I thought Bush won the debate
Words overheard today:
"Cell phone users are overpaying for service. On average people only use 60% of their monthly minutes."
What a complete idiot. I heard him on the radio. He's supposedly the money guru who helps people save a little money on the radio with helpful hints. He follows that statement by saying people use only 72% of their peak minutes and 55% of their Night/Weekend minutes. That amounts to millions of dollars spent on cell phone plans that are wasted. So you should lower your plan minutes. Raise your hand guys who chooses a cell phone plan by the amount of N/W minutes you get. No one? That's right we choose our plans by the peak time minutes. The N/W are just a bonus and helps us choose which carrier to go with so we maximize it. So you can't just lump the two figures together and say 60%. Besides they give you so much N/W minutes nowadays. Many carriers give you unlimited. How do you calculate that? So you can realistically only say 72% on average and my opinion is that is a sorta high average. Anyone got dinged with overage before? Oh just about about everyone? And did you realize that if you had signed up for a one level higher plan you would have been safe and you would have paid less for that whole year than this one time overage charge? Well that last statement is for really stupid people who give phones to their family members who forgets how to hang up. But I think I got my point across. The overage charge is so ridiculous that you want to have a higher minute plan to be safe. I'd say 72% is too high of an average to have. Rant over. Stupid guy on radio making hecka money giving bad advice to people. Ok rant really over now.
Ngaw ho gum dong ah!
I don't know a better way to say it. Maybe a good translation is "I'm so touched!" Anyway, I was gonna rave about this clock Ying Ying gave me. It's so awesome. I think I already raved about it but it's saved my butt many times already basically because it's so freakishly loud and I better turn it off before it bothers anyone else. Yes even though my room is all alone next to the kitchen, people can hear it. I'm smart too, I put it on the counter so I have to get up and walk to it to turn it off. Thus, I'm awake. I simply love it. And today she tops that gift with... I'm just floored, I don't know what to say. She saw a "deficiency" in my work: How I cover myself so I don't have a halfway tan on my arms. And she sought to correct it. The heck? She actually thought about me. Why do people care about me? It's odd. I'm not sure how to deal with good feelings. These kinds of feelings just aren't that common in my life. I'm sorta lost at how to deal with it.
I tried to grab some fat from my stomach today. It hurts like I am pinching myself. I think I'm getting delusional about this weight thing. I need to get on a scale and denounce my presumptions.
Words overheard today:
"I have a problem. I am too handsome. I hope you are ok with that."
Declarations of Love
Doesn't that sound all exciting and interesting. Ho hum.. it doesn't involve me. Sometimes it's weird listening to Kim. Ok, the next part will sound dirty but whatever, we're all adults here. Unless you are not and in that case you shouldn't be here. Yesterday, I was changing my pants and I pulled my underwear off with my pants. This hasn't happened to me in awhile. And today was the second time in a row. Either the elastic is getting old or the underwear is stretching because I am having a hard time believing I could be losing weight. I haven't eaten well for the past two weeks only. Ying Ying said my face looks thinner... or less bloated, I don't remember. Admittedly, I want to lose a little bit of fat around my waste, but all my 34 pants don't fit anymore. I started buying 34 instead of 32 last year. When I wear my windbreakers, I have to hold up my underwear from over it or it starts falling. Really annoying. Braces make you lose weight huh?
Pet Peeve: Uncle said there was a new pickup. it's at 16 something Geary. 1630 or 1640, I don't know. You've been there before remember two months ago?" HUH???? Come on man, you're gonna throw me a new stop and you're gonna commit me to my memory of two months ago? Ridiculous. Why didn't you remember the address when they gave it to you. I already know the answer to that so I didn't really ask. He had so many other things to remember so he forgot this one because I had already been there once. ONCE TWO MONTHS AGO AND I GOT LOST. Ridiculous. Can't even say to him. "well can you remember the address for next time so I don't have a freakin hard time looking for it?" Grrrrrr.....
I have been inundated with gorgeous women lately. My gosh they're popping up everywhere. Again three choices, my hormones are going wild, I'm incredibly lonely, or damm... fine women are everywhere! I go with the latter because IT'S TRUE! Oh so much eye candy. My eyes don't know where to go. The girl I grouped up with today, I was like mesmerized by her lips. She was oh so cute. She was talking to me. I could hear her lips move, but no sound came out. I did notice she had a distinct british accent. The kind where you grow up Japanese (I think) and learn English from bad accented teachers. She wanted my opinion on the answer. "Yeah, your lips, how do you make them look so soft... I'm lost in your big sparkling eyes..." Actually, I said, "uhhh, it's not a very specific definition because uhhhh,... you can use anything in place of it...." Yeah, I wonder if she knows perfect English. I hope not because I didn't make any sense. I'm like Edgar in Final Fantasy: Swooning.
Words overheard today:
Girl 1: "Bryan said we shouldn't talk anymore."
Girl 2: "You were playing him."
Girl 1:
"Yeah I know."
I can't afford Rent
Stomach empty, teeth swollen, and full of hope Kim and I entered the auditorium. In the end, it was a thoroughly uneventful show. Gonna have to give a thumbs down to Rent. We couldn't understand what was going on. The show needed subtitles badly. And it's not just the people who spoke fast or the speakers are too muffled. You really can't understand people when 5 others are shouting. I think that if you are going to present a show where the story is important, you should stop and tell the story once in awhile between songs. But if you're gonna sing everything, the audience is gonna have a hard time following. So I can't say if the story is good or bad right now because, I know too little of it to fairly comment on it. This is my second time watching Rent. I thought I missed out a lot the first time because I was so sleepy. Now I realize that it's near impossible to follow even when you are wide awake. This is the only criticism I can make about the show since I missed so much of it.
With any luck, Kim can get us some season passes. Then it will be a regular thing. We'll be like the elites. Going to live shows and drinking champagne. How neat is that? I'll wear a tie and shirt. Kim will wear an evening gown that sparkles. We'll hold those stupid looking little masks on sticks up to our faces. I'll have a big belly and talk about stock options. Kim will have a cigarette inserted in a holder and maybe a tiara. Yeah... that's right. Rich people... hehehe
Just finished watching Lost. I had high hopes for this show. I really wanted to like it because the concept is so interesting to me. But after the first ep, I am a little disappointed. There is apparently a giant elephant stomping around the island. It is able to sense the pilot and pull him out of the cockpit when he isn't making a peep and skin him but doesn't feel like walking towards the fire of the survivors at night who are making a lot of noise. All I can say is, just get rid of this so called "enemy" in the next episode so that we can get onto the good stuff. How they are going to survive together.
The Legend of Teeth
The neverending story continues. Volume 9! That's right the 9th edition or the 9th tray aligner has arrived. With it comes the complete package finally, the upper tray as well. Now my whole mouth seems invaded by plastic. I can't even close my teeth together anymore. Seems like I am constantly pouting... yeah yeah... I know I always look like that but more so now. Of course, I can't talk about my teeth without acknowledging the pain. And yes, it's pretty gruesome. Don't know if I said it before but I will reiterate. They glue on a small white piece of plastic on top of my tooth. Apparently it acts as an anchor so that the aligner has something to grab onto. For my lower teeth, I only needed one anchor. Thus, whenever I put on or more importantly whenever I remove my aligner that tooth feels the majority of the pain. Because it is dragged slightly with the aligner as it comes off and on. For my top aligner however, I need 4, don't ask me why, there's probably a perfectly good reason. Bigger teeth on top? But now I have 4 pieces of plastic sticking out making it extremely difficult to move and the pain is beyond remorse, beyond mercy. I dread eating. Food no longer captivates me.
All this will be worth it. I'll approach people and beam. They'll say my what a wonderful smile you have. Having a good day? Yes I am.
The way we were
I love it when I find gems like this...
hello old man. dang, it's hella freakin boring. I think you are falling asleep right now. Mr. Wilson sounds like the Brain. I am beginning to tap my foot, and the scent of Tiger Balm is permeating throughout the room. Don't cut tomorrow, otherwise, who else can I bother? Tell Ky to bring me an apple. +£+£5 :)
-Aube
This was found in my Chem notebook. Apparently, I dozed off and Jennifer decided to write me a note. I think I told Aube that she can bother me any time she likes.
Words overheard today:
"If she bites off my head will you sew it back on for me?"
A girl's response to my insistence that she ask Miss Franklin why we give speeches.
Observation
Kim, Nam, and I had some pho dinner the other night. Nam is once again letting his "beard" grow. It's nasty looking. He tells me he's too lazy to shave it. But one of the hallmarks of gay men is that they have good hygiene and grooming rituals. I mean he irons his underwear! I wonder what he is thinking? Then again, it can't be more nasty looking than the exploded pimple on my upper lip. I was leaking blood like mad. Luckily, it didn't hurt or I wouldn't have been able to eat. Man, I hate getting one there. You can't touch it or it will get infected and stay on your lip for weeks. So you have to let it grow and gosh, that thing was huge. I could see it without a mirror. I just have to stare down and it's like I grew second nose. Anyway, Kim said she is very happy. Nam says he's got a new job. I wonder if he's gonna "Hey Mon" like Jack. He's got 2, 2 more to tie. I wonder if this is how Nam thinks of me when I wear a wrinkled shirt. Like what is wrong with you? Just fell out of bed? Couldn't you iron your shirt before you go out with me? And now I look at his cap and his unshaven face. It's called signs of hopelessness.
I did get a guilty pleasure. Why does Ky judge everyone? Heehee, did everyone forget that Ky and I think almost alike. I do the same thing. I just don't voice it as often. Usually, I do it behind their backs. It makes me look like a saint, don't you know.
Words overheard today:
"John is a good strong name. I have a son named John. He's in Shanghai right now on business."
She was commenting on my way too common name.
Cheri
That's her name. So cute, freckles and all.
Today, I was able to trick another one of my friends to accompany me on my boring job. heh, used her good. Saved some primo time by not having to look for parking. I took care of a few errands today so I feel good. There is still a lot to do, but I am not fretting. I am looking forward to getting a break tomorrow. It seems that 2 hour period between 12 and 2 will be my saving grace. 2 hours of bliss.
I put my sweater on backward this morning. Wonder how many people laughed at me. The strange thing is, I am not all that embarassed. I just took it off and flipped it over as if nothing had happened. For once in my life, I don't feel all ashamed or self conscious. And why should I? It's no big deal really. It does show how sloppy you are though. I'm fairly proud of myself. It may be slow, but my shyness is wearing off.
Saw a lot of cheese in LAX for episode 2. I'm lapping it up. This stuff is good. It's like oil all over your lips. This ep ended with a moral too. Don't gamble. You can't get much more than that.
My diabolical plan has been accomplished. Well it isn't technically over. But phase 3, the last phase is over. Now, life continues. The road is now open in front of me. It's a very simple matter to just take it.
Words overheard today...
"Put your hand over your mouth when you yawn."
7:00 PM and 53 seconds
The first day of school...
As I walked into my second class of the day, I noticed the room was fairly empty. The room was aranged by 4 tables each surrounded by 5-6 chairs. I chose one of the middle tables that was completely unoccupied. I noticed a high ratio of girls to boys walking in as the class filled up. Yian sat down with a friend at my table. Then Khuong sat down. A really cute freckled girl followed not long afterwords. I looked at Bjorn and Ernest at the next table. Why are all the girls coming to my table? Sylvia ran in late just after the bell rung and sat on the last chair next to me. This was supposed to be a guy's table but dammit even all my friends didn't want to sit with me. Oh well, I ended up being surrounded by a half dozen extremely attractive girls. It felt weird at first but Sylvia and I became close friends not long after.
A few weeks later I remember telling Sylvia, "There is a girl in my 1st period class that reminds me of you, she keeps falling asleep in class and rocks back and forth like you."
"Really? I didn't notice," she replied.
"How would you know?" I said.
"I have the same class as you," she said twirling her eyes.
"You do? She sits on left side of the room up front," I said
"That
is me you dork."
I still didn't believe her until the next day, I walked up to her in 1st period. I was still so shocked I had to walk with her to our next class before I believed it. It was like that episode of Seinfeld. She totally looked like a different person in each class.
I'm mad at myself now that I can't think of the freckled girl's name sitting to the left of me. She was cutest of all. I wonder if I would have been good friends with her had Sylvia not been there. Probably not since I was so nervous around her.
Words overheard today:
"I don't want an easy A."
Spoken by a blond chick who followed it up with, "I don't learn when it's an easy A."
Je suis une pizza avec du fromage
Aujourdhui, tout le monde a quel que chose faire. Je vais chez moi et je vu le tele. Kim est tres drole. Je suis riant toujours. Elle a achete duex billets pour Comedy Jam. Une pour elle et une poir moi. Elle ami attent tres temp. Il demande 18 billets mais c'est n'a pas plus. Maintentant, elle et moi va aller seulement. Kim prend soin de sa merde. Demain je pense je suis va aller a bibliotheque Santa Teresa pour une anime exposition.
Jennifer and friend at V-bar
Guy magnet
"
Hi Love,
My name is larry.I saw your advert and will like tobe your friend.I am a computer operator/sales person.My cell phone is xxx xxxxxxxxx.Please, call because I will love to hear your voice.Love to know you more,
Cheers,
Larry.
"
I don't remember what I "advertised" but I sure didn't ask for a guy. How can I still be getting guy emails? Why do I attract so many guys?
Just finished watching the first episode of LAX. My obviously limited understanding of the viewing habits of the American public believes this show will hit it off. It has its niche. I can only think of one other show that was based at an airport so it has plenty of stories to tell. I was figuring on lots of T&A and to my pleasant surprise it's not about that. It would have too much competition if it did. ie Hawaii, Las Vegas, Nip Tuck. The first episode had a bomb scare, VIP landing, Heather Locklear arguing, chasing a dog, and an Asian woman to be deported. A little of everything. I am a little biased though. Just last year a really great drama based off of Hong Kong Airport aired and it had some of the highest viewer ratings. I'm yearning for more of that action.
Home Sweet Home
It's been a little over a month since I moved into this house. I still don't feel at home here. Something about it still seems alien, foreign, not mine. I can't quite figure it out. I'm just not comfortable. Maybe it's my uncertain future. Whether I stay or whether I go. If I stayed, I would try to make things more comfortable. Perhaps get a bed or put up my posters. If I didn't stay... then what would I do? Then again, the whole problem could just be my extreme dislike for hard floors. How I have to wash my feet constanyly or wear slippers. I like the naked feeling for my feet. I wear shoes to work and that is the only time I like them covered. I hate how my room is so messy but there is no motivation to clean it. Again, it's the uncertain future. If I was gonna stay, then I would probably buy more furniture to dress it up. Thus, if I cleaned, I would have to clean again. Phhhhhh... I get my 8th aligner tomorrow morning. On my 9th one, I finally get to put on an upper one. Then you guys will start seeing some changes. I know the bottom has already moved about a quarter of the way it needs to go. I like my new clock. It doesn't tick. The second hand moves in a smooth circle.I hope it is as impressive waking me up tomorrow.
Currently watching Sailor Moon Uncut Anime. I stopped watching Live Action because the cliffhangers were getting unbearable. So I stopped at a decent ending and I'll pick it up once I get like 4-5 more eps. ADV started releasing uncut dubbed versions of the anime, not that cheap american crap, "Sailor moon says..." blah blah. Sound is lousy but free is good. I'm on ep 12 after one week. There's 200 eps. Scary huh?
You know you want me.
Mean People
I hate mean people. I hate mean people. Why can't they just calm down? Stress. Failure. Work load. Pressure. Handling day-to-day problems is too difficult huh? In a perfect society, people would have time for each other, to explain things without yelling at each other. It's hard to love your enemies when they are so freakin' mean. I'm gonna wake up tomorrow not pissed.
