Remembering Gloria

Today was Gloria Gadioma's funeral. For those of you who don't know Gloria she was one of my volunteers at the American Stroke Association. This year she succumbed to cancer. She will be extremely missed.

My memories of her have been always positive as she was. Although I knew she was fighting cancer she showed up on Saturdays giving her time to the organization. Always there with a big smile and encouraging others. She was an inspiration to many. Sometimes she would set a goal of what she was going to do that day and most of the time she would exceed it.

Another fond memory of Gloria was when I saw her she would complement me. Gloria would always ask if I had been losing weight. She would go on to say that I looked good. Who doesn't love to be complemented on the way you look, right?

Gloria Gadioma - I will miss you. You've have touched me and many others while you were with us. Your memory will live on. Rest in Peace Gloria!

Hindi Kita Malilimutan !

Nintendo

Gym

I must be in a bad mood because I was really irked today by a couple things at the gym. Well irked and grossed out.

One there was dude wearing really small tight shorts. Really? Do you want the whole gym to see your package. Gross!

Two I'm working out in front of the mirror then some dude goes right in front of me and starts doing his stretches. Hello?!? You saw me here. Rude!

Three his girlfriend, wife or whatever the hell she is comes. You guys start making out in front of me. Tongue and everything! Yuck! This is a gym. Go home and do your thang not here.

Blah!

Weekend

Here are a couple things I posted on my Facebook in case you missed it:

Got to love Filipino Moms. My mom says in a deep Filipino accent - I like that song. The one - Bad Romance. What's her name - Lady Caca.

Just tore my place apart looking for my keys. It was in my pocket. Dumbass.

Wishing everyone a Very Mery Christmas unless you're my parents. Based on the card they gave me - Happy Hannukah!

Dean

Happy Birthday Dean!!!

Hannukah?

Yesterday I spent Christmas Eve with family on my dad's side. It was fun and always an abundance of food.

Anyhow we get to the gift exchanging part and my father hands me a card. I always appreciate cards especially ones with cash inside. As I open the card I'm a little bewildered. Check this out:

My parents got me a Hannukah Card. I love how the monkey is holding a menorah. Obviously not paying attention when buying cards. It was a good laugh.

Merry Christmas everyone or according to my parents - Happy Hannukah!

So So Def Remix

Enjoy!

Merry Christmas

Wishing all of you a Very Merry Christmas!

Auntie

A message left to me by my friend & old roommate Stacey on facebook:

Malia and I were looking at pictures on sunday and there was a picture of you holding her at the La Brea Tar Pits. I asked her - Who's that? She said, "Auntie!" I was dying!

In Memory of Gloria Gadioma

The E-mail I received from her husband, Jim:

My wife Gloria Gadioma completed her final marathon, crossing the finish line of Life at around 8:30 a.m. PST this morning, December 21. She finished at 55 years, 7 months and 19 days. We thank all those who cheered her on, especially during the last few weeks through their thoughts, prayers, visits, text messages, phone calls and emails. We are sure she is glad to have known you all as she can now cheer us on from her own Victory Banquet with the Heavenly Hosts.

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She was one of the most sweet, kind, caring, dedicated individuals with whom I had the pleasure to work with while I was with the American Heart Association and Train to End Stroke. Your spirit lives on. Rest in Peace Gloria.

Mazar

For those of you who watched Dancing with the Stars Debi Mazar was a contestant on the current season. Did you know that she was a B-Girl? Spot her in Graffiti Rock opening credits.

Design

Check out my old college friend Andrew's website.

http://abdesignstudio.wordpress.com/

He does everything - Invitations, Photography, Interior Design. There's even pictures of my apartment in there.

I highly recommend him.

Charity?

On the Thursday before Thanksgiving I had gone to a hip hop class in West Hollywood. Afterwards Henry had invited me over for dinner and I agreed to go. On the way I had stopped at 7-11 to grab a drink. As I left my car a man approaches me. He says I'm not asking for money. I was just wondering if you could buy food for myself and my wife. In the spirit of Thanksgiving I would be grateful.

I agreed. So he was grabbing food. More than I thought but I figured even though I'm unemployed I am able to survive and I would help someone who is need. As I am ready to pay I hear a cell phone ring in his pocket.

Of course in my head - How can you afford a cell phone and not food?

I didn't say anything and went ahead and paid for everything. As I was walking out I was second thinking my actions. Did I actually help someone or was I duped?

Family Guy

I have an extreme love for Family Guy. I only own all the DVD sets. I just bought Volume 7 last week. Anyhow Seth McFarlane had a special weeks ago with Alex Bornstein. Watch the video of my favorite part of the show. It was frikkin Hilarious!!!

Dance!!!

I love this video. Watch the end where the little kid tears up the choreography!

Brother

Happy Birthday to My Younger Brother Jeffrey

Rain

It's currently raining here in LA and for some reason when it rains I always think of this song.

Want a No H8 Photo?

Thank you to everyone's comments on my photo. If you want one here's the info for No H8. Next photo shoot is Sunday, December 13th from 6-8PM at Marbella Nightclub in Hollywood. Afterwards is the 1 year celebration. Go to the link and click on events for more information.

http://www.noh8campaign.com

No H8

Here's my photo for the No H8 Campaign.

For more info on No H8 Campaign go to http://www.noh8campaign.com/

To see other NO H8 photos go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/bouska/sets/72157615641452801/

Gym

Two things from the gym happened today.

An announcement was made over the intercom and it was hilarious. Please no sleeping in the pool or lounge area.

Too funny . .

And when I was getting my stuff out of my locker somebody dropped a condom. Oops. Was somebody about to have another workout after the gym. Hahaha!

Inked

My birthday gift to myself.

Eye on You

I have this song on repeat. Obviously when I like a song I play it out. Also check out someone's choreography to the song - WERK! Check it.

Macaroni & Beef

This morning as I usually do I went to the gym. It's been pretty warm lately so I decided I needed to stock up on some fluids for the week in case I get thirsty - Diet Coke, Limeade, Water, etc. etc. Since I worked out I was hungry so I decided to go to the deli to get something to eat. I decided on the Macaroni & Beef.

An overweight older lady who was standing next to me hears what I ordered, turns to me, waves her finger in the air and says - "That's not healthy."

Ummmmm.....Irony!

My Match

Your dating personality profile: Outgoing - You can liven up any party. You've got a way with people and have little difficulty charming your dates. Adventurous - Just sitting around the house is not something that appeals to you. You love to be out trying new things and really experiencing life. Athletic - Physical fitness is one of your priorities. You find the time to work athletic pursuits into your schedule. You enjoy being active.

Your date match profile: Outgoing - Shy and timid people are not who you are after. You need someone with a vibrant personality to breathe life into a relationship. Adventurous - You are looking for someone who is willing to try new things and experience life to its fullest. You need a companion who encourages you to take risks and do exciting things. Athletic - You aren't looking for a couch potato. You seek someone who is active and who keeps his body in top shape.

Your Top Ten Traits 1. Outgoing 2. Adventurous 3. Athletic 4. Liberal 5. Funny 6. Practical 7. Sensual 8. Stylish 9. Big-Hearted 10. Wealthy/Ambitious

Your Top Ten Match Traits 1. Outgoing 2. Adventurous 3. Athletic 4. Practical 5. Conservative 6. Big-Hearted 7. Sensual 8. Wealthy/Ambitious 9. Funny 10. Traditional

Take the Online Dating Profile Quiz at Dating Diversions

Long Time

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while. It's just been laziness. I'll be updating soon so hang tight.

Economy

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Look Alike

I know I don't look like too many celebrities but I have gotten a couple. I have been told I look like Jai Rodriguez from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. I've also been told I look like Wilmer Valderamma from That 70s show. Recently I was told I looked like Diego from Go Diego Go which is a children's cartoon.

Well today I got one that was a little shocker. Someone told me I look like Alec Mapa. He's a Filipino Comedian/Actor who was in Ugly Betty and Desparate Housewives. I don't know if I do look like him? Is it just because we're both Filipino. What do you think? A picture is below.

Radio

With technology these days there are certain devices which people don't really use anymore. One is my stereo system. By owning a couple ipods and speakers for the ipod I have rarely used my stereo system.

Well today I was compelled to hit play and see what cd was in there. It was actually a mix cd. The first song was Beenie Man - Girls Dem Sugar. Other songs were old but still songs that I like - Afterparty and another.

Here's a video of Girls Dem Suga It's below. Enjoy!

Sister

Happy 25th Birthday to my sister Christine.

Mom

I hope all moms yesterday had a nice and enjoyful day yesterday. Although I didn't get to spend time with my mom since she was sick I'm sure she appreciated the phone call. Here is one of my favorite photos of my mom from back in the day when she was younger in the Philippines.

Friend Lover

Do you have a friend lover? Make sure you follow these rules.

Rule 1: No Poppin Up, Up Unannounced

Rule 2: Never Leave Your Clothes At My House

Rule 3: Can't Speak, If You See Me When I'm Out

Rule 4: You Can't Stay Past 5, I Gotta Be At Work By 9

Don't know what a friend lover is check out this song. It's one of the songs I've been jamming to recently. Enjoy!

Parking

Where I live a permit is needed to park and of course I have one. I forgot that it expired yesterday and totally forgot to put the new one. If anything I should be able to put it on this morning right?

Well to my surprise I get a $53 ticket on my car for having an expired permit but what gets me is that the ticket was written at 12:03 a.m. So someone was waiting until midnight to begin writing tickets. I wasn't the only one who was ticketed but still.

That is the one thing I hate about LA is that you have to pay for parking and permits are needed everywhere. ARGH!

Happy Friday to to you too Department of Parking, Transportation or whoever the hell deals with parking.

Uncle Baby

This past weekend we celebrated my friend's Cecile's Birthday. I was able to make it to one of her festivties by joining her for dinner and having fried chicken at Knott's Berry Farm.

It was good to see friends and hang out with fun people including Nick, Isa and their little one Zavyer. He's totally adorable.

Anyhow she brought him over to say hi and she was like look it's Uncle Babe. Nick chimes in and says Uncle Lusty or Uncle Babe and eventually it led to Uncle Baby. I guess it's a combination of Lusty and Baby.

Now they're adamant at making sure that I'll be Uncle Baby.

For those who are Filipino who have a Tita Baby - I have a Ninang Baby - imagine a family party and someone yelling out Uncle Baby. I could see all the confused faces from the parentals.

All in all it's funny but not sure if I want to be called Uncle Baby. Sorry Isa and Nick.

Language

Correction - Ilocano is a LANGUAGE of the Philippines as dialect refers to a version of a language.

Ilocano

Over the weekend Melissa and I have been embracing our Ilocanoness.

For those of you who don't know Ilocano. It is one of the many dialects in the Philippines. Ilocano is mainly spoken in the Northern Part of the Philippines.

Anyhow we have been speaking in Ilocano and I posted a couple songs on her facebook. It was pretty funny. Here are a couple of traditional Ilocano songs.

Well after that I posted one calle Tarong which means eggplant. Ummmm....they weren't really talking about tarongs. Think nasty y'all.

Here's the song. I dedicate all these videos to you Manang Melissa.

iConnect

Tonight I went to a hip hop dance show put on by Culture Shock Los Angeles entitled iConnect at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. I've actually performed in this venue when I danced with Kayamanan ng Lahi years ago.

The pre-show consisted of different groups. First they had students from classes that Culture Shock teaches at local schools. Then they had Kaba Modern Legacy, Fanny Pak, and Futureshock. All those teams killed it.

I really enjoyed the show and can't wait to see what they have in store for September. The show's premise was mainly how communication affects our lives. The dancing was great but the best part I thought was the spoken word portion that immediately followed intermission.

Overall, great show. Congratulations to Culture Shock Los Angeles. The picture above is with my cousin Jeanne, her friend Nicholas and several of the members of Fanny Pak.

*Photo courtesy of Nicholas.

Tin & Jeff

Congratulations to Tin & Jeff on your wedding. I had a blast. Also check out the video that Cile made that was shown during the reception and the video from their videographer.

karate kid from cecile marie on Vimeo.

Christine & Jeff Same Day Edit Glendale Hilton from Red 5 Studios on Vimeo.

Diva!

Watch these ladies kill it!

Fall Running

After completing the marathon in Las Vegas I figured to continue running so I can do the Pasadena Half Marathon. Well things happened - injury, illness and wasn't able to. I also forgoed doing the San Diego Rock n Roll Full Marathon.

With yesterday's festivities and how much I ate it's probably time for me to start running again. I've already started getting back into my weights routine - it's now time to get back into running.

Knowing me I can't just run and have no goal of not doing a race thus I have decided these are the races I will be aiming to do:

Disneyland Half Marathon - Sunday, September 6th

Long Beach Half Marathon - Sunday, October 11th

Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon - Sunday, December 6th

As you can see I have decided not to do any full marathons this year. Maybe in 2010. I might be adding smaller races to this as well as maybe one more half marathon. This can change based on my training. Come join me on a run.

Maybe

Here's my new song obsession that is on repeat. I've moved from Asian Pop to UK Pop. I'll make it back to American Pop eventually.

I actually really like the song. It kind of has that groove, chill . . . Jon B feel. Enjoy!

Eggs

Wishing all of you a Happy Easter.

Also here's a text I got from my friend Amy who's also a teacher.

What did the Easter Egg say to the boiling water?

It's going to take me a while to get hard. I just got laid by some chick!

Mark & Lizzy

Congratulations to Mark & Lizzy on their wedding. Thank you for letting me witness your big day.

Lizzy - Welcome to the Carson Family. C-House! Holla!

Jeez

We had an event today and I had volunteered to help out. After the even my co-worker and I decided to have lunch at City National Bank Plaza in Downtown. One of our usual spots.

Anyhow, we're having lunch and I spilled some soda on my hand. I continued to have lunch but my hand was getting sticky so I excused myself to go to the bathroom. A lady was in front of me and I guess she needed to use the bathroom. She peered into the Men's Bathroom, exhaled and said Jeez!

I guess she didn't realized she was looking into the Men's Bathroom. As she stormed off she let out a couple of farts.

I started laughing and couldn't tell her that she looked into the Men's Bathroom. With all that farting she must've really needed to drop the deuce. hahahaha!!!

Pokerface

Check this remix out of Pokerface with Common, Kanye and Kid Cudi. It's pretty Hot. Hopefully they play this on the radio.

Nobody

I normally don't like asian pop but for some reason I'm in love with this song. It's catchy, it's repetitive and it has my favorite double clap beat. Check it out. I've also posted the choreography that the prisoners in the Philippines. It's pretty funny. Enjoy!

Cupcakes

This morning I was reading the LA Times online and noticed an article on cupcakes. It turns out that there is going to be a huge cupcake challenge this Sunday at the Renaissance Hotel on Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood. You can go to the event for $40. Hopefully that means you get to taste them as well.

As I was reading the article I noticed a link to a map with pictures of cupcakes all over. It turns out it is a google map with a bunch of locations that serve cupcakes. How fun!!!

Who's in for a cupcake tour of Southern California? Let's GO!!!


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Whore

Song of the moment. Maybe it should be my anthem when I go out. haha!

Gemini's Twin

I've been looking for Gemini's Twin sketchs all over the internet for a while now. It was one of my favorite. This was the only I was able to find. If you know where I can find others let me know. Enjoy the video!

gemini's twin - chanterelle Viral SPIKE.com

Frog

Pasadena

Congratulations to Olaf, Navid, Brian, Kevin and everyone else who participated in the Pasadena Marathon.

They had to deal with rain and a hilly course. You guys rocked it.

Next time I'll join you. (Maybe)

Great Urban Race

So I worked out at the 24 hour in Downtown today. As I was walking I saw people who were dressed the same running all around with bib numbers. It didn't look like a normal race since the streets weren't closed but more of a scavenger hunt.

I was able to get a glimpse on their bib and it sad the Great Urban Race. I looked it up and they have these scavenger hunts around different cities and today was the Los Angeles race. The winner gets a cash prize and gets entry into the national championships in New Orleans.

It totally looks like fun and since I missed it this year I want to do it next year. Who wants to be my partner?

Check it out: http://greaturbanrace.com/register09_losangeles.php

Madness

March Madness is upon us. Surprised that I know. What's even more surprising is that I did the pool at work. Even more surprising than that is that I'm currently tied for 4th with a bunch of people. Kind of funny especially if you know me. How the hell did I do that? Oh well. Good luck on your pools if you did one and if not back to your normal lives. Have a good weekend y'all.

Song of the Moment

Here's what I'm grooving to -

Pumps and a Bump

By the way while I was working out today for some odd reason MC Hammer's Pumps and a Bump kept on playing in my head.

WEIRD!!!

Pumps And A Bump - M.C. Hammer

Routine

After having foot problems and being sick I am back to working out. It's been a long time and it's good to be back in the routine. I know it's going to be a while before I go back to where I was then again it'll be a while especially since I sprained my wrist. I think my wrist is healed though. I don't feel the pain when lifting. Let's hope it stays that way.

Oh Mother!

"My 17 year-old son has been very secretive with me lately...tonight when I was going through his room I found a magazine with naked men in it. He obviously has a girlfriend that hi is hiding from me that brought the magazine into my home, and I am afraid they are having intercourse and I am greatly concerned that he is going to get her pregnant. What should I do about this?" - Bethany - a woefully clueless mother recently seeking advice on the Yahoo! Answers message board

Copy Cat

Beyonce's Single Ladies music video was inspired by Fosse. However I think her Get Me Bodied video may have been inspired by Fosse. Well at least the styling. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Guns

Yesterday my friend Howie decided for his birthday that he wanted to go to the gun range for his birthday. Different but I was down to go but wasn't sure if I wasn't go to shoot any guns. I was just going to watch.

I brought Andrew with me since he expressed interest. While on our way there I decided heck why not. At least do it at least once in your life.

I was pretty nervous waiting. It's like the feelings you get before you go on a roller coaster. Excited, Nervous, Scared. I wasn't sure what I was going to expect from shooting a gun.

When it came time to choosing a gun I chose a Baby Eagle...somethng or another. Forgot the rest of the name. My friend Bobby was like - how perfect. hahaha.

After they gave us our safety instructions we entered the range. Boy, was it loud in there.

I go to one of the stations and try to load the gun. I had a hard time putting ammo so Andrew had to do it for me.

Well once it was ready to I go I fired my first shot. I didn't realize how much power a gun can have when it recoils. As I continue to shoot it started to become a little fun. At one point I became trigger happy and just kept on shooting.

I tried some of the other guns like the revolver and the other had guns. I was afraid of the rifle and a couple of other guns. I tried like three or four guns.

In the end it was a great experience. Totally fun and is something I would do again. I would never buy a gun but just to go to a shooting a range and shoot some targets.

Here are some photos:

Baila!

One of the jams I keep listening to. Enjoy.

Credit Card

Yesterday was pay day and what do I do on pay day? Pay bills so I that's all taken care of. As I got to paying my Macy's card online I noticed that I had a zero balance. I was a little excited but I thought something was weird because I know I didn't completely pay it off. Next thing I know it says that my account was closed.

A little confused I called customer service. They said that my card was reported as lost and stolen and it was reported the day before. I know for a fact I didn't do it. They didn't have any other answers except that they assured me that it wasn't identify theft or someone trying to order a new card and being sent to a new address.

They had me call Consumer Protection Service so I can get full details but they were closed for the night so I had to call the next day.

I called this morning and what they told me that my credit card was comprimisted. A database was stolen and certain number of credit card numbers were attached. One of them was mine. Before anything could happen they cancelled all the accounts and were issued new account numbers. Suppposedly I was going to receive a call regarding this.

Part of me is relieved but a little frustrated that I wasn't properly notified. At least it is all taken care of.

Whew!

Twitter

Do you twitter? Follow me - JLust1022!

Sarap!

Anthony Bourdain did an episode for No Reservations in the Philippines. Below are the links to the whole episode. Watch it before it is taken down.

Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ztagbvodPk

Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avCA0uUTXI0

Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bac8bxPrSHw

Part 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmKeB61OrCQ

Part 5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZLjlZgER8o

I'm craving Lechon right now.

Really?

So I was visiting Leia's blog and came across one of her posts and she said that this video reminds her of me. Really, Leia? Really?

BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.

Tea

I have been sick for the past week. Being sick sucks but hopefully I'm on the road to recovery. What's left is a slight sore throat and cough. I'm ready to have it all gone so I can get to running.

Side Note - I went to the gym to go to the steam room so I can sweat it out. Hopefully that would help. Anyhow I weighed myself and I'm down to 172. If I can get down to 160 I think I'd be a happy camper. Woohoo!

Anyhow, so when I'm sick my drink of choice besides downing bottles and bottles of water is hot tea. So every time I go out I've gotten different teas to taste and I've come up with my favorite ones.

From Java Detour - Orange Dulce. This tea taste like those 50-50 bars. It's quite yummy.

From Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Moroccan Mint. I love Mint teas and this one is good.

From Starbucks - Tazo Refresh. It's a mint tea also.

Do you have any teas that you recommend?

Charice

This girl can SANG! Oprah did a whole episode on her. Watch it before the videos are taken down.

90s

So when I was browsing youtube before I found that great video that I posted in my previous entry I was coming a cross a bunch of jams from way back in the day. Here is a list that I favorited. (This is just a start. I'm far from done!)


Babyface - This is For the Lover in You

Jon B - Don't Talk

Koffee Brown - After Party

Zhane - Hey Mr. DJ

Ghost Town DJ's - My Boo

DJ Taz - That's Right

KP & Envi - Shorty Swing My Way

INOJ - Love You Down

Let's Dance Y'all! You know you started groovin a little. What other songs did you get all freaky deaky on the dance floor?

Jammin

I was searching around youtube for some of my favorite songs from back in the day and came across this video. It frikkin ROCKs!!! I think the girl who is singing went to UCI and was on board for Kaba. Woohoo! Go Girls! Enjoy.

Cha Cha Slide

This video totally made my Friday. Hopefully it'll make your day as well.

Unhealthy

I'm pretty sure I came across this website from Cecile but I thought it would be interesting to share. The blog's purpose is to find the most unhealthy food at restaurants. It's kind of gross but yet interesting. Here are couple of the finds for http://www.thisiswhyyourefat.com/

Bacon Cheese Pizza Burger

Giant Burger between two large meat pizzas, egg, bacon, colby and pepper jack cheese.

Heart Attack Sandwich

Chicken fried steak, chicken-fried bacon, a country sausage, a fried egg, a fried green tomato topped with cheddar cheese and sandwiched between buns toasted in bacon fat, all served with a gravy dipping sauce.

Make sure to check out their website from what I can tell it is updated almost daily.

Wii

Just had to share. It was too funny!

Video Recaps | Full Episodes | Webisodes

V-Day

Hope all of you have a fun and safe Valentine's Day!

T-Mobile

I LOVE this commercial for T-Mobile from the UK. Commercials from other countries seem to be better than ones here.

Vest

I love watching Chelsea Lately. If you don't - you should. She's frikkin hilarious. This video she did as a PSA was shown recently and it's too funny. Enjoy!

Bow Tie

Today I have to be in Santa Monica to meet with participants and volunteers of my program. I came a little early to have lunch and get my self situated.

As I am sitting here with my computer a guy comes up to me asking about the internet and if they charge or what not. I told him that Starbucks uses AT&T and to get on you either have to pay or be a subscriber.

I ask what does he need it for?

He said he needs to find out on how to tie a bowtie for an audition that he has in 45 minutes. Unfortunately he went to go buy a bowtie and they didn't have the clip bowties but the bowties where you have to tie.

I tried loading a youtube video of it but unfortunately my computer was runing a little slow. So I decided to use his girlfriend's computer to see if it'll load faster.

The video loads and the dude's girlfriend gets to work. On her first try the bowtie looked funny. She did it a second time, a third time, and finally on the fourth time it looked right.

I told her what a good girlfriend she is to be doing this for her man.

I guess I did my good deed of the day. If he gets this audition he has me to thank.

I wish y'all could be here watching all this unfold. Here is a video they used to learn how to tie a bowtie just in case you guys need to learn.

Viva Espana!

The first grand slam in tennis has just completed in Australia. Congratulations to Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal for winning.

As I was watching I think I have my new favorite player - Fernando Verdasco. Check him out.

Huntington Beach

As you can tell from my previous post I had a pretty busy and tiring weekend. Here are some photos to share from the weekend.

View from my hotel room at the Hilton Waterfront Hotel in Huntington Beach

Got to hangout with the old roomies and their little one

Woke up early on Sunday and met up with our runners. Bumped into my old running buddy - April!

My favorite picture from the weekend. Love the message on his shirt.

SLEEEEEEP!!!

Yesterday was a pretty long day for me. I was at the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach working and supporting our team. Needless to say I didn't get home until about 4:30.

Anyhow, I was chatting with Andrew and he was going to come over a little after 7. I wanted to take a nap since I was up since 5 in the morning.

I close my eyes, I wake up and it's frikkin 6:30 a.m. That was a long ass nap I took. I don't know ever sleeping that long. I guess I was pretty dead tired. Now it's time to start a new day.

Well congratulations to those who did the Surf City Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Sorry Andrew - I zonked out. I'll see you later today.

25

On facebook I've been tagged by many of my friends on notes called 25 random things about me. I figured I might as well post it on here on my blog as well. So here are 25 random facts about me.

1. I hate writing about myself which is why I have been reluctant to do this but I keep on being tagged in these.
2. I can make friends easily but it's hard to get to KNOW me.
3. I have a wall around me even though it may seem like I don't.
4. I hate it when people put their feet on the dashboard when riding in a car and I see it.
5. I have ran 3 marathons and have yet to do one uninjured or healthy. Maybe the 4th's a charm.
6. I used to record myself reading/acting out comic book strips when I was a kid.
7. I LOVE dancing - doing it, watching it, learning it, etc.
8. I follow reality TV but mainly America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, America's Best Dance Crew, So You Think You Can Dance just to name a few.
9. I spend hours on the internet.
10. I am a huge fan of Family Guy. I have every single DVD set including two special dvd's - The Star Wars version and the Stewie Griffin Story.
11. I tend to smile a lot.
12. I've been told that I have smiling eyes.
13. I do go out but don't necessarily drink. I'll have one or two but that's about it.
14. I miss my gym buddies - Dani & Cici. We would take hip hop and TKB every week. Let's have a reunion. Who's in LA and wants to be my new gym bud.
15. I'm not good with money. My checkbook is never balanced.
16. I almost NEVER carry cash. See above.
17. I have been in my current job for almost 8 years. It's my first job out of college. I miss some of those who have came and gone from the AHA - Ms. Kevin, Ms. Amy, etc. etc.
18. I sometimes think where my next path will lead me - Maybe in the fashion world, back to school, event planning, etc.
19. I am afraid of the dark. I sleep with one light on.
20. I do believe in the supernatural.
21. I get scared easily and will never watch a horror flick nor will I probably will go to Knott's Scary Farm
22. I threw up at Magic Mountain last year and think I'm done with roller coasters.
23. I have an annual pass to Disneyland. Anyone feel like going?
24. I love Filipino, Thai, Cuban, Peruvian food. I just love food in general.
25. I didn't think I would have 25 things to say about myself and I did it. There you go!

Grunt

I've been watching the Australian Open. The first of four grand slams in Tennis. As I am watching I noticed that many players grunt.

Well a thought of mine came across my mind as I am watching. This is the same thought I had once while I was working out and noticed guys grunting, moaning, screaming or whatever noise they make through their sets on machines and weights.

What's that thought you ask?

I wonder if this is what they sound like when they're having sex.

Hahaha!

Aaliyah

Today is Aaliyah's birthday. She would have been 30.

Resolutions

Happy New Year everyone. As a tradition I know many people begin making resolutions. I'm not going to make any resolutions rather here are goals for this year.

1. Lose 15 to 20 pounds
2. Complete another half or full marathon.
3. Have my wrist get better - gain mobility so I can lift weights.
4. Continue working out.
5. Travel - Take a trip out of the country.
6. Keep things orderly in my apartment.
7. Be better with my money.
8. Work on myself - such as communication, strengthen connections, family, friends, etc.
9. Get a new car - mine is about ready to be junk.
10. Work harder and get more motivated in things that I do.

That was hard to come up with a list. I'm sure more will come up. What are your resolutions?

J Hud

For those of you who don't have Jennifer Hudson's album. You should get it. Below are my favorite songs.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday to my Dad!

New Year

Rather than singing Auld Lang Syne when midnight hit we danced the Cupid Shuffle. Shall a new tradition start? We will have to wait until 2010 to see.

Video courtesy of Gwen.

Cupid Shuffle from gwen78 on Vimeo.