03.25.04

No, no not for me.  That's a loooooong ways away.  Congratulations to Jimmy and Tiffany for getting engaged!  They're the first of my close friends to get engaged.  Jimmy has been my homie since we were little kids in 3rd grade playing tetherball and Tiffany was my first homecoming date, way back in freshman year of high school.  You can see why I'm really happy to hear this.  *snff sniff* *tears of joy*  Haha. 

For real though, my boy, Jimmy, made some smooth moves.  The day after Tiffany graduated from Western, he took her on a scavenger hunt under the pretense of a giving her a graduation present.  Little did she know how big the present was.  The scavenger hunt culminated with a private dinner at the Salish Lodge.  Jimmy started reading some heartfelt poems he wrote and then finally got on one knee, proposing.  The ring was perfect.  Too bad I didn't take a picture because I know you girls like to see that kinda stuff.

I went out to dinner with Jimmy, Tiffany, and a couple other friends last night.  It was sort of sad to hear about everyone's plans for the future.  People will be getting married, starting careers, going to law school, and going to graduate school.  It seems like an end of an era; we're becoming real adults now.  It's scary, but at the same time, exciting.  Of course, there will be a little delay for me before that happens, as I will become a Super Senior next fall, but that's a story for another day.  The time will come soon though and I'll have to make one of the biggest transitions of my life.

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As a sidenote, are you doing anything Saturday?  If not, come join us at Premier.  I've talked to a lot of people that said they're gonna be going, so it should be crackin'.  If you wanna go, hit me up.

Entry originally posted on Xanga

03.25.04

Note: Entry originally from March 24, 2004 on Xanga.

In the latest Details Magazine, there's a piece with the title, "Gay or Asian."  You can check it out right here:

For a larger version, go here.

[ Article text - courtesy of Angry Asian Man ]

GAY OR ASIAN?

One cruises for chicken; the other takes it General Tso-style. Whether you're into shrimp balls or shaved balls, entering the dragon requires imperial tastes. So choke up on your chopsticks, and make sure your labels are showing. Study hard, Grasshopper: A sharp eye will always take home the plumpest eel.

1 DIOR SUNGLASSES: Subs as headband and amplifies inscrutable affect.

2 RYAN SEACREST HAIR: Shellacked spikes, just like that crazy cool Americaaaaaaaan!

3 DELICATE FEATURES: Refreshed by a cup of hot tea or a hot night of teabagging.

4 DOLCE & GABBANA SUEDE JACKET: Keeps the last samurai warm and buttoned tight on the battlefield.

5 WHITE T-SHIRT: V-neck nicely showcases sashimi-smooth chest. What other men visit salons to get, the Asian gene pool provides for free.

6 LADYBOY FINGERS: Soft and long. Perfect for both waxing on and wacing off, plucking the koto, or gripping the Kendo stick.

7 LOUIS VUITTON BAG: Don't be duped by ghetto knockoffs. Every queen deserves the real deal.

8 EVISU JEANS: $400. A bonsai ass requires delicate tending.

9 METALLIC SNEAKERS: When the Pink Lady takes the stage, nothing should be lost in translation.

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When I first saw this article, I was in disbelief that something that blatantly racist would be printed in a mainstream magazine.  What are they trying to insinuate, that you can't tell Asians apart from gays?  Thanks for trying to perpetuate the effeminate Asian male stereotype.  Also, in the headline, it's asking "gay or asian?"  So if you're a gay Asian, does that mean you better stop waffling and make up your mind on which one you want to be?  I know this is supposed to be a joke and I'm always down for a good laugh, but this is riduculous.  Asian fingers are "perfect for both waxing on and wacing off, plucking the koto, or gripping the Kendo stick?"  Get your bullshit cliche'd stereotypes out of here.  It's like they're thinking, "oh, we don't have anything creative to write about this month, so we'll just make fun of Asians."  I hate it how it's the chic thing to do to bash on Asians.  If the media did the same to other races, people would be calling for heads.  We have to put a stop to this kind of discrimination.

Thoughts?

Entry originally posted on Xanga

03.25.04

Note: Entry originally from March 15, 2004 on Xanga.

Over the last year, I've developed this really bad habit when it comes to studying.  No matter how much work I have to do, I end up doing everything possible except the task I have to accomplish.  Now I've always been a procrastinator, but this is just taking it to new levels.  For example, instead of writing my 25 page paper, I'll go eat, take a shower, change the colors on my Xanga, chat, fill out my NCAA bracket -- anything but actually write the paper.  It's getting so absurd that I'll actually do stuff I hate doing instead of write my paper.  Oh, my mp3s aren't all named right?  Looks like it's about time to rename EVERY SINGLE ONE of them.  My car hasn't been washed in months?  Oh ok, I'll wash it in the butt ass cold.  Not only that, I'll make sure to replace my windshield wipers and go out of my way to buy new floormats while I'm at it!

I go to the library to try to get away from the distractions, because I mean you can't really do much there except study, right?  Wrong!  It's finals week, so everyone, their mom, and their momma's uncle's cousin's baby momma's homegirl's boyfriend is there.  I can't walk more than 10 steps without running into someone I know.  Then I start socializing and that's all the excuse I need to stop studying.

Call it senioritis, call it procrastination.  Whatever it is, I have to snap out of it!  It's gotten so bad that if I was given the option of studying or watching a woman's bodybuilding contest, I'd probably tell em to bring on Big Bertha!  Well, I guess I should finish up this Xanga entry now.  It's time to go study.

Entry originally posted on Xanga

03.25.04

Note: Entry originally from March 13, 2004 on Xanga.

It's so close to Spring Break, but there's so much to do until then!  I have a 25 page group paper for Informatics due on Monday, a Comm presentation on Tuesday, and finals for Informatics and Databases on Wednesday.  Ever get the feeling when you have so much work that you can't accomplish anything because you don't know where to start? 

Argh, I had to miss out on most of my buddy's 21st birthday yesterday because I had freakin' homework I had to finish and turn in before midnight.  We went to Todai's for dinner and then I was gonna go home real quick to finish my homework, turn it in, and meet up with them at Fox Sports grill to watch the Husky game.  Too bad it wasn't quick and I ended up missing out on the rest of the night. Boooooo on schooool!

Anyways, time to think happy thoughts... like spring break.  What are you guys doing for spring break?

Entry originally posted on Xanga

03.07.04

You guys probably get tired of these posts about the games I go to, but oh well, here goes another one.  Like how November's Apple Cup was the funnest football game I've ever been to, yesterday's basketball game versus Stanford was by far the most fun I've had at a basketball game.  It's been a while since the Huskies have been good at basketball, but this year it has different.  We've won 12 of the last 13 league games to move in to 2nd place in the Pac-10.

Stanford was #1 and undefeated, trying to make history.  The Huskies were the 2nd place team, trying to get the big win necessary to propel them into the NCAA tournament.  It was a record crowd at Hec Ed yesterday and much like the Apple Cup, it was pandemonium as we won the game.  We were in the student section at the top of the arena, but it was still hella loud up there.  With 30 sec left and the win virtually guaranteed, we made our way down to the lower entrance of the court and counted down the last seconds of the game.  As the clock hit 0.00, there was mad rush as all of us students trampled down the stairs to storm the court.

It was like a mosh pit on the floor of Hec Ed and everybody was rowdy as hell.  I think I almost knocked over a cheerleader in trying to get to the party in the middle of the court.  The lone senior player, Curtis Allen, was lifted up by the students.  It's moments like this that make being a fan of a team so worth it.

Click here for video of us storming the court after the game. (courtesy of Dawgman.com board)

After the game, I went to my friend Nikki's Barrio Fiesta over at Seattle U.  Barrio is a night that celebrates Filipino culture with a dinner and performances.  It was quite the contrast from the game.  I was still so pumped up that I wanted to scream, "YEEEEEEEEAAAAHHHH!" when the MC asked the crowd if we were ready for dinner.  I eventually settled down a little and enjoyed the rest of the night at Barrio.

Here's some pics from the game:

This is our view of the court from the upper student section.

Me and my name twin, Don #2 sporting our Dawgheads.  Aren't they badass?  They gave em out to all the students at the game.

Huy and Steve dig the Dawgheads too.  We must've looked rediculous walking into the computer labs after the game.

About to take it to the house on Stanford.

Students partying on the floor after we won.

Brandon Roy and Mike Jensen getting mugged for postgame interviews.  Even Jensen thinks the Dawghead is sexy.

Huskies 75, Cardinal 62.  That's right bitches, you're 26 and 1!

And since I'm already posting pics, I might as well post some pics from the ASC talent show a few weeks ago.

Me and Sophia.  I'm purposely putting up this picture since she said she doesn't like it when people post pictures without her permission.  Haha, sucka!

Susan and Jackie.  That's Dan in the background prolly checking out some girl.  Smooth move by Sophia to cover up Jackie's face with the program.

Nikki shaking her groove thang on stage at the talent show.  I have a picture of her groove thang bending over too.  Wanna see it?

On another note, my long lost brother, Parry Shen now has a Xanga.  It's interesting to know what goes on in the head of a movie star.

Entry originally posted on Xanga

02.15.04

Thanks to all y'all for wishing me a happy birthday.  My 22nd birthday was a blast!  First we went to swanky restaurant and bar called Tap House Grill in Galleria.  There were about 30 people in my party so it was like an "Asian Invasion."  Afterwards, some of us went to karaoke the night away at SBK.  I did my William Hung impersonation there and performed "She Bangs."  It was dope.  Too bad I didn't get any pictures of it.

I have a consolation prize though.  Here's some video that Gigi (who knows how to work my camera better than me) took.  The lighting sucks, but oh well. The first two clips are Sam and I fumbling with the words or melody to the songs.  The last one is my homeboy, Craig, stealing the show.  Yes, ladies, he is single.

It's sorta big, so you're prolly better off saving it to your hard drive first before you watch it.
mp4 video (better quality but might not work on all computers)
avi video (same video, not as good quality, but probably will work on your computer)

Here's some assorted pics from the night.

Here's the table with the people who came early enough to actually get to sit by me.

Another table at my party.

Me and some more friends.

Me and my new gangsta friend, Homie Da Bear.  Thanks Annie and Susan for my favorite present!

Some of the people karaoking it up at SBK.

Angela wakes up from her drunkenness just in time to sing Hotel California.

Me and Craig posing for one last pic before we leave SBK.

I have a bunch more pictures at my photo gallery.  They're bigger too.

Entry originally posted on Xanga

02.08.04

So this is gonna be one of those super-packed weeks.
Monday: Get bitch slapped by databases midterm
Tuesday: Get bitch slapped on other cheek by informatics midterm, go to VSA/VSL meeting.
Wednesday: Go learn some cha cha cha-ing skills with Lily (maybe?)
Thursday: My official 22nd birthday, maybe some family stuff
Friday: The big 22 birthday bash.  Out to dinner, then either partying or karaoking it up.  Hit me up for details.

Oh yeah and besides that, I gotta worry about going to class, working on our big online store databases project, and going to work.

I'm turning 22 on Thursday.  It feels soooo not special.  In fact, I feel like I'm getting too old.  I might as well wear cardigan sweaters and go to bingo night.  No longer can I call Angela a "granny" for being 22.  It's the age where everything starts going downhill and you no longer look forward to your birthdays.  I'm supposed to be a full fledged adult right now, ready to step into the real world.  So why do I feel like I'm not any closer to that goal than I was a year ago?

Can someone give me a reason I should be excited about my birthday on Thursday?

Entry originally posted on Xanga

01.19.04

When I graduate in June (*crosses fingers*), I'll lose my free webspace at UW.  I set out to find a new provider, and I stumbled upon a sweet deal from 1and1.com.  Supposedly, they're the biggest web host in the world and are trying to break into the US market.  To do that, they're giving away 3 years of free web hosting with all the bells and whistles.  I signed up for it and it's totally legit.  The only drawback is that the support isn't that great, but I don't really need support.  Besides, you get what you pay for.  The offer ends January 21st though, so hurry, hurry, hurry if you want in.

Being a curious person, I couldn't just let the free webspace I signed up for be dormant until I graduated.  I ended up making a new site to replace my old UW one.  For someone who has no artistic ability, it looks pretty good.  I'll be posting all my Xanga entries over there also, so you can comment there if you don't have Xanga.  So enough of me blabbing, here's the link to the site:

urbanrice.net

Entry originally posted on Xanga

01.14.04

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this entry is gonna save me a damn lot of typing.  Here's some assorted pictures that I've gotten recently.

Last night at the Sonics game

Lebron James was in town for the first time ever and I went to the game.  Too bad the pitiful Cavs kicked our ass in our own building!  We were kinda high up so these pics are blurry.

The back of the Man we came to see, Lebron.  Check out our tight retro unis.

King James at the free throw line to add to his 27 point, 9 rebound, 9 assist night.

Darius Miles punking us on a dunk.  I guess he wasn't as impressed by our bright yellow jerseys and velour jumpsuit warmups.

I didn't need flash for this pic, because I was already blinded by the amount of whiteness that the Sonics put on the court at once.

Hanging with my buddies at the game, Jon and Gigi.

The hardcore flash makes me look like Caspar and Gigi look Blackanese in comparison.

Here's a picture of "Leah" for Jon.

How did I end up with a picture of Ray-Ray's ass?  Damn you, Gigi!

At the restaurant 13 Coins last Friday

My homegirl, Nga aka Tanya, was in town last week.  Here's some pics (that I jacked from her) of us at 13 Coins restaurant last Friday before we went clubbin'.

Hmm... from this angle, it kinda looks like Moses is fondling Nga's chest and I'm enjoying watching it.  What a bunch of perverts.

The girls.  Yep.

Lee kinda puts a damper on the tough guy image in this pic.

Chris and Marissa.  Awww how cute.

Ha's B-Day bash

Here's a couple pictures from Ha's 21st birthday.

I could've put up a picture of a bunch of random people and it wouldn't matter, cuz you can't tell who anyone is since this picture is so small...

... so here's a closeup picture that you can recognize me.  We must be pretty uncreative with our clothes, cuz there's a damn lot of black in this pic.

So yep, those are some pics for now.  I'll prolly post more later.

Entry originally posted on Xanga

01.12.04

So I guess I lied about updating a lot over winter break.  I started working on a new site that is actually turning out pretty nice.  It's almost done; I just have to recreate the photo gallery that I had before.  I'll link it once I finish it.  Anyways, I'll have a better update soon, but for now if you wanna stalk me, here's my schedule for the quarter:

I'll prolly drop architecture since I'm supposed to be working at that time!

Entry originally posted on Xanga

12.31.03

Happy New Year's Y'All

Entry originally posted on Xanga

12.29.03

I'm back full time at work for the next 2 weeks, so you know that that means... more Xanga updates!

I'm bored, so here are some things about me that you might not know:

1. Each morning I eat a banana.  I could say that it's because bananas are healthy, but nope... it's because bananas are the fastest, easiest thing to eat.

2. My first album was Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggystyle tape.  Yea, dat's rite, I be down wit tha LBC since tha start, ni**a!  haha

3. I've never smoked a cigarette in my life.

4. When I'm sitting down at a table to eat at a cafe or restaurant, I almost always face the door.  The times when I don't do that are when someone already sits down in that position or when some loser actually follows the same rule (which has happened before!)

5. My left thumb can bend in an odd way.  I think I'm double-jointed.

6. I'm a fan of Apple products.  I own a Powerbook and an iPod.  Chicks dig the Powerbook.  For real!  Girls come up to be all the time and are like... "hey baby, nice laptop!"

7. If you wanna start my night off right, hook me up with a Long Island.

8. I'm not fond of heights and big hairy spiders kinda creep me out, but my biggest fear of all is failure.

9. I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Back in the day, all the kids were scared of me cuz they knew I could kick their ass.

10. Blue is my favorite color.  Here's a random sample of just how much I like blue: I'm wearing a white and blue shirt, blue jeans, and shoes with blue on them, drinking from my blue Nalgene bottle that I just pulled out of my blue backpack while writing this entry for my blue web page with a keyboard and mouse located on a blue mouse pad.

11. I don't watch too much TV, but when I do, it's probably tuned to Sportscenter.  In fact, I'd bet that more than 50% of the time my TV is on, it's turned to sports.

12. Birds flying overhead make me nervous, because there's no telling when they'll poop on you!

13. I don't believe in just walking down a set of stairs.  You should always sprint down them or at least maintain a brisk, breakneck pace.  This is the result of years of running down the stairs in my house.  When people are blocking my path down the stairs by walking leisurely, I just wanna dropkick them in the head.

14. You can't always tell how I feel by the way I act.

15. I'm really oblivious to the people around me.  When I'm walking along, I could be staring right at a friend and not even know it.  So if you've ever seen me and thought that I was ignoring you, I'm not!  I have tunnel vision focus to my destination.

16. I hate beans.

17. I'm really loyal to my friends.  If you get on my good side, I will go far out of my way to help you out.

18. Procrastination should be my middle name.  That reminds me... better go get those Christmas presents!

19. One of my spare-time hobbies is producing hip hop beats.  Here's an example clip.  If you know a rapper or singer who needs original beats, send em to me.

20. I'm not perfect and I never will be.

Well, if you made it this far, you must be even more bored than I am!  Enough about me... what's one thing I about you that I might not know?

One more thing... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Original Xanga Entry

12.29.03

For a little more than a year, I've kept a blog over at Xanga. I started it on a whim out of boredom one day and it ended up being the first online site that I kept up updating. As an intro to blogging, Xanga definitely did the job. It's a limited, but it works well for simple updates.

Now that I've decided to use Movable Type to manage the content of my new website, I've been tempted to use MT as my actual blog. After all, I have much more control over the layout and content than I do with Xanga. The problem is, if I exclusively blog here, I'll lose the huge built-in audience that comes with Xanga. I'm pretty sure that many of the people who come to my Xanga site now probably wouldn't come to this site. For me, if someone leaves Xanga for another site or blog, I get lazy and don't go to their new site. It's so much easier to just check only the sites on Xanga when you are using Xanga.

The solution I've decided on is to duplicate my Xanga entries over here. It's not the optimal solution, but it's a good compromise. Another benefit of doing this is that I get my Xanga entries archived. If I want to post something that I don't necessarily want on Xanga, I can just post it here. For each entry that I copied from Xanga, I'll also add the original Xanga entry link. I'll probably add the urban.rice permalink on the Xanga entry.

Well, that's the plan on how I'm gonna operate my different journals. I guess we'll find out how that works out.