Clarence and Jonathan, my lunch dates.
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Birthdays and Workplaces
Thanks to Clarence and Jonathan who took me out for a pre-birthday lunch at Matchbox in Chinatown. I love their wee mini-burgers (seriously, I love them). I was also amazed by how quickly the buildings have gone up in that area since I've left. I was stunned to see that enormous building right by the arch now that contains the Urban Outfitters and Ann Taylor Loft and everything. The feel for that area is really changing. It used to be...more gamey (and some might say, more interesting), but it's definitely more family-friendly now. Anyway, I do love going to Matchbox and I love going with Clarence and Jonathan even more.
Later I walked the familiar three blocks back to Easter Seals and stopped in to say hello. I meant to duck into my old boss's office just to chat and catch up, but I ended up being greeted by everyone who used to work on my floor and holding court in the conference room for awhile. It was good to be back, and to see everyone. I'll get a chance to do some more in-depth catch-up in a couple of days, which I'm looking forward to.
Thanks to Clarence and Jonathan who took me out for a pre-birthday lunch at Matchbox in Chinatown. I love their wee mini-burgers (seriously, I love them). I was also amazed by how quickly the buildings have gone up in that area since I've left. I was stunned to see that enormous building right by the arch now that contains the Urban Outfitters and Ann Taylor Loft and everything. The feel for that area is really changing. It used to be...more gamey (and some might say, more interesting), but it's definitely more family-friendly now. Anyway, I do love going to Matchbox and I love going with Clarence and Jonathan even more.
Later I walked the familiar three blocks back to Easter Seals and stopped in to say hello. I meant to duck into my old boss's office just to chat and catch up, but I ended up being greeted by everyone who used to work on my floor and holding court in the conference room for awhile. It was good to be back, and to see everyone. I'll get a chance to do some more in-depth catch-up in a couple of days, which I'm looking forward to.
Monday, December 20, 2004
Flood! Moths! What's Next: Locusts?
Our basement flooded at some point yesterday, so I helped my dad move some boxes downstairs. It wasn't as bad as it could have been, but it's still no fun anyway.
The exercise of cleaning led my dad to examine some of his Afghan rugs which were wrapped up down there. I helped him drag them outside today and open them up to see if there was any damage. No damage from any flooding, but moths have gone to town on a few of them. Many of them were okay--I think that they just need to be cleaned--but a few were irretreivable. It's a real bummer, actually. I took a couple of shots of the moth damage because I've never seen anything like that before. Bastard moths!
We found wrapped up with the rugs what looked like to be kernels of Jasmine rice. Is this something that maybe my mom put in to protect against moths? My dad thought it might be moth eggs, and if so...gross. Neither of us were particularly interested in tasting them. Anyone know what moth eggs look like?
Our basement flooded at some point yesterday, so I helped my dad move some boxes downstairs. It wasn't as bad as it could have been, but it's still no fun anyway.
The exercise of cleaning led my dad to examine some of his Afghan rugs which were wrapped up down there. I helped him drag them outside today and open them up to see if there was any damage. No damage from any flooding, but moths have gone to town on a few of them. Many of them were okay--I think that they just need to be cleaned--but a few were irretreivable. It's a real bummer, actually. I took a couple of shots of the moth damage because I've never seen anything like that before. Bastard moths!
We found wrapped up with the rugs what looked like to be kernels of Jasmine rice. Is this something that maybe my mom put in to protect against moths? My dad thought it might be moth eggs, and if so...gross. Neither of us were particularly interested in tasting them. Anyone know what moth eggs look like?
Sunday, December 19, 2004
How much do I love Takeshi Kaneshiro?
We were talking about him the other night and about how he is in "The House of Flying Daggers." I had to go scouring the web for some sweet pictures of him to post, and rest assured that there exist many of a fan web page for the man.
I also stumbled across some page where fans could leave comments about him, and those are seriously the best. Here are some of my favorites:
like i love you
keigo from malaysia on September 8, 2004
i really in love with takeshi.i like the way he smile,laugh and most of all anything about him.i really really like him .
just another comment.. =)
michelle lim from Jakarta, Indonesia on April 4, 2004
well i used to be a big fan of TAKESHI KANESHIRO!! I think that he's the hottest man on earth and he's so handsome and no matter what Takeshi is super cool.. in the other hand i think you really look like my dad (i mean your face.. only he's a bit older and frail but i swear when i saw his picture during his 20s he really look like you! i'll send you his pic if you want!)he claimed that he is more handsome than you! GO AWAY DAD.. I LOVE TAKESHI SO MUCH!!
ok
ricky from bandung,indonesia on June 9, 2003
halo,brother takeshi,i love u somuch iknow u since im child! u with bo boho im 19 now can u sent me pic? pls with signature ok?:) god bless u
We were talking about him the other night and about how he is in "The House of Flying Daggers." I had to go scouring the web for some sweet pictures of him to post, and rest assured that there exist many of a fan web page for the man.
I also stumbled across some page where fans could leave comments about him, and those are seriously the best. Here are some of my favorites:
like i love you
keigo from malaysia on September 8, 2004
i really in love with takeshi.i like the way he smile,laugh and most of all anything about him.i really really like him .
just another comment.. =)
michelle lim from Jakarta, Indonesia on April 4, 2004
well i used to be a big fan of TAKESHI KANESHIRO!! I think that he's the hottest man on earth and he's so handsome and no matter what Takeshi is super cool.. in the other hand i think you really look like my dad (i mean your face.. only he's a bit older and frail but i swear when i saw his picture during his 20s he really look like you! i'll send you his pic if you want!)he claimed that he is more handsome than you! GO AWAY DAD.. I LOVE TAKESHI SO MUCH!!
ok
ricky from bandung,indonesia on June 9, 2003
halo,brother takeshi,i love u somuch iknow u since im child! u with bo boho im 19 now can u sent me pic? pls with signature ok?:) god bless u
How to Pretend You're Canadian
This is hilarious: a company in New Mexico apparently came up with a kit of sorts for Americans who are traveling abroad. You get a Canada t-shirt, a patch, a pin, and a guide to quickie questions on Canada.
When it comes to sports, the guide suggests: "This is easy to remember. There is only one real sport in Canada and it is called hockey. Regardless of any trivia question, the answer is 'Wayne Gretzky."'
If a Canadian says he had to "deke out of a meeting," it means he avoided the meeting. If someone is headed to "Hogtown," that's Canadian for Toronto. A trip to "Cowtown" means the person is going to Calgary.
When I traveled with Suzi and Carrie, I remember that at one point in some restaurant in Penang, Carrie and I tried to pretend that we were Canadian when some guy started questioning where we were from (I don't know where Suzi was right then, because I think that she managed to stay free of those shenanigans for some reason). The dude was savvier than we thought, though, because he started grilling us about Canadian geography and then we were so busted. I should have had that guide!
This is hilarious: a company in New Mexico apparently came up with a kit of sorts for Americans who are traveling abroad. You get a Canada t-shirt, a patch, a pin, and a guide to quickie questions on Canada.
When it comes to sports, the guide suggests: "This is easy to remember. There is only one real sport in Canada and it is called hockey. Regardless of any trivia question, the answer is 'Wayne Gretzky."'
If a Canadian says he had to "deke out of a meeting," it means he avoided the meeting. If someone is headed to "Hogtown," that's Canadian for Toronto. A trip to "Cowtown" means the person is going to Calgary.
When I traveled with Suzi and Carrie, I remember that at one point in some restaurant in Penang, Carrie and I tried to pretend that we were Canadian when some guy started questioning where we were from (I don't know where Suzi was right then, because I think that she managed to stay free of those shenanigans for some reason). The dude was savvier than we thought, though, because he started grilling us about Canadian geography and then we were so busted. I should have had that guide!
Whoa
Cambodian soldiers have emerged from the jungle after 25 years, not quite sure if the war is still going on.
LOUT, Cambodia (Reuters) - When Vietnamese troops overran his village in 1979, Romam Chhung Loeung, a Khmer Rouge guerrilla, had no option but to flee with friends and family into the dense jungle of northeast Cambodia.
Twenty-five years later, the group emerged from the forest in clothes made of bark and leaves, unaware that the war was over, the Vietnamese had gone and Pol Pot was dead.
Cambodian soldiers have emerged from the jungle after 25 years, not quite sure if the war is still going on.
LOUT, Cambodia (Reuters) - When Vietnamese troops overran his village in 1979, Romam Chhung Loeung, a Khmer Rouge guerrilla, had no option but to flee with friends and family into the dense jungle of northeast Cambodia.
Twenty-five years later, the group emerged from the forest in clothes made of bark and leaves, unaware that the war was over, the Vietnamese had gone and Pol Pot was dead.
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Listen to the "You Are So Beautiful to Me" edition of This American Life that they replayed today. An exceptionally good show with an amazing short story reading by Russell Banks.
Back in the fold
I've finally been able to catch up with everyone these past couple of days, and it's been great. I feel like I need to gorge on the company of my DC friends, like a camel storing up sustenance in its hump. I was happy to be able to catch up with Suzi as well right before she takes off to Colorado for her own vacation. I also got to see Grace's new sleek, sweet apartment which was excellent. Now I need to visit Matt's new condo and to see the resident baby angel, Spike.
Now to chill a little before throwing down for some Game Night shenanigans. wooo!
I've finally been able to catch up with everyone these past couple of days, and it's been great. I feel like I need to gorge on the company of my DC friends, like a camel storing up sustenance in its hump. I was happy to be able to catch up with Suzi as well right before she takes off to Colorado for her own vacation. I also got to see Grace's new sleek, sweet apartment which was excellent. Now I need to visit Matt's new condo and to see the resident baby angel, Spike.
Now to chill a little before throwing down for some Game Night shenanigans. wooo!
Friday, December 17, 2004
Graffiti seen in Baghdad, courtesy of Harper's.
Hey everyone, Saddam ate beans and emitted stinky air.
Characteristics of the American conqueror:
—Liar like the Baathists, if not more
—Stubborn like a mule, if not more
—Hates clever people and the educated and capable ones, as if he were the very one who taught this to Saddam
—Loves the game of switching the electric power off and on again and practicing this sly childish harmful game on the Iraqis
—In his heart, he hates every Iraqi, Muslim, Christian, Baptist, Arab, Kurd, or even Turkman or Assyrian because the history of these peoples and their civilization is seven thousand years old, not two hundred.
(via tmn)
Hey everyone, Saddam ate beans and emitted stinky air.
Characteristics of the American conqueror:
—Liar like the Baathists, if not more
—Stubborn like a mule, if not more
—Hates clever people and the educated and capable ones, as if he were the very one who taught this to Saddam
—Loves the game of switching the electric power off and on again and practicing this sly childish harmful game on the Iraqis
—In his heart, he hates every Iraqi, Muslim, Christian, Baptist, Arab, Kurd, or even Turkman or Assyrian because the history of these peoples and their civilization is seven thousand years old, not two hundred.
(via tmn)
TGIF
Today I'm enjoying the day of nothing. I slept till 11 and now am puttering for the day, and it kind of rocks. It's been a rough week!
So to balance out my "I hate Pakistan!" fifth grade diary entry, I should report that this morning I have a new salwar kameez (the super airy, comfortable dress in Pakistan--a long tunic and baggy pants and a scarf, basically). It's purple and pretty and I like it very much. Mary Linda, a woman who we met in China this past summer, currently lives in Lahore with her husband, and she had it made and sent it to me. She is awesome.
I think that I'm going to wear it to my parents' open house since there will be enough people there who will appreciate it.
Today I'm enjoying the day of nothing. I slept till 11 and now am puttering for the day, and it kind of rocks. It's been a rough week!
So to balance out my "I hate Pakistan!" fifth grade diary entry, I should report that this morning I have a new salwar kameez (the super airy, comfortable dress in Pakistan--a long tunic and baggy pants and a scarf, basically). It's purple and pretty and I like it very much. Mary Linda, a woman who we met in China this past summer, currently lives in Lahore with her husband, and she had it made and sent it to me. She is awesome.
I think that I'm going to wear it to my parents' open house since there will be enough people there who will appreciate it.
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Celebrating the Suck
After going through some old boxes last night in my parents' basement, I stumbled up Diary 1987, otherwise known as the scintillating account of my 5th grade year. I remember being drawn to this particular journal while we were on a family trip in Thailand, since it is festooned with white button-eyed kitties jauntily sporting hats (gee, not much has changed, I guess), and I had...to...have...it. And I did.
I love the part in the front that lists holidays. One page is in Thai, and the other page is in English, listing what I think may be American Holidays only. Besides New Year's and Christmas, and other similar days, they also list: Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, and Election Day (?).
There's a part soon after that with lines that look like those on which you would scribble some music notes. The section is titled: "My favorite song." Let's examine the songs that I chose to list (along with whatever lyrics I could recall), shall we?
Kristin's Favorite Songs 1987
1. I Ain't Missin' You At All ("A Little Bit Of It")
2. Tears Are Not Enough
3. On the Big Rock Candy Mountain
4. *Flash Dance* ("A Little Bit Of It")
5. Christmas On the Beach at Waikiki
6. Cherish the Love We Have
7. Momma Don't 'Llow
8. Time After Time
9. That's What Friends are For
10. We Built this City on Rock & Roll (the piece de resistance!)
Wow, that's pretty incredibly sucky.
It's a pretty boring diary overall, since I hadn't started my high-flying life of coking and toking yet, but I did stumble upon one entry that cracked me up in particular.
Tues Jan 27, 1987
Dear Diary,
I hate Pakistan! I hate I.S.I.! I hate my dad's job! I hate everything that took me away from the States! I even hate the people here--they're so snobby (some)! I wish I were back in the States. I can't wait till this summer.
From,
Kristin Mahan
ps. I hate Pakistan!
After going through some old boxes last night in my parents' basement, I stumbled up Diary 1987, otherwise known as the scintillating account of my 5th grade year. I remember being drawn to this particular journal while we were on a family trip in Thailand, since it is festooned with white button-eyed kitties jauntily sporting hats (gee, not much has changed, I guess), and I had...to...have...it. And I did.
I love the part in the front that lists holidays. One page is in Thai, and the other page is in English, listing what I think may be American Holidays only. Besides New Year's and Christmas, and other similar days, they also list: Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, and Election Day (?).
There's a part soon after that with lines that look like those on which you would scribble some music notes. The section is titled: "My favorite song." Let's examine the songs that I chose to list (along with whatever lyrics I could recall), shall we?
Kristin's Favorite Songs 1987
1. I Ain't Missin' You At All ("A Little Bit Of It")
2. Tears Are Not Enough
3. On the Big Rock Candy Mountain
4. *Flash Dance* ("A Little Bit Of It")
5. Christmas On the Beach at Waikiki
6. Cherish the Love We Have
7. Momma Don't 'Llow
8. Time After Time
9. That's What Friends are For
10. We Built this City on Rock & Roll (the piece de resistance!)
Wow, that's pretty incredibly sucky.
It's a pretty boring diary overall, since I hadn't started my high-flying life of coking and toking yet, but I did stumble upon one entry that cracked me up in particular.
Tues Jan 27, 1987
Dear Diary,
I hate Pakistan! I hate I.S.I.! I hate my dad's job! I hate everything that took me away from the States! I even hate the people here--they're so snobby (some)! I wish I were back in the States. I can't wait till this summer.
From,
Kristin Mahan
ps. I hate Pakistan!
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