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Apr. 23rd, 2009 @ 08:01 am
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That moment definitely caught me by surprise. I'm still feeling it, in of sorts.
One person knows what I'm talking about. I'm sure she understands.Current Mood:  good |
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When Scrubs has its series finale on May 6th, I'm going to stick a penny in an automatic sliding door as a tribute (and then scram).
It's going to be hard to say good-bye to a great sitcom that has given me plenty of fresh laughs after long days at work, and allowed me to briefly escape that so-called concept we call life which we need a break from every now & then.
But I'm all for a show that'll make a good exit on a relatively high note. That's why I'm really iffy on the reports that Scrubs will go on, even when its main star & creator (Zach Braff & Bill Lawrence, respectively) are dead-set on leaving. Same with the actress who plays Carla. The show has such a great ensemble cast that it seems like even if one person left, that'd leave a big gaping hole.
I plan on being there on May 6th. Maybe I could watch it with friends of mine who are also fellow Scrub -bers. It's do-able, if they're in the Bay Area. It'd be so cool to have a Scrubs marathon one day.
Janitor: So I hear you're homeless... crash in my garage, I guarantee you that there will not be another person in there.
J.D.: (after fantasizing) You were gonna slather jam on my face and sick a family of raccoons on me, aren't you??
Janitor: [mutters] Damn it, I've become predictable.
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I've been keeping close tabs on news of the two Asian-American journalists who were detained by North Korea near the NK-Chinese border. In March, the journalists, who work for Current TV (which Al Gore co-founded), were trying to interview refugees coming into China. But I guess they got too close to the border, or close enough for N. Korea to arrest them. They claim that Euna Lee & Laura Ling were spying via filming their lands.
Then there were reports that the women were undergoing "intense interrogation." Geez, that could mean anything. Even torture maybe? I wouldn't be surprised. At least the US State Dept. knows about this case, but we don't have diplomatic ties to N. Korea. So some Swedish diplomat was able to visit on our behalf and meet up w/ the journalists, but wouldn't comment (at least not publicly) on what he talked about, or what the women's conditions were.
And then N. Korea says that they're indicting the women for espionage charges or something like that. And that'll end up with them being thrown into jail for 20 years or so.
I'm sure the N. Koreans don't believe any of the crap they themselves spew out, but they want to be tough & intimidating on the int'l stage. So this is one way of doing it. Some analysts say that Lee & Ling won't actually be harmed, but they're now additional pawns of a big chess game that has been long played between the US and N. Korea. That's a pretty accurate assessment. I just hope that the journalists don't get harmed and get returned safe soon through diplomatic means. It's been done before -- but just after a long of wrangling and talks with the last relic of the Cold War.
I'm interested as anyone in hearing what refugees from N. Korea have to say about their experiences, but I think the journalists overstepped their risky bounds, unfortunately.
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According to Batman Begins, the article was pushed back to Page 8 (a shame), and was written by "Julie Ochipinti".
Some excerpts from the article (after much squinting):
"... in Billionaire style, [Bruce] Wayne threw a huge party, no expense spared."
"Wayne Manor has been in the family for five generations and was thought to be worth over $5 million and housed many antique..."
"Most of us can recall a time when after a heavy night, waking up with a banging headache, the dreadful memories flooding back....and then rolling over in shame..."
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Apr. 9th, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
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My sis, Denise, and I just found these tidbits out from our parents:
1) She was named after a waitress.
2) If I were born a girl, my mom would've named me Amanda, or Mandy for short. Somehow, she just likes that name. So the next time I hear the nickname "Manda Panda" even, it's gonna subtly remind me of "what would've been".
Please don't start calling me Amanda the way Dr. Cox calls J.D. girls names in Scrubs.
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So my oldest cousin, who resides in Hong Kong, has just had her baby. I guess this makes me.... what, an uncle? Goodness, that term has an aging feeling to it.
I heard that the baby doesn't have a name yet though. First time I meet her, I'll give her an American (gwai-lo, a rough Cantonese translation) nickname. >=)
Congratulations to Gina & Martin!
Apr. 9th, 2009 @ 11:43 pm
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So there's this major gang in the Bay Area who named itself after the Islamic movement in Afghanistan, and it was responsible for all these felonies/homicides/druggies/etc. But just recently, the FBI, local PDs, & SWAT forces have closed in on them, and looks like the gang's done for good.
Man, I hope so. They were present in East Palo Alto, which is right across Highway 101 from Palo Alto, where I'm from (the 2 are completely separate cities, btw). Hopefully, no other gangs will take the Taliban's place.
Too bad it's counterpart in Afghanistan hasn't shared the same fate.
Major, major props to the law enforcement ppl involved in the busts!
Mar. 15th, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
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10,000 look to make winning play at Dodger Stadium job fair
I'm one who tries not to complain, especially these days. Other than lows in stocks, I personally haven't been affected by the recession. I still got my job, which is relatively stable & secure (looks like it, anyways); I do good work, I got a good boss, still have my 401K & benefits (for now), etc. I know what it's like to be unemployed, but that was in the past. My heart goes out to all those who lost their jobs, and/or who are now on the hunt. It's pretty scary, esp when you see the #s here in California. It's tough out there. You just gotta keep trying until you hit gold. I remember that's how it was even a few years ago. Much more so today.
Still, why do I feel like that one of these days, my luck is gonna run out too?
Mar. 15th, 2009 @ 10:52 pm
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This year's Superbowl didn't have a lot of memorable commercials, IMO. But this one, I think, is an exception. :]
Mar. 15th, 2009 @ 05:58 pm
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This freaks me out a little. A suspicious package was found in an area not too far from where I live. In fact, I drive thru that street every day to & from work. And the whole incident happened on Tues, when I just happened to be working from home. Dang. Kinda scary.
Mar. 13th, 2009 @ 12:21 am
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Daylight savings time is f***ing up my head, big time. Damn bio clock can't adjust....
And why won't my alarm clock buzz?!
Mar. 11th, 2009 @ 12:12 am
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Sheesh, are there really guys out there like those described in the article? They give the rest of us fellas bad reps.
I know those are extreme behaviors, but I hope I never become like that
Mar. 10th, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
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Interesting survey. I remember how several years ago (sometime 2001-03) there was this big national outrage going on b/c an Atheist wanted to take the words "under God" out of the Pledge of Allegiance. Or did he want to cease producing coins with the phrase "In God We Trust"? Something like that.
I tried becoming Christian. There were 2 periods in my life when I thought about nothing else. But deep down, I felt like I was trying to convert only to please others. And in both times, I pretty much got rejected for not being Christian. Looking back, I realized that I wasn't really being true to myself when trying to "join the club".
Now, I'm Agnostic. And I'm totally content with that, regardless of what others think. Personally, I always feel that there's some Big Guy Upstairs who wants the best for us, some higher spiritual being that can't really be explained. It's not any specific God, but at the same time, I'm not excluding any truths of other religions. I know I know -- there's the argument, "Only one religion can be true." I can see why some would say that, but I can't agree/disagree with them. Cuz whatever viewpoint I take on that debate, I can't really back it up with any proof. I don't have the answers to everything, and I especially don't pretend to be Mr. Know-It-All when it comes to discussing the Almighty, Heaven, Hell, etc.
Maybe one day I will convert to Christianity, or some other religion. I don't know. But until I do, I'm not gonna lose sleep over it. If it happens, it happens. Regardless, I usually like to keep an open mind about things.
But apparently that's not good enough for some people.
Mar. 9th, 2009 @ 10:53 pm
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Welps, looks like I won't be going to Connecticut this summer after all.
Sigh. Man, I'm gonna be depressed.
Mar. 6th, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
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Welps, it's been a whole year since he jumped off the Golden Gate.
I remember coming home from work that nite, and right away I could tell something was wrong. My mom had this really sad, frown on her face that she didn't bother to cover up.
"Ah, fuck. Don't tell me mom & dad got into a fight again. I hate it when they fight."
Of course, it was something rather different. Then so began a nightmare that you wished would just end.
We had a gathering for Damien at his dad's home this weekend. Met some new faces, and also saw some people I haven't seen in ages. In the backyard, there's a grove dedicated to his memory. It's a really nice grove.
I didn't go to the Bridge today though. I haven't gone since he jumped. One day, I'll visit. One day....
Every now & then, I still have dreams that he didn't really jump after all. He was just hiding at one of his friend's pad, or some silly disappearance act like that. Then you wake up, and reality hits you again.
Bi-polar, just like depression, is a medical condition. It's something to take seriously. Whenever I hear people say "Oh, it's just in their heads", or some stupid ignorant remark like that, I try really hard to bite my tongue. B/C whatever comes out of my mouth may not be pleasant.
At the gathering, I was told twice that my mannerisms was just like Damien's. Even that I looked a little like him. First times I've heard these sentiments before. I never thought that Dame & I were really similar, physically-wise. Interesting.
I don't know where I'm going with this. I just hope, cousin, that you're with grandma and you have the peace that you could never find in this world.
Mar. 1st, 2009 @ 07:12 pm
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Looking forward to late June.
Mar. 1st, 2009 @ 06:45 pm
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Lacey Chabert
She voiced for "Meg Griffin" from Family Guy.
Mar. 1st, 2009 @ 06:41 pm
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*WARNING THIS VIDEO IS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC AND SHOWS KIDS GETTING SERVED*
Damn those troops and their spunky dancing.
Ha.
Mar. 1st, 2009 @ 05:55 pm
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*Meow*
A few minutes later...
*Meow*
A few minutes later...
*Meow*
And so on.
I swear, my cat talks in her sleep.
Feb. 22nd, 2009 @ 08:20 pm
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My gosh, I feel like I'm coming down with something. Cough is creeping up. Rainy weather doesn't help, altho I'm not complaining since Cali is in the middle of a drought.
I'll blame my co-workers.
Feb. 22nd, 2009 @ 02:10 am
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