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Thursday, February 08, 2007

I will always remember you and how we first met. You will always be one of my favorite housemates and I will always recall the sarcasm and good humor that you brought into our house. You always had the last word in everything but it was because I couldn't think of a good enough comeback. I will always remember you as a fighter and how you never gave up. We will all remember the love that you shared unconditionally and the light that you bring into our lives. I will always remember the friendship that we shared throughout the years, through the good and the bad.. and the hope that you bring to everyone who's lives you have touched.

 R.I.P. Mina.. I will always remember you.. I know you are looking down upon us now and laughing at us like you always do. We'll all meet again soon.. and this time we can all share your laughter again..

 


Tuesday, January 09, 2007

OMG.. I'm soo fucking pissed off right now.. Here's what just happened..

My friend im's me that they are selling the Nintendo Wii over at the Toy's R US store.. so I drop everything and head over. I left my phone at my desk too or else I would have called up some ppl in the area to go pick some up. I was still slightly skeptical as there was no line at all until I got to the front and I noticed a guy walking out w/ one. (clear bag) Once I got there, surprisingly there wasn't anyone on line except for 2 people. The Wii's were stacked behind the cashier so I could see that they had about 20-30 left. I tried to pick up 2 (1 for a friend) but the cashier informed me that it was only one per customer. I quickly paid for it and went back to my office to drop it off, pick up my phone (to let other ppl in the area know) and went back to see if I can get another one.  This time.. when I was going down the escalator, there was some guy, running out the store w/ three of them in bags.. I was like WTF! So once I got downstairs, they had made a line with the ropes and there was about 15 people ahead of me. At this point if they had sold out by the time it got to me, I would have been fine with it.

Half way up the line, the same guy who ran out w/ 3 comes back and gets all flustered at how long the line was.  He then says something about how some european guys outside were buying them at 500 a piece so he is losing money right now. He starts trying to buy spots in line from those who were not buying the Wii. He gets this girl in front of me to agree with it and even though I way getting really annoyed, I didn't say anything. One more person wasn't going to make that much of a difference. Then he tries to get her mom who was standing outside of the line to get in line and buy him one also. So I got really pissed off and started yelling at him.. Like.. you wtf are you doing. You can't be forcing people to get into line and buying you shit. Why don't you wait like the rest of us.. yadda yadda. And he's fucking saying like.. she's just trying to get in line w/ her daughter.. etc. Now for those that know me.. I hardly  get pissed or yell at people.. and we're yelling at each other for a couple of minutes and the Toy's R Us security guard comes in and stops ME! and tells me not to start anything! Luckily the mom wouldn't have any part of it so we both quiet down (I was still fuming) and I get to the front of the line. The girl infront of me goes over to the register and they ask him if he was with her. He gives some kind of excuse and tries to stand in front of me!! So I get really pissed off and pushed him off (okay.. not hard) and was like.. wtf are you doing? He turns around to me and tells me not touch him.. and we start yelling at each other some more.  The security comes over and tells us to calm down and not cause a big ruckas.. At this point.. the stupid cashier who I went to earlier (who was not directly in front of us, but on one of the side ones) comes over and tells the security that I got one already!!! So now he's stopping me and telling me that I can't get another one and it's limit 1 per person. He asked me if I got one already and I said like.. 20 mins ago and he tells me I can't get another one. So I blew up on the security guard too and was like.. I saw that guy ran out w/ 3 earlier.. and you're fucking stopping me??!  The guard goes, " well he didn't see that so he can't say anything about that.."  At this point I knew I wasn't going to get one since I've been raising my voice and yelling at them.. so I just stormed out of there .... soooooo pisssed off! I didn't even stick around to see if that guy was sold one or not!!! GRRRRR...


On another note.. I'm  not one to be racial.. but all three of them, the guy, the security guard and the stupid cashier were hagwai..  So to the guy and you 2 ignorant, stupid, retarded TR'US employees.. I give you a:





Thanks for the vent.. gonna go to the gym to blow off some steam now..


Saturday, December 09, 2006

Halloo.. it's been awhile since I've updated and I doubt that I have any subscribers anymore.. But I'm still here alive and kicking!! =)

So this past Thanksgiving, I've been hearing alot about this Turducken thing, so I decided to try it. How hard can it be right? For those that don't know...it's more like a Frankenstein Turkey, stuffed with chicken, stuffed with duck..By the time I'm done with it.. I'll be screaming "It's aliveeee!!!"   =)

I was really excited to make it too... until it was actually it time to make it. I procrastinated like a mofo.. so I had noone to blame except myself. However, I'll tell you this much.. it's the last time I'm making it by myself without   help!! You will need to make 3 different types of stuffings and then debone 3 different birds which was the biggest pain in the ass. By the time I got to the turkey, I needed a drink and wanted to give up.. hahah..

After I deboned everything I had to put it together and then sew up the Turkey so that it looks like a normal Turkey!!  It seemed like a bit hit.. but need to find a recipe that doesn't require alot of work and still come out as good Roger's infamous RIBS!!!

So here you go.. the steps in making a Turducken!

 

 

 

 

For more pics.. check out Turducken   2006

 

Also.. I'd like to thank everyone that came out to my 30th B-day.. I'm not gonna lie..I only remember about half the night. But what a great half it was!! Okay.. I kinda remember the second half too. but only through word of mouth. There was an incident which I rather not talk about in public which was pretty interesting so you will have to IM me or msg me to find out what happened. =P   This year just flew by like nothing.. It's gonna be 2007 soon. Anyone want to go to Thailand? I'll be planning another big FUN trip! =) For now.. here are some pics from the night I can hardly remember. ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I must say, I had a really hard time trying to reconstruct the night.. Thank   you to all that helped me through thosse tough times.. ;)

For more pics after the break.. go to: Bday   Party at Stay

 

 

Oh yeah.. I noticed that I only like to update when I'm a bit tipsy.. so enjoy it while you can.. =)


Friday, February 03, 2006

Weight: -183.2
Body fat % -22.2
Waist - 34
Time left: - 8 weeks

Hallo... it's been awhile.. I was suppose to update every week but I think I kinda lacked on that. I've been a bit lazy.. so most of the poundage have been lost due to not eating.. I did gain some weight back from working out. so its been going up and down.

Happy Chinese New Years to everyone..especially to all those Dogs out there.. It's your year! ahah.. I've been busy with work alot.. alot more consulting jobs are coming my way.. so I can't complain. If you know anyone that needs a new computer or new network set-up let me know. I'll be going up to Saratoga Springs to set up the comps and put them on a network next weekend so maybe I'll stop by Albany and see if anything is happening there.. IT's Been AGES!

Well it's been a good year.. I can't complain.. being surrounded by great friends, great family, and a great girlfriend.  I'm planning on a Thailand trip towards the end of the year so if you want to sign up.. let me know.  It will be in Nov-Dec... 2 weeks. places we are going to will be Hua Hin ( Seaside resorts)  Ayutthaya (Temple Ruins) and BKK ( Eating and clubbing!)  For pics from the last trip go to http://www.artiemack.com/photos/thailand_photoblog . Anyways.. I am taking signups.. ;)

Here are some pics from the last couple of weeks.


Me and Jenny @ Maggie's Bday


Me and birthday Boy AndY from Taiwan!


New Years 2006


My 2 best buds..


Me and Tin


Man, Jenny and Me.


Secret Santa Dinner @ High Pearl


Secret Santa Poker Game??? ;)



Me and my ex-housemate at her wedding!


Posing at Cat's Wedding. =D


The 192 Partridge crew and their Hubby =D


Pretty in Pink at Sean's Wedding


My Family Line at Sean's Wedding.. Allen, Me, Ming, Elliot, Gordon.


Sexy and elegant.. ;)


NAPhi Old School.. and me.. =D


Friday, January 20, 2006

You'll probably only find this amusing if you're an old time gamer (waaaaaay before World of Warcraft) and not a republican.


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Iraqi Invasion: A Text Misadventure
Revision 88 / Serial number 54892

Oval Office
You are standing inside a White House, having just been elected to the presidency of the United States. You knew Scalia would pull through for you.

There is a large desk here, along with a few chairs and couches. The presidential seal is in the middle of the room and there is a full-length mirror upon the wall.

What do you want to do now?

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> LOOK MIRROR
Self-reflection is not your strong suit.

> PET SEAL
It's not that kind of seal.

> EXAMINE CHAIRS
They are two several chairs arranged around the center of the room, along with two couches. Under one couch you find Clinton's shoes.

> FILL SHOES
You are unable to fill Clinton's shoes.

> EXAMINE DESK
It is a large, oak desk, with several drawers.

In one drawer you find a bag of pretzels.

> EAT PRETZEL.
I don't think the pretzel would agree with you.

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> GO RIGHT
Far-Right
You are on the far right of the political spectrum.
Jesse Helms is here.
John Ashcroft is here.

> GO RIGHT
Radical Right
You are on the extreme right of the political spectrum.
Dick Cheney is here.
Pat Robertson is here.

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> TAKE VACATION
Taken.

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> SCORE
Your favorablity rating is 58% out of a possible 100%.

> GO PHOTOOP
Photo Op
You are at a the Emma T. Booker Elementary School, along with a gaggle of obsequious members of the mainstream media.
There is a book here.
There are some children here.

> READ BOOK
You read "My Pet Goat."

In the distance, terrorists attack the United States.

> READ BOOK
You continue to read "My Pet Goat."

> READ BOOK
You continue to read "My Pet Goat."

> READ BOOK
You continue to read "My Pet Goat."

> GO HOME
You fly around aimlessly for a while, then return to the White House.

Oval Office

> GIVE SPEECH
Who do you want to give the speech to?

> AMERICAN PEOPLE
You give the speech to the American people.

> DIAGNOSIS
Your favorablity rating is 84% out of a possible 100%.

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> INVADE AFGHANISTAN
Afghanistan
You have invaded the nation of Afghanistan, bombing the Taliban nearly out of existence.

Osama Bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, is here.

> INVADE IRAQ
(Leaving Afghanistan first.)
You are not able to do that, yet.

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> FUCK
Such language in a high-class establishment like this!

> HYPE THREAT
"The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa."

> MONGER FEAR
"Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof -- the smoking gun -- that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud ..."

> MUDDY WATER
"We know that Iraq and the al Qaeda terrorist network share a common enemy -- the United States of America. We know that Iraq and al Qaeda have had high-level contacts that go back a decade. And we know that after September the 11th, Saddam Hussein's regime gleefully celebrated the terrorist attacks on America ..."

> PUNISH CRITICS
"Wilson never worked for the CIA, but his wife, Valerie Plame, is an Agency operative on weapons of mass destruction ... "

> RAILROAD CONGRESS
You schedule a vote on the Iraq invasion for just before the 2002 midterm elections. As usual, spineless democrats roll over like an SUV taking a sharp corner.

Your plan to invade Iraq now has the backing of the American people and Congress.

> INVADE IRAQ
Baghdad
You enter the Iraqi capital of Bagdad, having toppled the government and captured the nation's key cities in only 21 days. You can't seem to find the promised throngs of citizens greeting you as liberators, but the footage of the Saddam statue being pulled down looks great on Fox!

> GIVE CONTRACTS
Who do you want to give the contracts to?

> HALLIBURTON
What kind of contracts do you wish to give to Halliburton?

> NO-BID
You give the no-bid contracts to Halliburton.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq remains unchanged.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq remains unchanged.

> WEAR FLIGHTSUIT
You put on the flightsuit.

> SAY "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"
"Mission accomplished."

> EXAMINE MISSION
The mission is not accomplished.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq remains unchanged.

Some insurgents arrive.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

Some insurgents arrive.
There is a small number of insurgents here.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

Some insurgents arrive.
There is a medium number of insurgents here.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

An election year arrives.

> GO LEFT
Far-Right
Pat Buchanan is here.
Sean Hannity is here.

> GO LEFT
Compassionate Conservativism
You are right-of-center on the political spectrum.
John McCain is here.
Joseph Leiberman is here.

> GET REELECTED
You get reelected.

> GO RIGHT
Far-Right
Tom DeLay is here.
Michelle Malkin is here.

> GO RIGHT
Radical Right
Rick Santorum is here.
Ann Coulter is here.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

Some insurgents arrive.
There is a large number of insurgents here.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

Some insurgents arrive.
There is a huge number of insurgents here.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

> STAY COURSE
The situation in Iraq deteriorates.

Some insurgents arrive.
There is an overwhelming number of insurgents here.

> SCORE
Your favorablity rating is 47% out of a possible 100%.

> ADMIT MISTAKES
You are unable to admit mistakes.

> ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
You are unable to accept responsibility.

> DECLARE VICTORY
I do not know what you mean by "victory."

> QUIT
Oh, how we wish you would.


 
 



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