Name:Alexander Country:United States State:California Metro:Los Angeles Gender:Male
Interests:Mostly Art these days. I'll try anything interesting, though. Within reason. Expertise:Delivering packages on time while somehow always being late for everything else. Occupation:Student Industry:Art
Most of us at some point in our lives ask ourselves, "Who am I?" Sometimes it's easy to lose ourselves in the world around us, to forget our way, and wander off the path without even realizing it. I remember telling myself once a long time ago that I would never allow myself to get lost or wander, and yet years later I found myself in exactly that position. But realizing who you really are only comes after it's been challenged. When someone or something comes along that forces you to question every belief and personality trait you've ever thought you had, that's when you're forced to burn away all the excess until you're left with the pure essence of what is truly you. That is when you discover how much of you was really there on the surface, and how much was buried deep down inside. I discovered that a lot of my own identity was buried deep within me, afraid of venturing out because of all the different negative things that had been said to me about myself. But once the dust had settled and all had been said and done, I could really, truly say with certainty that this was really me. And really, I had known all along. I just had forgotten and lost my way. I can't promise it won't happen again, but I know next time it does, I'll have friends there who'll remind me.
Random Quote:
From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines,
Going where I list, my own master, total and absolute
- Walt Whitman
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Driving is one of the few things that help me focus. When I'm driving, all of my thoughts are clearer and I do some of my best thinking while behind the wheel. That being said, my eight year old GTI was starting to show its age and it was beginning to become more of a worry and potential financial burden than any kind of real benefit or convenience.
I've been doing a great deal of research on cars for the past year or so, mostly on this car called the 'R32', but also into whatever cars other people might have suggested to me or might've simply caught my fancy at any given moment. After patient waiting, much thought, and probably entirely too much research, I finally decided that enough was enough and I took the plunge and got myself a new Volkswagen R32. This is the photo I took while cruising with it today along the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway), which by the way is an amazing drive. I'm sure everyone already knows how much I'm into cars in general and VW's specifically, but I still have to say it: this is an amazing machine and I don't regret having gotten it. It's definately a driver's car, designed for people who really take joy in being behind the wheel.
Incidentally, it's also the first brand new car I've ever owned.
R32's are a limited production run of 5000 total for the US and each one is numbered. Mine is #4855.
The color is also rare. It's called 'Deep Blue Pearl' and it's specific to this model, not available on any other GTI, Rabbit, or Jetta. Blue has always been my favorite color.
That's right, if you buy a GTI, you'll not only have fun, you'll save the environment! And it comes from a very reliable source: Jeremy Clarkson from the famed British BBC show Top Gear. So without further ado... the video:
So. I accidentally left my phone in my pants and washed them with my clothes. Now I have a freshly washed brand new phone that doesn't work. If I don't answer my phone for the next few days, you know why.
Thanks to everyone for all the positive comments of encouragement. I'm still exhausted from the drive, but I've arrived in LA safe and sound and my lease application was accepted so I have a place to live (albeit one I share with other people). It's a great place to live for the time being, whilst I get settled. (Thanks to my cousin David helping me obtain it.) I have to admit, FedEx out here is a completely different experience than back east. Unlike my somewhat unpredictable work hours in the past, my new schedule is Monday through Friday, always about 7 in the morning until 6 or 7 at night. There's much less pressure, much less stress, and much less of the hectic need to rush constantly. It all takes a little bit of getting used to, but as I adjust, I feel more assured of the fact that I made the right decision for myself for this point in my life.
So, you wanna know something about me, eh? Who is this guy? What kind of name is 'randomkoreanguy' anyhow? Good question. First, I'll break down my username for you. Most obvious of the three components of my name, I'm a guy. A male human being (duh). Secondly, I'm Korean by heritage (American by birth). Easy, right? And now the random part. If you've ever met me, you probably know that I'm completely, utterly random. What's that mean, exactly? Well, for example, I have this tendency to say things completely out of context that have absolutely nothing to do with what everyone else is talking about. Really, I have my own train of thought that I used to reach this point, but naturally being that no one I know can read minds, they have no idea how I came to reach the end point of my thoughts. So when I blurt out this random thought, everyone looks at me like I'm crazy. Most people wonder to themselves where in the world I conjured this random thought from and why this rude little Korean guy isn't paying attention and interupting the conversation to blurt it out. Alas, I can't help it, it's just how my brain works. My thoughts are scattered and disorganized. My pattern of functioning is completely illogical and makes sense to no one but myself. If you ever read my journal, I'm sure you'll find that I wander from one thought to the next. Well, that's the formatted end product. My actual thought processes are a lot more haphazard. Heh. Ever try to watch all the TV's in an electronics store at the same time while they're tuned to different channels? Yeah, that's what it's like inside my head. Chaotic, eh? It leads to randomness that I can't really help or avoid.
So, what about the rest of me? Man, you're really inquisitive if you've managed to read this far. Heh. Hm. Well, I'm a pretty nice guy most of the time, when I'm not lost in my own head. As you might guess, I'm not always 'all there', so people sometimes assume I'm rude or something. Such is not the case, I'm just having trouble focusing on what's going on. It's nothing personal, really. I like to keep myself occupied. Lately the computer and the internet has become boring for me. Nowadays I like to meet real people and do real things in the real world. Even TV has become kinda boring. I always need to be occupied or doing something unless I'm tired and need a nap, or I get bored. Diversity. I really like diversity as far as activities and environments go. Though my favorite activites include video games and anime, I don't love it as much as I used to. (*Gasp!*) Yes, yes, it's true. My love for these things has dwindled a bit lately. I used to like going clubbing too, but I've noticed lately that different kinds of people go out nowadays, or maybe I just went to the wrong places. I dunno. I got tired of doing recreational activities of that sort anyway.(Though I do sometimes get a small aching to go out to the City now and again.) Between work and school, I'm busy as hell. I do have some free time, usually a couple hours a day. During this time, I'd like to be out doing something, but really no one I know that lives nearby enjoys being so busy so often. I live on a tight budget anyway, I guess. Oh, another thing you should know about me. I'm about as perceptive as a ... something really unperceptive. Since I'm usually so distracted, I don't pick up on hints, clues, or anything subtle very easily. So don't try it, I'll probably just stare at you blankly because I completely missed it.
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(Albeit busy.)
I'm still exhausted from the drive, but I've arrived in LA safe and sound and my lease application was accepted so I have a place to live (albeit one I share with other people). It's a great place to live for the time being, whilst I get settled. (Thanks to my cousin David helping me obtain it.) I have to admit, FedEx out here is a completely different experience than back east. Unlike my somewhat unpredictable work hours in the past, my new schedule is Monday through Friday, always about 7 in the morning until 6 or 7 at night. There's much less pressure, much less stress, and much less of the hectic need to rush constantly. It all takes a little bit of getting used to, but as I adjust, I feel more assured of the fact that I made the right decision for myself for this point in my life.
Most people wonder to themselves where in the world I conjured this random thought from and why this rude little Korean guy isn't paying attention and interupting the conversation to blurt it out. Alas, I can't help it, it's just how my brain works. My thoughts are scattered and disorganized. My pattern of functioning is completely illogical and makes sense to no one but myself. If you ever read my journal, I'm sure you'll find that I wander from one thought to the next. Well, that's the formatted end product. My actual thought processes are a lot more haphazard. Heh. Ever try to watch all the TV's in an electronics store at the same time while they're tuned to different channels? Yeah, that's what it's like inside my head. Chaotic, eh? It leads to randomness that I can't really help or avoid.
Hm. Well, I'm a pretty nice guy most of the time, when I'm not lost in my own head. As you might guess, I'm not always 'all there', so people sometimes assume I'm rude or something. Such is not the case, I'm just having trouble focusing on what's going on. It's nothing personal, really. I like to keep myself occupied. Lately the computer and the internet has become boring for me. Nowadays I like to meet real people and do real things in the real world. Even TV has become kinda boring. I always need to be occupied or doing something unless I'm tired and need a nap, or I get bored. Diversity. I really like diversity as far as activities and environments go. Though my favorite activites include video games and anime, I don't love it as much as I used to. (*Gasp!*) Yes, yes, it's true. My love for these things has dwindled a bit lately. I used to like going clubbing too, but I've noticed lately that different kinds of people go out nowadays, or maybe I just went to the wrong places. I dunno. I got tired of doing recreational activities of that sort anyway.(Though I do sometimes get a small aching to go out to the City now and again.) Between work and school, I'm busy as hell. I do have some free time, usually a couple hours a day. During this time, I'd like to be out doing something, but really no one I know that lives nearby enjoys being so busy so often. I live on a tight budget anyway, I guess. Oh, another thing you should know about me. I'm about as perceptive as a ... something really unperceptive. Since I'm usually so distracted, I don't pick up on hints, clues, or anything subtle very easily. So don't try it, I'll probably just stare at you blankly because I completely missed it.
