Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Hell's Kitchen

Anybody else watch this?


I think it's an interesting show.  They can do without all the profanity though.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Redondo Beach, CA

Is it just me, or does going to the ocean just has the effect of relaxation?  I haven't been to a beach in like 3 years.  The last time i went was in 2007 @ Half Moon Bay in North Cal.  I've always like Redondo Beach because of the quiet atmosphere and surroundings.  Street parking is allowed from 8am - 9pm i believe, just remember the beach closes at 9pm. 

There is also a pier with a parking structure.  Not sure exactly what's there, but i guess i'll visit next time.  My dream is to someday get a pad with a balcony facing the Pacific Ocean.



Motorola Droid X or Samsung Fascinate?


Hard decision.  I like Droid X's bigger screen since i have large fingers, but it may be bothersome in my pocket.  I like Fascinate's layout as it looks similar to the iPhone.

Both run Android 2.1 OS, so software isn't much of an issue.  The biggest 2 problem:

1. I can upgrade now, but Fascinate doesn't even have a release date yet. (rumors say August)
2. Size.. there are obvious pro's and con's.

The Best Revenge?

Something interesting i read recently.

"The best way to get revenge at someone, is by living a happy life"

Kinda makes you think doesn't it?  Instead of having malicious thoughts of violence, just continue living a good life.  A good happy life.  This does bring up a question though.

  1. Is it important for that person to see you living this happy life in order to fulfill the revenge?  Make them regret and pound their chest with anguish? 
  2. Must you forget about the thoughts of revenge to live a happy life?
  3. Does your happiness need to be larger than the other person?
I sorta understand what it means - yet it's confusing when you ask the above questions.

This all came about after watching a Korean drama called 남자 이야기 (Man's Story) aka Slingshot.  The story resolves around revenge, but the protagonist is this really "nice" guy that is portrayed to be too much of a saint.


For example, he is betrayed by his lover as she goes off and marries his enemy (the one that killed his brother) - yet he still worries about her and helps her.  It was so frustrating watching this ridiculous fiction.  I wanted to bash the monitor!

This drama put a bitter taste in my mouth.  Crappy ending.  I would have preferred a total victory from the protagonist.  With the psycho business man losing all his money and living in a shack eating trash for dinner, and his betraying wife following him around with a shopping cart.  I feel so cynical right now.. haha.  Freakin drama's making me think...

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Volume of Blog Posts by Year/Month

Looking back at the number of blogs i made since 2002 is quite interesting. From the looks of it, i had the most interesting year in 2004, which makes sense.  That was the year i started going out with the girl that eventually rip my heart out.  Then i hit rock bottom in 2009 with just 8 blog posts.. what a joke.

Looks like i'm making quite the comeback though, turning my life around after a depressing few years.  I've already written more in 2010 than 2006 - 2009 combined. 

Been thinking about a new phone when my contract ends in August 30, 2010.  I still have 1.5 months left so it's too early to tell since more phones may come out.  I'm thinking about switching carriers with the exception of T-Mobile.  Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon are all candidates and the deciding factor will most likely be the phone.

Sprint's HTC Evo keeps looking better and better - considering the 4G network. 

AT&T's iPhone 4G looks great and has some nice functionality, but the antenna problem and the lack of 4G support makes me say "meh".

Verizon's Motorola Droid X which is supposed to come out soon looks pretty good.  I thought about the HTC Incredible but i didn't like the back of the phone.

I think i should wait for more phones to come out in 4G, as i will be stuck with this phone for the next 2 years and i don't want to be stuck in a 3G situation.  What i really want out of the phone are the following:

1. 4G Network capability
2. 6MP+ camera with a fast "Load" time.  I hate sitting there waiting for the camera to load to take a picture
3. 720p 30fps+ HD video recorder
4. Relatively small and slim phone.  Aesthetically attractive like the iPhone
5. Docking station charger (since i use my phone as my room clock/alarm)
6. Accurate and responsive touch screen

Sunday, July 04, 2010

SMTown Live 2010 World Tour

SMTown is coming to Los Angeles CA this year... and guess what?  Girls Generation will be there.. woot.  Am i too old to go?  Hmmmm...

Official link

Location: Los Angeles Staples Center
Time: Sept. 4th - 7pm

Saturday, July 03, 2010

[MV] Tae Yang - I Need a Girl (feat. Sandara Park)

Not sure how long this video will be up.  YG Entertainment has been dickholes about copyright and taking down MV's.  I can understand illegal mp3 downloads, but a music video?  It's clearly a better strategy to have your artists MV's spreading virally on the web to increase exposure.  Wasn't that the whole purpose of a MV?