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Monday, 03 June 2013

  • Information on My Xanga Online Talk Radio Show

    Shortly after my last post, I received bad news that Xanga may shut down come July 15th unless $60,000 is raised.  Even if the money is raised, the site, as we know it, will change drastically into a pay version.  Of course, this sudden news affected all Xangans and there is no shortage of opinions everywhere.

    I decided that I am going to try something out, while there's time.  Not sure if many of you know, but I am a host of an online talk radio show where I interview and discuss tennis topics with guests.  It is a lot of fun, so I figure why not do something similar for Xanga?

    Allow me to debut my new show:  On the Road Less Taken (www.blogtalkradio.com/roadlesstaken)



    What is the show about?  Fellow Xangans will be featured, where we will talk about their experiences and opinions on Xanga and current state of affairs.

    Where can I listen to the show?  You can go to www.blogtalkradio.com/roadlesstaken for a listing of upcoming episodes and times.  Direct links to episodes will be provided below.

    When are the showtimes?  Episodes will typically be on during the weekday evenings (EST), about 4 times a week, and for 30-60 minutes.  Depending on demand, I may expand to do some shows on the weekends.

    Will you take live listener calls?  Yes!  Towards the middle of the broadcast, I will pose a question for the listeners that they can call in at the number listed on the episode's page.  When you call in, you will be put on hold until I am able to get to you.  Introduce your first name and/or Xanga username when you are on air and please keep comments relatively respectful and on topic.

    What if I am not available to listen to the show during the live broadcast?  No problem!  After the live show is over, it will be available on demand by clicking on that same episode link.  It will also be available via iTunes (link at the episode's page).

    How can I be a featured guest?  Comment in this post or private message me on Xanga with your request and why you want to be a guest.  I will try my best to fit people in the schedule, but space will be limited.  I am looking for a mixture of guests, not just the most well known folks.

    How can I suggest topics or questions to ask on the show?  Comment in this post or private message me on Xanga and I will try my best to include your suggestion into the live broadcast.

    Is there a chat room available to live chat?  Yes, the official chatroom is located at  roadlesstakenradio.chatango.com .  I will monitor the chatroom during the show in case anyone have suggestions for topics to talk about with my guests live.

    Is @TheXangaTeam involve with the show?  Not officially.  However, I will be requesting for some of the team members to be featured guests in the near future.

    I don't know your guest(s)! Why should I tune in?  Well, in a way didn't we all start off as strangers on this site before we started finding one another?  This may be a way to see what other Xangans are all about.  You may end up finding you all have more similarities than you think.

    How long will you continue this show?  As of right now, I am planning to go until July 15th.  Depending on what happens in the near future, I may continue the show or end it if Xanga ends.

    Upcoming Episodes (Last Updated June 18th 6pm):


    Note: Schedule, guests, and times subject to change

    You can also catch the episodes in the embedded player below:

    Listen to internet radio with Roadlesstaken on BlogTalkRadio

    I hope people enjoy listening to the upcoming shows and getting to know the featured guests!  Should be a lot of fun and I am very excited to test this out with you all.



Thursday, 30 May 2013

  • Big Changes and Celebrations

    Whew, almost missed writing in May!  It has been a busy past month and a half for me, and here are some of the reasons why:

    I Got a New Job!



    As you can see, I basically transferred from my district position to a section position, where I'm now covering my home state of Maryland.  I really enjoyed working in Virginia, but it was hard for me to say no to this promotion and the fact that I can be closer to my family and girlfriend in MD.  This leads to the next thing that I've been dealing with...

    I Moved, and Will Move Again Soon!

    Here is me working at my new home office.  Catch the easter egg yet?  Wait for it...



    So yes, I currently moved to a new place in Northern Virginia still, but I made sure it was a short lease since I anticipated I may get this new job and will want to move to MD.  I'm currently in the process of finding a place with my girlfriend (assuming it's approved by her parents).  It's a big step, but it makes sense too seeing as...

    It is Now 2 Years with Cindy!

    We officially met for the first time 2 years ago on May 19th, and in celebration I got her this simple but elegant sapphire and gold necklace for her to remember me by.



    In case you're wondering, there is no plans for anything more serious with her just yet.  It was recently a good time for one of my good friends, however...

    Miami Bachelor Party and High School Buddy's Wedding!

    I went to Miami (first time) with 7 other guys late April.  It was very fun, but strangely there has not been any public pictures uploaded by any one of us.  I mean, all we did was go to the beach and eat (and that's my official statement).

    I have some photos and videos from the wedding though! The wedding was an exciting mixture of Catholic, Puerto Rican, and Hindu traditions (husband is Puerto Rican, wife is Indian).  My buddy's entrance was quite a spectacle:





    The first of one of my close friends to get married.  I feel happy, a little pressure, and a little older.  I have a feeling I will be attending many more weddings within the next few years.

    With all that has been going on, I almost forgot...

    May 5th Marks My 10th Year on Xanga!

    That is really crazy and I believe this is the longest running social network I am a part of.  Blogging has always been a fun hobby of mine, and I hope I can remember to keep it up in some capacity for the future.

    Enough about me, I really want to catch up with everyone else I've grown to know on here.  I have been badly behind on keeping up with people's blogs and feel terrible about it.  What's going on with you all?  Any big events recently?  Feel free to send me a link to any blogs you wrote that I should check out.  I really hope you all are doing well!  Time moves too fast, my friends, and I'm not sure I like it.

Wednesday, 03 April 2013

  • Shaking the President's Hand, and More! My White House Experience



    No April Fools joke here!  On April 1st, I was at the White House all day.  Why was I there?  I was fortunate enough to be selected to be among a small group of tennis trainers that ran the tennis area of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.  It was a long day with few breaks, but it was worth it.






    Doh, should have have read that first before opening




    Make way for the talent!

    Over the course of 12 hours, more than 30,000 kids and parents from around the country visited the south lawn of the White House to participate in many type of activities, including tennis.


    Playing a game called "Splat"




    My guilty pleasure boy band was here. The Wanted!


    Gangnam Style, Hula Hoop edition

    Numerous celebrities were roaming around too, with a few stopping by the court to hit.  One of them happened to be Jared from Subway!  He hung out for a couple hours by the court, so I got the chance to talk with his family and him for a while.  What a pleasant guy.



    Other guests that stopped by our court included...


    Victor Cruz from the NY Giants


    Kid President from YouTube


    Later that morning, we saw a couple guys that looked like this walking in.  That meant one thing...the special guest has arrived!


    The POTUS is here! The POTUS is here!

     


    The real life Obama "Not Bad" face!

     
    Jared and his son watches as Obama blesses a child (or maybe just giving a high five)

    After going down the line of the large crowd shaking hands with everyone, Mr. President finally made it to me:


    I love my job.


    It was privilege to represent tennis at the White House Easter Egg Roll, and I will never forget this day.  Hopefully, I will get a chance to return next year!

Tuesday, 05 March 2013

  • Twenty Seven

    I thought about writing down life lessons I have learned now that I've turned 27 (guess how many points I was going to make?).  However, I stopped myself after realizing that I'm still a fool in so many ways.  A more seasoned, careful, reflective, informed fool, but still not someone with enlightened wisdom just yet.  I remember writing a while back that the more I grow older, the more I realize how much I really do not know.  Ain't that the truth?  For now, I guess I will have to keep on learning more about myself and the world in this upcoming year.

    Anyways, here are some pictures from my birthday:


    Yummy birthday cake from the girl. My friend kept on joking that
    I was 28 years old, to the point that it made both her and me
    second guess my age.  Gah, signs my memory has started fading...


    Kept my birthday celebrations simple by inviting a small
    group for all you can eat hot pot!  Ate for 3 hours
    so we can be as gluttonous as possible


    @ch10n9 and @stupidsystemus taking in the food. 
    That drink in front of Jose?  Butterbeer.  Yes, the
    place randomly serve a Harry Potter drink that
    comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions


    @Timmmmmy and @toadywonders photohogging.  I kinda
    want to steal the smores artwork in the back


    @davidmiya in town for his girlfriend. Fun fact: his girlfriend
    and mine were alumni at the same university in China!  They
    also happened to be living in the same apartment complex in
    VA before we all realized this connection.  Very small world


    @victoriamisu on the cover of Shore.  Soon, I won't be able to
    hang out with her without talking to her agent and bodyguards first


    Will sell my copy for $$$ in the near future. Any takers?

    (See @annieothergirl, I'm keeping my promise to update at least monthly!)

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