst I have ever experienced in my 2 years at Kaiser. And I have to admit that I was not like Job and failed miserably -- snapping at people, having a short temper, running around mad at the world. But now, as I sit here with about 12 charts left to fill and less than an hour to pick up Karena and get my butt over to church to lead the Bible study for Koinonia, I had to stop.
Just to be still. And know.
My hunger pains should be my reminder that God is ever-present in my life ... even in my darkest hours.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
SEE AND SAY
If you want a man's perspective on some of the stories Carolyn shares (or if you want some video footage of it), check out Dick Lee's SeeNSay. It's hilarous and the video is priceless!
If you want a man's perspective on some of the stories Carolyn shares (or if you want some video footage of it), check out Dick Lee's SeeNSay. It's hilarous and the video is priceless!
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
SANDY LAND VS. THE ROCK
I am NOT intent on making light of the devastation (i.e. deaths, collapsing houses, mudslides, road closures, etc.) that the persistent rains have caused in Southern California over the last few days, but I read this passage yesterday. And in light of those recent events, it really drove the message home:
I am NOT intent on making light of the devastation (i.e. deaths, collapsing houses, mudslides, road closures, etc.) that the persistent rains have caused in Southern California over the last few days, but I read this passage yesterday. And in light of those recent events, it really drove the message home:
"I (Jesus) will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into pratice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete." -- Luke 6:47-49
Sunday, February 20, 2005
THE MENACE AND MONTEBELLO
Here are two quick funny things:
(1) My boss at work calls me "Dennis" after Dennis the Menace because of my cowlick. That's just extra motivation for me to keep that back part of my hair down.
(2) My college roommate (the one who lived with me and Enoch for our second and fourth years at UCLA) is getting married. He lives in La Canada, but will be getting married in the Armenian church in Montebello on the corner of Montebello and Lincoln. Of course, when Enoch told me the news, he said, "He's getting married in Monte-ghetto!" Usually, guys from Montebello go to a place like La Canada to get married, not the other way around.
Here are two quick funny things:
(1) My boss at work calls me "Dennis" after Dennis the Menace because of my cowlick. That's just extra motivation for me to keep that back part of my hair down.
(2) My college roommate (the one who lived with me and Enoch for our second and fourth years at UCLA) is getting married. He lives in La Canada, but will be getting married in the Armenian church in Montebello on the corner of Montebello and Lincoln. Of course, when Enoch told me the news, he said, "He's getting married in Monte-ghetto!" Usually, guys from Montebello go to a place like La Canada to get married, not the other way around.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
TRAFFIC TICKET
We were driving along in unfamiliar territory to attend Karena's co-worker's daughter's first birthday. Everything was going great until I turned right off the off-ramp and suddenly found a cop car behind me with his lights on. I didn't even know what had happened.
But he said there were two signs stating "No Right Turn On Red" that I "blatantly disregarded." Now, the truth was that I didn't see them at all. But he made it sound like I saw them ... and blew right past them. Anyway, he gave me the ticket and that made me feel surpringly okay. After all, I guess I am guilty for making the turn, even though I didn't see the signs.
But afterward, the thought of having to sit through 8 hours of traffic school began to make me feel sick. Sandra said she did it on the internet and it only took a few hours. I guess I'll do that.
But the worst part is the cop told me to call or go to the website to pay for the ticket if I wasn't going to contest it. So, I called a few days after getting the ticket so I could just be over and done with it. But they told me, they won't be able to process the ticket for another 3 weeks so it's not even in their system. How stupid is that! So now, I have to remember to call these losers in 3 weeks time and have this stupid ticket hang over my head for nothing. Now, I'm no longer "okay" with it, I'm no longer feeling "sick" about it, I'm just ticked off.
We were driving along in unfamiliar territory to attend Karena's co-worker's daughter's first birthday. Everything was going great until I turned right off the off-ramp and suddenly found a cop car behind me with his lights on. I didn't even know what had happened.
But he said there were two signs stating "No Right Turn On Red" that I "blatantly disregarded." Now, the truth was that I didn't see them at all. But he made it sound like I saw them ... and blew right past them. Anyway, he gave me the ticket and that made me feel surpringly okay. After all, I guess I am guilty for making the turn, even though I didn't see the signs.
But afterward, the thought of having to sit through 8 hours of traffic school began to make me feel sick. Sandra said she did it on the internet and it only took a few hours. I guess I'll do that.
But the worst part is the cop told me to call or go to the website to pay for the ticket if I wasn't going to contest it. So, I called a few days after getting the ticket so I could just be over and done with it. But they told me, they won't be able to process the ticket for another 3 weeks so it's not even in their system. How stupid is that! So now, I have to remember to call these losers in 3 weeks time and have this stupid ticket hang over my head for nothing. Now, I'm no longer "okay" with it, I'm no longer feeling "sick" about it, I'm just ticked off.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
BAD SERVICE
Warning: Before you get all excited about the new Applebee's they just built in Montebello next to the movie theaters, you must beware!!! Don't go there!
We went there Tuesday for lunch with my mom and my uncle because Karena and I both previously had some great experiences at Applebee's and we wanted to share those same sentiments with my family. But right when we got there, they made us wait, even though there were many seats available. Fine, no big deal. But I should have been tipped off because on the walls of this so-called "neighborhood grill" was all Montebello High stuff and NO Schurr High stuff at all. I was disappointed and should have walked out right then and there, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt.
But we received very poor service -- we waited about 35 minutes before our food arrived. The waitress never came to check if we wanted more water or coffee or ice tea. And after we asked for more coffee, she didn't bring any creamer or sugar so we had to ask her again. And the waitress didn't even tell us that they were out of cheesecake while we were ordering(we had a choice of desserts between cheesecake or brownie). She only told us after we had already eaten and said she had to bring out brownies. Because Karena was upset about it on our behalf, she talked to the manger and he ended up giving us 3 free cheesecakes of a different kind. That kind of embarassed me personally since I'm not as confrontational as she is, but the cheesecakes were delicious!
Anyway, the point is, avoid that Montebello Applebee's like the plague.
Warning: Before you get all excited about the new Applebee's they just built in Montebello next to the movie theaters, you must beware!!! Don't go there!
We went there Tuesday for lunch with my mom and my uncle because Karena and I both previously had some great experiences at Applebee's and we wanted to share those same sentiments with my family. But right when we got there, they made us wait, even though there were many seats available. Fine, no big deal. But I should have been tipped off because on the walls of this so-called "neighborhood grill" was all Montebello High stuff and NO Schurr High stuff at all. I was disappointed and should have walked out right then and there, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt.
But we received very poor service -- we waited about 35 minutes before our food arrived. The waitress never came to check if we wanted more water or coffee or ice tea. And after we asked for more coffee, she didn't bring any creamer or sugar so we had to ask her again. And the waitress didn't even tell us that they were out of cheesecake while we were ordering(we had a choice of desserts between cheesecake or brownie). She only told us after we had already eaten and said she had to bring out brownies. Because Karena was upset about it on our behalf, she talked to the manger and he ended up giving us 3 free cheesecakes of a different kind. That kind of embarassed me personally since I'm not as confrontational as she is, but the cheesecakes were delicious!
Anyway, the point is, avoid that Montebello Applebee's like the plague.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
VALENTINE'S DINNER
We didn't decide whether we wanted to go out to dinner for Valentine's Day until last week. That severely limited our choices. Finally, we decided to try a place in Beverly Hills that Karena wanted to go to called Porterhouse Bistro.
We ordered off their "Famous Prix Fixe Menu" making the food was very reasonably priced for dinner in Beverly Hills, considering the amount of food. We ate like royalty -- appetizers, wine, entree, sides, and dessert with coffee.
But because we didn't call until just last week, the earliest reservation they could give us was 9:30pm. But, as sad as this sounds, that actually worked out perfectly. See, I've been leaving work closer to 7pm (an hour after I'm supposed to) because it's been so busy and Karena has been leaving closer to 8:30pm (about an hour and a half later than usual). So, we just stayed at Karena's work until about 9:15 so she could do more work. In fact, we were slightly late for our 9:30 reservation because she was working.
By the time the meal was done and we were walking out, David Letterman was on the TV at the bar. There was only one other couple left in the restaurant. And our car was parked all by its lonesome. Thank God we didn't have to work today.
We didn't decide whether we wanted to go out to dinner for Valentine's Day until last week. That severely limited our choices. Finally, we decided to try a place in Beverly Hills that Karena wanted to go to called Porterhouse Bistro.
We ordered off their "Famous Prix Fixe Menu" making the food was very reasonably priced for dinner in Beverly Hills, considering the amount of food. We ate like royalty -- appetizers, wine, entree, sides, and dessert with coffee.
But because we didn't call until just last week, the earliest reservation they could give us was 9:30pm. But, as sad as this sounds, that actually worked out perfectly. See, I've been leaving work closer to 7pm (an hour after I'm supposed to) because it's been so busy and Karena has been leaving closer to 8:30pm (about an hour and a half later than usual). So, we just stayed at Karena's work until about 9:15 so she could do more work. In fact, we were slightly late for our 9:30 reservation because she was working.
By the time the meal was done and we were walking out, David Letterman was on the TV at the bar. There was only one other couple left in the restaurant. And our car was parked all by its lonesome. Thank God we didn't have to work today.
Monday, February 14, 2005
DRIVING
We headed out to Hollywood Park early Sunday morning to attend GM's "Auto Show In Motion." In addition to having GM cars, they also had some comparable competitor cars. While we were there, we got to testdrive 9 cars around different pre-set tracks (including a huge dirt hill for the Hummer H2).
Here's what we thought:
Cadillac CTS: the worst car we drove. The ride is too bumpy and gave Karena a headache.
Cadillac Escalade: Better, but not by much.
BMW X5: Very smooth
BMW 325: the best car we drove. Good handling, nice ride.
Lexus GX470: A very nice car, but not as smooth as the X5.
Saab 9-3 Convertible: surprisingly the car we liked second best overall
Acura TSX: stay away from this car ... far away!
Chevy Corvette: wow is that car fast!
Hummer H2: it can definitely handle at least a 30 deg. dirt incline and decline, but we didn't get to drive it much.
And the best part? All of that driving, plus visiting a VERY nice Kohler port-a-pottie that looked and felt like a normal bathroom, and a chicken sandwich lunch all for FREE!!! And I sat through a 5-minute OnStar presentation and got a free visor!
We headed out to Hollywood Park early Sunday morning to attend GM's "Auto Show In Motion." In addition to having GM cars, they also had some comparable competitor cars. While we were there, we got to testdrive 9 cars around different pre-set tracks (including a huge dirt hill for the Hummer H2).
Here's what we thought:
Cadillac CTS: the worst car we drove. The ride is too bumpy and gave Karena a headache.
Cadillac Escalade: Better, but not by much.
BMW X5: Very smooth
BMW 325: the best car we drove. Good handling, nice ride.
Lexus GX470: A very nice car, but not as smooth as the X5.
Saab 9-3 Convertible: surprisingly the car we liked second best overall
Acura TSX: stay away from this car ... far away!
Chevy Corvette: wow is that car fast!
Hummer H2: it can definitely handle at least a 30 deg. dirt incline and decline, but we didn't get to drive it much.
And the best part? All of that driving, plus visiting a VERY nice Kohler port-a-pottie that looked and felt like a normal bathroom, and a chicken sandwich lunch all for FREE!!! And I sat through a 5-minute OnStar presentation and got a free visor!
Sunday, February 13, 2005
THE BEST MOVE I'VE EVER SEEN
In my 28 years of life, I've been to a lot of surprise parties. Some have worked out beautifully. Most have been busts where the person already knows it coming and fakes a nice surprised look to make the crowd happy.
But yesterday, I saw the best move I've ever seen in the history of surprise parties.
We had gathered together at a restaurant on the Cal State LA campus to surprise Enoch for his 30th birthday. Well, the early goings were very stressful because he managed to get out of contact by turning his cell phone off and going to an unknown location. How were we going to get him there? The surprise was busted and we were going to have to tell him ... that is, if anybody was able to get a hold of him. Finally, he suddenly arrived on his own, walked through the door ignoring the scattered and confused chants of "surprise" and started handing out cards with our names already hand-written on it. In the envelope was a Blockbuster gift card and a note with 24's Jack Bauer saying: "CPU (Chung Party Unit) has been compromised. There's a mole at CPU."
That was amazing. I don't know how he got the guestlist, but I was VERY impressed. Again, I have to say, it was the best move I've ever seen. Truly classy. The surprise was definitely on us.
On another note, in addition to FamiLee, there is a new link to Carolyn's new blog. There's a hilarous story about her kids.
In my 28 years of life, I've been to a lot of surprise parties. Some have worked out beautifully. Most have been busts where the person already knows it coming and fakes a nice surprised look to make the crowd happy.
But yesterday, I saw the best move I've ever seen in the history of surprise parties.
We had gathered together at a restaurant on the Cal State LA campus to surprise Enoch for his 30th birthday. Well, the early goings were very stressful because he managed to get out of contact by turning his cell phone off and going to an unknown location. How were we going to get him there? The surprise was busted and we were going to have to tell him ... that is, if anybody was able to get a hold of him. Finally, he suddenly arrived on his own, walked through the door ignoring the scattered and confused chants of "surprise" and started handing out cards with our names already hand-written on it. In the envelope was a Blockbuster gift card and a note with 24's Jack Bauer saying: "CPU (Chung Party Unit) has been compromised. There's a mole at CPU."
That was amazing. I don't know how he got the guestlist, but I was VERY impressed. Again, I have to say, it was the best move I've ever seen. Truly classy. The surprise was definitely on us.
On another note, in addition to FamiLee, there is a new link to Carolyn's new blog. There's a hilarous story about her kids.
Saturday, February 12, 2005
THE MYSTERY PACKAGE
I walked outside into the dark, rainy night to take out the trash. Karena had been sleeping on and off since I got home from work so we didn't get to discuss the day's events. Suddenly, I noticed a Fed Ex package on the floor of our backyard. "Why didn't Karena throw that box out? Maybe she got the package and forgot," I thought to myself. As I picked it up, I realized it had something inside. It was addressed to me from an address I didn't recognize in Montrose.
I quickly began to open the box, but it was pretty hard to open. While I was prying away at it, thoughts of the Unabomber and anthrax began to fill my mind. I started thinking about who I'd call and how I'd get to the hospital if something like that happened. The Fed Ex box contained a beautifully wrapped gift, complete with ribbon and my name on it. Hmm ... secret admirer? (I can't believe I even thought that for a second!)
As I opened the box, I saw tissue paper neatly wrapped like when you open a shirt neatly wrapped in a box. Hmmm ... clothes from a secret admirer in Montrose? (Again, I must have a wild imagination to still be thinking that!).
And finally, as I pulled the tissue paper away, I saw my fate. No bomb. No anthrax. No shirt. Just some stupid realty company's attempt to get me to sell my house with them. Enclosed in the box was a brochure for their company with a SOLD sign that had a post-it saying: "We want to put this SOLD sign in front of your house."
Then, I took the box, walked back out to the trash can, and promptly threw it out.
I walked outside into the dark, rainy night to take out the trash. Karena had been sleeping on and off since I got home from work so we didn't get to discuss the day's events. Suddenly, I noticed a Fed Ex package on the floor of our backyard. "Why didn't Karena throw that box out? Maybe she got the package and forgot," I thought to myself. As I picked it up, I realized it had something inside. It was addressed to me from an address I didn't recognize in Montrose.
I quickly began to open the box, but it was pretty hard to open. While I was prying away at it, thoughts of the Unabomber and anthrax began to fill my mind. I started thinking about who I'd call and how I'd get to the hospital if something like that happened. The Fed Ex box contained a beautifully wrapped gift, complete with ribbon and my name on it. Hmm ... secret admirer? (I can't believe I even thought that for a second!)
As I opened the box, I saw tissue paper neatly wrapped like when you open a shirt neatly wrapped in a box. Hmmm ... clothes from a secret admirer in Montrose? (Again, I must have a wild imagination to still be thinking that!).
And finally, as I pulled the tissue paper away, I saw my fate. No bomb. No anthrax. No shirt. Just some stupid realty company's attempt to get me to sell my house with them. Enclosed in the box was a brochure for their company with a SOLD sign that had a post-it saying: "We want to put this SOLD sign in front of your house."
Then, I took the box, walked back out to the trash can, and promptly threw it out.
Friday, February 11, 2005
OVERWHELMED
The stress that we've both been feeling at our jobs is apparently finally getting to us. My back has hurt more than ever. And Karena has been sick the last few days with back pain, nausea, stomach pains and vomiting. Could this be caused by all the stress we endure on a daily basis at work? I'm not sure, but it definitely doesn't help.
And I have to admit that I often turn to TV when I get home to veg out for a while and de-stress. But because I've given up watching things I've already seen, I can't turn to my "old familiar friends" for comfort. But this is good.
Instead, I might pick up the phone or spend more time with my wife or read. Besides, like I've been reading in the Bible, Job handled much greater crisis situations with righteousness, dignity and grace ... and the right perspective. I could learn a thing or two from him.
The stress that we've both been feeling at our jobs is apparently finally getting to us. My back has hurt more than ever. And Karena has been sick the last few days with back pain, nausea, stomach pains and vomiting. Could this be caused by all the stress we endure on a daily basis at work? I'm not sure, but it definitely doesn't help.
And I have to admit that I often turn to TV when I get home to veg out for a while and de-stress. But because I've given up watching things I've already seen, I can't turn to my "old familiar friends" for comfort. But this is good.
Instead, I might pick up the phone or spend more time with my wife or read. Besides, like I've been reading in the Bible, Job handled much greater crisis situations with righteousness, dignity and grace ... and the right perspective. I could learn a thing or two from him.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
HE'S BACK
To loosely quote Vanilla Ice from "Ice Ice Baby, " Jason is back with a brand new invention. Check it out!
P.S. Happy 30th Birthday to Enoch!
To loosely quote Vanilla Ice from "Ice Ice Baby, " Jason is back with a brand new invention. Check it out!
P.S. Happy 30th Birthday to Enoch!
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
CHINESE NEW YEAR AND LENT
Happy Chinese New Year to all, especially those born in the Year of the Rooster!
Also, today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Many people have voluntarily decided to give something up for the next 40 days in preparation for Easter. The toughest one I've heard so far is Jason giving up all sports (ESPN, Fox Sports, NBA on TNT, etc.) As for me, I've taken a much easier approach -- I'm giving up watching things on TV that I've already seen. That will include DVDs I own and movies they show on cable or reruns of TV shows. Apparently, I do that quite a bit. So, no Cosby Show or Friends reruns, no watching SportsCenter and then watching it again as soon as the last one just finished. No more watching any of the Rocky movies. It's going to be tough ...
Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sponsor Karena or me for the 30 Hour Famine. This is a sponsored by WorldVision and allows improverished people all over the world receive food, an education, and some biblical teaching. Plus, this year's money will also go toward tsumani victims. And as for me, it's a good challenge for me to avoid doing the thing I love most -- eating and instead focusing on God and experiencing a little bit of what hunger might feel like to these people. Even if you sponsor me $1, I'd be SO happy! So, please think about it. Thanks.
Happy Chinese New Year to all, especially those born in the Year of the Rooster!
Also, today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Many people have voluntarily decided to give something up for the next 40 days in preparation for Easter. The toughest one I've heard so far is Jason giving up all sports (ESPN, Fox Sports, NBA on TNT, etc.) As for me, I've taken a much easier approach -- I'm giving up watching things on TV that I've already seen. That will include DVDs I own and movies they show on cable or reruns of TV shows. Apparently, I do that quite a bit. So, no Cosby Show or Friends reruns, no watching SportsCenter and then watching it again as soon as the last one just finished. No more watching any of the Rocky movies. It's going to be tough ...
Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sponsor Karena or me for the 30 Hour Famine. This is a sponsored by WorldVision and allows improverished people all over the world receive food, an education, and some biblical teaching. Plus, this year's money will also go toward tsumani victims. And as for me, it's a good challenge for me to avoid doing the thing I love most -- eating and instead focusing on God and experiencing a little bit of what hunger might feel like to these people. Even if you sponsor me $1, I'd be SO happy! So, please think about it. Thanks.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
A FRIEND IN THE MOVIES
One of the additional perks of attending the married couples Sunday School is getting a chance to get to know George Cheung. Up until recently, we only know him as Danette's "Uncle George," but after spending two quarters of Sunday school with him, I can honestly say that I very much appreciate his faith and recognize the struggles he deals with in life with his family, friends, and work. He may not be perfect, but it's evident he is truly growing as a man of God. And for that, I couldn't be happier for him. Plus, he is able to be brutally honest, extremely down to earth, and say a humerous comment without breaking a sweat or seemingly insincere in the least.
Last night, we watched "Starsky and Hutch" and saw him at work. It's always fun to see somebody you know on TV or in the movies (even if it's just the back of their heads like Jason and Nathan S. in Spider-Man). But it's even better to see them act and have lines and everything. Besides, Uncle George has quite a filmography. Any guy who can say he's been in everything from Rush Hour to Austin Powers to Rambo II to Alias to Cowboy Bebop to ER to NYPD Blue has to be cool!
One of the additional perks of attending the married couples Sunday School is getting a chance to get to know George Cheung. Up until recently, we only know him as Danette's "Uncle George," but after spending two quarters of Sunday school with him, I can honestly say that I very much appreciate his faith and recognize the struggles he deals with in life with his family, friends, and work. He may not be perfect, but it's evident he is truly growing as a man of God. And for that, I couldn't be happier for him. Plus, he is able to be brutally honest, extremely down to earth, and say a humerous comment without breaking a sweat or seemingly insincere in the least.
Last night, we watched "Starsky and Hutch" and saw him at work. It's always fun to see somebody you know on TV or in the movies (even if it's just the back of their heads like Jason and Nathan S. in Spider-Man). But it's even better to see them act and have lines and everything. Besides, Uncle George has quite a filmography. Any guy who can say he's been in everything from Rush Hour to Austin Powers to Rambo II to Alias to Cowboy Bebop to ER to NYPD Blue has to be cool!
Monday, February 07, 2005
SUPER BOWL
I have to admit that I wasn't so into this year's game, but it was definitely fun to have some people over to watch. I feel really fortunate that I had parents who would let me host these type of events all the time while I was growing up. And now I feel even more blessed to have a wife who will let me do the same thing.
But on a side note, I do feel bad that the word about the party didn't get to everybody in time. So, if you were slightled (and I know of 2 major omissions), I am truly sorry. That's been buggin' me this whole day.
Best commercial: AmericaQuest's "don't judge too quickly" one with the guy holding up the knife and the cat covered in sauce.
I have to admit that I wasn't so into this year's game, but it was definitely fun to have some people over to watch. I feel really fortunate that I had parents who would let me host these type of events all the time while I was growing up. And now I feel even more blessed to have a wife who will let me do the same thing.
But on a side note, I do feel bad that the word about the party didn't get to everybody in time. So, if you were slightled (and I know of 2 major omissions), I am truly sorry. That's been buggin' me this whole day.
Best commercial: AmericaQuest's "don't judge too quickly" one with the guy holding up the knife and the cat covered in sauce.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
SPORTS TALK
1. My prediction: The Patriots will be the Super Bowl champs again.
2. We were talking about last year's Super Bowl. Nobody could remember who played the Patriots, who sang the National Anthem, what one single Super Bowl commercial was, or where it was held. But everybody remembered what happened at halftime.
3. The word on the street is that USC offense coordinator Norm Chow is headed to the NFL's Tenessee Titans since USC head coach Pete Carroll can't stand all the credit Chow gets for their back-to-back national championships. I hope Norm Chow leaves because I'm tired of people keeping the "yellow man" down! Besides, this will spell the demise of USC football, much like the Shaq and Kobe fight killed the Lakers..... and somewhere, Matt Leinert is kicking himself, wondering why he didn't declare himself eligible for the NFL draft.
1. My prediction: The Patriots will be the Super Bowl champs again.
2. We were talking about last year's Super Bowl. Nobody could remember who played the Patriots, who sang the National Anthem, what one single Super Bowl commercial was, or where it was held. But everybody remembered what happened at halftime.
3. The word on the street is that USC offense coordinator Norm Chow is headed to the NFL's Tenessee Titans since USC head coach Pete Carroll can't stand all the credit Chow gets for their back-to-back national championships. I hope Norm Chow leaves because I'm tired of people keeping the "yellow man" down! Besides, this will spell the demise of USC football, much like the Shaq and Kobe fight killed the Lakers..... and somewhere, Matt Leinert is kicking himself, wondering why he didn't declare himself eligible for the NFL draft.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
QUICK THOUGHTS
1. We went to Mimi's Cafe and the Costco on Tuesday and went to see the area where the Metrolink accident occurred last week. There were many stands of flowers marking the area, but it was all pretty cleaned up. For people who visited Ground Zero in New York a month after 9/11, we felt like we just had to be there to pay our respects.
2. On a related subject, I have to say I'm really proud of Costco and its employees for pulling their own fire extinguishers off the shelves to try and contain the fires. They gave out clothes to the victims. They fed firefighters and rescue workers pizza, hot dogs, and soda throughout the day. Total cost of all merchandise issued: $10,000. I love Costco! I'm proud to have a membership there.
3. The next Apprentice will feature Martha Stewart in Donald Trump's role. Dumb. But then again, I might be saying that because I can't stand her.
4. My dad says William Hung is a descent of Confucius. Sad.
5. Congrats to my parents on their new car, a Lexus ES.
1. We went to Mimi's Cafe and the Costco on Tuesday and went to see the area where the Metrolink accident occurred last week. There were many stands of flowers marking the area, but it was all pretty cleaned up. For people who visited Ground Zero in New York a month after 9/11, we felt like we just had to be there to pay our respects.
2. On a related subject, I have to say I'm really proud of Costco and its employees for pulling their own fire extinguishers off the shelves to try and contain the fires. They gave out clothes to the victims. They fed firefighters and rescue workers pizza, hot dogs, and soda throughout the day. Total cost of all merchandise issued: $10,000. I love Costco! I'm proud to have a membership there.
3. The next Apprentice will feature Martha Stewart in Donald Trump's role. Dumb. But then again, I might be saying that because I can't stand her.
4. My dad says William Hung is a descent of Confucius. Sad.
5. Congrats to my parents on their new car, a Lexus ES.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF STEVE LO!
If you are an old friend of Steve Lo, then this is a must see. If you've had a bad day and you need a good laugh, click on the link. This is 4 minutes and 20 seconds of pure laughter with a good message (well, it's actually a promo for a retreat, but it's still the Truth). And it does include breakdancing and a twist on one of my favorite songs, "Ice Ice Baby." Check it out!
http://www.hanlee.info/images/faith.WMV
If you are an old friend of Steve Lo, then this is a must see. If you've had a bad day and you need a good laugh, click on the link. This is 4 minutes and 20 seconds of pure laughter with a good message (well, it's actually a promo for a retreat, but it's still the Truth). And it does include breakdancing and a twist on one of my favorite songs, "Ice Ice Baby." Check it out!
http://www.hanlee.info/images/faith.WMV
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