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

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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.