i saw MIB 2 with terrance yesterday. man, i was pretty dissatisfied with that movie. i mean, it wasn't like i was looking forward to a GREAT movie, but it couldn't even meet my low expectations. well, terrance and his friend, martha, think i'm some hardcore critic. to them, i appear to be this bitter moviegoer who just likes to complain. haha. funny. i guess i might have to agree with them only sometimes. however, my other friend also heard from others that MIB 2 sucked as well. *shrug* i don't recommend wasting your money on this one. it'd only be appropriate to watch this one on vhs or dvd. but the good part about going to the movies yesterday was that i got to check out Century 20 (no where even close to being an AMC), i got the see the Lord of the Rings 2 preview, and i found out that T3 (Terminator 3) is coming out next summer! yeah, that's about it.
i also watched Idle Hands b/c i was curious and had a free rental at Blockbuster. i enjoyed watching this so much more than watching Will Smith. this movie actually made me laugh in several parts...mainly b/c i can relate to many of them. more and more, i'm coming to appreciate Seth Green as a small actor. i just like the characters that he plays in his movies. haha. oh yeah, and the whole Jessica Alba thing. frank, she's a good 100 points behind Jennifer Love Hewitt. the word, "fine," should not be tossed around like a baseball. it is to be used appropriately. i realized that i love B-rated teenage movies. you know, kinda like Can't Hardly Wait and 10 Things I Hate About You. actually, i'd have to give Can't Hardly Wait an A-/B+ b/c it satisfied me in too many ways. if you guys know anymore B-rated teenage movies, holla at me dawg!
these past few days, i realized that i haven't been enjoying my summer. all i do is sleep, sleep, sleep, work, work, WORK! justin pointed out to me that i look very bitter these days. bingo! i AM bitter! i work practically everyday, don't get paid much, and have no fun when i have available time. haha. justin said this was the typcial American life or something when we're adults. i'm trying to make the best of my summer. i really am. i try making friends at work. i try being productive in the mornings. i try going to bed earlier. these past few days, i haven't been getting good sleep. i go to bed around 12:30ish and fall asleep after 2-3 hours of tossing and turning. i'm such a bitter guy. i mean, i know my contentment is to come from God, and not from "fun." it's depressing though. my last high school summer and it's turning out to be one of the worst.
Thought of the Day: Today. July 4th. Another day. Just no work.
Song of the Day: Lee Jung Hyun-I'll Never Die
July 4, 2002
July 2, 2002
yesterday at work, i got a chance to work with Beth, a short filipino lady who looks older than my mom. the first time you meet her, you can't help but assume that this lady hasn't slept in days. her eyes always look tired, she rarely smiles, and she talks in a pretty low tone. but after working with her yesterday, i got to slip in a few conversations with her.
me: so what do you do for fun?
beth: nothing. sleep and watch movies.
me: uh. i see. well, why don't you do anything else?
beth: everything's boring. i used to go clubbing every single weekend for a long time. i just recently stopped this year. i started clubbing when i turned 21.
me: oh. so how old are you now?
beth: 27.
me: *ahem* oh. that's a long time.
beth: yes.
beth: yeah, i love japanese food.
me: yeah, you should go to Todai's. it's all you can eat japanese food!
beth: oh really? but those "eat all you can" places are too expensive!
me: (cracking up inside). yeah, i know.
that sounded so funny. "eat all you can." it almost sounds like a command!
during my break, i passed by Wetzel's and the manager saw me walking by. she waved me over to come and talk to her. as we were talking, all these customers started lining up. then when it was down to one customer, the manager pointed at the customer and me. and i back off showing that i didn't want a pretzel. then i look at the customer and it's MELODY! melody used to work with me at Wetzel's, a very unstable girl who has random emotional outbursts. she was wearing this colorful shirt and had pink hair. man, what a freakin' coincidence! the last time i saw her, she was working at Journey's and yelling F You! at a buncha teenagers for knocking over a whole buncha shoes. psycho fa sho! i can't say i enjoy her company but it wasn't bad seeing her again.
i'm going to bed earliest 2. waking up earliest 12. don't call me b/w these hours! (you know who you are!).
Thought of the Day: Cookies, cookies, and even MORE cookies! ahhhhhhh!
Song of the Day: 1tym-One Love *saranghae* (lol)
me: so what do you do for fun?
beth: nothing. sleep and watch movies.
me: uh. i see. well, why don't you do anything else?
beth: everything's boring. i used to go clubbing every single weekend for a long time. i just recently stopped this year. i started clubbing when i turned 21.
me: oh. so how old are you now?
beth: 27.
me: *ahem* oh. that's a long time.
beth: yes.
beth: yeah, i love japanese food.
me: yeah, you should go to Todai's. it's all you can eat japanese food!
beth: oh really? but those "eat all you can" places are too expensive!
me: (cracking up inside). yeah, i know.
that sounded so funny. "eat all you can." it almost sounds like a command!
during my break, i passed by Wetzel's and the manager saw me walking by. she waved me over to come and talk to her. as we were talking, all these customers started lining up. then when it was down to one customer, the manager pointed at the customer and me. and i back off showing that i didn't want a pretzel. then i look at the customer and it's MELODY! melody used to work with me at Wetzel's, a very unstable girl who has random emotional outbursts. she was wearing this colorful shirt and had pink hair. man, what a freakin' coincidence! the last time i saw her, she was working at Journey's and yelling F You! at a buncha teenagers for knocking over a whole buncha shoes. psycho fa sho! i can't say i enjoy her company but it wasn't bad seeing her again.
i'm going to bed earliest 2. waking up earliest 12. don't call me b/w these hours! (you know who you are!).
Thought of the Day: Cookies, cookies, and even MORE cookies! ahhhhhhh!
Song of the Day: 1tym-One Love *saranghae* (lol)
June 30, 2002
i finally got to watch Minority Report after church on fri. i enjoyed the movie not too much, but enough to just simply enjoy. this was of course due to the "watch it! but don't expect too much!" responses from others. anyways, today as i was daydreaming during PJ's sermon, i was thinking about how God is omnipresent and stuff...you know, like how He watches us ALL the time right? well, remember those parts in Minority Report when all those screens would identify you with a "hello John Anderton?" ok, nevermind. that didn't make any sense. i was just thinking about God's omnipresence and somehow thought of Minority Report. our thoughts usually don't make sense anyhow...kinda like our dreams you know? ok, enough from phil.
well, i'm getting really good at working with cookies. i've already memorized the prices for the main foods. i finally mastered how to give mall discounts and add .30 to the smoothies. this sounds stupid but trust me, it was one confusing mother at first. oh, i am finally skilled at making smoothies at our store. it's kinda different from Yogurt & Salad so it took me a good 50 smoothies before i figured out the right portions. your next Rasberry Rumba's going to taste alot better from now on! the only crappy news i have about work is that i have to close everytime. i guess it's not so bad when you're actually doing it. it sucks when you think about it though. it sucks alot.
well, haven't updated about chess in a while. for those who have played with me recently, i think it's pretty apparent that i've improved in many different levels. i no longer struggle with simon's victories. his victories are simply the results of my mistakes. but then again, so is every other game i play with anyone. eh, but i can beat simon whenever i don't make a mistake. he has strategies and stuff, but it's just a matter of my mistakes. ok, no one cares. just thought i'd share cause i'm so dang proud of myself. so dang proud! haha.
random...
simon: who's helen shin? is she pretty?
me: well, i'm not going to say she's pretty or ugly. but i can tell you that she's really nice.
simon: dang, she must be hecka ugly then!
funny, i would've said the same thing...
Thought of the Day: Una Vez Mas
Song of the Day: Aaliyah-Are You That Somebody
well, i'm getting really good at working with cookies. i've already memorized the prices for the main foods. i finally mastered how to give mall discounts and add .30 to the smoothies. this sounds stupid but trust me, it was one confusing mother at first. oh, i am finally skilled at making smoothies at our store. it's kinda different from Yogurt & Salad so it took me a good 50 smoothies before i figured out the right portions. your next Rasberry Rumba's going to taste alot better from now on! the only crappy news i have about work is that i have to close everytime. i guess it's not so bad when you're actually doing it. it sucks when you think about it though. it sucks alot.
well, haven't updated about chess in a while. for those who have played with me recently, i think it's pretty apparent that i've improved in many different levels. i no longer struggle with simon's victories. his victories are simply the results of my mistakes. but then again, so is every other game i play with anyone. eh, but i can beat simon whenever i don't make a mistake. he has strategies and stuff, but it's just a matter of my mistakes. ok, no one cares. just thought i'd share cause i'm so dang proud of myself. so dang proud! haha.
random...
simon: who's helen shin? is she pretty?
me: well, i'm not going to say she's pretty or ugly. but i can tell you that she's really nice.
simon: dang, she must be hecka ugly then!
funny, i would've said the same thing...
Thought of the Day: Una Vez Mas
Song of the Day: Aaliyah-Are You That Somebody
June 28, 2002
i closed at work for the first time yesterday. it was really frustrating b/c we kept having customers after our store hours were closed. during the day, i received my first unhappy customer...
customer: how much is it?
me: i think it's 2.19.
(customer getting his change).
me: oh wait, it's 2.39.
customer: what?! you told me it was 2.19!
me: oh, i didn't know that price was w/o tax.
customer: they why'd you tell me it was 2.19?!
me: i'm sorry.
but what was REALLY frustrating was the fact that the lady i was closing with didn't explain jack crap to me! she's this short filipino lady who talks in a low voice and has an accent that i struggle with. anyways, she was in the back counting money while i was cleaning the front using my best judgement. it was tough. we have this hecka ghetto mop that always falls apart. we have a dustpan without the duster so i have to broom everything in. we have these really heavy trays that all need go in the refrigerator....dude, it's alotta trays. but after 45 struggling minutes, i got most of it done and got outta that place! ugh, i'm working saturday, 2-Close (9:30).
on the flipside, i had a great time after work. dykas got a chance to meet our beloved chang and we just hung out during the night. since chang needed some justice with his hunger, we went to the Korean restaurant on Fillmore like around 1:30 am. we came. we indulged. we praised God. on the way home, we started talking about culinary hedonism and looked at the subject in many different angles. we first started cursing the existence of the obsession, but started talking about our heroes in our lives. we talked about the "Allstar Team"-PJ for his tenacity with hot foods, Chang Mo for his speed, and Terrance for his quantity. lol. we talked about Brazilian BBQ, "domination," Tony Roma's, 5 bowls of rice, the Pho Challenge, Todai's, Terrance Kimm (lol), the "stair master," and finally Homer Simpson. man, we were cracking up so much in chang's car. i never knew talking about food could be so much fun. *sigh* it was great. three full men under the influence of pork. lol.
Thought of the Day: Jeremiah 29:13.
Song of the Day: Kim Min Jong-Beautiful Pain Trance Mix
customer: how much is it?
me: i think it's 2.19.
(customer getting his change).
me: oh wait, it's 2.39.
customer: what?! you told me it was 2.19!
me: oh, i didn't know that price was w/o tax.
customer: they why'd you tell me it was 2.19?!
me: i'm sorry.
but what was REALLY frustrating was the fact that the lady i was closing with didn't explain jack crap to me! she's this short filipino lady who talks in a low voice and has an accent that i struggle with. anyways, she was in the back counting money while i was cleaning the front using my best judgement. it was tough. we have this hecka ghetto mop that always falls apart. we have a dustpan without the duster so i have to broom everything in. we have these really heavy trays that all need go in the refrigerator....dude, it's alotta trays. but after 45 struggling minutes, i got most of it done and got outta that place! ugh, i'm working saturday, 2-Close (9:30).
on the flipside, i had a great time after work. dykas got a chance to meet our beloved chang and we just hung out during the night. since chang needed some justice with his hunger, we went to the Korean restaurant on Fillmore like around 1:30 am. we came. we indulged. we praised God. on the way home, we started talking about culinary hedonism and looked at the subject in many different angles. we first started cursing the existence of the obsession, but started talking about our heroes in our lives. we talked about the "Allstar Team"-PJ for his tenacity with hot foods, Chang Mo for his speed, and Terrance for his quantity. lol. we talked about Brazilian BBQ, "domination," Tony Roma's, 5 bowls of rice, the Pho Challenge, Todai's, Terrance Kimm (lol), the "stair master," and finally Homer Simpson. man, we were cracking up so much in chang's car. i never knew talking about food could be so much fun. *sigh* it was great. three full men under the influence of pork. lol.
Thought of the Day: Jeremiah 29:13.
Song of the Day: Kim Min Jong-Beautiful Pain Trance Mix
June 26, 2002
yesterday, i went to pat's birthday party. haha. that sounds so funny, "birthday party." it sounds so childish and inappropriate. anyways, i went to my friend's birthday party. it was a whole lot better than i thought it would be. the day started off with a fantastic dinner full of sushi and ribs. it was A+ delicious! of course out of all of my friends, i appreciated the food the most. "applauding the chef." lol.
pat: BS, you can't eat ice cream. you're too fat.
everyone: ahahahahahhaah.
i got pat the same chess set that PJ has for his b-day present. i ended up playing that crap for hours! i was doing pretty good and soon received a pretty good reputation. obviously, pride got the best of me and i started playing like crap in the end.
after chess, we played some basketball at mills. it was perfect b/c the weather was just right and all the courts had new nets on the rims. we played three games of 3 on 3 and had a great sweaty time...especially me. gosh, they started calling me Ahn Jung Hwan after that game though...me and my wet wavy hair. suppposed to be a compliment or something. whatever.
after that, we had our traditional time of noraebang at Millbrae Karoke. even though we always go with the same people and always sing the same songs, we always seem to enjoy every minute at noraebang. we still cheer and clap for each other. we still laugh at the same gestures and songs. and of course, i always perform my crap almost every single time. but yes, it definitely would not be the same w/o pat. lol. he's a natural-born rapper. "family family famileeeeeh." "RASH RASH RASH!" ahahahahahahah.
to conclude the night's events, i taught my friends how to play Gumpch. BS and Alfred already knew the game, but they call it Kent and "cut" is "stop." *shrug* so we played Kent for almost 2 hours like at 12. i ended up playing with Sunny, pat's sister, and i realized that i was destined to only have one Gumpch partner...matt ji. anyways, it was alotta fun. i'd rather not describe any funny moments during our games. you'd have to understand my friends first.
today, i got my diploma from school. i don't feel any different or special. it would've been kinda cool if they actually gave it to us on the stage. but no, they make us come back to school a few weeks later to pick it up on our own. how special. how freakin' special.
work:
allan: you know what an Oreo is?
char: what?
allan: it's a black person who thinks like a white person.
me: ahahahahahahaah.
Thought of the Day: "RASH RASH RASH!"
Song of the Day: REF-What Are You
pat: BS, you can't eat ice cream. you're too fat.
everyone: ahahahahahhaah.
i got pat the same chess set that PJ has for his b-day present. i ended up playing that crap for hours! i was doing pretty good and soon received a pretty good reputation. obviously, pride got the best of me and i started playing like crap in the end.
after chess, we played some basketball at mills. it was perfect b/c the weather was just right and all the courts had new nets on the rims. we played three games of 3 on 3 and had a great sweaty time...especially me. gosh, they started calling me Ahn Jung Hwan after that game though...me and my wet wavy hair. suppposed to be a compliment or something. whatever.
after that, we had our traditional time of noraebang at Millbrae Karoke. even though we always go with the same people and always sing the same songs, we always seem to enjoy every minute at noraebang. we still cheer and clap for each other. we still laugh at the same gestures and songs. and of course, i always perform my crap almost every single time. but yes, it definitely would not be the same w/o pat. lol. he's a natural-born rapper. "family family famileeeeeh." "RASH RASH RASH!" ahahahahahahah.
to conclude the night's events, i taught my friends how to play Gumpch. BS and Alfred already knew the game, but they call it Kent and "cut" is "stop." *shrug* so we played Kent for almost 2 hours like at 12. i ended up playing with Sunny, pat's sister, and i realized that i was destined to only have one Gumpch partner...matt ji. anyways, it was alotta fun. i'd rather not describe any funny moments during our games. you'd have to understand my friends first.
today, i got my diploma from school. i don't feel any different or special. it would've been kinda cool if they actually gave it to us on the stage. but no, they make us come back to school a few weeks later to pick it up on our own. how special. how freakin' special.
work:
allan: you know what an Oreo is?
char: what?
allan: it's a black person who thinks like a white person.
me: ahahahahahahaah.
Thought of the Day: "RASH RASH RASH!"
Song of the Day: REF-What Are You
June 25, 2002
dang, everyone seems to be saying the same things in their blogs today. MINORITY REPORT WAS THE BEST CRAP IN THE WORLD! JUST DON'T EXPECT TOO MUCH! or KOREA LOST! OH WELL. 3RD PLACE blah blah blah. so it's not like i can just join you guys. first, i haven't watched the movie. second, now i WILL expect too much you idiots! third, Korea's defeat was totally expected...well, at least for me. you must be wondering why phil is speaking in such a bitter tone. well, phil is speaking in a such a bitter tone b/c he only got 5.5 hours of sleep this morning...definitely not good for a regular 10 hour executer. i don't really have any good reason to be unhappy. today's weather is fantastic. winamp's playing plenty of gay tunes. i have my friend's party to go to today. weird. it's just a non-sensical unhappiness. just really pissed dude. and it's not like i can just go back to sleep. i have work in less than an hour and i'm still in my shorts with my unbrushed teeth and oily face. ugh, let's hope i get through this day w/o hurting anybody.
Thought of the Day: ALEMANIA! GOOOOOOOOOOAL! (shuttup).
Song of the Day: DJ DOC-LIE
Thought of the Day: ALEMANIA! GOOOOOOOOOOAL! (shuttup).
Song of the Day: DJ DOC-LIE
June 23, 2002
haha. everyone in their blogs all talk about how they haven't blogged in a long time. i guess i'm just going to have to join this cool crowd by starting off with my "i haven't blogged in so long!" it's weird though b/c i was so consistent while i was in school. however, once summer hits and now that i have nothing better to do, ironically i become very on and off with my online journal. anyways, time to reflect...
on thursday, chang and i went to this burrito place on mission. i never knew there were so many mexican restaurants on that street! i believe there were about three on the same block we decided to check out! so we tried this new place and it was really good. i think i've fallen in love with burritos. last year, it was pho. this year, burritos are definitely the way to go! of course there is a good reason why i no longer eat pho. all i can say is, i dare you to finish an x-large bowl at the millbrae pho place. i dare you.
on friday, i went to Great America with ratface. it wasn't the most exciting time but it was fun with decency. it was cool though cause the weather was pretty nice and there weren't too many people at the park that day. matt seriously got over his fear of rollercoasters this time. in 10th grade, he was this weak sauce crap that couldn't ride crap! and after friday, he became a man.
matt: i wanna ride Vortex.
me: dude, i'm telling you that ride's so gay!
(after the ride).
matt: ahahahahahahah. that was so weak!
me: yeah, i told you! ahahahahahaha.
matt: ahahahahahah.
yeap, matt was so disappointed he could only laugh. and i could only join him.
dude, have you guys ever ridden Top Gun in the way front? it is soooooo much better than the other seats. we were so lucky cause there was seriously like no line! we rode that crap like 6 times! every time was so much fun!
me: alrite matt. this is the LAST time ok?
matt: alrite.
(after the ride).
me: dude, the line is so short! let's go to the front.
matt: alrite.
(after the ride).
me: dude matt, we have to ride that crap just ONE more time!
matt: haha. yeah, i know!
oh, and if you guys go to Great America, you guys HAVE to ride Delirium! that crap looks like garbage but it's sooooo fun! that ride is now officially better than Invertigo, slowly coming right behind Top Gun. the best way to describe Delirium is that it's like a giant retarded swing. and it also has this surprising twist in the middle of it.
matt: yeah dude, you think it's over and then all of a sudden you're like OH SH*T!
me: ahahahahaahahaha. i know!
i finally learned how to give mall discounts or add .30 to the smoothies! Mrs. Field's isn't as bad as it seems. all you do is put cookies into small bags or make smoothies. it's pretty simple...just like any other food related store. now, this doesn't mean that i'm proud that i work there. it's still really embarrassing when i have to tell people where i work. anyways, it's all good. "would you like anything to drink with that?"
i had my senior banquet last night. it was nothing like i thought it would be, which has its pros and cons. rather than expressing my disappointment, i'd like to talk about my appreciation for the efforts. i think it's pretty evident that the students worked REALLY hard and were stressed out beyond words. it's ok, i've been there. i know how hard it could get. bitterness. dissatisfaction. apathy. chaos. yeap, definitely been there before. i know the skit people worked so much harder than necessary. i know the food thing didn't run too smoothly due to disorganization. and of course, speech preparation was very LAST minute. despite all these unfortunate happenings, i appreciated the whole banquet. i liked seeing everyone work so hard. i liked seeing unfamiliar faces getting involved. i liked the fact that everyone was sharing a common event together. thank you everybody. you guys are awesome and "don't be shady." hehe.
and the movie trek continues. today, i saw Scent of a Woman starring my beloved Al Pacino. this was one of those rare occasions where he actually doesn't play an unhappy gangster. gosh, this movie REALLY caused me to appreciate his acting abilities. who would've thought that this man could go from gangster to lonely blind man? anyways, i really enjoyed this one. $2.15 well spent.
Thought of the Day: "Ooo-ah!"
Song of the Day: Nappy Roots-Aw Naw
on thursday, chang and i went to this burrito place on mission. i never knew there were so many mexican restaurants on that street! i believe there were about three on the same block we decided to check out! so we tried this new place and it was really good. i think i've fallen in love with burritos. last year, it was pho. this year, burritos are definitely the way to go! of course there is a good reason why i no longer eat pho. all i can say is, i dare you to finish an x-large bowl at the millbrae pho place. i dare you.
on friday, i went to Great America with ratface. it wasn't the most exciting time but it was fun with decency. it was cool though cause the weather was pretty nice and there weren't too many people at the park that day. matt seriously got over his fear of rollercoasters this time. in 10th grade, he was this weak sauce crap that couldn't ride crap! and after friday, he became a man.
matt: i wanna ride Vortex.
me: dude, i'm telling you that ride's so gay!
(after the ride).
matt: ahahahahahahah. that was so weak!
me: yeah, i told you! ahahahahahaha.
matt: ahahahahahah.
yeap, matt was so disappointed he could only laugh. and i could only join him.
dude, have you guys ever ridden Top Gun in the way front? it is soooooo much better than the other seats. we were so lucky cause there was seriously like no line! we rode that crap like 6 times! every time was so much fun!
me: alrite matt. this is the LAST time ok?
matt: alrite.
(after the ride).
me: dude, the line is so short! let's go to the front.
matt: alrite.
(after the ride).
me: dude matt, we have to ride that crap just ONE more time!
matt: haha. yeah, i know!
oh, and if you guys go to Great America, you guys HAVE to ride Delirium! that crap looks like garbage but it's sooooo fun! that ride is now officially better than Invertigo, slowly coming right behind Top Gun. the best way to describe Delirium is that it's like a giant retarded swing. and it also has this surprising twist in the middle of it.
matt: yeah dude, you think it's over and then all of a sudden you're like OH SH*T!
me: ahahahahaahahaha. i know!
i finally learned how to give mall discounts or add .30 to the smoothies! Mrs. Field's isn't as bad as it seems. all you do is put cookies into small bags or make smoothies. it's pretty simple...just like any other food related store. now, this doesn't mean that i'm proud that i work there. it's still really embarrassing when i have to tell people where i work. anyways, it's all good. "would you like anything to drink with that?"
i had my senior banquet last night. it was nothing like i thought it would be, which has its pros and cons. rather than expressing my disappointment, i'd like to talk about my appreciation for the efforts. i think it's pretty evident that the students worked REALLY hard and were stressed out beyond words. it's ok, i've been there. i know how hard it could get. bitterness. dissatisfaction. apathy. chaos. yeap, definitely been there before. i know the skit people worked so much harder than necessary. i know the food thing didn't run too smoothly due to disorganization. and of course, speech preparation was very LAST minute. despite all these unfortunate happenings, i appreciated the whole banquet. i liked seeing everyone work so hard. i liked seeing unfamiliar faces getting involved. i liked the fact that everyone was sharing a common event together. thank you everybody. you guys are awesome and "don't be shady." hehe.
and the movie trek continues. today, i saw Scent of a Woman starring my beloved Al Pacino. this was one of those rare occasions where he actually doesn't play an unhappy gangster. gosh, this movie REALLY caused me to appreciate his acting abilities. who would've thought that this man could go from gangster to lonely blind man? anyways, i really enjoyed this one. $2.15 well spent.
Thought of the Day: "Ooo-ah!"
Song of the Day: Nappy Roots-Aw Naw
June 19, 2002
work:
allan: Philip, you should really get a laptop in college.
me: oh really? but i heard those things get stolen sometimes.
allan: oh sure they do! when i was in college, my roommate would bring friends over and they'd take cigarettes out of my drawer. so one time, i put some firecracker material inside 3 of the cigarettes and stuffed it with tobacco. after the first guy blew up, they never went through my stuff again!
(10 min. later).
allan: and that is why Hewlett Packard merged with Compaq!
allan: Philip, you should really get a laptop in college.
me: oh really? but i heard those things get stolen sometimes.
allan: oh sure they do! when i was in college, my roommate would bring friends over and they'd take cigarettes out of my drawer. so one time, i put some firecracker material inside 3 of the cigarettes and stuffed it with tobacco. after the first guy blew up, they never went through my stuff again!
(10 min. later).
allan: and that is why Hewlett Packard merged with Compaq!
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my life's been pretty monotonous these past few days. i basically wake up at 11, eat lunch and go online til 2, go to work til 5, exercise for about an hour, and watch tv or play cards til 1 in the morning. of course, a few minor changes are added here and there like picking up a book or talking on the phone, but it's pretty much the same thing everyday. the reason for this unexciting lifestyle is due to the fact that i am once again broke. i won't get paid again til next week? gosh, it's mainly b/c i went to LA and spent like 80 bucks in 2 days. i want to say it was worth it, but it really wasn't. i think next week's going to treat me alot nicer. i'll have a little money and i have two friends who have their birthdays that week.
Thought of the Day: Cell phone's messed up.
Song of the Day: The Offspring-Keep 'Em Seperated
my life's been pretty monotonous these past few days. i basically wake up at 11, eat lunch and go online til 2, go to work til 5, exercise for about an hour, and watch tv or play cards til 1 in the morning. of course, a few minor changes are added here and there like picking up a book or talking on the phone, but it's pretty much the same thing everyday. the reason for this unexciting lifestyle is due to the fact that i am once again broke. i won't get paid again til next week? gosh, it's mainly b/c i went to LA and spent like 80 bucks in 2 days. i want to say it was worth it, but it really wasn't. i think next week's going to treat me alot nicer. i'll have a little money and i have two friends who have their birthdays that week.
Thought of the Day: Cell phone's messed up.
Song of the Day: The Offspring-Keep 'Em Seperated
June 17, 2002
last night, i had a very bad dream and a series of good dreams. the first dream was about my 3 plad shirts that i bought a few weeks ago. i dreamt that i was trying to wear all of them at once for some reason, and i ended up ripping all of them. i was so pissed and disappointed! i remember trying to tape up the sleeves and stuff and failing miserably, being left with pieces of fabric all over the place. it's weird cause i remember telling myself in the dream to wake up and i did!
second dream was about going to korea! in the dream, i went inside this van full of girls that were fobs and this one chinese fob who went to my school. they were all trying to talk to me b/c they were interested in the "American guy." however, i ended up talking to the chinese girl and just hanging out with her throughout the whole day. unfortunately, this happy dream was disturbed by a phone call by Chris Moon. that bastard always messes up everything! gosh, i REALLY felt like going to Korea after this dream.
third dream was about working in the mall and playing in the toy store with some lady during my break time. then i remembered i was the only one working that day and i had to get back on time. running with all my strength and speed, i ran into the two managers but they weren't pissed at me for some reason. it was a stressful yet relieving dream. to my surprise, i woke up at 12 this morning. gosh, that's like 10-11 hours of sleep AGAIN!
i finally went back to my office job today. it was nice seeing them again:
allan: hey philip!
me: hey allan.
allan: so how does it feel?
me: (assuming he was talking about being done with high school) it feels great!
allan: you don't feel sick?
me: ?
allan: how many hangovers did you have?
me: ahahahahahah. no hangovers for me.
allan: no hangovers?! c'mon philip! this is the only time you'll get to do that stuff!
me: haha. yeah.
gosh, those guys even got me a graduation card! but the best part is, they decided to surprise me with a gift inside. they opened a saving and checking account for me in the credit union with $100! man, these guys are so nice. ALL of the workers signed the card too!
char: yeap. we opened you up an account! now you can never get away from us!
exercise was alot easier today. it was still pretty freakin' hard, but easier. i wasn't panting like a fool after i was done running. haha. simon was outside and i decided to sneak up on him with my sweaty body and everything. he turned around and smacked my face pretty hard after being startled. ironically, i was so tired and "endorphined" that i didn't even feel pain. it was pretty cool and funny at the same time. hehe.
today, i watched over 4 hours of tv after dinner. the weird thing is that i didn't feel all wasted and crap afterwards. i usually hate watching tv after 2 hours. today, i felt like i could've gone on another 2 hours if there was a decent movie on. i guess i'm slowly oozing in to the summer vacation feel. it's nice. really lazy. really kick back. it's nice.
Thought of the Day: "No hangovers?!"
Song of the Day: The Offspring-Gone Away
second dream was about going to korea! in the dream, i went inside this van full of girls that were fobs and this one chinese fob who went to my school. they were all trying to talk to me b/c they were interested in the "American guy." however, i ended up talking to the chinese girl and just hanging out with her throughout the whole day. unfortunately, this happy dream was disturbed by a phone call by Chris Moon. that bastard always messes up everything! gosh, i REALLY felt like going to Korea after this dream.
third dream was about working in the mall and playing in the toy store with some lady during my break time. then i remembered i was the only one working that day and i had to get back on time. running with all my strength and speed, i ran into the two managers but they weren't pissed at me for some reason. it was a stressful yet relieving dream. to my surprise, i woke up at 12 this morning. gosh, that's like 10-11 hours of sleep AGAIN!
i finally went back to my office job today. it was nice seeing them again:
allan: hey philip!
me: hey allan.
allan: so how does it feel?
me: (assuming he was talking about being done with high school) it feels great!
allan: you don't feel sick?
me: ?
allan: how many hangovers did you have?
me: ahahahahahah. no hangovers for me.
allan: no hangovers?! c'mon philip! this is the only time you'll get to do that stuff!
me: haha. yeah.
gosh, those guys even got me a graduation card! but the best part is, they decided to surprise me with a gift inside. they opened a saving and checking account for me in the credit union with $100! man, these guys are so nice. ALL of the workers signed the card too!
char: yeap. we opened you up an account! now you can never get away from us!
exercise was alot easier today. it was still pretty freakin' hard, but easier. i wasn't panting like a fool after i was done running. haha. simon was outside and i decided to sneak up on him with my sweaty body and everything. he turned around and smacked my face pretty hard after being startled. ironically, i was so tired and "endorphined" that i didn't even feel pain. it was pretty cool and funny at the same time. hehe.
today, i watched over 4 hours of tv after dinner. the weird thing is that i didn't feel all wasted and crap afterwards. i usually hate watching tv after 2 hours. today, i felt like i could've gone on another 2 hours if there was a decent movie on. i guess i'm slowly oozing in to the summer vacation feel. it's nice. really lazy. really kick back. it's nice.
Thought of the Day: "No hangovers?!"
Song of the Day: The Offspring-Gone Away
June 16, 2002
yesterday, i got my job back at Mrs. Field's. i told them that i had to go down to LA b/c my friend had to go to court to clear up a ticket. i showed them the appointment for the court thing and they bought my excuse. in fact, they didn't really seem pissed about the whole matter at all. they were like, "ok. just call us on friday for your schedule. (smile)." so yeah, this goes back to our great God who always provides! and yes, i learned my lesson: don't ever call in sick on your second day of training no matter what. in the words of frank, "you're such an idiot!"
i also began my exercise routines yesterday. i run approximately 3 miles going through different streets full of irritating hills and unnecessary STOP signs. i call this run, Bernal, b/c that's what the last street is called and i run to the end of it and turn around all the way back to my house. for those of you who don't know, i used to be in x-country during my soph. and junior years in high school. i'm not exactly sure WHY i joined. i mean, i was pretty slow to begin with, none of my "cool" friends were on the team, and i was pretty slow to begin with. anyways, Bernal used to be our "fun" run...you know, the easy workout where everyone cheered when coach told us to do it. gosh, yesterday was one pitiful run! i am ridiculously out of shape! after i was done running, i clearly remember opening my mouth as wide as possible to get in as much oxygen as possible. afterwards, i was only able to do 3 sets of 10 push ups and 3 sets of 15 crunches. when i was in x-country, i used to be able to do 3 sets of 30 push ups and 3 sets of 45 crunches! notice the huge gap? i have literally become 3x weaker than my old body. oh pity!
right now, i am having some trouble breathing b/c i just ate some In N' Out. it's weird though b/c i just had my usual...2 cheeseburgers, fries, and a drink. i never have trouble with a meal like this! well, i'm not exactly having trouble with my breathing. but i can feel my heart beating abnormally. you guys know what i mean right? when it feels like you have a lopsided heart? gosh, my heart's taking some pretty mean abuse:
(after running)
brain: c'mon take in the oxygen!
heart: dude, you REALLY need to work out some more!
(after eating)
brain: c'mon pump through those suckers!
heart: you bastard! i can't handle this!
today, i lost one of my students that i tutor, julia. she's taking some kinda summer school thing and she won't have time for a tutor. at first, i was kinda sad b/c i won't be making as much money. however, i'm kinda relieved that i won't have to worry about making unfavorable appointments every week. i still have john so it's not so bad. i don't know...i enjoy tutoring kids. it's a nice thing to do, it's easy, and it's MONEY! but really, i also enjoy talking to the kids about their middle school problems too. some of them are so stupid yet so understandable! afterall, i was a lost middleschooler once as well. but yeah, i'm going to make the best of my last few months with john.
so what'd you guys think of the Singspiration thing today? me? i personally felt very distracted throughout the whole thing. i mean, they were good and all. great singers, great guitar and drums, and good transitions. however, i just wasn't used to hearing such fancy worship. there was also the camera guy who kept bothering me, the really entertaining drummer, and the singers who kept dancing with their hands in the air. all these small things really jacked up my focus. all in all, it was a cool worship to be in. i guess i just wasn't used to it.
jomo-i was consistent in checking your blog everyday! i don't like the term, "loser." i prefer the words, "considerate" or "faithful." haha.
mr. chi-wherever you are, that Orange Bang stuff is dope!
Thought of the Day: "JAMMINY" eehsuhyeuo!? lol.
Song of the Day: Open The Eyes Of My Heart
i also began my exercise routines yesterday. i run approximately 3 miles going through different streets full of irritating hills and unnecessary STOP signs. i call this run, Bernal, b/c that's what the last street is called and i run to the end of it and turn around all the way back to my house. for those of you who don't know, i used to be in x-country during my soph. and junior years in high school. i'm not exactly sure WHY i joined. i mean, i was pretty slow to begin with, none of my "cool" friends were on the team, and i was pretty slow to begin with. anyways, Bernal used to be our "fun" run...you know, the easy workout where everyone cheered when coach told us to do it. gosh, yesterday was one pitiful run! i am ridiculously out of shape! after i was done running, i clearly remember opening my mouth as wide as possible to get in as much oxygen as possible. afterwards, i was only able to do 3 sets of 10 push ups and 3 sets of 15 crunches. when i was in x-country, i used to be able to do 3 sets of 30 push ups and 3 sets of 45 crunches! notice the huge gap? i have literally become 3x weaker than my old body. oh pity!
right now, i am having some trouble breathing b/c i just ate some In N' Out. it's weird though b/c i just had my usual...2 cheeseburgers, fries, and a drink. i never have trouble with a meal like this! well, i'm not exactly having trouble with my breathing. but i can feel my heart beating abnormally. you guys know what i mean right? when it feels like you have a lopsided heart? gosh, my heart's taking some pretty mean abuse:
(after running)
brain: c'mon take in the oxygen!
heart: dude, you REALLY need to work out some more!
(after eating)
brain: c'mon pump through those suckers!
heart: you bastard! i can't handle this!
today, i lost one of my students that i tutor, julia. she's taking some kinda summer school thing and she won't have time for a tutor. at first, i was kinda sad b/c i won't be making as much money. however, i'm kinda relieved that i won't have to worry about making unfavorable appointments every week. i still have john so it's not so bad. i don't know...i enjoy tutoring kids. it's a nice thing to do, it's easy, and it's MONEY! but really, i also enjoy talking to the kids about their middle school problems too. some of them are so stupid yet so understandable! afterall, i was a lost middleschooler once as well. but yeah, i'm going to make the best of my last few months with john.
so what'd you guys think of the Singspiration thing today? me? i personally felt very distracted throughout the whole thing. i mean, they were good and all. great singers, great guitar and drums, and good transitions. however, i just wasn't used to hearing such fancy worship. there was also the camera guy who kept bothering me, the really entertaining drummer, and the singers who kept dancing with their hands in the air. all these small things really jacked up my focus. all in all, it was a cool worship to be in. i guess i just wasn't used to it.
jomo-i was consistent in checking your blog everyday! i don't like the term, "loser." i prefer the words, "considerate" or "faithful." haha.
mr. chi-wherever you are, that Orange Bang stuff is dope!
Thought of the Day: "JAMMINY" eehsuhyeuo!? lol.
Song of the Day: Open The Eyes Of My Heart
June 13, 2002
i'm back from LA. i had a really good time while i was down there. ate at Harris Ranch, Horodi, and El Pollo Loco. went to MGM noraebang and this nice pc bang in Torrance. i ate pat-bing-soo at this nice cafe in Alexandria. but i think of all the things we did, i enjoyed our ride back up to SF the most. i enjoyed listening to korean music, having thought-provoking discussions over thought-provoking issues, and listening to some more hardcore sermon tapes and debates. thanks for a great time chang (even though you made me drive 80% of the time). lol.
so i had a short discussion with my mom after the long journey. we talked about how/why i lost my job, how/why i didn't get the scholarship i applied for, and how/why i cannot go to missions this year. i was really depressed after our short talk. i felt so helpless, just having all these hardships punching me in the face all at once. very discouraging. i was so overwhelmed that i just had to spend some time in prayer by myself. i felt so much better after crying out all of my problems to God.
however afterwards, it was such a coincidence that i ended up listening to a sermon by Tim Keller on "Praying Our Tears." chang let me borrow this a while ago and it wasn't until today that i decided to listen to it. gosh, i have never been so blessed by a sermon in my life! i mean, it was TOTALLY speaking to me and i was able to understand so much of it. it really hit me that God understands all of our emotions b/c Jesus Christ actually came down to earth and experienced everything in his lifetime as well. He knows exactly how it feels to be abandoned b/c He experienced it on the cross. He knows exactly how it feels to be helpless b/c He experienced it on the cross. He knows exactly how it feels to have everything go wrong b/c he experienced it on the cross. God really sympathizes with us. He understands us beyond our imagination. it is ok to pray your tears to God. in fact, we are called to do so! David did it all the time in the Psalms. i'm sure Paul did it all the time as he was suffering in prison. and of course, Jesus did it in Gethsemane, right before he was to die on the cross. but in all cases, the end result was overwhelming happiness and joy that came from God. i apologize for rambling on and on....i was so convicted to share all of this in my blog today. reader, i'd really appreciate it if you can really pray for me. my family is going through many financial difficulties and they seem to be affecting different areas in my life right now. and to end, i highly encourage you to pray your tears to God. He understands and listens. thanks for reading.
Thought of the Moment: Perseverance builds character.
Song of the Moment: Ak Dong Club-Han
so i had a short discussion with my mom after the long journey. we talked about how/why i lost my job, how/why i didn't get the scholarship i applied for, and how/why i cannot go to missions this year. i was really depressed after our short talk. i felt so helpless, just having all these hardships punching me in the face all at once. very discouraging. i was so overwhelmed that i just had to spend some time in prayer by myself. i felt so much better after crying out all of my problems to God.
however afterwards, it was such a coincidence that i ended up listening to a sermon by Tim Keller on "Praying Our Tears." chang let me borrow this a while ago and it wasn't until today that i decided to listen to it. gosh, i have never been so blessed by a sermon in my life! i mean, it was TOTALLY speaking to me and i was able to understand so much of it. it really hit me that God understands all of our emotions b/c Jesus Christ actually came down to earth and experienced everything in his lifetime as well. He knows exactly how it feels to be abandoned b/c He experienced it on the cross. He knows exactly how it feels to be helpless b/c He experienced it on the cross. He knows exactly how it feels to have everything go wrong b/c he experienced it on the cross. God really sympathizes with us. He understands us beyond our imagination. it is ok to pray your tears to God. in fact, we are called to do so! David did it all the time in the Psalms. i'm sure Paul did it all the time as he was suffering in prison. and of course, Jesus did it in Gethsemane, right before he was to die on the cross. but in all cases, the end result was overwhelming happiness and joy that came from God. i apologize for rambling on and on....i was so convicted to share all of this in my blog today. reader, i'd really appreciate it if you can really pray for me. my family is going through many financial difficulties and they seem to be affecting different areas in my life right now. and to end, i highly encourage you to pray your tears to God. He understands and listens. thanks for reading.
Thought of the Moment: Perseverance builds character.
Song of the Moment: Ak Dong Club-Han
so i ended up going to LA with chang and B this morning. i knew i had work today and tomorrow so it was a pretty tough decision. i've already gone to LA a few times this year, but i didn't want to regret not going again with chang. i just decided to call in sick, asking them to put me on fri. and sat. instead. however, as we were driving down, around 2:00, i called the store...
me: hello? may i speak to annette?
monina: she's not here.
me: oh monina. it's me, phil. the guy who started working yesterday.
monina: ah yes. hello.
me: hi. well, you know how i was scheduled to come in today and tomorrow? well, i don't think i can come in b/c something important came up. if you can schedule me for fri. and sat., that wouldn't be a problem though.
monina: oh, i see. well, if you can't come in today or tomorrow, don't bother coming in ever again. you can just pick up your pay for yesterday's work.
me: what? but this was an emergency! i couldn't get out of it. don't you think you can just give me one more chance?
monina: i'm sorry. we don't tolerate this kind of behavior...calling in sick on your second day of work.
me: ok. bye.
i have to admit, i DID make a pretty stupid decision. i just didn't think they were going to be THAT strict b/c it was just a stupid cookie store. i feel like i wasted a whole buncha time and energy, filling out all the forms, memorizing the prices and menu, and remembering the different policies of the store. ugh, i was soooooo pissed after i hung up the phone, but i feel much better now that i am in LA. i learned that the true secret of contentment comes from eating pat-bing-soo. haha. i know that B can testify to that too! he had a boba-bing-soo. anyways, i'm having a great time down in so. cal right now. i'm currently at a nice pc bang after eating too much korean food. i'll have to worry about the job thing later. but it's ok, i am satisfied in God. He will provide.
so the stupid Lakers finally won the whole series. i have to admit, those bastards are a really good team! i saw some hardcore LA fans honking their cars in the streets with their stupid Lakers' flags on their cars tonight. gosh, that's something you'll never see Warriors' fans do. haha. but yeah, we'll see some great stuff from the Kings next year.
Thought of the Day: "hey look! the wrath of God!" lol.
Song of the Day: Jinusean-Throw Them Hands Up (remixed by Chang Mo...ahahahahahahaah).
me: hello? may i speak to annette?
monina: she's not here.
me: oh monina. it's me, phil. the guy who started working yesterday.
monina: ah yes. hello.
me: hi. well, you know how i was scheduled to come in today and tomorrow? well, i don't think i can come in b/c something important came up. if you can schedule me for fri. and sat., that wouldn't be a problem though.
monina: oh, i see. well, if you can't come in today or tomorrow, don't bother coming in ever again. you can just pick up your pay for yesterday's work.
me: what? but this was an emergency! i couldn't get out of it. don't you think you can just give me one more chance?
monina: i'm sorry. we don't tolerate this kind of behavior...calling in sick on your second day of work.
me: ok. bye.
i have to admit, i DID make a pretty stupid decision. i just didn't think they were going to be THAT strict b/c it was just a stupid cookie store. i feel like i wasted a whole buncha time and energy, filling out all the forms, memorizing the prices and menu, and remembering the different policies of the store. ugh, i was soooooo pissed after i hung up the phone, but i feel much better now that i am in LA. i learned that the true secret of contentment comes from eating pat-bing-soo. haha. i know that B can testify to that too! he had a boba-bing-soo. anyways, i'm having a great time down in so. cal right now. i'm currently at a nice pc bang after eating too much korean food. i'll have to worry about the job thing later. but it's ok, i am satisfied in God. He will provide.
so the stupid Lakers finally won the whole series. i have to admit, those bastards are a really good team! i saw some hardcore LA fans honking their cars in the streets with their stupid Lakers' flags on their cars tonight. gosh, that's something you'll never see Warriors' fans do. haha. but yeah, we'll see some great stuff from the Kings next year.
Thought of the Day: "hey look! the wrath of God!" lol.
Song of the Day: Jinusean-Throw Them Hands Up (remixed by Chang Mo...ahahahahahahaah).
June 10, 2002
so i started reading the Bible again and i'm still on 2 Chronicles. once again, i am reading about the sinfulness of Israel and the kings that repented and sinned over and over. once again, i am reminded that i am no better than Israel b/c i am just like it. it's a sad notion but a true one. i hope i can finish 2 Chronicles by the end of this week...it's easy to feel really "dry."
well, i start my training at Mrs. Field's tomorrow. i don't know...i'm kinda excited for some reason. i feel very optimistic about working with cookies and wearing a red apron. haha. how gay! but that's alright, i still think it's going to be fun. i just need to wait for the rest of my lazy friends to hurry up and apply. gosh, i don't know how i'm going to figure out my tutoring and office job hours with this job! everyone's just kinda being put off w/o any notice. hmmmm.....
today was kevin's birthday so he took me and my friends out to dinner in san jo. we ate soon dooboo and just pc banged for a few hours. actually, kevin and i went to go shoot pool b/c we're no good at CS. today was a great day to just chill. i totally got a chance to experience the "summer feel" today. since it was so freakin' hot, it was soooooo nice just cruising on the freeway, with the windows down, music blasting, and just enjoying the night. *sigh* i am so glad summer is back. it's been waiting for me for so long. chilling is dope yo.
(BS outside and dykas in the car).
dykas: hey little boy!
BS: what? call me master!
dykas: hey little girl!
BS: daniel, you're so gay.
dykas: what? don't make me come outside!
BS: what daniel? do you really want me to beat your *ss in san jose?
everyone: ahahahahahahaha.
(dykas gets out of the car).
(BS runs away).
dykas: BS, you're so cute!
BS: yeah? well, i won't so cute after i beat your *ss!
(dykas walks towards BS).
(BS runs away).
everyone: ahahahahahahaha.
(matt and simon playing chess).
matt: dang! i lost!
pat: what? omg matt. i can't believe you lost to a 4th grader!
everyone: oooooooo. ahahahahahahah.
pat: dude, i don't even know how to play.
i swear, i will never forget these moments. these guys are so fun to be around!
Thought of the Moment: Happy Birthday Kevin!
Song of the Moment: Lee Jung Hyun-Half (i loooooove this song!)
well, i start my training at Mrs. Field's tomorrow. i don't know...i'm kinda excited for some reason. i feel very optimistic about working with cookies and wearing a red apron. haha. how gay! but that's alright, i still think it's going to be fun. i just need to wait for the rest of my lazy friends to hurry up and apply. gosh, i don't know how i'm going to figure out my tutoring and office job hours with this job! everyone's just kinda being put off w/o any notice. hmmmm.....
today was kevin's birthday so he took me and my friends out to dinner in san jo. we ate soon dooboo and just pc banged for a few hours. actually, kevin and i went to go shoot pool b/c we're no good at CS. today was a great day to just chill. i totally got a chance to experience the "summer feel" today. since it was so freakin' hot, it was soooooo nice just cruising on the freeway, with the windows down, music blasting, and just enjoying the night. *sigh* i am so glad summer is back. it's been waiting for me for so long. chilling is dope yo.
(BS outside and dykas in the car).
dykas: hey little boy!
BS: what? call me master!
dykas: hey little girl!
BS: daniel, you're so gay.
dykas: what? don't make me come outside!
BS: what daniel? do you really want me to beat your *ss in san jose?
everyone: ahahahahahahaha.
(dykas gets out of the car).
(BS runs away).
dykas: BS, you're so cute!
BS: yeah? well, i won't so cute after i beat your *ss!
(dykas walks towards BS).
(BS runs away).
everyone: ahahahahahahaha.
(matt and simon playing chess).
matt: dang! i lost!
pat: what? omg matt. i can't believe you lost to a 4th grader!
everyone: oooooooo. ahahahahahahah.
pat: dude, i don't even know how to play.
i swear, i will never forget these moments. these guys are so fun to be around!
Thought of the Moment: Happy Birthday Kevin!
Song of the Moment: Lee Jung Hyun-Half (i loooooove this song!)
*clap clap clapclapclap* DAE-HAN-MIN-GOOK! man, i have never experienced such an event! last night, i went to pat's house to watch the Korea vs. USA soccer game with a whole buncha koreans. i never realized how hardcore these fellas could be! throughout the night, there was criticizm, cussing, cheering, laughing, and of course lots of eating! dang, there were so many funny moments last night.
pat: dude, he could've just tapped it in! (retarded kicking motion).
everyone: ahahahahahaahah.
KOREA SCORES!
everyone: (jumping up and down, high fiving each other) YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! OMG OMG OMG!
(BS trying to high five me and misses).
me: (smile).
well, i'd explain more but it wouldn't be funny. anyways, i realized that when it comes to soccer, koreans will absolutely HATE the other team. no matter how fair or courteous the opposing team is being, koreans will be haters. lol. while everyone was excited about the soccer game, i was excited about their reactions. it was fun. i hate soccer. but it was fun.
before we watched the soccer game, we were all watching a video of SBS Inki Gayo. omg. if you guys think i'm obsessed with Boa, you guys have to see my friends! they're comments are soooo exaggerated to me...it's disgusting. i just think she's simply cute and can really dance. not HECKA FINE! man, my friends are lust freaks. not just Boa but SES and Finkl too. gosh, what critics they could be! harsh mothers!
Thought of the Day: Dude, Korea should've won 5-1!
Song of the Day: Drunken Tiger-Return of the Tiger
pat: dude, he could've just tapped it in! (retarded kicking motion).
everyone: ahahahahahaahah.
KOREA SCORES!
everyone: (jumping up and down, high fiving each other) YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! OMG OMG OMG!
(BS trying to high five me and misses).
me: (smile).
well, i'd explain more but it wouldn't be funny. anyways, i realized that when it comes to soccer, koreans will absolutely HATE the other team. no matter how fair or courteous the opposing team is being, koreans will be haters. lol. while everyone was excited about the soccer game, i was excited about their reactions. it was fun. i hate soccer. but it was fun.
before we watched the soccer game, we were all watching a video of SBS Inki Gayo. omg. if you guys think i'm obsessed with Boa, you guys have to see my friends! they're comments are soooo exaggerated to me...it's disgusting. i just think she's simply cute and can really dance. not HECKA FINE! man, my friends are lust freaks. not just Boa but SES and Finkl too. gosh, what critics they could be! harsh mothers!
Thought of the Day: Dude, Korea should've won 5-1!
Song of the Day: Drunken Tiger-Return of the Tiger
June 9, 2002
have you guys ever played basketball with matt ji? man, that guy will seriously make a fool out of you! when he does some fancy crap on you, you want to get all pissed off but you can't help but laugh at what just happened. you just realize that you were trying your best to defend him and he was messing around with you the whole time! when he makes a shot, he laughs. when he misses a shot, he laughs. when you make a shot, he laughs. what a good sport!
man, i can't believe summer vacation is here! well, here's what i would like my summer schedule to be like:
1. wake up around 9 or 10.
2. go to work.
3. work out for 45 min.
4. eat dinner.
5. play?
6. go to sleep around 12 or 1.
this would be a typical day. i suppose this could get very monotonous and such. but i'm relying on my "play time" to make my summer a bit exciting. however, there's only so much you can do without spending money. *sigh* this is going to be tough and i think depressing. i'm sure alotta my leisure time will be spent reading as well. afterall, i AM trying to make this a productive summer.
the majority of my summer days will be spent working. it's funny how you think money will take care of all your problems. you think it's going to make you happier and more relaxed. i guess there is a half-truth to that. however, we all know that it's temporary joy blah blah blah. today, i learned about the "secret of contentment" in bible study. true happiness comes from being satisfied in God. i can tell that i really need alotta work in this area. i find myself being the happiest when i am having fun with my friends doing various activities. but of course, activity after activity gets boring and we look for something else that will satisfy us. we keep searching and searching until there is like absolutely nothing to do. well, i ran into this problem today and ended up wasting hours on television. and as we all know, hours of television gives you that "wasted" feeling. so tomorrow is monday. my first official day of summer vacation. i pray that i will be productive this summer. i pray that i will have fun this summer. but most of all, i pray that i be satisfied in God the most this summer.
random thought #1: esther, dykas, tammy, bs, gary...i hope at least ONE of you guys start working with me. i promise you, we will have some great times if we all work together. more the merrier dude.
random thought #2: the Nets tried really hard today. they played like crap. they caught up. they were winning. and they lost. it's over. Lakers are gay. good effort Kidd...you showed alotta effort today.
random thought #3: michael jackson can really perform. he can dance. he can sing. but nothing will change the fact that he is a freak.
random thought #4: i realized that I-fang was gone, but gone to Europe the whole time?
random thought #5: i got a fan as a graduation gift today. dang, it's the simple things that make you happy. thanks justin.
random thought #6: thanks to everyone who read every word of my evolution paper. it's my favorite piece so far.
Thought of the Day: Tired again.
Song of the Day: Michael Jackson-Billie jean
man, i can't believe summer vacation is here! well, here's what i would like my summer schedule to be like:
1. wake up around 9 or 10.
2. go to work.
3. work out for 45 min.
4. eat dinner.
5. play?
6. go to sleep around 12 or 1.
this would be a typical day. i suppose this could get very monotonous and such. but i'm relying on my "play time" to make my summer a bit exciting. however, there's only so much you can do without spending money. *sigh* this is going to be tough and i think depressing. i'm sure alotta my leisure time will be spent reading as well. afterall, i AM trying to make this a productive summer.
the majority of my summer days will be spent working. it's funny how you think money will take care of all your problems. you think it's going to make you happier and more relaxed. i guess there is a half-truth to that. however, we all know that it's temporary joy blah blah blah. today, i learned about the "secret of contentment" in bible study. true happiness comes from being satisfied in God. i can tell that i really need alotta work in this area. i find myself being the happiest when i am having fun with my friends doing various activities. but of course, activity after activity gets boring and we look for something else that will satisfy us. we keep searching and searching until there is like absolutely nothing to do. well, i ran into this problem today and ended up wasting hours on television. and as we all know, hours of television gives you that "wasted" feeling. so tomorrow is monday. my first official day of summer vacation. i pray that i will be productive this summer. i pray that i will have fun this summer. but most of all, i pray that i be satisfied in God the most this summer.
random thought #1: esther, dykas, tammy, bs, gary...i hope at least ONE of you guys start working with me. i promise you, we will have some great times if we all work together. more the merrier dude.
random thought #2: the Nets tried really hard today. they played like crap. they caught up. they were winning. and they lost. it's over. Lakers are gay. good effort Kidd...you showed alotta effort today.
random thought #3: michael jackson can really perform. he can dance. he can sing. but nothing will change the fact that he is a freak.
random thought #4: i realized that I-fang was gone, but gone to Europe the whole time?
random thought #5: i got a fan as a graduation gift today. dang, it's the simple things that make you happy. thanks justin.
random thought #6: thanks to everyone who read every word of my evolution paper. it's my favorite piece so far.
Thought of the Day: Tired again.
Song of the Day: Michael Jackson-Billie jean
June 8, 2002
How many of you believe in the theory of evolution? Why or why not? It is a fact that less than 10 percent of the American public wholeheartedly believes in this theory. It is a fact that Darwinism, or the belief that evolution is the foundation of life, is being taught in all the public schools in its science classes. Many believe that it is a fact that through many years of scientific research, there is much evidence for the existence of evolution. However, I believe that evolution should either be taught along with the theories of Creationism, which is the belief in a creator who made everything with a purpose and design, or the theory of evolution should not be taught at all. Although science has been believed to prove the theory correct, there is still no solid evidence for the allowance of teaching Darwinism alone.
Darwin��s theory has been taught in schools for decades now. Students walk into their classrooms with an open mind, but walk out thinking they just learned something valuable without even questioning the facts. Many people see the Fossil Record as a solid piece of evidence for the theory of evolution. They argue that there are many fossils that have been discovered over the course of years and that we can clearly see the changes in process. Unfortunately, many people do not even bother to investigate the Fossil Record. The reality is that the record is very unclear with many holes. Why is it that there is an absence of ancestors for the major animal groups that appear in the Cambrian explosion? Why is it that we cannot see a gradual change in any species? Any unbiased scientist will tell you that there just is not enough evidence in the Fossil Record to support the theory of evolution. The evidence has a hole here and a hole there. Evolutionists just assume that there is a connection between those two fossils. It is also important to remember that fossils that are found go through hundreds and thousands of years of change from weather, environment, and natural disasters. It is not safe to assume that there are evolved animals because of ��changed�� fossils. The fossil record does not prove anything. Unfortunately, many scientists continue to investigate and look for small hints that will support the theory.
Darwin was also known for going to the Galopogas Islands and making observations about the birds of that land. He investigated the finches and saw that these birds had different sized beaks in different areas of the islands. He believed that this was a cause of evolution, and decided to use it as another piece of evidence. Too many people forget that the changes in the finch beak are minor variations in the species. This only supports micro-evolution, and not macro-evolution. Micro-evolution, which can be observed through today��s microscopes, makes small changes to the body. Macro-evolution creates improvements in body parts or complex organs, which could make it a different species. According to scientists, the Earth that we live in right now is approximately 4.6 billion years old. Whether this is true or not, an unbiased scientist will tell you that there just would not be enough time for simple cells to evolve into the creatures that we see today. Darwinists give these arguments without even knowing what exactly they are talking about.
In 1995, the official Position Statement of the American National Association of Biology Teachers stated:
��The diversity of life on earth is the outcome of evolution: an unsupervised, impersonal, unpredictable and natural process of temporal descent with genetic modification that is affected by natural selection, chance, historical contingencies and changing environments.��
In other words, the famous evolutionist, George Simpson, would interpret this as, ��Man is the result of a purposeless and natural process that did not have him in mind.�� This definition clearly shows many problems with the theory of evolution. With today��s technology, we can do many great things with animals and their cells. Some evolutionists like to use dog breeding as a clear example of evolution. However, this would contradict the definition of the theory because it is defined to be ��an unsupervised, impersonal, unpredictable and natural process.�� Dog breeding is obviously guided by intelligence and not by chance. This also is just another case of minor variation. Scientists will also argue that mutation is a form of evolution that can easily be proved. It does not contradict the definition of evolution, but it cannot be used as supporting evidence either. Mutation has been studied and found to lead to unfavorable conditions to species. According to Natural Selection, mutated species die out because they are not ��fit enough to survive.�� We see many people with mutations or diseases today and it is obvious that they have much trouble living in this world. In today��s society, we can also see that humans have emotions such as anger, depression, and happiness. However, how is that a purposeless and random process like evolution, make tiny cells into complex organisms with feelings? Things like morals or ethics would have no meaning because they would just be chemical reactions in the brain. Darwinism is as absurd as the belief in a flat Earth. The evidence for evolution is false evidence. They are just scientific claims that have no support or foundation.
In conclusion, one can see many problems with the theory of evolution. However, I believe the biggest problem is the fact that it is being taught in our public schools as fact, and not theory. Many students like you and I have trouble seeing what is true or false. We tend to assume that textbooks always speak the truth. I understand that evolution is a theory and many people support it. However, I believe it is even more important that we show that is just a theory and that there are many problems with it. If we are going to have schools teach Darwinism to the students, it would only be fair that they also teach Creationism as well. If they are not willing to teach Creationism, Darwinism should not be taught either. After all, Darwinism is a philosophy as well. So once again, I ask you: How many of you believe in the theory of evolution? Why or why not? Thank you.
(that's right...i wrote this all by myself!)
Thought of the Day: Tony Roma's is ALOT better than Outback!
Song of the Day: Eminem-Without Me (remixed by chang mo. lol.)
Darwin��s theory has been taught in schools for decades now. Students walk into their classrooms with an open mind, but walk out thinking they just learned something valuable without even questioning the facts. Many people see the Fossil Record as a solid piece of evidence for the theory of evolution. They argue that there are many fossils that have been discovered over the course of years and that we can clearly see the changes in process. Unfortunately, many people do not even bother to investigate the Fossil Record. The reality is that the record is very unclear with many holes. Why is it that there is an absence of ancestors for the major animal groups that appear in the Cambrian explosion? Why is it that we cannot see a gradual change in any species? Any unbiased scientist will tell you that there just is not enough evidence in the Fossil Record to support the theory of evolution. The evidence has a hole here and a hole there. Evolutionists just assume that there is a connection between those two fossils. It is also important to remember that fossils that are found go through hundreds and thousands of years of change from weather, environment, and natural disasters. It is not safe to assume that there are evolved animals because of ��changed�� fossils. The fossil record does not prove anything. Unfortunately, many scientists continue to investigate and look for small hints that will support the theory.
Darwin was also known for going to the Galopogas Islands and making observations about the birds of that land. He investigated the finches and saw that these birds had different sized beaks in different areas of the islands. He believed that this was a cause of evolution, and decided to use it as another piece of evidence. Too many people forget that the changes in the finch beak are minor variations in the species. This only supports micro-evolution, and not macro-evolution. Micro-evolution, which can be observed through today��s microscopes, makes small changes to the body. Macro-evolution creates improvements in body parts or complex organs, which could make it a different species. According to scientists, the Earth that we live in right now is approximately 4.6 billion years old. Whether this is true or not, an unbiased scientist will tell you that there just would not be enough time for simple cells to evolve into the creatures that we see today. Darwinists give these arguments without even knowing what exactly they are talking about.
In 1995, the official Position Statement of the American National Association of Biology Teachers stated:
��The diversity of life on earth is the outcome of evolution: an unsupervised, impersonal, unpredictable and natural process of temporal descent with genetic modification that is affected by natural selection, chance, historical contingencies and changing environments.��
In other words, the famous evolutionist, George Simpson, would interpret this as, ��Man is the result of a purposeless and natural process that did not have him in mind.�� This definition clearly shows many problems with the theory of evolution. With today��s technology, we can do many great things with animals and their cells. Some evolutionists like to use dog breeding as a clear example of evolution. However, this would contradict the definition of the theory because it is defined to be ��an unsupervised, impersonal, unpredictable and natural process.�� Dog breeding is obviously guided by intelligence and not by chance. This also is just another case of minor variation. Scientists will also argue that mutation is a form of evolution that can easily be proved. It does not contradict the definition of evolution, but it cannot be used as supporting evidence either. Mutation has been studied and found to lead to unfavorable conditions to species. According to Natural Selection, mutated species die out because they are not ��fit enough to survive.�� We see many people with mutations or diseases today and it is obvious that they have much trouble living in this world. In today��s society, we can also see that humans have emotions such as anger, depression, and happiness. However, how is that a purposeless and random process like evolution, make tiny cells into complex organisms with feelings? Things like morals or ethics would have no meaning because they would just be chemical reactions in the brain. Darwinism is as absurd as the belief in a flat Earth. The evidence for evolution is false evidence. They are just scientific claims that have no support or foundation.
In conclusion, one can see many problems with the theory of evolution. However, I believe the biggest problem is the fact that it is being taught in our public schools as fact, and not theory. Many students like you and I have trouble seeing what is true or false. We tend to assume that textbooks always speak the truth. I understand that evolution is a theory and many people support it. However, I believe it is even more important that we show that is just a theory and that there are many problems with it. If we are going to have schools teach Darwinism to the students, it would only be fair that they also teach Creationism as well. If they are not willing to teach Creationism, Darwinism should not be taught either. After all, Darwinism is a philosophy as well. So once again, I ask you: How many of you believe in the theory of evolution? Why or why not? Thank you.
(that's right...i wrote this all by myself!)
Thought of the Day: Tony Roma's is ALOT better than Outback!
Song of the Day: Eminem-Without Me (remixed by chang mo. lol.)
June 6, 2002
i can't believe i'm graduating today! throughout this year, i've been so excited for this day to come. i imagined feeling really free and happy to play all summer with my friends. it's so gay though cause i'm not doing anything REALLY special tonight or tomorrow. my friends had the desire to go on a roadtrip but didn't have the discipline to plan one. so gay i tell ya! however, i somehow at the last minute ended up planning a sleepover party for yg people (everyone's invited!)...
mom: so what're you doing to do tomorrow?
me: i don't know.
mom: you wanna go out and eat with a few of your friends?
(10 min. later)
me: alrite, i guess we're having a sleepover then.
today almost feels like any other last day of school...almost like a regular school day. the whole summer feel slowly oozes in, and before you know it you're having a lazy and fun break! and once school starts again, you realize how "summer-y" you were the whole time. gosh, i'm graduating. no more high school. no more tardies or detentions. no more mindless courses with teachers who have nothing better to do. no more cutting class and getting in trouble. hmmmm...this all doesn't seem right.
ok, it's a little past 10. i need to go to my last class of my high school career. oh goodie!
Thought of the Day: HAPPY GRADUATION SENIORS!
Song of the Day: Jinusean-How Deep Is Your Love
mom: so what're you doing to do tomorrow?
me: i don't know.
mom: you wanna go out and eat with a few of your friends?
(10 min. later)
me: alrite, i guess we're having a sleepover then.
today almost feels like any other last day of school...almost like a regular school day. the whole summer feel slowly oozes in, and before you know it you're having a lazy and fun break! and once school starts again, you realize how "summer-y" you were the whole time. gosh, i'm graduating. no more high school. no more tardies or detentions. no more mindless courses with teachers who have nothing better to do. no more cutting class and getting in trouble. hmmmm...this all doesn't seem right.
ok, it's a little past 10. i need to go to my last class of my high school career. oh goodie!
Thought of the Day: HAPPY GRADUATION SENIORS!
Song of the Day: Jinusean-How Deep Is Your Love
June 2, 2002
the Lakers won today. i was disappointed. so many chances. so many mistakes. i'm depending on the Nets for redemption. the Nets are our only hope.
right now, i'm reading the Pursuit of Holiness, recommended by Chang. it's a really short and simple book that talks about holiness and our sinful nature. the more i read it, the more i realize how sinful i am. it hits you pretty hard if you take it seriously. when you REALLY think about your sins, it's disgusting. you know, we tend to be obedient b/c we want to be "rewarded" by God. however, this is a very selfish and messed up focus. we ought to be obedient out of fear and love for God. we are to be holy b/c He is holy. it's a good book. it causes me to really struggle with my sins. it's hard. really hard.
i'm so sad right now. my dad can't make it to my graduation anymore b/c he couldn't find someone to watch over the store. today, i talked to my dad on the phone and he told me that he was very sorry that he couldn't make it to my graduation. b/c he's so sorry, he said for my graduation present, he was going to buy me any laptop/computer for college. and then he told me that last night, one of the workers quit or something so he only had one employee left. this is really sad b/c he has to work approximately 14 hours by himself at the store. 14 hours!!! so he can't make it to my graduation, he's working a riduculous amount of hours by himself, and he wants to buy me a laptop b/c he's sorry. *sigh* he was telling me how it was really difficult but i shouldn't worry b/c he's "strong." sounds funny yet it's really sad. really sad. i'm pretty sure he's working right now at this very moment. for all of you who get to live with your fathers, please be grateful for them. you guys are really lucky to have someone support you so easily. i haven't lived with my dad since 4th grade. it's been a while and i feel very distant from him. i can't talk to him the way i talk to my mom. it's really awkward. however, i am grateful for such a wonderful father. i don't care how poor we are. he loves us. that's all that matters...
sorry, i just needed to vent.
Thought of the Day: B. Dalton's, Footlocker, Gamekeeper, Mrs. Fields. I'm desperate.
Song of the Day: Here I Am To Worship
right now, i'm reading the Pursuit of Holiness, recommended by Chang. it's a really short and simple book that talks about holiness and our sinful nature. the more i read it, the more i realize how sinful i am. it hits you pretty hard if you take it seriously. when you REALLY think about your sins, it's disgusting. you know, we tend to be obedient b/c we want to be "rewarded" by God. however, this is a very selfish and messed up focus. we ought to be obedient out of fear and love for God. we are to be holy b/c He is holy. it's a good book. it causes me to really struggle with my sins. it's hard. really hard.
i'm so sad right now. my dad can't make it to my graduation anymore b/c he couldn't find someone to watch over the store. today, i talked to my dad on the phone and he told me that he was very sorry that he couldn't make it to my graduation. b/c he's so sorry, he said for my graduation present, he was going to buy me any laptop/computer for college. and then he told me that last night, one of the workers quit or something so he only had one employee left. this is really sad b/c he has to work approximately 14 hours by himself at the store. 14 hours!!! so he can't make it to my graduation, he's working a riduculous amount of hours by himself, and he wants to buy me a laptop b/c he's sorry. *sigh* he was telling me how it was really difficult but i shouldn't worry b/c he's "strong." sounds funny yet it's really sad. really sad. i'm pretty sure he's working right now at this very moment. for all of you who get to live with your fathers, please be grateful for them. you guys are really lucky to have someone support you so easily. i haven't lived with my dad since 4th grade. it's been a while and i feel very distant from him. i can't talk to him the way i talk to my mom. it's really awkward. however, i am grateful for such a wonderful father. i don't care how poor we are. he loves us. that's all that matters...
sorry, i just needed to vent.
Thought of the Day: B. Dalton's, Footlocker, Gamekeeper, Mrs. Fields. I'm desperate.
Song of the Day: Here I Am To Worship
May 31, 2002
May 30, 2002
and my senior quote comments continue...
wes: phil. you're quote's the best!
me: hehe. thanks.
wes: it's so true man! ahahhahahah.
char: "if God is so evil, then why did he make me so cool?" ahahahaahhahaha. allan look at this!
gosh, i never get this much attention. i have every right to brag and you know it!
Song of the Day: Daniel Beddingfield-Gotta Get Thru This (this was the song i was talking about!)
Thought of the Day: 3 Plad Shirts + 1 Speed Stick=50 bucks. Not bad.
wes: phil. you're quote's the best!
me: hehe. thanks.
wes: it's so true man! ahahhahahah.
char: "if God is so evil, then why did he make me so cool?" ahahahaahhahaha. allan look at this!
gosh, i never get this much attention. i have every right to brag and you know it!
Song of the Day: Daniel Beddingfield-Gotta Get Thru This (this was the song i was talking about!)
Thought of the Day: 3 Plad Shirts + 1 Speed Stick=50 bucks. Not bad.
May 29, 2002
Man, what a weekend! Just so many different things happened. Hmmmm, lemme figure out my master plan. (thinking). Ok, let�s take it one step at a time. This is one long ride so if you�re not ready, step out. If you�re ready, fasten your seatbelts cause here we go�
Senior Picnic: I really enjoyed my senior picnic. We got to go to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the whole day�all day pass and food for only $35. dude, the weather was awesome! You know how you watch those movies with people having a great time on the beach�kinda like the britney spears pepsi commercial!? Well, it was ALOT like that. This was the first time in my life where I went to a sunny beach! I can�t explain how gay I felt that day�remember, phil LOVES the sun! anyways, it was just a great day full of Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, catching up with old friends, and a whole buncha rides! Man, talk about relaxation!
Contact: we watched Contact for ficy for our movie nite. That movie was one looooong mother that just wouldn�t get to the point. However, the end made the whole movie worthwhile�wormholes are hecka cool. Haha. More and more, I�m coming to appreciate Jodie Foster. She�s a pretty cool chick.
Friday Night�s Dinner: so chang and I decided to try the new Korean restaurant on Fillmore. This is the first Korean restaurant in SF that�s ALMOST 24 hours�it�s open from 11am to 4am. Not bad. Chang has this theory that SF is becoming more and more like LA. He thinks it�ll be REALLY similar in 20 years or something. *shrug* perhaps. dang, the customer service was pitiful but the food was great! Man, that kimchee was one bloody red mother! Haha. Chang and I had VERY unhappy stomachs throughout the night�which reminds me: �it feels soooooo good! But it�s sooooo bad!� ahahahahahaha. Hilarious!
The Journey: chang and I left SF at midnight! This trip was FULL of sermon tapes! Gosh, I had some great discussions with chang. I loved it! We talked about the Holiness of Christ, the notorious Dan Barker, and Quietism vs. Pietism. Haha. just so much! It was great! Man, I seriously fell in love with Young�s camry. That is one sweeeeeet car! I have never ridden/driven in such a smooth ride! That crap can accelerate hecka fast too�afterall, it DOES have 240 horsepower! Anyways, we arrived at the motel at 6:30am. *yawn*
The Motel: this was my first time staying at a motel. To my surprise, they had decent beds, a shower, and HBO for 50 bucks! Our plan was to lie down on the bed for exactly one minute, wash up, and take off for PJ�s graduation. lol. How unfortunate�
(on our beds).
Me: chang, want me to set the alarm?
Chang: no, I�m going to get up now.
(what seemed like 1 minute later�)
me: chang, it�s been 4 hours! PJ�s graduation just ended dude.
Chang: WHAT?!
Journey #2: traffic was a bastard! We were stuck in that crap for 2 hours! We finally found PJ�s place in Escondido, which is like 30 miles from San Diego, and met up with terrance. We all went to this big mall which looked hecka cool. It was like tanforan, only it had 3 stories, and it obviously had great stores! To my surprise, I realized that weren�t too many Asians�something I�m not so used to about malls. Anyways, we had this GREAT meal from this store called Great Khan�s Mongolian Festival! lol. isn�t that the tightest store name you�re ever heard of? Well, you basically put as much frozen meat and vegetables into your bowl by punching it in and squeezing it all in. then you hand your bowl to the cook and he drops it all in this monster pan with some noodles and just cooks it all up for you nice and fresh! It�s amazing! I enjoyed my meal very much. I know chang did!
Riverside: riverside is the smelliest campus I�ve been to.
Terrance: yeah, you eventually get used to it.
However, I got a chance to look inside terrance�s room and got a glimpse of what dormlife is like. Man, I was so happy to find out what most UC dorms already provide such as a mirror, bed, desk, shelf, and a closet! And remember guys, this was RIVERSIDE! Just imagine how much better Irvine is going to be (no offense terrance). Anyways, I�m really looking forward to my dorm�and I�m sure it�s looking forward to meeting me. Hehe.
Caf� #1: so after another amazing Korean restaurant, chang took me to this 24 hour caf� called Inter Crew. Omg it was sooooo cool! It�s like really dark, they have these cool fluorescent electric lights all along the walls, a whole buncha tables and sofas, a few tvs at the top playing Korean music shows, and there�s constant music that�s just blasting with high energy and remixes! Oh and of course they serve all kinds of food. Haha. It just wouldn�t be right eating gal-bee in that place though. Anyways, chang and I had this HECKA pretty Korean waitress�dang, she was so nice (but what�s more important was that she was HECKA pretty). *sigh* I�m definitely going to struggle in Irvine. Chang knows it too.
Caf� #2: well, since I was craving for some pat-bing-soo and the other caf� ran out, chang took me to this other place�much more mature and quiet. You know, like for adults and crap. Anyways, I had the biggest pat-bing-soo just overflowing with fruit! It had rows of bananas, strawberries, watermelons, melons, and a nice cherry on top! =D man, I love listening to chang�s high school stories. They�re just full of non-sense, irony, and laughs�most of chang�s of course! Daaaaaaaang, that was some GREAT desert! Praise God!
Journey #3: so we left LA at 12:30am! I obviously wasn�t so excited about leaving this fun city just yet. Driving up just had to kill the mood. But once again, we listened to a few more sermon tapes and had even greater discussions! Dang, I really learned a lot on that trip. However, by the time we entered the Pleasanton area, we were both falling asleep. It was really scary for me cause I was the driver. I was so tired that I think I was hallucinating. The freeway signs would like green men, and it seemed like there were no bridges until I actually went under them. I was talking to myself the whole time just to stay awake since chang ran outta gas. �c�mon phil, you�re almost there! C�mon, you can do it!� I know it sounds dumb, but I�m sure it was the only thing that prevented me from crashing. But yeah, praise God we got home safely! 5:30am yo!
Elections: so Marshall won President, B won VP, Lauri won Secretary, and Olivia won Treasurer. Wow. This was totally unexpected. I mean, I didn�t know exactly what to expect but it was very surprising I think. I am very happy with next year�s officers. It is very diverse and I think somewhat balanced. If moe won Pres, B would be the only guy and this would definitely be difficult for the poor thing. In a sense, I�m kinda sad that I will no longer be yg president. It really was a difficult job, but it came with soooooo much blessing! I had alotta fun and definitely grew from the experience. But of course at the same time, I am relieved that I have a heavy burden off my back. No more serious responsibilities! Woohoo! Wow, the new officers have so much potential�may God be with you guys!
Pho: after church, me, chang, simon, and Justin went to go eat pho in Millbrae. I heard about chang not being able to finish the extra-large bowl from that restaurant and I was convicted that he was just being weak sauce. I decided to take up the challenge and finish this sucker�noodles, meat, and allllll the soup! When the pho came out, everyone was shocked!
Justin: WHAT THE?!
Simon: that�s hecka big!
Chang: (smile).
Me: woah.
I was shocked! This thing was like no other! Lol. This was like the first I�ve ever been scared of food. I was so convinced that the bowl was alive, daring me to take my first bite. However, I knew what I had to do. They all knew what I had to do. 15 min. later, the bowl was empty. As I was eating, I realized that there was just alotta soup. It was like eating a large bowl, only there was more soup you know? However, Justin and Chang were convinced that there were a TON of noodles and I was just speaking crazy. No matter, it was finished. I wasn�t too happy afterwards, but it was finished. *shudder* No more pho for a good few months�
Movies: I really enjoyed American Beauty. I thought it was really weird but the end made it worthwhile. I hecka like Kevin Spacey�he�s like one of my favorite actors. He always plays the weirdo in almost all of his movies, but he�s dang good at it! I liked this movie. I�m still curious why it won so many awards but I did enjoy it. Top Gun was pretty cool too! After the movie, I felt like flying a jet! Dude, that�d be sooo cool, flying a jet hecka fast while bumping some Korean techno. �Great balls of fire!�
Frustration: *sigh* pitiful. I lost miserably. It was almost as bad as that time I was pissed at simon whenever I lost in chess. I�m telling you�that�s some mean anger. *sigh* I am no longer champion. I just suck. Good job, I hate you with 49% of my heart.
Berkeley: so Justin and I slept over chang�s place that night to go to his graduation. He got him a car shirt as a gift. I got him a Shaq jersey. Lol. It looked sooooo perfect on him! We were all cracking up. We also met chang�s best friend, jeff, cause he was visting. Well, I actually met him before but it was good seeing him again. I actually got to hang out with him this time. We all went to this burrito place next to Durant Square. Dude, that is some gooooood burrito! I had this philly cheesesteak burrito. It was the best burrito I ever had in my life! Very pleased dude. Later that night, I was introduced to Text Twist, an anagram game on computer.
Text Twist
That game was so cool! I recommend it to all of you guys�fun, educational, and addicting of course. We also watched K-pax on dvd that night. It was kinda cool in the beginning but I didn�t appreciate it in the end. Justin and chang loved it, but I thought it was just simply ok. So yeah, don�t watch it.
Chang�s Graduation: I went to chang�s graduation the next morning. This was my very first college graduation. It was supposedly a small graduation because it was only for math majors. Nevertheless, it was still unexciting and seemed too long. I noticed that half of the students didn�t look �normal.� Alotta them looked unhappy or lost you know, kinda like when you can�t solve a math problem. Haha. Chang seemed to be the only one smiling�well, the only one that seemed genuinely happy. Sidenote: there was a student with a quadruple major! Ugh, freaks!
My 3rd Korean Restaurant: ok by now, I was pretty sick of Korean food. It was really getting out of hand. Haha. Jomo got all mad when I told him I didn�t feel like eating gal-bee. I guess I should watch what I say around these mad hedonists. But yeah, I ate and ate and ate. Everyone was amazed, blah blah blah. Man, I don�t want to eat this stuff until I move down to Irvine.
Basketball: so chang challenged to play 2 on 2 with jeff against me and Justin. We laughed at the idea but agreed. Throughout the day, Justin and I were bagging on chang soooo much! We told him things like, �if you suck at basketball, I�m going to take that shaq jersey away from you and return it. Just leave the tag on.� Haha. He told us he was going to do some mad hap-ki-do on us. Dang, Justin and I were pretty outta shape and played pitifully. Dang, Chang shocked the world when he started to play like Shaq. He�d just hold the ball in the key, move around, throw it up, and it�d go in! it was a sad yet funny site. Chang, I think it�s time to work out buddy�don�t worry, you�re not alone. Oh by the way, Justin and I won both games we played. Hehe.
Yearbook: so this finally brings me to today. I finally got my yearbook during lunch and I was VERY satisfied with this year�s work! It is definitely the best yet! It actually looks like a regular yearbook full of detailed comments and articles on the sides and bottoms of pages. =D this one�s a keeper. The only flaw that I found was that there were only 6 pages for your friends to sign in. Lauri said that they messed up with the border or something�geez, what an unforgivable sin! Last year�s books had 13 pages! This is going to be a problem for many people. Good one lauri! J/k. anyways, everyone�s been commenting on my Senior Quote: �if God is so evil, then why did he make me so cool?� everywhere I go, �hey phil. Nice quote.� �hey phil, your quote�s the best!� and so on. It�s weird b/c people I don�t even know talk to me and stuff. I can�t tell if they�re being sarcastic or nice�no matter, God made me so cool. Haha.
Work: I had a very pleasant day at work:
Me: allan, so just to make sure�tomorrow�s my last day right?
Allan: well, did you find a job yet?
Me: nope.
Allan: well, you can work here until you find one. (smile).
Me: wow. Thanks!
This guy is just so incredibly nice!
As I was folding some papers, char comes up to me and hands me a box.
Me: what�s this?
Char: It�s a model airplane. I want you to make it for me.
Me: why?
Char: well, one of our members saw that we didn�t have one so he brought one in. make it!
Me: um, sure thing!
Ahahahahahah. Isn�t that tight? I got paid to make a model airplane for the workers. I love my job, but I love the people even more!
Car: so I found out that we won�t be selling my car anymore. It just doesn�t seem like a wise thing to do cause we can�t get much money. We�re better off just keeping it for as long as possible. Well, we got everything fixed but after I drove today, I saw another leak in our car. All this green liquid was leaking out of the engine. So gay. What�s wrong with our car?
Random Thought: Justin�s dad and my dad are coming for our graduations!
so this concludes may 24-may 29...my awesome weekend. if you've read this far, you seriously have no life ok? i pity the fool who read about my looooong weekend. i don't care how bored you were. well, get outta the car. this ride's over!
Thought of the Day: I hope Justin and I can work at Blockbuster.
Song of the Day: Creation Calls (thanks chang).
Senior Picnic: I really enjoyed my senior picnic. We got to go to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the whole day�all day pass and food for only $35. dude, the weather was awesome! You know how you watch those movies with people having a great time on the beach�kinda like the britney spears pepsi commercial!? Well, it was ALOT like that. This was the first time in my life where I went to a sunny beach! I can�t explain how gay I felt that day�remember, phil LOVES the sun! anyways, it was just a great day full of Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, catching up with old friends, and a whole buncha rides! Man, talk about relaxation!
Contact: we watched Contact for ficy for our movie nite. That movie was one looooong mother that just wouldn�t get to the point. However, the end made the whole movie worthwhile�wormholes are hecka cool. Haha. More and more, I�m coming to appreciate Jodie Foster. She�s a pretty cool chick.
Friday Night�s Dinner: so chang and I decided to try the new Korean restaurant on Fillmore. This is the first Korean restaurant in SF that�s ALMOST 24 hours�it�s open from 11am to 4am. Not bad. Chang has this theory that SF is becoming more and more like LA. He thinks it�ll be REALLY similar in 20 years or something. *shrug* perhaps. dang, the customer service was pitiful but the food was great! Man, that kimchee was one bloody red mother! Haha. Chang and I had VERY unhappy stomachs throughout the night�which reminds me: �it feels soooooo good! But it�s sooooo bad!� ahahahahahaha. Hilarious!
The Journey: chang and I left SF at midnight! This trip was FULL of sermon tapes! Gosh, I had some great discussions with chang. I loved it! We talked about the Holiness of Christ, the notorious Dan Barker, and Quietism vs. Pietism. Haha. just so much! It was great! Man, I seriously fell in love with Young�s camry. That is one sweeeeeet car! I have never ridden/driven in such a smooth ride! That crap can accelerate hecka fast too�afterall, it DOES have 240 horsepower! Anyways, we arrived at the motel at 6:30am. *yawn*
The Motel: this was my first time staying at a motel. To my surprise, they had decent beds, a shower, and HBO for 50 bucks! Our plan was to lie down on the bed for exactly one minute, wash up, and take off for PJ�s graduation. lol. How unfortunate�
(on our beds).
Me: chang, want me to set the alarm?
Chang: no, I�m going to get up now.
(what seemed like 1 minute later�)
me: chang, it�s been 4 hours! PJ�s graduation just ended dude.
Chang: WHAT?!
Journey #2: traffic was a bastard! We were stuck in that crap for 2 hours! We finally found PJ�s place in Escondido, which is like 30 miles from San Diego, and met up with terrance. We all went to this big mall which looked hecka cool. It was like tanforan, only it had 3 stories, and it obviously had great stores! To my surprise, I realized that weren�t too many Asians�something I�m not so used to about malls. Anyways, we had this GREAT meal from this store called Great Khan�s Mongolian Festival! lol. isn�t that the tightest store name you�re ever heard of? Well, you basically put as much frozen meat and vegetables into your bowl by punching it in and squeezing it all in. then you hand your bowl to the cook and he drops it all in this monster pan with some noodles and just cooks it all up for you nice and fresh! It�s amazing! I enjoyed my meal very much. I know chang did!
Riverside: riverside is the smelliest campus I�ve been to.
Terrance: yeah, you eventually get used to it.
However, I got a chance to look inside terrance�s room and got a glimpse of what dormlife is like. Man, I was so happy to find out what most UC dorms already provide such as a mirror, bed, desk, shelf, and a closet! And remember guys, this was RIVERSIDE! Just imagine how much better Irvine is going to be (no offense terrance). Anyways, I�m really looking forward to my dorm�and I�m sure it�s looking forward to meeting me. Hehe.
Caf� #1: so after another amazing Korean restaurant, chang took me to this 24 hour caf� called Inter Crew. Omg it was sooooo cool! It�s like really dark, they have these cool fluorescent electric lights all along the walls, a whole buncha tables and sofas, a few tvs at the top playing Korean music shows, and there�s constant music that�s just blasting with high energy and remixes! Oh and of course they serve all kinds of food. Haha. It just wouldn�t be right eating gal-bee in that place though. Anyways, chang and I had this HECKA pretty Korean waitress�dang, she was so nice (but what�s more important was that she was HECKA pretty). *sigh* I�m definitely going to struggle in Irvine. Chang knows it too.
Caf� #2: well, since I was craving for some pat-bing-soo and the other caf� ran out, chang took me to this other place�much more mature and quiet. You know, like for adults and crap. Anyways, I had the biggest pat-bing-soo just overflowing with fruit! It had rows of bananas, strawberries, watermelons, melons, and a nice cherry on top! =D man, I love listening to chang�s high school stories. They�re just full of non-sense, irony, and laughs�most of chang�s of course! Daaaaaaaang, that was some GREAT desert! Praise God!
Journey #3: so we left LA at 12:30am! I obviously wasn�t so excited about leaving this fun city just yet. Driving up just had to kill the mood. But once again, we listened to a few more sermon tapes and had even greater discussions! Dang, I really learned a lot on that trip. However, by the time we entered the Pleasanton area, we were both falling asleep. It was really scary for me cause I was the driver. I was so tired that I think I was hallucinating. The freeway signs would like green men, and it seemed like there were no bridges until I actually went under them. I was talking to myself the whole time just to stay awake since chang ran outta gas. �c�mon phil, you�re almost there! C�mon, you can do it!� I know it sounds dumb, but I�m sure it was the only thing that prevented me from crashing. But yeah, praise God we got home safely! 5:30am yo!
Elections: so Marshall won President, B won VP, Lauri won Secretary, and Olivia won Treasurer. Wow. This was totally unexpected. I mean, I didn�t know exactly what to expect but it was very surprising I think. I am very happy with next year�s officers. It is very diverse and I think somewhat balanced. If moe won Pres, B would be the only guy and this would definitely be difficult for the poor thing. In a sense, I�m kinda sad that I will no longer be yg president. It really was a difficult job, but it came with soooooo much blessing! I had alotta fun and definitely grew from the experience. But of course at the same time, I am relieved that I have a heavy burden off my back. No more serious responsibilities! Woohoo! Wow, the new officers have so much potential�may God be with you guys!
Pho: after church, me, chang, simon, and Justin went to go eat pho in Millbrae. I heard about chang not being able to finish the extra-large bowl from that restaurant and I was convicted that he was just being weak sauce. I decided to take up the challenge and finish this sucker�noodles, meat, and allllll the soup! When the pho came out, everyone was shocked!
Justin: WHAT THE?!
Simon: that�s hecka big!
Chang: (smile).
Me: woah.
I was shocked! This thing was like no other! Lol. This was like the first I�ve ever been scared of food. I was so convinced that the bowl was alive, daring me to take my first bite. However, I knew what I had to do. They all knew what I had to do. 15 min. later, the bowl was empty. As I was eating, I realized that there was just alotta soup. It was like eating a large bowl, only there was more soup you know? However, Justin and Chang were convinced that there were a TON of noodles and I was just speaking crazy. No matter, it was finished. I wasn�t too happy afterwards, but it was finished. *shudder* No more pho for a good few months�
Movies: I really enjoyed American Beauty. I thought it was really weird but the end made it worthwhile. I hecka like Kevin Spacey�he�s like one of my favorite actors. He always plays the weirdo in almost all of his movies, but he�s dang good at it! I liked this movie. I�m still curious why it won so many awards but I did enjoy it. Top Gun was pretty cool too! After the movie, I felt like flying a jet! Dude, that�d be sooo cool, flying a jet hecka fast while bumping some Korean techno. �Great balls of fire!�
Frustration: *sigh* pitiful. I lost miserably. It was almost as bad as that time I was pissed at simon whenever I lost in chess. I�m telling you�that�s some mean anger. *sigh* I am no longer champion. I just suck. Good job, I hate you with 49% of my heart.
Berkeley: so Justin and I slept over chang�s place that night to go to his graduation. He got him a car shirt as a gift. I got him a Shaq jersey. Lol. It looked sooooo perfect on him! We were all cracking up. We also met chang�s best friend, jeff, cause he was visting. Well, I actually met him before but it was good seeing him again. I actually got to hang out with him this time. We all went to this burrito place next to Durant Square. Dude, that is some gooooood burrito! I had this philly cheesesteak burrito. It was the best burrito I ever had in my life! Very pleased dude. Later that night, I was introduced to Text Twist, an anagram game on computer.
Text Twist
That game was so cool! I recommend it to all of you guys�fun, educational, and addicting of course. We also watched K-pax on dvd that night. It was kinda cool in the beginning but I didn�t appreciate it in the end. Justin and chang loved it, but I thought it was just simply ok. So yeah, don�t watch it.
Chang�s Graduation: I went to chang�s graduation the next morning. This was my very first college graduation. It was supposedly a small graduation because it was only for math majors. Nevertheless, it was still unexciting and seemed too long. I noticed that half of the students didn�t look �normal.� Alotta them looked unhappy or lost you know, kinda like when you can�t solve a math problem. Haha. Chang seemed to be the only one smiling�well, the only one that seemed genuinely happy. Sidenote: there was a student with a quadruple major! Ugh, freaks!
My 3rd Korean Restaurant: ok by now, I was pretty sick of Korean food. It was really getting out of hand. Haha. Jomo got all mad when I told him I didn�t feel like eating gal-bee. I guess I should watch what I say around these mad hedonists. But yeah, I ate and ate and ate. Everyone was amazed, blah blah blah. Man, I don�t want to eat this stuff until I move down to Irvine.
Basketball: so chang challenged to play 2 on 2 with jeff against me and Justin. We laughed at the idea but agreed. Throughout the day, Justin and I were bagging on chang soooo much! We told him things like, �if you suck at basketball, I�m going to take that shaq jersey away from you and return it. Just leave the tag on.� Haha. He told us he was going to do some mad hap-ki-do on us. Dang, Justin and I were pretty outta shape and played pitifully. Dang, Chang shocked the world when he started to play like Shaq. He�d just hold the ball in the key, move around, throw it up, and it�d go in! it was a sad yet funny site. Chang, I think it�s time to work out buddy�don�t worry, you�re not alone. Oh by the way, Justin and I won both games we played. Hehe.
Yearbook: so this finally brings me to today. I finally got my yearbook during lunch and I was VERY satisfied with this year�s work! It is definitely the best yet! It actually looks like a regular yearbook full of detailed comments and articles on the sides and bottoms of pages. =D this one�s a keeper. The only flaw that I found was that there were only 6 pages for your friends to sign in. Lauri said that they messed up with the border or something�geez, what an unforgivable sin! Last year�s books had 13 pages! This is going to be a problem for many people. Good one lauri! J/k. anyways, everyone�s been commenting on my Senior Quote: �if God is so evil, then why did he make me so cool?� everywhere I go, �hey phil. Nice quote.� �hey phil, your quote�s the best!� and so on. It�s weird b/c people I don�t even know talk to me and stuff. I can�t tell if they�re being sarcastic or nice�no matter, God made me so cool. Haha.
Work: I had a very pleasant day at work:
Me: allan, so just to make sure�tomorrow�s my last day right?
Allan: well, did you find a job yet?
Me: nope.
Allan: well, you can work here until you find one. (smile).
Me: wow. Thanks!
This guy is just so incredibly nice!
As I was folding some papers, char comes up to me and hands me a box.
Me: what�s this?
Char: It�s a model airplane. I want you to make it for me.
Me: why?
Char: well, one of our members saw that we didn�t have one so he brought one in. make it!
Me: um, sure thing!
Ahahahahahah. Isn�t that tight? I got paid to make a model airplane for the workers. I love my job, but I love the people even more!
Car: so I found out that we won�t be selling my car anymore. It just doesn�t seem like a wise thing to do cause we can�t get much money. We�re better off just keeping it for as long as possible. Well, we got everything fixed but after I drove today, I saw another leak in our car. All this green liquid was leaking out of the engine. So gay. What�s wrong with our car?
Random Thought: Justin�s dad and my dad are coming for our graduations!
so this concludes may 24-may 29...my awesome weekend. if you've read this far, you seriously have no life ok? i pity the fool who read about my looooong weekend. i don't care how bored you were. well, get outta the car. this ride's over!
Thought of the Day: I hope Justin and I can work at Blockbuster.
Song of the Day: Creation Calls (thanks chang).
May 26, 2002
May 22, 2002
what?! only $8000?! my volvo deserves more money than that! well, i'm going to try and sell my volvo to a dealer tomorrow. this car is getting old and we want to hurry up sell it before it gets any older. i'm sad and happy we're selling the wagon. for one, i'll finally be able to drive a small car with a normal looking trunk. however, that vehicle is just full of memories! omg...too many things went on in that car...good and bad. wow, so many flashbacks. so many emotions. well, time to start new ones. God, would you not provide with decent prices! i never knew selling your car could be so stressful.
Senior Awards Night...waste of time. i KNEW i shouldn't have gone! i want to blame a specific person, but i promised i wouldn't. the only cool thing that happened was...
speaker: you students may remember Mr. Froomin as being a hard teacher...
student: HE WAS A FAT BASTARD!
everyone: ahahahahahhahahah.
chang-happy birthday!
Thought of the Day: Car dealers are gay.
Song of the Day: Dr. Dre & Eminem-Forgot About Dre
Senior Awards Night...waste of time. i KNEW i shouldn't have gone! i want to blame a specific person, but i promised i wouldn't. the only cool thing that happened was...
speaker: you students may remember Mr. Froomin as being a hard teacher...
student: HE WAS A FAT BASTARD!
everyone: ahahahahahhahahah.
chang-happy birthday!
Thought of the Day: Car dealers are gay.
Song of the Day: Dr. Dre & Eminem-Forgot About Dre
May 20, 2002
those gom-tang restaurants in berkeley weren't THAT great. all it did was burn my tongue and make me incredibly full for 6 bucks. i mean, it was alrite but not good enough to appreciate. in fact, i would've been much happier with a "#25 LAH!" at Vietnam village. geez, i haven't had pho in like 3 months now? the last time i can clearly remember eating pho was the time i had to finish simon's bowl...which was in february? ouch! that's just way too long. however, i do not have any desire or craving to eat vietnamise noodles these days. i guess this could be a good thing cause the stuff isn't necessarily good for you and every bowl costs 6 bucks. but of course, i substitute pho with other things like Burger King or In N' Out...gourmet i tell ya!
AMC 20 is the best movie theatre in the world! it's inside a nice plaza that has Jamba Juice and Tomatina's. the weather always seems to be very nice in that city too. i got a chance to watch Episode 2 and About A Boy. Star Wars had alotta cool graphics...i loved the spaceships and the cool looking monsters. oh, i also think natalie portman (that's her name right?) was really pretty too. i don't think the guy was all that great...he could really work on his acting. but yeah, Yoda really made the movie worthwhile...all who saw it know what i mean. About A Boy was pretty funny. i have much more respect for British people now, especially Hugh Grant. that guy is one witty mother!
Boy: look! a tamborine!
Hugh Grant: yeah, that'll come in handy!
knocked off Boyz in the Hood and Little Man Tate off my list. i still have 8 mm, Pulp Fiction, and Top Gun. i have never been on such a movie craze in my life. man, i'm going to be a freak in college! now, i understand how chang's friend, jeff, got the Gold Blockbuster Rewards Card. lol. i won't go that far though...right?
so today, we went to the museum in SF for our biology field trip. man, that crap was pretty cool! we got to see ugly looking fish and scary looking sharks. we went through the fossils and got to see the Far Side exibits too! haha. that thing was new. dang, looking at all the animals and stuff just left me in awe. pat and i discussed how great our God is, the God who created ALL of the animals in the world! how amazing and beautiful! each creature, so specific and unique in its own way! however, all of my appreciaton for the museum immediately disappeared as soon as i saw the Evolution stuff coming up. they showed all these fossils and attempted to show connections between different insects. dang, i felt like everyone in the room was ignorant except for me. everyone was OOOOOing and AHHHHing at all those stupid "proofs." *sigh* i am left in even more disgust after reading Philp Johnson's book. according to chang, i guess i DID get alotta out of his book. i already wrote up my evolution speech and it's almost near it's masterpiece. haha. it's not THAT great, but chang made me feel all special. geez, that guy can really encourage you in some ways (Bible stuff) and REALLY discourage you in other ways (chess stuff). inconsistent crap.
i had a very fortunate day tutoring my student, julia, today. as we were tutoring, i commented on her led pencil and she asked me if i wanted it. i laughed and said no thanks. as i was about to leave, she gave me the pencil, emptied her other led pencils, and game me some more led. lol. how cute. why can't we have more people like my student? so giving. so generous. or perhaps so weird? =D anyways, i also asked her mom if she knew any other kids i might be able to tutor. she said she knew this one girl and she said she'd ask. and since today was pay day, she gave me a twenty and....ahahahahaha...gave me two extra bucks as a tip. "you need a little extra from time to time." lol. what a cool mom! the thing i like about them is that they're very consistent in their schedule. it's monday at 7:00 EVERY time! i don't have to worry about changing a thing! john, you could learn a thing or two from them dawg! j/k. you're not THAT bad...*sigh* THAT bad.
i am so happy! DYKAS got into irvine through appeal! that boy was trippin over getting in and crap but i KNEW he'd be able to get in! i'm so happy i'll be having at least ONE friend going down to irvine with me. i also found out that Naomi Yeh got in...surprise surprise! i guess i'm happy for her too. i can't say we'll be hecka tight but eh!
AzN1283 (10:59:00 PM): haha yes!!!
AzN1283 (10:59:07 PM): i was so frekain happy when i saw it
AzN1283 (10:59:10 PM): i couldnt' sit still
AzN1283 (10:59:21 PM): and i jus freakin sang hella loud and walked aoround like a baboon
dang, i have so much on mind right now. i could write all night! but of course sleep is a valuable thing. such a valuable thing. reader, did you know that you need 9 hours and 15 min. of sleep to be alert throughout the whole day? yeah, i never knew either. nite!
Thought of the Day: Dang, i couldn't even break one week!
Song of the Day: Everlasting Grace (i looooove this song!)
AMC 20 is the best movie theatre in the world! it's inside a nice plaza that has Jamba Juice and Tomatina's. the weather always seems to be very nice in that city too. i got a chance to watch Episode 2 and About A Boy. Star Wars had alotta cool graphics...i loved the spaceships and the cool looking monsters. oh, i also think natalie portman (that's her name right?) was really pretty too. i don't think the guy was all that great...he could really work on his acting. but yeah, Yoda really made the movie worthwhile...all who saw it know what i mean. About A Boy was pretty funny. i have much more respect for British people now, especially Hugh Grant. that guy is one witty mother!
Boy: look! a tamborine!
Hugh Grant: yeah, that'll come in handy!
knocked off Boyz in the Hood and Little Man Tate off my list. i still have 8 mm, Pulp Fiction, and Top Gun. i have never been on such a movie craze in my life. man, i'm going to be a freak in college! now, i understand how chang's friend, jeff, got the Gold Blockbuster Rewards Card. lol. i won't go that far though...right?
so today, we went to the museum in SF for our biology field trip. man, that crap was pretty cool! we got to see ugly looking fish and scary looking sharks. we went through the fossils and got to see the Far Side exibits too! haha. that thing was new. dang, looking at all the animals and stuff just left me in awe. pat and i discussed how great our God is, the God who created ALL of the animals in the world! how amazing and beautiful! each creature, so specific and unique in its own way! however, all of my appreciaton for the museum immediately disappeared as soon as i saw the Evolution stuff coming up. they showed all these fossils and attempted to show connections between different insects. dang, i felt like everyone in the room was ignorant except for me. everyone was OOOOOing and AHHHHing at all those stupid "proofs." *sigh* i am left in even more disgust after reading Philp Johnson's book. according to chang, i guess i DID get alotta out of his book. i already wrote up my evolution speech and it's almost near it's masterpiece. haha. it's not THAT great, but chang made me feel all special. geez, that guy can really encourage you in some ways (Bible stuff) and REALLY discourage you in other ways (chess stuff). inconsistent crap.
i had a very fortunate day tutoring my student, julia, today. as we were tutoring, i commented on her led pencil and she asked me if i wanted it. i laughed and said no thanks. as i was about to leave, she gave me the pencil, emptied her other led pencils, and game me some more led. lol. how cute. why can't we have more people like my student? so giving. so generous. or perhaps so weird? =D anyways, i also asked her mom if she knew any other kids i might be able to tutor. she said she knew this one girl and she said she'd ask. and since today was pay day, she gave me a twenty and....ahahahahaha...gave me two extra bucks as a tip. "you need a little extra from time to time." lol. what a cool mom! the thing i like about them is that they're very consistent in their schedule. it's monday at 7:00 EVERY time! i don't have to worry about changing a thing! john, you could learn a thing or two from them dawg! j/k. you're not THAT bad...*sigh* THAT bad.
i am so happy! DYKAS got into irvine through appeal! that boy was trippin over getting in and crap but i KNEW he'd be able to get in! i'm so happy i'll be having at least ONE friend going down to irvine with me. i also found out that Naomi Yeh got in...surprise surprise! i guess i'm happy for her too. i can't say we'll be hecka tight but eh!
AzN1283 (10:59:00 PM): haha yes!!!
AzN1283 (10:59:07 PM): i was so frekain happy when i saw it
AzN1283 (10:59:10 PM): i couldnt' sit still
AzN1283 (10:59:21 PM): and i jus freakin sang hella loud and walked aoround like a baboon
dang, i have so much on mind right now. i could write all night! but of course sleep is a valuable thing. such a valuable thing. reader, did you know that you need 9 hours and 15 min. of sleep to be alert throughout the whole day? yeah, i never knew either. nite!
Thought of the Day: Dang, i couldn't even break one week!
Song of the Day: Everlasting Grace (i looooove this song!)
May 18, 2002
May 17, 2002
geez, i got ALOT better yesterday. i actually sound like a regular person now! no more of this deep, low, demonic voice crap. no more aching at all. i'm just coughing up alotta phlegm...lots of it. but i heard that means your body is getting better cause you're coughing up dead germs or something. but yes, i thank those of you who have been praying for me. but above all else, i thank our gracious Lord, who gave me a good slap on the butt. He'll definitely discipline you when you need it, and bring you back into His arms when you call for Him.
today is our last dance of the school year...the last high school dance ever for me. however, because of unfavorable conditions such as my illness, i will not be attending this joyous festival. i'm really sad that i won't be dancing tonight...i wasn't really looking forward to it, but now i wish i wasn't so sick. after seeing all the decorations and hearing people talk about the dance, my desire to dance just went up a good 10 points. fudge! why oh why? *cough cough*
i was looking at some blog templates yesterday cause i was really bored. dude, some people really know their HTML garbage! they have really cool features like a sidebar for people to comment on. it's like other people could post on your blog. i really liked some of the graphics that i saw too. one blog made your mouse cursor thingy change and the scrollbars were really different. i get so jealous when i see such creative things. philip chung was not born with a sense of creativity. he likes it. he sees it. he touches it. but when he tries to make it, it all falls apart.
hmmmm, that reminds me. i also have very bad penmanship. my friend says that he could write more legibly with his feet! haha. i don't know what's wrong with me. i usually start off pretty good. but after about the first sentence, i just get kinda lazy and i don't feel like lifting the pencil off the paper...and i tend to write fast. so basically, my handwriting looks like capital letters with a cursive twist. haha. that's the best way to put it. my handwriting is so bad that every time i'm writing a card, i always consider the option of just typing it out on the computer. sad no? i've been advised to slow down, write in lower case letters, or hold my pencil differently. however, through all of my attempts at legibility, i have come to the conclusion that i was destined to be a messy writer. geez, sometimes i can't even read my own crap!
well, TGIF! these weeks seem like they're getting longer all the time. weather has been awesome these past few days. but i do smell an uneventful saturday coming up. hmmmm...
Thought of the Day: *cough* *spit* gross.
Song of the Day: Aha-Take On Me Trance Mix
today is our last dance of the school year...the last high school dance ever for me. however, because of unfavorable conditions such as my illness, i will not be attending this joyous festival. i'm really sad that i won't be dancing tonight...i wasn't really looking forward to it, but now i wish i wasn't so sick. after seeing all the decorations and hearing people talk about the dance, my desire to dance just went up a good 10 points. fudge! why oh why? *cough cough*
i was looking at some blog templates yesterday cause i was really bored. dude, some people really know their HTML garbage! they have really cool features like a sidebar for people to comment on. it's like other people could post on your blog. i really liked some of the graphics that i saw too. one blog made your mouse cursor thingy change and the scrollbars were really different. i get so jealous when i see such creative things. philip chung was not born with a sense of creativity. he likes it. he sees it. he touches it. but when he tries to make it, it all falls apart.
hmmmm, that reminds me. i also have very bad penmanship. my friend says that he could write more legibly with his feet! haha. i don't know what's wrong with me. i usually start off pretty good. but after about the first sentence, i just get kinda lazy and i don't feel like lifting the pencil off the paper...and i tend to write fast. so basically, my handwriting looks like capital letters with a cursive twist. haha. that's the best way to put it. my handwriting is so bad that every time i'm writing a card, i always consider the option of just typing it out on the computer. sad no? i've been advised to slow down, write in lower case letters, or hold my pencil differently. however, through all of my attempts at legibility, i have come to the conclusion that i was destined to be a messy writer. geez, sometimes i can't even read my own crap!
well, TGIF! these weeks seem like they're getting longer all the time. weather has been awesome these past few days. but i do smell an uneventful saturday coming up. hmmmm...
Thought of the Day: *cough* *spit* gross.
Song of the Day: Aha-Take On Me Trance Mix
May 16, 2002
phil is sick again. he is in a state of humility b/c his body is being attacked by some gay bacteria. right now, he has a sore throat, his chest feels slightly congested, and he is full of aches. he is in no mood to do anything. he just wants to feel better. alot better. please pray for this pitiful boy. please.
but as i am sick, i can't help but thank God for once again humbling me. i definitely feel like he's discipling me for my disobedience. right when i feel sick, i am reminded of my sinfulness and how much i really deserve this illness...actually, i deserve alot worse. anyways, right now i am struggling in my time of repentance. it's tough. you're trying to get better spritually AND physically. however, colossians 3 was really encouraging. i am born again in Christ. therefore i must give up my old sinful habits and clothe myself with compassion, patience, kindness, gentleness, and most of all LOVE! it is not a suggestion, it is a duty. please pray for this pitiful boy. please.
yesterday, i finished reading One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. i really enjoyed this book. it was kinda long but it wasn't too boring. the ending really makes you think about life and society. crazy people are "different." they see things differently. they think differently. i don't know, it's kinda confusing. there's alotta symbolism and crap, and i'm not too good at interpreting these things. anyways, it was my favorite book of this year. i think you guys should read it.
in health, we did this worksheet on what kinda characteristics you're attracted to in the opposite sex. after i finished the worksheet, i realized that i am attracted to someone who is similar to me. everything that i liked or disliked was very closely related to the type of person i was. i found that to be very interesting b/c i thought opposites were attracted to each other. i suppose this is different for all people. i just happen to like the characteristics that i possess....which by the way are quite excellent. =D
next week is going to be tight! on monday, i have a field trip to a museum. on friday, i have my senior picnic. the following monday is memorial day. the day after that is senior cut day! so basically, i'll only be going to school 3 days a week starting next week. after those weeks, i have finals...and then GRADUATION!
pat: dude, i am sooooo thankful for the guy who started Senior Cut Day!
me: yeah, God bless that guy. hey, we should start something! how about Senior Cut Week?
pat: ahahhahahah. that'd be tight.
me: yeah. haha.
yesterday in calculus...
teacher: oh philip. you did really well on your calculus quiz!
me: oh really?!
teacher: yeah, you got a 15.
me: out of 15?
teacher: no, out of 18.
me: oh. thanks.
i don't remember the last time i got a B on a calculus quiz. PRAISE GOD!
Thought of the Day: *swallow* ouch!
Song of the Day: That Cat Song (sounds very Japanese)
but as i am sick, i can't help but thank God for once again humbling me. i definitely feel like he's discipling me for my disobedience. right when i feel sick, i am reminded of my sinfulness and how much i really deserve this illness...actually, i deserve alot worse. anyways, right now i am struggling in my time of repentance. it's tough. you're trying to get better spritually AND physically. however, colossians 3 was really encouraging. i am born again in Christ. therefore i must give up my old sinful habits and clothe myself with compassion, patience, kindness, gentleness, and most of all LOVE! it is not a suggestion, it is a duty. please pray for this pitiful boy. please.
yesterday, i finished reading One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. i really enjoyed this book. it was kinda long but it wasn't too boring. the ending really makes you think about life and society. crazy people are "different." they see things differently. they think differently. i don't know, it's kinda confusing. there's alotta symbolism and crap, and i'm not too good at interpreting these things. anyways, it was my favorite book of this year. i think you guys should read it.
in health, we did this worksheet on what kinda characteristics you're attracted to in the opposite sex. after i finished the worksheet, i realized that i am attracted to someone who is similar to me. everything that i liked or disliked was very closely related to the type of person i was. i found that to be very interesting b/c i thought opposites were attracted to each other. i suppose this is different for all people. i just happen to like the characteristics that i possess....which by the way are quite excellent. =D
next week is going to be tight! on monday, i have a field trip to a museum. on friday, i have my senior picnic. the following monday is memorial day. the day after that is senior cut day! so basically, i'll only be going to school 3 days a week starting next week. after those weeks, i have finals...and then GRADUATION!
pat: dude, i am sooooo thankful for the guy who started Senior Cut Day!
me: yeah, God bless that guy. hey, we should start something! how about Senior Cut Week?
pat: ahahhahahah. that'd be tight.
me: yeah. haha.
yesterday in calculus...
teacher: oh philip. you did really well on your calculus quiz!
me: oh really?!
teacher: yeah, you got a 15.
me: out of 15?
teacher: no, out of 18.
me: oh. thanks.
i don't remember the last time i got a B on a calculus quiz. PRAISE GOD!
Thought of the Day: *swallow* ouch!
Song of the Day: That Cat Song (sounds very Japanese)
May 14, 2002
i found out today that this guy named Doug Radtky (i don't know how to spell that crap) became a christian a few weeks ago! ok, let's rewind a bit. Doug won the senior poll for class clown this year. he is known as the most perverted, inappropriate, rude, and sarcastic guy in our school. this guy is basically my hero. lol. he is seriously one of the FUNNIEST guys i know in my life. i would give examples of his brilliance but i'd get bad responses. anyways, this is what happened today during brunch...
matt: (talking to someone behind me) hey nice shirt!
doug: yeah, nice shirt! (they're wearing the same shirt).
me: hey, you're wearing a Take Up the Cross T-shirt! why is doug wearing one?!
matt: oh, he got saved a day before the Take Up The Cross rally!
me: what?! are you serious?
matt: yeah, pretty weird huh?
me: what?! are you seroius?
matt: yeah.
me: what?! are you serious?
i am still shocked and cannot believe doug is a christian. i mean, he's like one of those people who you thought were destined to go to hell you know? i know, that sounded kinda bad but i'm being honest. but as i am still surprised, i cannot help but praise God! this hit me pretty hard, almost like a miracle! God seriously does wonders! haha. as my friend matt would put it, "if Doug accepted God, ANYONE can accept God!" geez, amen to that!
ok, i got alotta things done today. pat bought me Burger King for lunch today...what a nice guy. i applied to Blockbuster and Jamba Juice. i just need to wait for their calls. i got paid from tutoring and my job. i finished reading Defeating Darwinism. i am ALMOST done with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which i think is a great piece of literature. gosh, i even made time to work out today as well! today was a great day of productivity. praise God! i love it when i have these days. ah yes, i also received my dad's tax forms so i sent those out for my final check up on FAFSA! *sigh* i've been so busy that i haven't played chess for the past two days! let's hope for the best phil, let's hope for the best.
for my english final, we are to do give a 4-5 minute speech on a controversial issue. well, since i finished reading Defeating Darwinism, i decided to choose my topic on evolution. i think it's going to be great! while other students will be debating over legalizing marijuana or binge drinking, i'll be sharing the fallacies of evolution! not only will i be doing my assignment...i'll also be teaching the students a little bit about creationism! isn't that great?! haha. i'm kinda excited. not a whole lot, but kinda. i mean, it's alot better than pat's topic...Why Playing Sports is Better Than Staying Indoors. lol. what a fool!
you are gay.
everyday.
tiff-i like my poem better. alot better. lol.
jomo-dang, borderline grades suck. good luck yo.
judy-thanks for changing your template. i am very pleased with your choice.
Thought of the Day: Thank you Lord for such a beautiful day!
Song of the Day: Salt N' Pepa-Push It Trance Mix
matt: (talking to someone behind me) hey nice shirt!
doug: yeah, nice shirt! (they're wearing the same shirt).
me: hey, you're wearing a Take Up the Cross T-shirt! why is doug wearing one?!
matt: oh, he got saved a day before the Take Up The Cross rally!
me: what?! are you serious?
matt: yeah, pretty weird huh?
me: what?! are you seroius?
matt: yeah.
me: what?! are you serious?
i am still shocked and cannot believe doug is a christian. i mean, he's like one of those people who you thought were destined to go to hell you know? i know, that sounded kinda bad but i'm being honest. but as i am still surprised, i cannot help but praise God! this hit me pretty hard, almost like a miracle! God seriously does wonders! haha. as my friend matt would put it, "if Doug accepted God, ANYONE can accept God!" geez, amen to that!
ok, i got alotta things done today. pat bought me Burger King for lunch today...what a nice guy. i applied to Blockbuster and Jamba Juice. i just need to wait for their calls. i got paid from tutoring and my job. i finished reading Defeating Darwinism. i am ALMOST done with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which i think is a great piece of literature. gosh, i even made time to work out today as well! today was a great day of productivity. praise God! i love it when i have these days. ah yes, i also received my dad's tax forms so i sent those out for my final check up on FAFSA! *sigh* i've been so busy that i haven't played chess for the past two days! let's hope for the best phil, let's hope for the best.
for my english final, we are to do give a 4-5 minute speech on a controversial issue. well, since i finished reading Defeating Darwinism, i decided to choose my topic on evolution. i think it's going to be great! while other students will be debating over legalizing marijuana or binge drinking, i'll be sharing the fallacies of evolution! not only will i be doing my assignment...i'll also be teaching the students a little bit about creationism! isn't that great?! haha. i'm kinda excited. not a whole lot, but kinda. i mean, it's alot better than pat's topic...Why Playing Sports is Better Than Staying Indoors. lol. what a fool!
you are gay.
everyday.
tiff-i like my poem better. alot better. lol.
jomo-dang, borderline grades suck. good luck yo.
judy-thanks for changing your template. i am very pleased with your choice.
Thought of the Day: Thank you Lord for such a beautiful day!
Song of the Day: Salt N' Pepa-Push It Trance Mix
May 13, 2002
so here's the master plan. i'm going to apply at Blockbuster and Jamba Juice. i'm estimating a starting pay of 7-9 dollars, which is kinda low compared to what i'm making right now. however, i'm planning on working alot...like maybe 8 hours a day, 5 days a week? but anyways, if i get favorable conditions for this summer, i'm good to stay for the whole vacation. however, if things are looking ugly with earning money, Korea, here i come! gosh, i hope i don't get into some crap i'm going to regret...something like Wetzel's Pretzels *shudder*
ok, this sucks. i'm at a loss of words right now. while i was tutoring today, i was thinking about all of the wonderful things i was going to share with my readers. haha. and here i am, staring at my white wall. there's nothing. just nothing...
ok, i just felt the earthquake. for the first time, i was not scared of the shaking and rattling of my house. it's weird, i was just kinda sitting on my chair and smiling at simon. haha. for some reason, i was kinda hoping that it would get worse. you know, bad enough so that we wouldn't have to go to school, but not so bad that i would have a hole in the middle of my room. anyways, i'm an idiot and i have nothing to write about. nite folks.
Thought of the Day: Make it a Blockbuster night.
Song of the Day: Green Day-When I Come Around (this fit so perfectly today!)
ok, this sucks. i'm at a loss of words right now. while i was tutoring today, i was thinking about all of the wonderful things i was going to share with my readers. haha. and here i am, staring at my white wall. there's nothing. just nothing...
ok, i just felt the earthquake. for the first time, i was not scared of the shaking and rattling of my house. it's weird, i was just kinda sitting on my chair and smiling at simon. haha. for some reason, i was kinda hoping that it would get worse. you know, bad enough so that we wouldn't have to go to school, but not so bad that i would have a hole in the middle of my room. anyways, i'm an idiot and i have nothing to write about. nite folks.
Thought of the Day: Make it a Blockbuster night.
Song of the Day: Green Day-When I Come Around (this fit so perfectly today!)
May 12, 2002
i wasn't doing so well in my last entry. that day was just pure BAD. everything was going wrong. i was so upset that i actually had to go to my "park" and pray in the cold night. but yes, i thank God for answering me. He truly brought MUCH comfort to my soul...MUCH comfort! i also want to thank those who even cared about my bad day...you guys just overwhelmed me with encouragement, really.
the talent show wasn't that great. i kinda appreciated it cause i got to see some cool stuff from unexpected students but yeah, it still wasn't that great. just ok. man, if only i had some friends who could really dance. i think We Are The Future would've been acceptable. hehe, that's always been a fantasy. i don't know what we'd do during the singing parts but i think we could've pulled something off. oh well, i can always be a star in my thoughts! WE ARE THE FUTUUUUUUUUURE!
Deuces Wild was wasn't that great either. i enjoyed The Outsiders a whole lot better. i think i need to stop watching these stupid gangster movies. it's all b/c of Godfather. that's what got me started cause i fell in love with the gangster suits and the italian accents. however, these morons that call themselves directors really can't make good movies. God bless Al Pacino and Andy Garcia but the scripts have got to go! ok, this had nothing to do with Deuces Wild but don't watch it anyway. i added 8 mm and Pulp Fiction to my movie list.
ah yes, i also got a chance to watch Rose Red, which wasted 4 unfortunate hours of my life...don't watch it when it's availabe for rent. i liked the thought of having a house that builds on its own but the whole ghost thing was just kinda gay. the legends behind the real house are kinda cool though...kinda makes you wonder about all those who disappeared and crap. anyways, this weekend was just full of movies movies movies! ugh, summer's going to be hardcore.
i really like our new sanctuary! it's very "churchlike." haha. it really struck me when PJ said that he was glad to see sunlight come through our windows. oh, there's also no need for setting up chairs every sunday b/c we have pews...that's a fat plus for the worship committee. well, i know there's a few cons about the new place but i think we moved for the best. it's all about making the best of what you have...and so far, i am grateful for God's provisions.
i am very proud to say that i am the champion at Frustration. i have yet to meet anyone who can beat me consistently...ehehehehehhe. this game really IS frustrating but that's only if you're losing of course. if you're winning, you're just full of smiles and arrogance. speaking of cards, the rat and i are still the champions at Gumpch! we can cut left to right. we can Gumpch just about every other game. we are sly. we are sneaky. we are slick! ok, we're not THAT great, but i think we're pretty good. lol.
me: number 1 or number 2?
matt: number 2!!! oh shoot! (smiles at his cards).
me: ahahahahaha. alright! (we got this one!)
we won 15 games tonight folks. enough said.
after much counciling from mr. jang, i am really reconsidering my plans for this summer. i am now thinking about getting a job and just working all summer. i mean, i DO need money in college right? and plus, i want to enjoy my summer with my cool American fellows, despite the fact that i'll be missing yet another fantastic time in korea. i mean, seoul is definitely a place like no other. i almost see it as paradise...seriously NO WORRIES for me! anyways, i know i'll be so much more productive if i stay here this summer. my decision is not definite but yeah, reconsidering is a must. mr. jang, thank you once again so very much. i'll be praying about your decisions as well.
now that i think about it, i haven't been trippin about calculus that much lately. it's been on my mind but it hasn't been a burden. i'm almost confident that i'll be able to pull of a C in that class. i don't know, the next 3 weeks of school just seem like weeks that i need to hurry up and finish...no biggie. that's good though. worrying does not get you anywhere, it seriously does not. well, i have another calc quiz tomorrow. i really tried to pay attention this time. hopefully, my efforts will be shown on this quiz. God, may you be glorified!
Friday's Thought of the Day: A bag of candy has definitely made my day...definitely.
Friday's Song of the Day: BBMAK-More Than Words
Saturday's Thoughts of the Day: 1. "where's my emery?!" 2. terrance eats like there's no tomorrow. 3. terrance knows exactly how to crack me up (Walgreen's. ahahahaahhahahahaha).
Saturday's Song of the Day: Ginny Owens-If You Want Me To
Thought of the Day: justin=homosexual=forgiveness=friendship.
Song of the Day: Space A-Betrayal
the talent show wasn't that great. i kinda appreciated it cause i got to see some cool stuff from unexpected students but yeah, it still wasn't that great. just ok. man, if only i had some friends who could really dance. i think We Are The Future would've been acceptable. hehe, that's always been a fantasy. i don't know what we'd do during the singing parts but i think we could've pulled something off. oh well, i can always be a star in my thoughts! WE ARE THE FUTUUUUUUUUURE!
Deuces Wild was wasn't that great either. i enjoyed The Outsiders a whole lot better. i think i need to stop watching these stupid gangster movies. it's all b/c of Godfather. that's what got me started cause i fell in love with the gangster suits and the italian accents. however, these morons that call themselves directors really can't make good movies. God bless Al Pacino and Andy Garcia but the scripts have got to go! ok, this had nothing to do with Deuces Wild but don't watch it anyway. i added 8 mm and Pulp Fiction to my movie list.
ah yes, i also got a chance to watch Rose Red, which wasted 4 unfortunate hours of my life...don't watch it when it's availabe for rent. i liked the thought of having a house that builds on its own but the whole ghost thing was just kinda gay. the legends behind the real house are kinda cool though...kinda makes you wonder about all those who disappeared and crap. anyways, this weekend was just full of movies movies movies! ugh, summer's going to be hardcore.
i really like our new sanctuary! it's very "churchlike." haha. it really struck me when PJ said that he was glad to see sunlight come through our windows. oh, there's also no need for setting up chairs every sunday b/c we have pews...that's a fat plus for the worship committee. well, i know there's a few cons about the new place but i think we moved for the best. it's all about making the best of what you have...and so far, i am grateful for God's provisions.
i am very proud to say that i am the champion at Frustration. i have yet to meet anyone who can beat me consistently...ehehehehehhe. this game really IS frustrating but that's only if you're losing of course. if you're winning, you're just full of smiles and arrogance. speaking of cards, the rat and i are still the champions at Gumpch! we can cut left to right. we can Gumpch just about every other game. we are sly. we are sneaky. we are slick! ok, we're not THAT great, but i think we're pretty good. lol.
me: number 1 or number 2?
matt: number 2!!! oh shoot! (smiles at his cards).
me: ahahahahaha. alright! (we got this one!)
we won 15 games tonight folks. enough said.
after much counciling from mr. jang, i am really reconsidering my plans for this summer. i am now thinking about getting a job and just working all summer. i mean, i DO need money in college right? and plus, i want to enjoy my summer with my cool American fellows, despite the fact that i'll be missing yet another fantastic time in korea. i mean, seoul is definitely a place like no other. i almost see it as paradise...seriously NO WORRIES for me! anyways, i know i'll be so much more productive if i stay here this summer. my decision is not definite but yeah, reconsidering is a must. mr. jang, thank you once again so very much. i'll be praying about your decisions as well.
now that i think about it, i haven't been trippin about calculus that much lately. it's been on my mind but it hasn't been a burden. i'm almost confident that i'll be able to pull of a C in that class. i don't know, the next 3 weeks of school just seem like weeks that i need to hurry up and finish...no biggie. that's good though. worrying does not get you anywhere, it seriously does not. well, i have another calc quiz tomorrow. i really tried to pay attention this time. hopefully, my efforts will be shown on this quiz. God, may you be glorified!
Friday's Thought of the Day: A bag of candy has definitely made my day...definitely.
Friday's Song of the Day: BBMAK-More Than Words
Saturday's Thoughts of the Day: 1. "where's my emery?!" 2. terrance eats like there's no tomorrow. 3. terrance knows exactly how to crack me up (Walgreen's. ahahahaahhahahahaha).
Saturday's Song of the Day: Ginny Owens-If You Want Me To
Thought of the Day: justin=homosexual=forgiveness=friendship.
Song of the Day: Space A-Betrayal
May 9, 2002
laid off from job...FAFSA...Subject A Examination...no money...calculus.
tired...hungry...emotionally unstable.
i'm stressed out beyond imagination.
Hebrews 12:7-Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
justin-thanks.
Thought of the Day: "because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
Song of the Day: Drunken Tiger-Return of the Tiger
tired...hungry...emotionally unstable.
i'm stressed out beyond imagination.
Hebrews 12:7-Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
justin-thanks.
Thought of the Day: "because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
Song of the Day: Drunken Tiger-Return of the Tiger
May 8, 2002
the day that i thought would never come finally came today. i'm gonna get laid off from my job and i got my one month notice today. i was so sad when i received the news. "we just don't have enough work for you to do." man, i mean i really appreciated how allan told me really early in advance so that i can have some time to find another job. *sniff* it was the perfect job. right now, i'm considering Blockbuster, but it doesn't seem realistic. *sigh* i love this job...
allan: yeah, you have to watch out in irvine...blah blah blah...lots of girls...blah blah blah...you'll get into trouble...blah blah blah...the best part time job is waitering...blah blah blah...my daughter had 3 jobs!...blah blah blah...i was in the Navy for 28 years!...blah blah blah...5000 people on a &#@$%^ ship!...blah blah blah...they finally kicked me out...blah blah blah...i'm already retired...blah blah blah...waitering is the best part time job!
me: *sigh* thanks.
so my bio teacher recommended the movie, "y tu mama tambien," to the class today. she said there'd be alotta crazy scenes and stuff...a very extreme type of teenager boy movie. well, i was curious about the movie and i had nothing to do today so i asked pat if he felt like watching it. it turns out that the spanish movie was VERY explicit. it made American Pie look like a PG movie! i mean, this was some hardcore material! i have to admit there were a few funny parts (mexican people are hilarious!) but waaaaaay too many "scenes." ugh, what an "unchristian" movie!
justin-spanish ap *sigh* poor guy. lol.
lois-well, at least you're thinking about it.
simon-it's been a while...your blog finally cracked a smile.
tiff-i figured out how to make my font look normal (only took me one cursed hour!).
Thought of the Day: It was going to come sooner or later.
Song of the Day: Aha-Take On Me Techno Mix
allan: yeah, you have to watch out in irvine...blah blah blah...lots of girls...blah blah blah...you'll get into trouble...blah blah blah...the best part time job is waitering...blah blah blah...my daughter had 3 jobs!...blah blah blah...i was in the Navy for 28 years!...blah blah blah...5000 people on a &#@$%^ ship!...blah blah blah...they finally kicked me out...blah blah blah...i'm already retired...blah blah blah...waitering is the best part time job!
me: *sigh* thanks.
so my bio teacher recommended the movie, "y tu mama tambien," to the class today. she said there'd be alotta crazy scenes and stuff...a very extreme type of teenager boy movie. well, i was curious about the movie and i had nothing to do today so i asked pat if he felt like watching it. it turns out that the spanish movie was VERY explicit. it made American Pie look like a PG movie! i mean, this was some hardcore material! i have to admit there were a few funny parts (mexican people are hilarious!) but waaaaaay too many "scenes." ugh, what an "unchristian" movie!
justin-spanish ap *sigh* poor guy. lol.
lois-well, at least you're thinking about it.
simon-it's been a while...your blog finally cracked a smile.
tiff-i figured out how to make my font look normal (only took me one cursed hour!).
Thought of the Day: It was going to come sooner or later.
Song of the Day: Aha-Take On Me Techno Mix
May 7, 2002
another taco bell adventure...
(on the way to taco bell listening to Swi-T)
me: dude, this group sucks!
pat: yeah, i know.
me: then why'd you buy it?
pat: dude, i gotta support YG FAMILY dawg!
me: ahahahahaha. you're so stupid.
pat: they need my support alright? what if they go broke?
me: ahahahahahah.
me: can i get a small drink?
pat: can i get a water? (gets a small cup and starts filling it up with my soda).
me: omg! you're so cheap!
pat: dude, shuttup.
me: man, you're sucha korean!
pat: yeahyeah! fa sho! KP dawg!
me: ahahahahahahaha.
The End.
today, i just got an email from irvine saying that i didn't send in my State Legal Residence that was due by May 1. *sigh* i didn't even get a stupid form in my package! so now, i have to fill out this crap online and print out this thing that shows me the required documents that i need to send in. argh! now i have to go make copies of tax returns and bank statements and crap. this college stuff never ends. it's like a crazy dog that you're trying to hunt in the woods. once you think the coast is clear, the dog comes out of no where and takes a good bite at your groin. i'm screaming in pain...somebody shoot the dog quick!
ifang-man, that IS disturbing!
fruitcake-thanks for the clarification.
jomo-yes, food is ALWAYS the answer!
judy-now that i think about it, your template is almost as ugly as chang's!
thomas-davis. good choice.
Thought of the Day: Sloth. Yuck!
Song of the Day: 1Tym-Hello!
(on the way to taco bell listening to Swi-T)
me: dude, this group sucks!
pat: yeah, i know.
me: then why'd you buy it?
pat: dude, i gotta support YG FAMILY dawg!
me: ahahahahaha. you're so stupid.
pat: they need my support alright? what if they go broke?
me: ahahahahahah.
me: can i get a small drink?
pat: can i get a water? (gets a small cup and starts filling it up with my soda).
me: omg! you're so cheap!
pat: dude, shuttup.
me: man, you're sucha korean!
pat: yeahyeah! fa sho! KP dawg!
me: ahahahahahahaha.
The End.
today, i just got an email from irvine saying that i didn't send in my State Legal Residence that was due by May 1. *sigh* i didn't even get a stupid form in my package! so now, i have to fill out this crap online and print out this thing that shows me the required documents that i need to send in. argh! now i have to go make copies of tax returns and bank statements and crap. this college stuff never ends. it's like a crazy dog that you're trying to hunt in the woods. once you think the coast is clear, the dog comes out of no where and takes a good bite at your groin. i'm screaming in pain...somebody shoot the dog quick!
ifang-man, that IS disturbing!
fruitcake-thanks for the clarification.
jomo-yes, food is ALWAYS the answer!
judy-now that i think about it, your template is almost as ugly as chang's!
thomas-davis. good choice.
Thought of the Day: Sloth. Yuck!
Song of the Day: 1Tym-Hello!
May 6, 2002
so in bio, our teacher tells us that she's dyslectic and her son inherited it from her. her son, robert, had alotta trouble learning how to read and write essays as a kid. she told us a story about it...
robert: mom, i had a dream that Gray Davis came to me and said that i failed the State Test.
teacher: robert, i know that you failed the test. but the important thing is that you got to see Gray Davis!
me: ahahahahahahaha!
i STILL think that crap is funny! lol.
we also did this heart rate lab in class. it was pretty funny cause Pat kept tickling Dykas while i was trying to measure his blood pressure, and i kept getting these retarded results. we had to do it like 3 times! and every time, i got Error. immaturity at its best! *sigh* i'm going to miss pat.
man, i've been kinda depressed about school stuff lately. i keep worrying about getting a D in calculus and my financial aid stuff for college. it's ALWAYS on my mind. it's preventing me from enjoying my last month of high school. but as i was walking home from work today, i thought about how Jesus said that we should not worry. worrying does not get us anywhere. i also thought about how much worse things could be. i should be grateful for my current state of things. i mean, it's not like i'm in any danger. no diease. i have a loving family. i have a great church. i get to eat more than enough every single day. i live in a peaceful neighborhood. the list goes on and on. even if i DO get a D or not get my FAFSA thing done on time, it's not the end of the world. God always provides...and besides, everything is according to His plan, not mine. ugh, comfort me oh God!
Thought of the Day: Lust. Pride. Wrath. Envy. ugh, now Worrying?!
Song of the Day: Enrique Iglesias-Escape
robert: mom, i had a dream that Gray Davis came to me and said that i failed the State Test.
teacher: robert, i know that you failed the test. but the important thing is that you got to see Gray Davis!
me: ahahahahahahaha!
i STILL think that crap is funny! lol.
we also did this heart rate lab in class. it was pretty funny cause Pat kept tickling Dykas while i was trying to measure his blood pressure, and i kept getting these retarded results. we had to do it like 3 times! and every time, i got Error. immaturity at its best! *sigh* i'm going to miss pat.
man, i've been kinda depressed about school stuff lately. i keep worrying about getting a D in calculus and my financial aid stuff for college. it's ALWAYS on my mind. it's preventing me from enjoying my last month of high school. but as i was walking home from work today, i thought about how Jesus said that we should not worry. worrying does not get us anywhere. i also thought about how much worse things could be. i should be grateful for my current state of things. i mean, it's not like i'm in any danger. no diease. i have a loving family. i have a great church. i get to eat more than enough every single day. i live in a peaceful neighborhood. the list goes on and on. even if i DO get a D or not get my FAFSA thing done on time, it's not the end of the world. God always provides...and besides, everything is according to His plan, not mine. ugh, comfort me oh God!
Thought of the Day: Lust. Pride. Wrath. Envy. ugh, now Worrying?!
Song of the Day: Enrique Iglesias-Escape
May 5, 2002
man, tiffanie's mom is so cool! today, she made us hecka popcorn and gave us a whole buncha snacks. and after that, she made us california rolls! dude, that lady is an A+ mom! haha. i was like saying thank you to her and everything and she responded with a thank you for keeping her daughter safe. ok, i'm not exactly sure how i keep that little girl "safe" but if it's going to feed me california rolls, i guess i'll just have to accept her gratitude...with much pleasure of course. anyways, we need to stop going to that house guys. i feel bad. you guys feel bad. kapeesh?!
ok, i only have 2 more movies to watch on my movie list (sorry B, i just don't want to watch your recommendations):
1. Boys in the Hood ("In the Neighborhood" haha."
2. Little Man Tate
hmmm, i still need to watch Deuces Wild as well. friday sounds good...what do you say guys?
dang, lauri WAS right! we only have 23 days of school left! man, that sounds like a little but we are forgetting that those 23 days will be crammed with last minute projects, quizzes, and tests. ugh, i am REALLY afraid i am going to get a D in calculus. that would just jack up everything. i'd have to write a letter to the college and my acceptance stuff would get all complicated. guys, please pray that i will persevere til the end...i'm lacking focus and diligence, lots of it.
terrance-i really like the AIM+ thing! it's really convenient and has cool features. oh, i still need your new blog address.
i-fang-that tangerine was small, sour, and full of seeds. however, i am grateful for it b/c it's the thought that counts!
judy-you had the funniest face when you tried that cake today. it was like 10 emotions of disgust all put into one. haha!
Thought of the Day: *sniff sniff* Yep, summer is definitely coming!
Song of the Day: Jinusean-A-yo (you two are so cute! lol. yeahyeah, that's hecka cool.)
ok, i only have 2 more movies to watch on my movie list (sorry B, i just don't want to watch your recommendations):
1. Boys in the Hood ("In the Neighborhood" haha."
2. Little Man Tate
hmmm, i still need to watch Deuces Wild as well. friday sounds good...what do you say guys?
dang, lauri WAS right! we only have 23 days of school left! man, that sounds like a little but we are forgetting that those 23 days will be crammed with last minute projects, quizzes, and tests. ugh, i am REALLY afraid i am going to get a D in calculus. that would just jack up everything. i'd have to write a letter to the college and my acceptance stuff would get all complicated. guys, please pray that i will persevere til the end...i'm lacking focus and diligence, lots of it.
terrance-i really like the AIM+ thing! it's really convenient and has cool features. oh, i still need your new blog address.
i-fang-that tangerine was small, sour, and full of seeds. however, i am grateful for it b/c it's the thought that counts!
judy-you had the funniest face when you tried that cake today. it was like 10 emotions of disgust all put into one. haha!
Thought of the Day: *sniff sniff* Yep, summer is definitely coming!
Song of the Day: Jinusean-A-yo (you two are so cute! lol. yeahyeah, that's hecka cool.)
May 4, 2002
i enjoyed Cast Away. i know it's kinda old but i just felt that i had to watch it. dang, Tom Hanks is a really good actor. he did a great job of portraying a man who was stranded on an island. as you're watching the movie, you feel like you're on the island with him. when he makes the fire, you share in his happiness. when he loses Wilson, you share in his depression. when he comes back to Memphis, you share in his uneasiness. man, living in a jail or prison must be a whole lot better than being stranded on an island. that's just crazy! Praise God for being a God who provides! i was kinda disappointed to see that Tom Hanks did not show any dependence on God. he just struggled, tried, struggled, and tried until he got whatever he had to get done. eh, it's just a movie....a good movie in fact.
yesterday, i donated blood for the last time in my high school career. this is my third time donating blood and i love doing it every time for a couple of reasons:
1. you miss class.
2. as your giving blood, you just kinda chill and not have to worry about calculus.
3. after you give blood, they give you a whole buncha snacks and apple juice...oh, and if you're really good you get a little teddy bear, a T-shirt, and a "Be nice to me. I gave blood today." sticker.
4. you can cut school just like *snap*
5. and of course, you're doing all of this for a good cause!
unfortunately, i was scheduled to give blood really early in the morning. all i had was a donut and a glass of milk for breakfast. nothing else. after i was done...
(i get up).
doctor: how do you feel?
me: (looking like crap). i feel alrite.
doctor: you'd better lie down.
10 min. later...
doctor: how do you feel?
me: (looking even worse). i feel alrite.
doctor: alrite kid, you gotta stop lying to me.
me: (giving him a stupid smile).
last night, i also got a chance to watch Spiderman. it was alrite. not the GREATEST, but alrite. i still think they could've picked a better girl than *sigh* Kirsten Dunst...i guess they were low on their budget. anyways, i was satisfied. i had no choice but to watch it at midnight, but i was satisfied.
i can't believe this weekend is almost over! i spent the whole day in my room just doing my homework. well, the majority of my homework was to read a book for english...i read for like 3 hours! but yeah, i guess reading isn't so bad when the book isn't so bad. i mean, it's not like i would've done anything else anyways. simon isn't home. i have no money. and yeah, the sun is starting to set. my saturday is coming to an end. *sigh* i felt like i was pretty productive but still...i wish i did something fun as well. ugh, where's that stupid brother when you need him?
terrance-link me to your new blog. i care. hehe.
judy-good father? you know, ironcially you're not the first one to tell me that.
jomo-i never knew you were a senior til today?
i-fang-i'm not racist. i only hate chinese people. that's it! no one else. lol.
Thought of the Day: Ball-cutter. haha.
Song of the Day: Wax-Money (that video inspired me to dl it!)
1. you miss class.
2. as your giving blood, you just kinda chill and not have to worry about calculus.
3. after you give blood, they give you a whole buncha snacks and apple juice...oh, and if you're really good you get a little teddy bear, a T-shirt, and a "Be nice to me. I gave blood today." sticker.
4. you can cut school just like *snap*
5. and of course, you're doing all of this for a good cause!
unfortunately, i was scheduled to give blood really early in the morning. all i had was a donut and a glass of milk for breakfast. nothing else. after i was done...
(i get up).
doctor: how do you feel?
me: (looking like crap). i feel alrite.
doctor: you'd better lie down.
10 min. later...
doctor: how do you feel?
me: (looking even worse). i feel alrite.
doctor: alrite kid, you gotta stop lying to me.
me: (giving him a stupid smile).
last night, i also got a chance to watch Spiderman. it was alrite. not the GREATEST, but alrite. i still think they could've picked a better girl than *sigh* Kirsten Dunst...i guess they were low on their budget. anyways, i was satisfied. i had no choice but to watch it at midnight, but i was satisfied.
i can't believe this weekend is almost over! i spent the whole day in my room just doing my homework. well, the majority of my homework was to read a book for english...i read for like 3 hours! but yeah, i guess reading isn't so bad when the book isn't so bad. i mean, it's not like i would've done anything else anyways. simon isn't home. i have no money. and yeah, the sun is starting to set. my saturday is coming to an end. *sigh* i felt like i was pretty productive but still...i wish i did something fun as well. ugh, where's that stupid brother when you need him?
terrance-link me to your new blog. i care. hehe.
judy-good father? you know, ironcially you're not the first one to tell me that.
jomo-i never knew you were a senior til today?
i-fang-i'm not racist. i only hate chinese people. that's it! no one else. lol.
Thought of the Day: Ball-cutter. haha.
Song of the Day: Wax-Money (that video inspired me to dl it!)
May 1, 2002
ok, i wasn't going to blog about this but this is a definite MUST! tonight, my brother went to bed around 8 pm for some odd reason. anyways, he woke up a while ago to go to the bathroom and went back to bed. a few min. ago, i turned around to look at him and i found him sleeping with half of his body on my bed, head on wrong side of the bed, and sleeping on MY pillow! but what REALLY made me laugh was when i saw that he fell asleep with a hat on! ahahahahahaha. he wasn't sleeping with a hat on earlier...but i guess after going to the bathroom, he felt like wearing a hat to sleep! ahahahahaahaha. i just cannot contain myself. i'm a laughing fool and my brother's a sleeping moron! ahahahahahahahaha. where's that blasted camera?!
dang, God is so full of grace! He gave me a 78% on my calculus test! woohoo! the teacher was like, "philip, a lot better than last time!" haha. dang right! i even shocked a few of other students who were sitting around me:
me: ken, what'd you get?
ken: i got 28. what'd you get?
me: 30.
ken: oh damn! phil, did you study?!
me: NO! ahahahahahahaha.
ken: ahhahahahahaha.
you had to be there. his "oh damn!" was full of wonder and disbelief! haha. praise God!
man, i've been consistent in my reading for three days now! i have to admit, it's getting harder everyday b/c i would so prefer to do other time-wasting things. but at the same time whenever i do read, i enjoy it very much. man, reading's good stuff. it's hard, but it's good.
i'm doing this assignment in econ where we're supposed to pick a career that you're interested in and write your future budgets. dang, after doing alotta calculations and estimations, i realized that being a teacher could really be tough. you're going to have to pinch every penny to survive in this world with that kinda pay...i mean, it's almost pitiful! ugh, supporting a family will be incredibly difficult! but this of course should not prevent anyone from wanting to become a teacher. anyways, i'm only 18. only God knows what i'm going to be doing 10 years from now. perhaps a teacher who makes more money than the other teachers? *giggle*
Terrance, i believe we've found someone with much more talent!
Thought of the Day: So young. So naive. So stupid?
Song of the Day: 2pac-How Long Will They Mourn Me?
me: ken, what'd you get?
ken: i got 28. what'd you get?
me: 30.
ken: oh damn! phil, did you study?!
me: NO! ahahahahahahaha.
ken: ahhahahahahaha.
you had to be there. his "oh damn!" was full of wonder and disbelief! haha. praise God!
man, i've been consistent in my reading for three days now! i have to admit, it's getting harder everyday b/c i would so prefer to do other time-wasting things. but at the same time whenever i do read, i enjoy it very much. man, reading's good stuff. it's hard, but it's good.
i'm doing this assignment in econ where we're supposed to pick a career that you're interested in and write your future budgets. dang, after doing alotta calculations and estimations, i realized that being a teacher could really be tough. you're going to have to pinch every penny to survive in this world with that kinda pay...i mean, it's almost pitiful! ugh, supporting a family will be incredibly difficult! but this of course should not prevent anyone from wanting to become a teacher. anyways, i'm only 18. only God knows what i'm going to be doing 10 years from now. perhaps a teacher who makes more money than the other teachers? *giggle*
Terrance, i believe we've found someone with much more talent!
Thought of the Day: So young. So naive. So stupid?
Song of the Day: 2pac-How Long Will They Mourn Me?
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