that's what jenn says

Nothing To Lose

2010-10-14T03:03:00.000-07:00

This is truth. A lot of things come, most of them go. C'est la vie.

Listen: Hey U

2010-09-29T02:10:00.000-07:00

Hey U by jenandkerosene

Groove Theory - Hey U

There isn't a song more chill than this.

1, 2, or 3

2010-09-22T19:22:00.000-07:00

During my lifetime, I’ve discovered that there are generally three types of people.

CATEGORY ONE:

People who fall into this category are those with a sense of entitlement. When good things happen to them, they never question why. In their way of thinking, it’s only natural that things should have fallen into place so perfectly - why shouldn’t they have? They’ve never considered reciprocating because it is not in their nature to feel the requirement to repay good deeds. To them, good fortune is based on their own positive attribute - they’re likeable, lucky, attractive, etc.

CATEGORY TWO:

Those who belong in category two believe in equanimity. “One good deed deserves another” is their mantra. These individuals tend to compensate - if someone has done a favor for them, they will gladly return the favor. Category Two individuals can almost alway be counted on to do what is expected of them - primarily because their mindset is programmed to do just enough to call it even. Category Two people can usually be depended on to match what has been done for them.

CATEGORY THREE:

These are the overachievers, the rare souls that believe that if someone has done a good deed for them, that person deserves to be repaid tenfold for their kindness. These individuals are not motivated by recognition but a sense of duty. They are moved by a desire to improve the well-being of those they care about, regardless of what they might receive in return. To them, the simple happiness of those they help is worth more than any flattery or compliment they can ever receive. These people are the ones who take initiative. They do things for other without being asked, simply because they tend to think in advance about how they might bring a smile to the faces of those they love.

I personally believe that everybody has the potential to be in this last category. It is a matter of personal growth. To me, “Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself” isn’t good enough. I’d rather say “Treat others with compassion, and it will show you that there is no excuse for being treated with anything less yourself.” One meets his/her full potential when they come to the realization of how much they can care about someone other than him or herself. Your own concept of self worth will be based on how much you invest in others. If you treat someone like they’re golden, it’s only natural that you will begin to think “I deserve to be treated like this too.”

Listen: A Sunday Kind of Love

2010-09-19T17:40:00.000-07:00

A Sunday Kind Of Love by jenandkerosene

All time favorite, oh-so-timeless. Etta James (Ms. James if you nasty) is a QUEEN. Happy Sunday y'all.

You Need to Be Here: Block Party, Labor Day Weekend '10

2010-09-02T20:12:00.000-07:00

I am most likely working this Sunday but if by some stroke of luck I am not, I'll be partying with the best of the best here:

Hosted by my favorite party animal TK Nguyen, this will surely be THE place to be this weekend if you're looking to make the most of your three day weekend. With an impressive roster of DJs like Mark Marcelo, Julz, and Jay Dread, it's guaranteed that there will be great music to dance your asses off to. But ladies, please do not pull a Britney and keep your shoes on. I don't care how much your feet are killing you. You do not want to hear of the horrors I have witnessed happen on the sidewalks of downtown San Diego. For those of you who are more see-ers than do-ers, you can enjoy performances by the ever-so-talented dancers of Blush and Culture Shock SD.

Click here for the official Facebook event page.

Click here to purchase presale tickets for the event from Ticketmaster.

Listen: We No Speak Americano

2010-08-30T18:55:00.000-07:00

Yolanda Be Cool Dcup - We No Speak Americano by Gawiga
I hear this song ten times a day at work. Good thing I like it.

Listen: What Part of Forever

2010-08-24T00:22:00.000-07:00

Cee Lo Green - What Part Of Forever by kalisana

Everyone's on that Cee-Lo "Fuck You" shit right now, but I like this song of his too.

Waiting to See: Black Swan

2010-08-23T23:11:00.000-07:00

I just watched the trailer for this, and now I can't wait for it to be released in theaters. A completely intriguing and creepy trailer, plus ballet and Natalie Portman to boot? Can't lose with this one.

Black Swan - In theaters December 1, 2010

Official site

Quick Update

2010-08-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

I've been terribly busy. Sorry for the recent lack of updates everyone. New job, new business venture, and travel planning does not leave much time for much else. I foresee dark undereye circles and a lot of coffee in my very near future.

Listen: Hang Me Up to Dry

2010-08-16T02:47:00.001-07:00

Hang Me Up to Dry by jenandkerosene

This Is Your Art on Drugs.

2010-08-13T00:16:00.000-07:00

These 9 drawings were done by an artist under the influence of LSD as part of a test conducted by the US government in the late 1950’s. The artist was given a dose of LSD 25 and free access to an activity box full of crayons and pencils. His subject was the medic.

I'm not condoning drug use but artistically speaking, that drawing at 2 hrs 45 min. is pretty epic. On the other hand, imagine a person trying to function while in that state - driving, working, holding a normal conversation. The effects that this substance has on the human mind is terrifying.

2010-08-12T20:47:00.000-07:00

Black & White

2010-08-12T20:41:00.000-07:00

It's a Dangerous Job

2010-08-12T20:37:00.000-07:00

Oh the horror of it all!

The perils of being a dog's chew toy.

Listen: Bang Bang

2010-08-12T18:38:00.001-07:00

Bang Bang by jenandkerosene

What I Did Today

2010-08-10T16:55:00.000-07:00

I drew this today using a graphite pencil. If it looks familiar, it’s from the video I posted up a few days ago - Morgan M. Morgansen’s date with Destiny.

Haven’t drawn in a long time, so it’s a bit rough.

Listen: Comptine D'un Autre Eté / L'après-Midi

2010-08-10T14:28:00.001-07:00

Comptine d'un autre été: l'après midi - Yann Tiersen by tomcosaert

Nice to Know You're Not Alone.

2010-08-10T14:25:00.000-07:00

- JD Salinger

Sans Toi (Je ne peux pas vivre)

2010-08-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

This is fuckin' beautiful.

Peep this: Upception.

2010-08-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

The LA Times referred to this as the best mash-up trailer of 2010. My question is: Are there even any other contenders??

Listen: Japanese Gum

2010-08-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

Japanese Gum by jenandkerosene

Use your See-Globes to Peep This

2010-07-30T15:39:00.000-07:00

How amazing is this? The style, the animation, the inventive vocabulary - “front cushions”? You can see evidence of JGL’s francophilia in this short film that he directed and starred in. The short screened at the Sundance 2010 Film Festival.

Morgan M. Morgansen’s Date with Destiny - Directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Listen: Wonder Why

2010-07-29T15:48:00.000-07:00

Wonder Why by jenandkerosene

Why Ask Why?

2010-07-29T13:39:00.000-07:00

Most ineffective and useless questions that we ask start with "Why".

WHY DID I/HE/SHE/THEY/WE....

- Why did I do that?
   Figuring this out rarely changes what happened. As far as I know, time machines have not yet been invented. You can't go back and change anything, so the only logical thing to do? Move forward.

WHY HAVEN'T/HASN'T I/HE/SHE/THEY/WE...
- Why hasn't he/she called me back?
   Millions of angst-ridden people around the world can vouch for this simple fact: No matter how many days you spend obsessing over this, it will not make your phone magically ring.
   You can do one of two things:

Take the initiative and call that person again, or
Hey, what was that one movie called.. the one with Scarlett Johansson and Justin Long? Oh yes.. HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU.

WHY IS...
- Why is this damn flight so expensive??
Shit. Even if I knew, would it save me any money? No. Would it make me feel any better about spending that much? Highly doubtful.

The point is, asking ourselves why something did or didn't happen doesn't create the result we were hoping for. So quit asking why this, why that, why is the sky blue, why did the chicken cross the road, etc. and

Now or Never

2010-07-28T00:14:00.001-07:00

The Roots - Now or Never (feat. Phonte & Dice Raw) by khad

Dr Seuss Speaks The Truth

2010-07-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. " - The Lorax, Dr Seuss

Yes, It's Another JGL Post.

2010-07-24T18:44:00.000-07:00

1. Inception was just... mindblowing. Amazing, fantastic, stellar, exceptional, etc.

2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is kind of perfect.

3. Fuck it, he's perfect.

"Success is not important to me, nor are power or money. If the script feels good, then I'm in. It's that simple." - Joseph Gordon-Levitt

I love his whole "fuck Hollywood" attitude.

Want more of him? Refer to my post from way back when here.

My iTunes Keeps Tabs on My Life.

2010-07-24T18:25:00.000-07:00

Theophilus London - Flying Overseas by Ivory Ror

Chasing Dreams

2010-07-13T01:44:00.000-07:00

I'm ready and willing to give up everything that means nothing, in exchange for a life with nothing that means everything.

M.I.M.M.o.T.

2010-07-02T01:26:00.000-07:00

Cars, trains, bikes, planes... and music.

Music is my mode of transportation.

Have you ever heard a certain song and felt a familiar stir of emotions from your past? Most likely it'll be a song that was playing during a milestone in your life, like the first time you made love with someone, or the song that came on the radio just at the perfect moment during an epic road trip with your buddies. Maybe it's that one song you had on repeat while you cried your eyes out after that one breakup.

Music does more than just set the mood for me. I will literally avoid listening to certain songs and albums in my library sometimes because I don't want to "go back" to the places that they'll take me to. Some music is permanently associated with certain periods of my life, both good and bad. Zero 7's "Destiny" reminds me of nights I spent unwinding in a hot bubble bath with candles lit. Chromeo will forever bring me fond memories of a certain dear friend who used to play it all the time (you know who you are!) La Roux's "Bulletproof" was the anthem of a girls' night out in LA late last year. The entire Local Natives album Gorilla Manor was my go-to soundtrack during my recent trip to New York. Band of Horses made a terribly sad and perfect album of breakup songs. And a bbq just isn't a bbq if I haven't heard T.W.D.Y.'s "Players Holiday" at least once. The list goes on, but you get the point.

I know I'm not the only one.. everyone has a breakup album or two. But even beyond that, I'd be curious to hear what other people's songs are.

Peep this: iPhone 4 vs HTC EVO 4G

2010-07-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

This is by far the funniest thing I've seen this year.

"I want the one with the bigger GBs."

One Dress: 365 Days and 365 Ways

2010-04-26T23:31:00.000-07:00

The little black dress: every girl has at least one hanging in her closet.

One woman has taken this wardrobe staple and turned it into her daily uniform for an entire year. In an effort to bring awareness to sustainable fashion, Sheena Matheiken set out on a mission to create 365 uniquely different outfits out of a single black dress by using only accessories to change up each look. Pictures of each daily ensemble are then posted on her blog - The Uniform Project. This Friday will mark the 365th day of her project.

This would be such an interesting challenge to undertake. I'm completely intrigued, but not quite sure I could do this. I have trouble wearing the same item of clothing twice in one month, so everyday for a year?? Insanity.

work with whatcha got.

2010-04-12T19:28:00.000-07:00

Whenever you're left with only one option, console yourself by this: It is now your best option.

i used to have a silver bracelet imprinted with this Latin quote from Hannibal:

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

... which translates to "i will either find a way, or i will make one."

i find it so simple, yet so empowering and motivational. i'm adopting it as my mantra.

Appreciate what you're given, work with what you have, take risks, and give it all your effort.

Peep this: Hello Kitty Wine

2010-03-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

I love wine. I adore Hello Kitty. So naturally, my eyes popped wide open when I saw this. Sanrio's authorized the production of four types of Hello Kitty branded wines:

Hello Kitty Sparkling Brut Rosé - A deep reddish pink sparkling rose made from 100% Pinot Noir that has a frothy mousse as well as a pretty nose of rose petal and red currant scents.

Hello Kitty Sparkling "Sweet Pink" (Half Size) - This semi-sweet sparkler sports a pale pink hue and has very delicate bubbles.
2008 Hello Kitty Angel White - This is a fresh, very "blanc" white wine made entirely from Pinot Noir free run juice.

2006 Hello Kitty Devil Red - Garnet red with brickish highlights, this is a classically rendered Pinot Noir that presents a seductive bouquet of wild flowers and forest aromas.

-- via LA WEEKLY

Our favorite little kitten's all grown up! To read more about this almost-too cute wine, check out the full article on LA Weekly.

home is where the heart is.

2010-03-29T15:51:00.000-07:00

There was a place in my hometown where I used to wander
Above the trees I saw a big black cloud of thunder
Summer rain in my face like snowflakes falling from space
It was so beautiful, and then I passed the mountains
I went coast to coast, and from star to star
That's how you learn just who you are

Home is where your heart is
Find where you belong, start to take control, show a little soul
Then you feel who you are
Home is where your heart is
Find where you belong, start to take control, show a little soul
Then you feel who you are

There was a time I couldn't see myself growing older
But then I went for a walk when I came back I was so much taller
Maybe try to find something that I could be part of
But I decided to leave, and then I crossed the river
I went coast to coast, and from star to star
But that's how you learn who you really are

But I leave you with a kiss, there's so much more than this
When you know who you are

Oh, what you know, stop to think
Start to feel, and then you'll heal
You got to rise to the occasion, you got to read between the lines
Then maybe you'll find who you are inside
When I look into your eyes, I feel what you feel
Come take my hand, let's go for a swim

But I leave you with a kiss, there's so much more than this
When you know who you are

The Short-lived Nature of Fantasies

2010-03-11T22:07:00.000-08:00

A conversation I had tonight reminded me of this..

Out of all the movies I've seen during my life, this scene from The Life of David Gale has always stuck with me. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend you go do so immediately. Its one of my favorite movies.. Fair warning though: its an emotionally heavy movie.

"Fantasies have to be unrealistic. Because the minute- the second- that you get what you want, you don't- you can't- want it anymore. "

Gaga in Wonderland

2010-03-11T09:54:00.000-08:00

Don't ask.. just watch.

My Current Obsession: Alice in Wonderland.

2010-03-11T09:45:00.000-08:00

After what seemed like an endless wait to many, Alice in Wonderland finally came out in theaters. Chaz and I were fortunate enough to get a hold of two tickets to the 10AM showing on the Saturday of its opening weekend. Needless to say, it was a sold out show and we ended up having to sit closer to the front than I would have preferred but by the end of the movie I decided that it had been worth the stiff neck.

Those of you who have ever used Fandango to buy movie tickets may be familiar with the survey that's emailed to you shortly after your purchase. There are two different versions of it that you can take: a full version, where you write a full review of the movie you've just watched; and for the lazier demographic who have more important things to spend their time writing about, a much abbreviated version that asks you to describe the movie in five words. I fall into the latter category, so of course I took the shorter version. My five words?

"JOHNNY DEPP'S AMAZING, MARRY ME"

Just kidding. It was: "VISUALLY STUNNING, WORTH WATCHING IMAX"

I've seen a lot of friends asking whether its worth forking over the extra bucks to watch Alice in the IMAX 3D version, and my answer to all of you is YES, YES, YES. I've come across a few reviews that have complained that the quality of the 3D effects in Alice are not up to par with the ones used in "Up" but let's face it, we've all been guilty of spending more than a couple bucks on another drink at a bar that we *definitely* did not need. So suck it up and splurge on the IMAX version!

Whatever the movie lacked in the 3D special effects department, the costume design more than made up for it. I was absolutely IN LOVE with the costumes in the movie. Every single one of the dresses worn were to die for.

I was not surprised to find out that Colleen Atwood was the genius behind them all. She's responsible for these beautiful designs..

Memoirs of a Geisha

Nine

Edward Scissorhands

Sweeney Todd

Atwood's been nominated for eight Academy Awards, two of which she has won and her resume reads like a list of prestigious blockbusters. Talk about amazing talent. That must be the most amazing job to have.

Anyway, I'm currently obsessed with everything Alice.. from her trademark shade of powder blue to the feminine frilly dresses and strange fantasy garden world. If only life was really like a fairy tale.. and I say that more because I wish I could wear those beautiful princess gowns everyday and not look like a freak, not because I want my Prince Charming. Although.. that would be nice too.

Snow Day

2010-02-28T20:59:00.000-08:00

Pretty Much Sums It Up.

2010-02-22T23:27:00.000-08:00

"Life is too short, and you are too interesting."

Its Not Goodbye, Its I'll See You Later

2010-02-18T22:24:00.000-08:00

"The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning."

Perfect.

2010-02-16T15:31:00.000-08:00

Tattoos, musically inclined, enjoys wine, smokes, eccentric, intelligent, gorgeous. That's all I'm asking for, really.

show & tell.

2010-02-03T11:58:00.000-08:00

Promises are sometimes just that.. promises. A vow, a commitment, to give someone your word.

But then one day you realize that words are just sounds created by the vibration of vocal chords - meaningless until given one by the speaker

... meanings that are formed through the intentions of the speaker, then either validated or stripped of credibility by their actions.

and one day you realize that sometimes, people like to talk just to hear the sound of their own voices.

that's the day you also realize that sometimes, words are empty.

and that's when you finally learn not to listen, but to see.

~~tell~~ SHOW.

Expectations vs. Reality

2010-02-03T03:08:00.000-08:00

Tragic!

I loved this movie. 500 Days of Summer had its share of detractors, but I'm not one of them. Its definitely made it onto my list of all-time favorites and I want to watch it again!

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a cutie.

Jesus Christ, that's fuckin' hot.

Coincidentally, he bears a slight resemblance to an ex from a few years back - especially in this shot. Kinda unsettling, a bit weird -- but don't get me wrong. JGL's still hot, nonetheless.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt NYTimes.com

Love, love, love hearing this guy talk.

A Lull in the Storm

2010-01-26T13:41:00.000-08:00

After almost a week of rain, we finally had a day of sunshine in San Diego. Of course I had to take advantage of the gorgeous weather, so I met up with April and we made our way over to Balboa Park to enjoy the beautiful day.

Remember..

2010-01-26T13:26:00.000-08:00

Truth.

Practice Makes Perfect (Eventually).

2010-01-15T18:34:00.000-08:00

Recently I picked up a new hobby so today Eunice and I headed over to Kit Carson Park to shoot photos. Thanks to Eunice for doing such an amazing job of being my model!

Hipsterism.

2010-01-12T12:06:00.001-08:00

Stupid Facebook won't let me upload this without resizing it too small to read the type. Too bad, cause I was very tempted to tag people in the picture. Haha.

Ohh hipsters.

The New Year

2010-01-04T22:43:00.000-08:00

so this is the new year
and i don't feel any different
the clanking of crystal
explosions off in the distance

so this is the new year
and I have no resolutions
for self assigned penance
for problems with easy solutions

so everybody put your best suit or dress on
let's make believe that we are wealthy for just this once
lighting firecrackers off on the front lawn
as thirty dialogues bleed into one

i wish the world was flat like the old days
then i could travel just by folding a map
no more airplanes, or speedtrains, or freeways
there'd be no distance that can hold us back

there'd be no distance that could hold us back

so this is the new year

new year. 2010.

2009-12-28T20:52:00.000-08:00

its almost the new year, and the end of a decade. no resolutions for me this year, just wants. let's just see how it goes.

i want to run away back to the city. i want to dance, and not think about anything else. i want to walk on the sidewalks of a strange city while listening to music through my headphones. i want to lay on top of a grassy hill and watch the clouds drift by overhead, squinting against the glaring sunlight. i want to sort out the tangles of confusion that's in my heart and head. i want to laugh until my makeup runs. i want to volunteer at an animal shelter. i want to sit at a cafe with dark sunglasses and a hat and pretend to be someone famous for a day. i want to smoke cigarettes with good people over coffee. i want to learn and master a new language. i want to lock myself into seclusion, get drunk, and write an amazing book. ~~i want to love and feel loved.~~ i want to figure out what the fuck love is. i want to spend lots and lots of money and not feel guilty. i want to be blissfully ignorant for a day, week, or maybe even the year. i want to figure out what i want to do with my life. i want to make a living, but not if i have to stop living just to make one. i want to see the world. i want to save the world. i want to pack a basket with amazing food and go on a picnic with someone special. i want to make at least one stranger smile each day. i want to be happy.

You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Post is About You

2009-12-17T13:27:00.000-08:00

Hey kiddos, remember reading Aesop's Fables when you were younger? I thought of this one today for some reason..

The Dog and His Reflection

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own.

If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a stupid Dog he had been.

Too much greed results in nothing.

Indeed.

Turkey Day

2009-11-26T09:10:00.000-08:00

Yeah, its Thanksgiving.

It seems like everyone is always super positive and happy during the holidays, almost to the point where I start to doubt the sincerity. But maybe I'm just being a grouch. And along those lines, I've decided to make a list of things I'm grateful for, along with a list of things that I am not thankful for.

THANK YOU

Family - Don't see them much but its kinda like unicorns - you don't see them but you know they're out there somewhere!

Friends - That's you guys.. the ones who understand that friendship is a two way street and a person can only drive one car at a time. The ones whose shoulders I've cried on, ears I've talked off, laughed with, partied with, and shared good memories with.

My dog - She never lets me down.

Home - I like having an expensive place to store my stuff.

Health - The absence of devastating illnesses and STDs is always something to be happy about!

My car - My car gets me places. And it keeps me from getting lost.. usually.

My good looks - Ya know. Just sayin.

Good People - Everyone other than Bad People. See list below.

JGL, GSP, Lee Pace, and all the other good lookin fellas in the world that I will probably never meet - does this really need any further explanation?

NO THANK YOU

Bad People - Selfish, self-absorbed, mean people. The ones who make you want to lose faith in things like love and humanity. The ones who start wars. The liars, the cheaters, the fakes, the murderers, the know-it-alls. The ones who use you and leave you. The ones who break your heart. YOU ALL SUCK.

Bills - What do you mean I can't spend all my money on fun things like shopping..? :(

Bad Boyfriends - This is really a sub-category of bad people, but deserves its own line. The only good thing about bad boyfriends is that they eventually become bad ex-boyfriends.

Traffic - Usually caused by rubbernecking and talking on the phone while driving. Traffic is something that could be completely eradicated, if we just collected all the bad drivers in the world and shipped them off to the moon.

Hoes - Girls, you all know what I'm talking about. The ones who don't have respect for themselves or any other females. That chick who calls and texts your boo at 1AM? Yeah, that one. The breezy decked out in a skin-tight, spandex Forever 21 dress in 40 degree weather? Yepp. The one who comments on every single one of your man's FB updates? Her too. Any scandalous chick shameless enough to contribute to another girl's misfortune by creeping around with a taken man... NO THANKS for you, trick. And as for the guys, refer to "Bad People" and "Bad Boyfriends" above.

There's no good without the bad. Guess the whole point of today is to focus on the good instead, so I'm gonna go do that now and get stuffed with some yummy food and drinks. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Peep This: LA to New York in 4 Minutes

2009-09-27T18:29:00.000-07:00

If only it really took just four minutes to get from here to NY.. I miss that city.

Words of Advice

2009-08-06T09:59:00.001-07:00

Dear friends,

Tomorrow we will be in Vegas, where most of us will be drinking ourselves into stupidity. While you're dancing topless on that sofa/making out with that ugly chick/insert your unwise, alcohol-influenced decision here, please try to remember these two very important words:

Camera Awareness

On this trip you'll probably see many good friends wielding cameras and think nothing of it, but ask yourself this: "Do I really want this moment captured where it will likely be shared on Facebook/Twitter/blogs galore?"

After all, you don't want to end up like this guy..

Amen to that. SMH.

Happy partying my friends! See you in Vegas!

xoxo,

Jenn

"Boy Meets Boy. Boy Loses Boy. Girl Takes Blame."

2009-07-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

Now I've seen everything. Read the rest of this bizarre story here.

Vegas '09 > Vegas '08?

2009-07-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

So I was going through some old photos from last year and I came across some from our trips to Vegas last year. All the incriminating evidence of our drunkenness, debauchery, and occasional stupidity made the memories come flooding in. Seeing these pictures again has hyped me up that much more for our trip next month. It's been over half a year since I've been there!

For those of you who haven't heard yet, there's a huge trip planned for the weekend of August 7-9. And trust me, you don't want to miss this trip. Word on the street's that its going to be a SD/LA invasion of Sin City - so think of the craziest weekend you've had in downtown SD with your favorite party animals and multiply the awesomeness by 10000000000. Yes, its going to be that good.

Peep This: Sour - "Hibi no Neiro" Music Video

2009-07-07T16:51:00.000-07:00

So awesome.. thanks Fatch :)

Waiting to See: Coco Before Chanel

2009-07-07T01:14:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to see this. The release date for the US is set for September 25.. just a few more months away!

Peep the trailer below:

Block Party - July 3rd

2009-06-23T16:33:00.000-07:00

I'm stuck in the car with TK and Bin right now en route to LA and we're only passing Irvine so I decided I might as well make use of the time and catch up on my blog.

FRIDAY, JULY 3RD - Another Block Party at House of Blues, hosted by TK and Victory Nightlife. This one's gonna have a special little twist so be sure to make it out!

[TICKETS] Get your LIMITED $5 presale tickets now from one of our many pre-sale ticket outlets:

+ 5&A Dime (Downtown)

+ Willy's Workshop (Rancho Penasquitos)

+ UNIV (Encinitas)

+ House of Blues Box Office (Gaslamp District)

+ Ticketmaster.com

Limited $5 presale tickets guarantees your admission and express entry! Reduced admission thanks to the Victory Nightlife Economic Stimulus Package.

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

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[GENERAL INFO] Doors open at 9PM • Must be 21+ to attend • Dress Code is Casual

TK's got all the details on his blog here.

Guilty Pleasure: The Bangz - We Jerkin'

2009-06-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

Annoyingly catchy. Strangely, I'm feelin' this song right now. Ask me again a week later though.

Peep This: NY Times Readers' Polaroid Gallery

2009-05-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

A collection of 406 Polaroids submitted by NYTimes.com readers

See it here.

Uncommonly Refreshing.

2009-05-29T10:11:00.001-07:00

Its nice to see an artist going against the grain and still holding his own in a mostly gaudy, flashy crowd. And you gotta love his sense of humility. Read the rest of the article here.

Temporarily a Lefty.

2009-05-27T14:19:00.000-07:00

The Block Party at House of Blues was an overall success, but for a few individuals including myself, somewhat of a disaster. Unlike previous events at House of Blues, I actually avoided getting completely trashed. Ironically, I kind of wished I had a few more drinks in my system because I ended up catching two of my fingers in the hinge of the bathroom door. X-rays taken at urgent care the next morning confirmed that I had broken my pinky.

My first broken bone!

Regardless of all the drama that night, I still had a good time. Hopefully I avoid any more injuries during this coming weekend's shenanigans. Friday is TK's birthday dinner at the Keating and then Soulstice returns to U-31 on Saturday night. This should be good!

The Block Party - Memorial Day 2009

2009-05-20T11:35:00.000-07:00

This coming Sunday is the day before Memorial Day, and you know you don't have work the next day. You still haven't figured out plans for the holiday weekend and you're probably thinking "Daamnn.. where am I gonna get drunk and ignorant at??"

Don't worry about it. You can join all of us other drunk and ignorant people at the Block Party hosted by TK and Victory Nightlife at House of Blues for a night of... well, drunkenness and ignorance.

The Beat Freaks and Striker All-Stars will be in attendance along with DJs Mark Marcelo, Uncle Junie, Gabe Vega, and others. You can still buy your pre-sale tickets for $10 at www.ticketmaster.com. Hope to see you all there!

Peep This: Auto-Tune the News

2009-05-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

My friend Charles sent me this. I pretty much fell outta my chair laughing.

Girls, Girls, Girls

2009-05-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday I drove up to LA with Ruby to meet up with Jessica, Eunice, and Destiny for the Beestings and Nosebleeds rooftop pool party at the Standard. I had been wanting to check this place out for a while and trust me, I was definitely not disappointed.

En route to the Standard. 5 girls in one car + crappy navigation = recipe for gettin' LOST.

Legs for days.

Jess and Matt are too cute.

Eunice and Destiny

Vodka tonics all day long.

"Gold. This is LA, its okay to be flashy."

This kinda looks like an ad. Ben's crazy.. he dove into the pool with his pants on.

Ruby and I were the last two to get into the pool..

Thanks for pulling me in the pool Ben. Ass.

Holler at it.

Love these girls. Another girls' outing is in the works.

After the Standard, we grabbed food and ate at Eunice's pad. Then we got frozen yogurt and met up with Mark Marcelo for a minute at Father's Office till Ruby and I left for our drive back to San Diego. Girls' day out = success. Can't wait for the next time!

Where'd You Put It?

2009-05-04T16:05:00.000-07:00

Annabelle: Where'd you put it?

Jenn: Up top

Next to the laundry detergent.

Annabelle: Damn can't reach it

Jenn: There's a stool, down bottom

To your left

Annabelle: Ahaha

Down bottom?

Thank goodness gracious

You can't beat conversations or friends like these.

Oops.

2009-05-04T12:58:00.000-07:00

I've been neglecting my blog for a couple weeks. I need to catch up on some posts from last month but we'll see if I actually find the time to and get around to it.

Today is Day 3 of working on base at Camp Pendleton. Its definitely going to take some getting used to. Being on a military base has this whole different feeling that I can't explain.. its such a weird community here. 90% of the time, its completely dead and I sit here on iChat and listen to Pandora all day. Then I get bombarded with a crazy rush of people and I don't have even 5 minutes to take a breath. Blahh.

Tomorrow: One People Project Pop-up Shop

2009-04-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

Come join me tomorrow at One People Project's pop-up shop in Encinitas next to UNIV! Make sure you get there early to have a chance to pick up their limited edition, One People Project & UNIV collaboration t-shirts - doors open at 10AM. Later on that night, Gabe Vega and DJ Aesthetic will be spinning for the grand opening so you definitely don't want to miss out.

I spent most of today helping out Scott and Brett set up the pop-up shop along with Annabelle and a few others. The guys are gonna have the place looking super fresh so you better come by and check out all the hard work! Here's a little preview of what you'll be able to see tomorrow...

Hope to see you all there!!

On the Stoop

2009-04-13T00:27:00.000-07:00

Earlier tonight I was chatting with Scott on iChat and since he wasn't able to make it on this trip, I gave him a video tour of the apt (all 300 sq ft of it) and also of the street view outside. I was kinda sketched out cause 1.) There were two guys across the street looking kinda shady just standing around, and 2.) I looked a little crazy sitting on the stoop talking to my laptop.

He didn't know that I took that snapshot. Haha.. don't kill me!

Anywaaays, just a little while ago I went to Ray's Pizza with Erwin for a late night snack and I saw Brandi C. from that reality show Rock of Love. Its amazing how she looked just as skanky in person as on the show. Josie saw Terry Richardson on the street while we were shopping on Broadway a couple days ago, and all I see is some Z-list reality show ho. How's that fair?? Hahaha.

I'm still jet lagged.. its 3:37 and I need to get some sleep. Good night!

Hello from New York!

2009-04-12T21:05:00.000-07:00

Its Day 4 of the trip and I'm already exhausted. The entire trip has been about excess: excessive shopping, excessive eating, excessive walking - with the exception of one thing: sleep. Since we've gotten here, I've been going to bed at around 5AM each ~~night~~ morning. I suppose that sounds about right, considering that I'd usually go to bed around 2AM back in California. Good times!!

I'm probably going to gain 20 pounds by the time I leave New York and here's why:

Where and What I've Been Eating (still in progress):

2 different Ray's Pizzas - pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, Jamaican beef patty* (yeeeahh!)
Joe's Shanghai - pork/crab soup dumplings*, seafood panfried noodles
Toasties - roast beef sandwich
Spitzers - duck confit salad, truffle mac & cheese
the Creperie - savory crepe with prosciutto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes
2 different Nuts 4 Nuts carts - honey roasted almonds
Gray's Papaya - hot dog with everything* (onions, sauerkraut, ketchup and mustard)
Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto - variety of Italian tapas including prosciutto di parma and butternut squash risotto

* means something I haven't shut up about since before we left for this trip and therefore also means if you're ever in NY, you gotta try it.

I loooove the food here!!

New York Tomorrow

2009-04-08T11:32:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow's the big day! I'll be flying out early tomorrow morning from Burbank to New York with Terry, Josie and Gian. Aside from a few bumps in the road, I'm really excited for the trip.. I know its going to be a lot of fun!

Yesterday, the trip started to look a little unlikely for me. I started feeling a lot of pain in my side whenever I coughed or breathed so I left work early to go to urgent care. The diagnosis? Pleurisy (what is that??). The doctor prescribed vicodin for the pain, and I went back this morning to get some x-rays taken of my chest and lungs as he recommended I do. I'll find out the results in about 1-2 days. Hopefully its nothing serious.

I'm determined not to miss this trip though, even if I'm loopy from the painkillers. See you soon, New York!

Happy Birthday Terry and Joe!

2009-03-30T21:48:00.000-07:00

Saturday afternoon, I headed down to Mira Mesa with Scott and Brett to Terry and Joe's bbq/softball game. By the time we got there, both the bbq and the softball game were in full swing, and everyone had shown up to celebrate Joe and Terry's 23rd birthdays. Photos courtesy of Josie.

Birthday girl Terry.

Birthday boy Joe.

There was sooo much food. I didn't eat as much as I should have.

Cindy workin' the grill. Thanks for cooking love!

There's nothing wrong with a lil friendly competition.

The boys taking a break.

Terry, me, and Josie watching the boys' game. The boys wouldn't let us play the first two games!

Why so serious Dominic?

Ollie is PRO STATUS.

Smoke break.

Josie's water ad.

Brett, are you running or dancing?? Haha.

Jay's ready!

Joe and Julz (minus his head)

Erwin is really good at softball. So good in fact, that he can smoke a cig and play at the same time.

Jay and Terry

Us girls finally got to play in the third and final game. The birthday girl and I donned our matching baseball tees. Team Korea FTW!

The other half of Team Korea.

Sunset.

Once the sun started to go down, the bbq came to an end. I'm definitely down to play again.. we should make it a regular outing. Happy 23rd birthday Terry and Joe!!

Earth Hour 2009

2009-03-28T20:57:00.001-07:00

Its about a half hour into Earth Hour, where you turn off the lights as a vote to urge governments to take action against global warming. I'm sitting in the dark with Terry and Jomo over at Bumsville where we've lit a couple candles and are chatting and listening to music. We just got back from Terry and Joe's bbq and softball game, which was a huge success. Pictures from the bbq to come later.

Go green for an hour and make a difference!

The President's in Town

2009-03-18T16:07:00.000-07:00

Obama's in Costa Mesa at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Too bad I'm stuck at work.. lame.

Case of the Mondays?

2009-03-13T16:55:00.000-07:00

Bust those blues by making your way over to the Saloon in Encinitas this coming Monday. It'll be hosted by One People Project and TK Nguyen, and Gabe Vega and Uncle Junie will be spinning all night. Its about time you guys ventured out to MY hood! I'll see you guys there!

This Kind of Shit Irritates Me

2009-03-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

On the front page of the LA Times online this morning, an article catches my eye.

A family's year of 'buying black'
An Illinois couple travels far to buy groceries, gas and even vitamins from black-owned businesses. What if, they wonder, all African Americans made the same pledge?
By Ted Gregory
March 10, 2009
Reporting from Chicago -- Maggie Anderson drives 14 miles to buy groceries, which might seem curious given that she lives in bustling Oak Park, Ill. She and her husband, John, travel 18 miles to a health food store in Chicago for vitamins, supplements and personal care products. They drive some distance for gasoline too.

The reason? They want to help solve what they call "the crisis in the black community." They want to buy black.

The Andersons, African Americans who rose from humble means, are attempting to spend their money for one year exclusively with black-owned businesses and are encouraging African Americans across the nation to do the same.

They call it the "ebony experiment."

Read the rest of the article here.

I hate this. And ladies and gentlemen, here's a perfect example of why to this day, there's a rift in society between African Americans and everyone else. People like these idiots ruin it for everyone by isolating themselves, practicing passive racism, and trying so hard to establish themselves as a separate entity, but are the first to complain when they feel that they are not being treated like everybody else. As if our already struggling economy can be anything but further hurt by an stupid idea like this.

Robert Pattinson is..

2009-03-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

doin' the damn thang. Hellllo.

I know where Apes and I will be on 11-20. Hahaha.

Going Back Home: New York

2009-03-08T13:10:00.001-07:00

Word on the street is that there's a trip to NY in the works, scheduled for April 9-15. I'll be flying out with a small group of friends to go enjoy some food, shopping, sightseeing, partying, and to see the 'rents, whom I haven't seen in over a year.

Terry and I just booked the flights! FYI, the airfare is only $99 each way (BUR to JFK) on JetBlue if you book by TODAY.. so if any of you want to join us, today's the day to decide!

No Pain, No Gain

2009-03-01T21:34:00.000-08:00

Last Tuesday I had my appointment with Dave to get my tattoo. Four and a half hours under the needle is pretty intense. Thanks to Annabelle for keeping me company (and keeping my mind off the pain). I spent most of the session conversing with Annabelle and Dave so it really wasn't too bad at all.

Earlier today, Razo took some photos of the piece for me. In case you're wondering, the flowers are cherry, apple, and plum blossoms.

I'm really happy with how the piece turned out. Dave is a seriously talented artist, and he was chill to work with as well. It was definitely worth the time, money, and pain! Now I just need to decide if I still want to get it colored.. Hmmm.

No More Red Food

2009-02-26T15:06:00.000-08:00

While reading the news during lunch, I came across this article about additives that are in foods that you may not know about. One of these ingredients is carmine, which is a popular coloring agent used to give foods such as cranberry juice that red color. What is carmine exactly?

"According to the FDA, this red food coloring (also known as cochineal extract) is made from dried, ground bugs. The Dactylopius coccus costa insect is native to Peru and the Canary Islands, where it feeds on red berries. The berries accumulate in the females' stomachs and in their unhatched larvae - which is what gives the extract its red coloring." - MSN

Uh, yuck? Ground insect larvae in my strawberry ice cream? No thanks. No more red food for me.

Sneak Peek

2009-02-25T10:00:00.001-08:00

Added to My Must-See List:

2009-02-23T21:17:00.000-08:00

Gotta see this. It looks funny as hell, aaand Andy Samberg's in it. Peep the trailer here.

Release date: March 20th, 2009

El Dorado Saturdays

2009-02-18T13:32:00.000-08:00

You would think that Friday night at Onyx would have been enough partying for us, but then you forget who we're talking about. We're talkin' about the ultimate ragers of '09 baby!

Determined to continue our partying streak, our group headed out the next night to do some damage at everyone's favorite anti-club: El Dorado.

Gelly can make you laugh anytime, anywhere as Annabelle demonstrates here.

The music had everyone movin'.

Partners in crime reunited. Megs doesn't know this yet, but she's the love of my life.

Scott of One People Project knows how to talk to the ladies.

Peace, unity, prosperity.

Its easy to spot SD's finest anywhere. He's the one being mobbed by all the ladies.

This picture makes me laugh. Jon and Mikey are always so intense.

Mystery at Broadway Pizza.

After El Dorado, I hailed a cab for myself, Meg, Larelle, and her other friend back to the girls' house. I didn't suspect anything until after I had a conversation with Scott about our respective cab rides, but apparently we were both overcharged by shady cab drivers who don't turn on the meters. Note to self: Watch out for shady taxi drivers who are out to get poor, unsuspecting [intoxicated] passengers.

One Week Ago.

2009-02-13T10:07:00.000-08:00

I'm so behind!

Last Friday - Onyx was hot & steamy. Their air conditioning was broken.

Dolphin Rescue

2009-02-10T13:10:00.000-08:00

You know those experiences that once it happens, you know it'll stay with you for the rest of your lifetime? Last night I had one of those happen to me.

It all began with a night at Saloon in Encinitas with Annabelle, Scott, and Mikey. After we left the bar, Scott wanted to go down to the beach. It was already around 1AM but we all trekked down the stairs to the beach. As soon as we got to the foot of the stairs, I saw a large silver mass moving on the sand. Annabelle and I kinda stopped and were like "What IS that?! WTF is that??" And then we all realized... it was a beached dolphin.

The poor thing was laying on its side, flapping its tail pretty weakly. We decided that we would try to get it back to the water. Scott pulled it towards the water.. but once it got to the waves, we knew it was too shallow for the dolphin to swim in.

Even though it was a baby dolphin, it was pretty damn heavy. Scott had to drag it because it was just impossible for us to lift it.

I think we were laughing just out of shock because of the whole craziness of the situation.. who expects to find a dolphin stranded on the beach and having to rescue it??

Scott and I tried picking it up to carry it to deeper water but it was just too heavy for us to lift it. We hadn't even thought about taking our shoes off.. Scott ruined his shoes and I went in wearing 3 inch heeled boots.

Scott and I trying to turn it towards the water.. the dolphin was disoriented and confused.

Eventually we both thought to take our shoes off and ended up going waist-deep into the ocean to try to get the dolphin back to the water.

After several failed attempts (the dolphin kept rolling over on its side and trying to go the wrong way back onto the shore), we finally were able to roll/push/drag the dolphin far enough into the water. As we watched the dolphin's tail flip up out of the water as he swam away, I think we all cheered.

Success!!

Ruined boots, jacket, water-damaged Blackberry, and a pet rock as a keepsake to remember the night's events.

Team Dolphin Rescue

Annabelle and I are so happy we saved the dolphin!

My toes were seriously numb by this point.

Even though my Blackberry was ruined from the night, it was definitely worth it. Afterwards, I came up with a name for him.. Noah the dolphin. Hopefully he made it back okay.. I miss him already!

The Skateboard Story

2009-02-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

On Friday night, a bunch of us were at Bumsville just lounging around the house. While the boys were watching tv, Annabelle, Terry, Josie and I decided to go outside and get some exercise. We busted out the skateboard, bike, and Terry's old school roller skates. What happened next was pure comedy.

I don't know if any of you knew this, but I'm pretty impressive at skateboarding. So impressive, in fact, that not only can I jump off the skateboard and launch it straight at a trolley, but I can also make it ricochet off, and then roll back into the trolley which then drags it 50 feet along the tracks. All without breaking the board.

And of course with my luck, it wasn't just a car coming through at that very moment but a freakin' trolley train loaded with passengers. I'm pretty sure that when the skateboard was being dragged along with the trolley, my heart stopped, because we all thought the trolley might derail or something. Amazingly though, it didn't.. and Annabelle's skateboard survived, minus the fact that now it has a few battle scars along the deck.

I guess I need some practice. Haha.

25 Random Facts About Me

2009-01-30T14:26:00.000-08:00

This is quite the rage on Facebook lately.. Annabelle convinced me to do this a couple days ago and I just finished it. Its a lot harder than it seems to come up with 25 things about yourself.. I kinda got stuck around #15!

I can't finish drinks. I always leave at least an inch left in my glass because I feel like all the dirty stuff is at the bottom.
I'd like to move to a foreign country and start life there from scratch.
Listening to people eat makes my hair stand on end.
I used to dance ballet and figure skate when I was younger.
I leave the water running while brushing my teeth. Its a bad habit that I'm trying to stop.
I am not allergic to anything.. that I know of. But I've never been stung by a bee so who knows??
I've broken up with a boyfriend because he made me choose between him and my dog.
My life has had a strange pattern where every five years, I move. This is year five.
I am a universal recipient.
I tried being a vegetarian for a couple months and failed, but I'll probably attempt it again.
I have never seen Star Wars and don't plan to.
Sweets aren't really my thing at all.
I like to read while I'm eating. Its been a habit since childhood.
The first time I took my driving test, the instructor failed me because I slowed down for birds in the road.
I love to cook and make some really good Korean bbq short ribs.
Some of my childhood dreams included being an ambassador, a CIA agent, and fashion designer.
Contrary to the usual Asian stereotyping, my English is way better than my math skills. I scored near perfect on my verbal section of the SATs.
I have never cried during a movie.
Speaking of crying, I can only cry out of one eye. Freak, I know.
Water is my favorite drink of choice. I don't like soda.
I am a calorie counter.
I've kissed a girl and liked it. Haha
I have a scar on my chin from being bitten by a chihuahua when I was younger.. I had to get ten stitches.
I have a half sister that I've only met once, and I don't know where she is anymore.. but I'd like to find her someday.
I moved out here from New York at the age of 19 with less than $1000 in my pocket and pretty much nothing else.

The Product of Laziness

2009-01-30T12:25:00.000-08:00

As much as I've tried to motivate myself to finish up the blogs from ASR.. it hasn't happened. Its been a very hectic week and I'm just mentally exhausted.. you guys are lucky I'm able to string these few words together to form a coherent sentence! Soo.. instead of a complete post, I'm just going to post up snapshots from the weekend. Enjoy!

I love these girls!

Annabelle, Jaque, Terry

Scott and Annabelle don't look too happy.

Mikey and Anabel rock.

Joe is demonstrating how to put on imaginary glasses.

Make room... Jomo's about to break it down!

Alvinism is lovin' life.

Candy bracelets are fun!

Annabelle is pouting because she didn't get a candy bracelet.

Julie's crying too.

Jessica.. she's so hot right now. Jessica.

Megs and TK.. reunited.

Fatchie looks grumpy.

Gelly, Annabelle, Jenn

Good times.

Lovelyn and Julie

Looks like somebody didn't want to be in the picture... can you spot him?

Oh Terry!!

Geeez Sprigle.. that's an intense look. Sorrrry male model!

Razo at work.

Girls, girls girls

Paninis @ Zanzibar

Chillin at Blends

Full house at Bumsville.. thank you girls!

I Am Getting Old

2009-01-29T10:25:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow night I will be celebrating my 24th birthday at Bondi, an Australian bar/restaurant in downtown San Diego. Come join me for dinner and drinks.. it'll be a blast! Dinner reservations are set for 8PM - please call or text me to let me know if you're coming so that I can adjust the reservations as needed. Afterwards, we might head to Onyx or Decos so be ready to partyy!

Bondi bar and kitchen

333 Fifth Ave

San Diego

Cops Are So Awesome!

2009-01-27T23:29:00.000-08:00

Tonight I got my first speeding ticket. It sucked.

Day 1 of ASR - Arrival @ 923

2009-01-24T10:58:00.000-08:00

Wednesday night was the kick off of ASR. Prior to the night's event at Bar 923, some of us hit up the adjoining Bare Back Grill for food and drinks. (Photos courtesy of Mikey and TK)

Josie, Gian, Terry, Annabelle, Jenn, Scott, Peter

Reppin' SEGUE. check it!

Annabelle watching Flo at work

The Santos brothers made an appearance.

Terry and Mikey are hard. I might be scared of running into these two in a dark alley. Sorrrry gangstas!

Master storyteller.

I don't really like Patron.. but it looooves me!

I went too big that night. Apparently there is evidence, somewhere, online. But you guys will never see it. Haha.

No Broken Ankles

2009-01-20T22:09:00.000-08:00

I'm not really a huge fan of Kobe but this commercial for the Nike Zoom Kobe IV is straight comedy. Thanks for bringing it to my attention James! Kobe fans, enjoy!

Kobe Bryant on a horse selling ankle insurance? Random, but it works.

Its On Everyone's Minds

2009-01-20T13:22:00.000-08:00

You know you've been talking about it, thinking about it, and hearing about it in the last couple weeks. Three letters, and its not S-E-X. Its better.

ASR!!

Well, I don't know about the whole "better" thing, but I do know that all I've been hearing about in recent days is ASR and it looks as though this weekend is shaping up to be a massive line-up of awesome parties. Toe-Knee will be throwing four events and if you're looking to have a wild weekend, I highly suggest that you check out the following:

WEDNESDAY 1.21.09

THURSDAY 1.22.09

FRIDAY 1.23.09

SATURDAY 1.24.09

Email TKoftheWildboyz@gmail.com to get on the guestlist for the events. See you guys there!

Noteworthy: Slumdog Millionaire

2009-01-20T01:51:00.001-08:00

Hyped up? Yes. Worthy of the hype? Absolutely.

I just got back from watching Slumdog Millionaire in Mira Mesa with TK, Steven, Cindy, and Joe and it was definitely worth the crazy rush I went through to get to the movie in time. The film's somewhat of a tearjerker; at least for normal people who don't have hearts made of ice like myself, who has never cried during a movie in her lifetime. Haha!

Synopsis from IMDb: "The story of the life of an impoverished Indian teen Jamal Malik, who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?", wins, and is then suspected of cheating."

The movie is loosely based on a novel called Q and A by Vikas Swarup.. I'm thinking about picking up a copy since I'm out of books to read. Go watch the movie!

Slumdog Millionaire - 4.5/5

Mr. Mira Mesa's Birthday

2009-01-18T14:06:00.000-08:00

Friday night was the celebration of the one and only Mr. Mira Mesa's birthday at Happy Sushi. Fatchie is one very loved guy. He filled that restaurant to max capacity.. and each and every person there was there for him! (Photos courtesy of Megs & Ollie)

Mr. Popularity says fill up an entire restaurant with friends? Piece of cake.

Jenn, Anabel and April love Wilfredo Manaloto Santos Jr!

Birthday boy's brother Willy Santos and Megs

We had sake bombs and sushi galore. Annabelle and I ordered three rolls but ended up eating only three pieces each.. probably because our stomachs were full of Asahi and sake!

Annaburger with a side of fries comin' right up.

Megs doesn't eat sushi (?!!) so she and Tristan smuggled some Mickey D's into the restaurant. Annabelle decided to have some fun with Meg's buns. Haha!

A bunch of us ended up going downtown to Onyx to continue the celebrations. There was champagne, sparklers, drinks, and dancing in honor of our beloved Fatchie's birthday.

Apes caught Fatch's quote of the night:

"Let's go! Let's go let's go! The girls wanna dance... and they wanna dance with ME!"

YES WE DO, FATCHIE!

Stripper poles always mean a good time.

TK presenting Fatch with a bottle of champagne and sparklers

Drop it low!

Happy birthday Trips! I hope you had the time of your life.. love ya buds!!

Day & Night in Downtown San Diego

2009-01-17T19:07:00.000-08:00

On Thursday night I met up with James, Rheela, and Josh in Mira Mesa for some coffee and chitchat amongst old friends. Rheela, Josh and I go all the way back to middle school at Mesa Verde.. that's over ten years ago!

After we parted ways, I headed downtown to El Dorado where TK, Erwin, Edwin, and Tristan were. Some of us had a couple drinks at El Dorado and then headed back to Edwin and Erwin's place to catch some z's. The next morning, all of us woke up hungry so Edwin suggested breakfast at Cafe 222.

222 Island Ave.

Outdoor seating on a crisp, sunny day in San Diego is unbeatable.

Why so grumpy, Erwin??

$6.50 for one sweet cornbread waffle is steep, but it was delish!

I was super sleepy after breakfast so I gave in to my food coma and took a short nap at Bumsville before driving back up north to take care of some errands and get ready for Fatch's birthday dinner that evening.

Sign Language

2009-01-14T00:40:00.000-08:00

At the risk of cementing my [undeserved] reputation of being an alcoholic ( and btw, I'm really not.. I don't want to come home and see an intervention staged in my living room. I assure you all, I'm fine.), one of my favorite sites is Modern Drunkard Magazine. One of the articles is on sign language for use in bars. Here are some of my favorites:

I'm going to scam drinks like a bandito.

Tab? I don't need no stinkin' tab.

I'm putting on the beer goggles and going in.

For God's sake, stop me.

Too much talk, not enough drinking.

Dude, you're bringing down the whole party.

I'm marking your round score.

You're getting shut out, tightwad.

I've been waiting for a drink so long I'm growing a beard.

I will use it to strangle the bartender.

Insert a drink here.

And I will stop staring at you.

And of course, this last one has special meaning for me:

If I walk now, I'll fall down.

So I'm going to sit here and drink.

You can view the rest of the article here. Enjoy!

Sore Loser?

2009-01-13T22:00:00.000-08:00

Yeah maybe, but in all honesty the Chargers really stunk it up on the field on Sunday so I don't know who's to blame.

REWIND: Sunday afternooon, Alvin and I left Bumsville after seeing Annabelle off on her trip to San Francisco. We chilled at Alvin's crib until April got off of work and scooped her en route to TK's to watch the Chargers - Steelers game.

It started off with TK, Steven, Alvin, April, and I watching the game in TK's room but once more people showed up, we moved downstairs to accommodate everyone.

To make a long story short, the game sucked, Chargers lost, and everyone shotgunned beers to dull the pain of our pathetic loss against the Steelers.

We ran out of beer and people were starting to get hungry so we all packed into two cars and made a beer run to the grocery store where the girls picked up some ingredients for dinner.

The rest of the night made up for the disappointing game earlier on in the day.. amateur haircuts, foot races, and other very random activities. Oh well, I guess there's always next year!

Watch. Laugh.

2009-01-13T13:42:00.000-08:00

Saw this on Jcinista's blog and had to repost it due to its high level of hilarity.