I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- 1 order of fries from in n out
- 2/3 of a milk shake
- 50 pringles
- 1 slice plain cheesecake
- 1 slice chocolate chip cheesecake
- 12 dark chocolate m&m's
- 4 wheat crackers
Horoscope: Something small seems to tip the balance and get you the attention you deserve -- though maybe from some rather surprising people! It's a really good day to leverage your reputation.
1.18.2009
Seven Cups of Coffee a Day May Lead to Hallucinations (Update1)
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Consuming the caffeine in seven cups of instant coffee a day may leave you more likely to see, hear and smell things that aren’t there, U.K. researchers said.
People who drink at least 330 milligrams of the stimulant a day were three times as likely to have hallucinations as those who consumed less than 10 milligrams a day, Durham University researchers found in a study of 219 college students published today in Personality and Individual Differences.
The study, the first to link caffeine and hallucinations, explored the relationship between high caffeine consumption and an increased release of cortisol, a stress hormone believed to contribute to delusions, lead researcher Simon Jones said. It forms the first step toward examining nutrition as a factor in the occurrence of hallucinations, he said.
“Given the link between food and mood, and particularly between caffeine and the body’s response to stress, it seems sensible to examine what a nutritional perspective might add,” Jones said in a statement.
It may also be that people under stress and more susceptible to hallucinations are also more likely to consume high levels of caffeine, Jones said in an interview. Caffeine is also contained in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and some foods.
“There would be no real reason for me to stop drinking tea,” said Jones. “I don’t see a reason to change a moderate intake.”
Starbucks
The amount of caffeine linked to hallucinations in the study would also be equivalent to about seven 8-ounce cups of brewed black tea or about 3 1/2 8-ounce cups of brewed black coffee, according to the Mayo Clinic Web site. One 16-ounce Starbucks Corp. drip coffee also has 330 milligrams of caffeine, according to the Starbucks Web site.
Starbucks spokeswoman Tara Darrow declined to comment in an email, saying the Seattle-based company was aware of the research but hadn’t been able to review how it was conducted.
The U.K. researchers used surveys to assess daily caffeine intake and past experience with hallucinations. Cigarette smokers, known to be more sensitive to caffeine, weren’t allowed to participate, and volunteers’ stress levels and proneness to hallucinatory experiences were taken into account.
Nine of the 22 people in the highest-caffeine group reported hearing disembodied voices, compared with three of the 22 people in the lowest-caffeine group, Jones said. Participants also reported seeing things that weren’t there and sensing the presence of dead people.
To contact the reporter on this story: Naomi Kresge in Zurich at nkresge@bloomberg.net
Last Updated: January 14, 2009 08:57 EST
People who drink at least 330 milligrams of the stimulant a day were three times as likely to have hallucinations as those who consumed less than 10 milligrams a day, Durham University researchers found in a study of 219 college students published today in Personality and Individual Differences.
The study, the first to link caffeine and hallucinations, explored the relationship between high caffeine consumption and an increased release of cortisol, a stress hormone believed to contribute to delusions, lead researcher Simon Jones said. It forms the first step toward examining nutrition as a factor in the occurrence of hallucinations, he said.
“Given the link between food and mood, and particularly between caffeine and the body’s response to stress, it seems sensible to examine what a nutritional perspective might add,” Jones said in a statement.
It may also be that people under stress and more susceptible to hallucinations are also more likely to consume high levels of caffeine, Jones said in an interview. Caffeine is also contained in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and some foods.
“There would be no real reason for me to stop drinking tea,” said Jones. “I don’t see a reason to change a moderate intake.”
Starbucks
The amount of caffeine linked to hallucinations in the study would also be equivalent to about seven 8-ounce cups of brewed black tea or about 3 1/2 8-ounce cups of brewed black coffee, according to the Mayo Clinic Web site. One 16-ounce Starbucks Corp. drip coffee also has 330 milligrams of caffeine, according to the Starbucks Web site.
Starbucks spokeswoman Tara Darrow declined to comment in an email, saying the Seattle-based company was aware of the research but hadn’t been able to review how it was conducted.
The U.K. researchers used surveys to assess daily caffeine intake and past experience with hallucinations. Cigarette smokers, known to be more sensitive to caffeine, weren’t allowed to participate, and volunteers’ stress levels and proneness to hallucinatory experiences were taken into account.
Nine of the 22 people in the highest-caffeine group reported hearing disembodied voices, compared with three of the 22 people in the lowest-caffeine group, Jones said. Participants also reported seeing things that weren’t there and sensing the presence of dead people.
To contact the reporter on this story: Naomi Kresge in Zurich at nkresge@bloomberg.net
Last Updated: January 14, 2009 08:57 EST
1.16.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 11
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- 6oz diet pepsi
- 15 sour cream onion pringles
- tiramisu
- ice cream
Horoscope: You should feel free to say 'yes' to almost anything that comes your way today -- as long as it's vaguely reasonable! It's a great time to start new projects of all kinds, so don't be timid.
- 6oz diet pepsi
- 15 sour cream onion pringles
- tiramisu
- ice cream
Horoscope: You should feel free to say 'yes' to almost anything that comes your way today -- as long as it's vaguely reasonable! It's a great time to start new projects of all kinds, so don't be timid.
1.13.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 9
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- 1 whole poppy seed muffin
- 6oz diet pepsi
- 15 sour cream onion pringles
- 1 pepermint
Horoscope: No matter what you're trying to learn, you ought to be able to get the facts today. Your mental energy is tapped into something larger and that makes it much simpler to get what you need.
- 1 whole poppy seed muffin
- 6oz diet pepsi
- 15 sour cream onion pringles
- 1 pepermint
Horoscope: No matter what you're trying to learn, you ought to be able to get the facts today. Your mental energy is tapped into something larger and that makes it much simpler to get what you need.
1.12.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 8
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- 6 oz diet pepsi
- 8 dark chocolate m&m's
- 15 sour cream onion pringles
- small serving fat free caramel corn
Horoscope: See if you can keep your workplace from exploding with tension today -- people are much more difficult to work with, but that just means you'll look that much better when you pull it off!
- 6 oz diet pepsi
- 8 dark chocolate m&m's
- 15 sour cream onion pringles
- small serving fat free caramel corn
Horoscope: See if you can keep your workplace from exploding with tension today -- people are much more difficult to work with, but that just means you'll look that much better when you pull it off!
1.11.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 7
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- 20 oz mountain dew
- 1 klondike ice cream sandwich
- 20 dark chocolate m&m's
Horoscope: You don't mind a challenge every now and then but today it all seems rather gratuitous! People are tossing up roadblocks for no good reason and you've just got to deal with each one as it comes.
- 20 oz mountain dew
- 1 klondike ice cream sandwich
- 20 dark chocolate m&m's
Horoscope: You don't mind a challenge every now and then but today it all seems rather gratuitous! People are tossing up roadblocks for no good reason and you've just got to deal with each one as it comes.
1.09.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 5
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- diet pepsi about 6 oz
- a piece of worthers butterscotch
- some fat free caramel popcorn
Horoscope: You're going through quite a lot today -- largely internal! You may find yourself up high or down low without a moment's notice, but you can expect any given situation to reverse a few times.
- diet pepsi about 6 oz
- a piece of worthers butterscotch
- some fat free caramel popcorn
Horoscope: You're going through quite a lot today -- largely internal! You may find yourself up high or down low without a moment's notice, but you can expect any given situation to reverse a few times.
1.08.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 4
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- some fat free caramel popcorn
Horoscope: You're feeling much less serious than usual today and that's just right for most people and their energy. Have fun and play around with the folks around you -- then get back to work tomorrow.
- some fat free caramel popcorn
Horoscope: You're feeling much less serious than usual today and that's just right for most people and their energy. Have fun and play around with the folks around you -- then get back to work tomorrow.
1.07.2009
2009 I hope it's fine...
So I decided that I need to lose a little weight this year and limit my intake of junk food. I have temptations at work (ice cream in the freezer and candy at my desk) will make it a bit of a challenge. I love chips and have two containers of Pringles in the file cabinet.
I am trying to also cut down on the beverages that I drink and don't drink. I would like to drink more water each day. Even if it is tea. New year new me and that's how I'm going to look at it. I know my life is boring and no one reads it, but at least I'm documenting my life and the changes in my life that I'm trying to change.
My best Christmas present was a Phi-Ten necklace that I wear on my wrist and I have since ordered a proper bracelet and sleeves to help my arms.
Horoscope:
I am trying to also cut down on the beverages that I drink and don't drink. I would like to drink more water each day. Even if it is tea. New year new me and that's how I'm going to look at it. I know my life is boring and no one reads it, but at least I'm documenting my life and the changes in my life that I'm trying to change.
My best Christmas present was a Phi-Ten necklace that I wear on my wrist and I have since ordered a proper bracelet and sleeves to help my arms.
Horoscope:
1.06.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 2
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- a chewy chocolate fudge
- some fat free caramel popcorn
- 4 dark chocolate m&m's
- dried chili flavor mango
Horoscope: Shopping might be a good idea today, as long as you've got the time to really compare deals. You're in the right frame of mind to save yourself quite a few bucks and a friend could use your services, too!
- a chewy chocolate fudge
- some fat free caramel popcorn
- 4 dark chocolate m&m's
- dried chili flavor mango
Horoscope: Shopping might be a good idea today, as long as you've got the time to really compare deals. You're in the right frame of mind to save yourself quite a few bucks and a friend could use your services, too!
1.05.2009
I'm keeping a log...day 1
I've decided to keep a log of junk food that I eat.
- wasabi peas
- dried chili mangos
- 4 dark chocolate m&m's
Horoscope: It's incredibly easy for you to keep yourself locked in focus like a laser beam -- your great mental energy keeps you disciplined and engaged. If you don't have any crucial projects, pick something fun!
- wasabi peas
- dried chili mangos
- 4 dark chocolate m&m's
Horoscope: It's incredibly easy for you to keep yourself locked in focus like a laser beam -- your great mental energy keeps you disciplined and engaged. If you don't have any crucial projects, pick something fun!
11.28.2008
New toy!
I finally got a working blue tooth that works with my phone! One that charges too! That's the main part that had to work. It was pretty easy to set up. Those that I spoke with couldn't tell I was on blue tooth. I'm happy. It's like I have speaker phone with me without having to stand at one spot. It was a good deal for about $6.50 after rebate. Horoscope:If you can force yourself to take care of the details today, then everything should go well for you. It may be hard to handle distractions and interruptions, but your focus can help you get past them.
11.22.2008
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
OK this one's for Gabby
Ooooo oooooo ohoohohoo
Ooooo ohooohoo oooohoo
Ooooo ohoohooo oohoooo
Oohooo oohoooho ooooho
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby ii ii iii
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh ooooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me ee ee eeh
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops that's where you'll find me oh
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,why, oh why can't I? i iiii
Well I see trees of green and
Red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark and I said to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, I...I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more
Than we'll know
And I said to myself
What a wonderful world (w)oohoorld
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top that's where you'll find me
Oh, Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I? I hiii ?
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo ohoohohoo
Ooooo ohooohoo oooohoo
Ooooo ohoohooo oohoooo
Oohooo oohoooho ooooho
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby ii ii iii
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh ooooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me ee ee eeh
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops that's where you'll find me oh
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,why, oh why can't I? i iiii
Well I see trees of green and
Red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark and I said to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, I...I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more
Than we'll know
And I said to myself
What a wonderful world (w)oohoorld
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top that's where you'll find me
Oh, Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I? I hiii ?
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
10.21.2008
Clueless?
This morning I''m getting into the car with my Giants jacket on. See picture. My mom asks me, "Are you going to the game?" In my head I was going, "WTF? Are you kidding me?" I replied, "No."
What would cause her to think I was going to a baseball game in October? I'm sure the news would report that the Giants are in the playoffs and there are games. I think it has to be one of those generation things and the fact that my parents live in their own world and not in the 21st century.
I have to begin to wonder if culture is a major part of it. My mom went to one (1) Giants game and that was in 1995 and read a romance novel and thought the game was boring. She tried to learn the game during the season, but never followed through. I don't think she understands why I like baseball.
I'll explain why: it allows me to leave the house. It lets me meet other people. It gives me something to look forward to during the summer and allows me to see the country. Since I've been getting back into baseball it has allowed me to go to places I don't think I would have ever gone to. I've been to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, Arizona, Maryland, and a couple of other states. Mostly, it allows me to see things that I've always wanted to see in other cities. When I went to New York, I was able to see the Empire State building and to see the Statue of Liberty, although from a distance, I was still able to see it. I went to the United Nations center. I've been to more Chinatowns around the states that my mom has. Granted I'd rather be going overseas, but seeing this country and what it has to offer has helped me understand why certain cities are bitter and what their main focus is sports. Sports in general bond people together. Baseball, football, basketball, etc. allow people to come together to cheer for a team or a person.
There are cities that I know I will never go back to after being treated a certain way unless it was for business or something. There are those that I would go back to see more and experience more because the time that I was there wasn't enough. I know that I'll be going back to New York because I didn't get to see Shea Stadium. I know I'll be back to Minneapolis because they're getting a new ballpark and I want to see it.
I digressed and now back to the point. Why can't parents pay attention to the news and figure out what's going on? My mom watches her Chinese soap operas and doesn't really know what's going on. I understand that she does a lot of the housework and I try to help out when I can, but she should watch more American shows. Another example would be last week Monday. There was a shooting at 17th and Noriega. She thought it was Sunday. She also wondered why she didn't hear it nor my dad. They were both watching TV and it was a block away. There is also noise from 19th Avenue as well. She asked me if I knew about it and I said no. When I have on the TV the only time I hear any sort of siren is a fire truck. My other thing is would you like to know there was a shooting just up the street from you? I wouldn't. Sometimes it's better to be ignorant that to know the truth.
I think I'm done ranting now.
Horoscope: People are awfully full of themselves today and might make totally unreasonable demands that they think are perfectly normal. Push back as much as you can, but you still may have to cater to them.
9.26.2008
9.03.2008
Worn Me Down - Rachael Yamagata
Gone, she's gone
How do you feel about it
That's what I thought
You're real torn up about it
And I wish you the best
But I could do without it
And I will, because you've worn me down
Oh, I will, because you've worn me down
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
But you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
And you're wrong, you're wrong
I'm not overreacting
Something is off
Why don't we ever believe ourselves
And I, oh, I feel that word for you
And I will, because you've worn me down
Oh, I will because you have worn me down
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
But you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
She's so pretty; she's so damn right
But I'm so tired of thinking
About her tonight
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
But you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told to me to do
But you, you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
How do you feel about it
That's what I thought
You're real torn up about it
And I wish you the best
But I could do without it
And I will, because you've worn me down
Oh, I will, because you've worn me down
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
But you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
And you're wrong, you're wrong
I'm not overreacting
Something is off
Why don't we ever believe ourselves
And I, oh, I feel that word for you
And I will, because you've worn me down
Oh, I will because you have worn me down
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
But you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
She's so pretty; she's so damn right
But I'm so tired of thinking
About her tonight
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
But you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told
Worn me down to my knees
I did everything to please
Worn me down like a road
I did everything you told to me to do
But you, you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
No, you can't stop thinking about her
8.31.2008
Why is there the pressure from parent to get married??
I went to my grandpa's birthday yesterday and my mom was talking with my step grandmother's sister (not sure the correct term is) and her daughter. Why is it such a fascination with others to ask why isn't your daughter dating?
Last time I checked it was the person who is single that was the one finding a boyfriend and then getting married. Anyway back to my story, the daughter was saying you can't force someone to find someone to get married to. Honestly, I totally agree. It's like why can a guy be a bachelor and why can't a girl be a bachelorette? Her mother was saying all she does is go out and have fun. My mom was saying well at least she meets other people. Then my mother goes, all she does it go to baseball games with old people. Um, excuse me. There aren't "OLD" people there.
There are many people there. Hell I could have gone to a singles night event which is a giant hook up party with alcohol, but I choose not to because the guys there are only after some loving and not a real person.
I think sometimes you meet the person in the strangest places and under the strangest circumstances. I bet my mom doesn't know how her coworker who's getting married next month met. It was through Craigslist. People can meet people and if they get along it's great. If they don't get along then that's another story.
If anything my mother should just give up on me finding someone to be with. Honestly, I haven't done everything I wanted to do yet. Why would I want to be married and have a family if I haven't done everything I wanted when I was single? I mean there are places I want to see either with friends or just alone so that maybe I can hope that the one special person is out there for me. It's not like my mother hooks me up with people. She doesn't go, oh so and so's son is single. Goodness, if you want me to meet someone either do it the old fashion way of a blind date or by introduction.
Just because you got married young and had kids, doesn't mean I will do the same. The times are different and you fail to recognize that. I do want to get married and have children someday, but not right now. I like going on vacations to other places I haven't been before. Because once you have children, you'll have to wait until they're old enough to take care of themselves before you can go. Who knows what you'll be like later on in life. I'd rather do the carpe diem (seize the day) now.
When and if I meet the perfect guy and if I think he's totally the one for me, I'm sure you'll be so happy that you won't even care what he looks like or anything. God, my family is not normal at all, and I don't think others are either.
Horoscope: Today should bring quite a few accomplishments your way and set you up for even greater success in the future! It's a great time for you to slow down and take everything as it comes. You've gotten a lot achieved recently, but don't get too hung on being productive.
Last time I checked it was the person who is single that was the one finding a boyfriend and then getting married. Anyway back to my story, the daughter was saying you can't force someone to find someone to get married to. Honestly, I totally agree. It's like why can a guy be a bachelor and why can't a girl be a bachelorette? Her mother was saying all she does is go out and have fun. My mom was saying well at least she meets other people. Then my mother goes, all she does it go to baseball games with old people. Um, excuse me. There aren't "OLD" people there.
There are many people there. Hell I could have gone to a singles night event which is a giant hook up party with alcohol, but I choose not to because the guys there are only after some loving and not a real person.
I think sometimes you meet the person in the strangest places and under the strangest circumstances. I bet my mom doesn't know how her coworker who's getting married next month met. It was through Craigslist. People can meet people and if they get along it's great. If they don't get along then that's another story.
If anything my mother should just give up on me finding someone to be with. Honestly, I haven't done everything I wanted to do yet. Why would I want to be married and have a family if I haven't done everything I wanted when I was single? I mean there are places I want to see either with friends or just alone so that maybe I can hope that the one special person is out there for me. It's not like my mother hooks me up with people. She doesn't go, oh so and so's son is single. Goodness, if you want me to meet someone either do it the old fashion way of a blind date or by introduction.
Just because you got married young and had kids, doesn't mean I will do the same. The times are different and you fail to recognize that. I do want to get married and have children someday, but not right now. I like going on vacations to other places I haven't been before. Because once you have children, you'll have to wait until they're old enough to take care of themselves before you can go. Who knows what you'll be like later on in life. I'd rather do the carpe diem (seize the day) now.
When and if I meet the perfect guy and if I think he's totally the one for me, I'm sure you'll be so happy that you won't even care what he looks like or anything. God, my family is not normal at all, and I don't think others are either.
Horoscope: Today should bring quite a few accomplishments your way and set you up for even greater success in the future! It's a great time for you to slow down and take everything as it comes. You've gotten a lot achieved recently, but don't get too hung on being productive.
8.17.2008
1. You look like you are 18. *True.
2. You like to eat chicken feet. *True.
3. You suck on fish heads and fish fins. *False, but my mom does.
4. You have a Chinese knick-knack hanging on your rear view mirror. *Yes, my mom's car.
5. You sing karaoke. *True.
6. Your house is covered with tile. *Only the kitchen and bathroom. Hong Kong is a yes.
7. Your kitchen is covered by a sticky film of grease. *False, but a little before when I was in an apartment.
8. Your stove is covered with aluminum foil. *True, when it was electric.
9. You leave the plastic covers on your remote control. *True.
10. You've never kissed your mom or dad. *True.
11. You've never hugged your mom or dad. * True.
12. Your unassisted vision is worse than 20/500. *False.
13. You wear contacts, to avoid wearing your "coke bottle glasses". *True, only if I am in the sun.
14. You've worn glasses since you were in fifth grade. *6th grade.
15. Your hair sticks up when you wake up. *True only certain parts. My brother yes.
16. You'll haggle over something that is not negotiable. *True. Sometimes, but my mom always.
17. You love to use coupons. *True.
18. You drive around looking for the cheapest petrol. *True. Well, now it's on the internet.
19. You drive around for hours looking for the best parking space. *False. Whatever is free.
20. You take showers at night. *True.
21. You avoid the non-free snacks in hotel rooms. *True.
22. You don't mind squeezing 20 people into one motel room. *False.
23. Most girls have more body hair than you, if you are male. *N/A.
24. You tap the table when someone pours tea for you. *True.
25. You say "Aiya!" and "Wah!" frequently. *True.
26. You don't want to wear your seatbelt because it is uncomfortable. *False.
27. You love Las Vegas, slot machines, and blackjack. *True. Not really blackjack.
28. You unwrap Christmas gifts very carefully, so you can reuse the paper. *True.
29. You only buy Christmas cards after Christmas, when they are 50% off. *True.
30. You have a vinyl tablecloth on your kitchen table. *False, but in Hong Kong yes.
31. You spit bones and other food scraps on the table. That's why you need the vinyl tablecloth. *True only in Hong Kong.
32. You have stuff in the freezer since the beginning of time. *False.
33. You use the dishwasher as a dish rack. *True.
34. You have never used your dishwasher. *True.
35. You keep a Thermos of hot water available at all times. *True.
36. You eat all meals in the kitchen. *False.
37. You save grocery bags, tin foil, and tin containers. *True.
38. You have a piano in your living room. *False.
39. You pick your teeth at the dinner table (but you cover your mouth). *True if I did.
40. You twirl your pen around your fingers. *True, but don't really know how.
41. You hate to waste food. *True.
42. You have Tupperware in your fridge with three bites of rice or one leftover chicken wing. *True.
43. You don't own any real Tupperware - only a cupboard full of used but carefully rinsed margarine tubs, takeout containers, and jam jars. *True. Well, not really do have the Gladware.
44. You also use the jam jars as drinking glasses. *True.
45. You have a collection of miniature shampoo bottles that you take every time you stay in a hotel. *True. Guilty of this.
46. You carry a stash of your own food whenever you travel (travel means
any car ride longer than 15 minutes). These snacks are always dried and include dried plums, mango, ginger, and squid. *True.
47. You wash your rice at least 2-3 times before cooking it. *True, but I don't because I learned in nutrition that it's the nutrients washed away.
48. Your dad thinks he can fix everything himself. *True.
49. The dashboard of your Honda is covered by hundreds of small toys. *False.
50. You don't use measuring cups. *False.
51. You beat eggs with chopsticks. *True.
52. You have a teacup with a cover on it. *True.
53. You always look phone numbers up in the Phone book, since calling information (*69) costs 50 cents. *True.
54. You only make long distance calls after 11pm. *True.
55. If you are male, you clap at something funny and if you are female, you giggle whilst placing a hand over your mouth. *False.
56. You like Chinese films in their original undubbed versions. *True.
57. You love Chinese Martial Arts films. *False.
58. You've learnt some form of martial arts. *True. Tai-Chi.
59. Shaolin actually means something to you. *True.
60. You like congee with thousand-year-old eggs. *True. Sometimes.
61. You prefer your shrimp with the heads and legs still attached. *False. Don't like shrimp.
62. You never call your parents just to say hi. *True.
63. If you don't live at home, when your parents call, they ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight. *True. They would.
64. When you're sick, your parents tell you not to eat fried foods or baked goods due to yeet hay. *True.
65. You know what yeet hay is. *True.
66. You e-mail your Chinese friends at work, even though you only 10 feet apart. *True.
67. You use a face cloth. *True.
68. You starve yourself before going to all you can eat places. *True.
69. You know someone who can get you a good deal on jewelry or electronics. *True.
70. You save your old Coke bottle glasses even though you're never going to use them again. *True.
71. You own your own meat cleaver and sharpen it. *True.
72. Your toothpaste tubes are all squeezed paper-thin. *True.
73. You know what moon cakes are. *True.
74. When there is a sale on toilet paper, you buy 100 rolls and store them in your closet or in the bedroom of an adult child who has moved out. *True.
75. Your parents know how to launch nasal projectiles. *True.
76. You iron your own shirts. *True.
77. You play a musical instrument. *True.
78. Even if you're totally full, if someone says they're going to throw away the leftovers on the table, you'll finish them. *True.
79. You've eaten a red bean popsicle. *True.
80. You bring oranges (or other produce) with you as a gift when you visit people's homes. *True.
81. You fight over who pays the dinner bill. *True.
82. You majored in something practical like engineering, medicine or law. *False.
83. You live with your parents and you are 30 years old (and they prefer it that way). Or if you're married and 30 years old, you live in the apartment next door to your parents, or at least in the same neighborhood. *True.
84. You don't tip more than 10% at a restaurant, and if you do, you tip Chinese delivery guys/waiters more. *False.
85. You have acquired a taste for bitter melon. *False.
86. You eat every last grain of rice in your bowl, but don't eat the last piece of food on the table. *True.
87. You know why there are 88 reasons. *True.
88. You see the truth in this and then send it to all your Chinese friends. *False.
2. You like to eat chicken feet. *True.
3. You suck on fish heads and fish fins. *False, but my mom does.
4. You have a Chinese knick-knack hanging on your rear view mirror. *Yes, my mom's car.
5. You sing karaoke. *True.
6. Your house is covered with tile. *Only the kitchen and bathroom. Hong Kong is a yes.
7. Your kitchen is covered by a sticky film of grease. *False, but a little before when I was in an apartment.
8. Your stove is covered with aluminum foil. *True, when it was electric.
9. You leave the plastic covers on your remote control. *True.
10. You've never kissed your mom or dad. *True.
11. You've never hugged your mom or dad. * True.
12. Your unassisted vision is worse than 20/500. *False.
13. You wear contacts, to avoid wearing your "coke bottle glasses". *True, only if I am in the sun.
14. You've worn glasses since you were in fifth grade. *6th grade.
15. Your hair sticks up when you wake up. *True only certain parts. My brother yes.
16. You'll haggle over something that is not negotiable. *True. Sometimes, but my mom always.
17. You love to use coupons. *True.
18. You drive around looking for the cheapest petrol. *True. Well, now it's on the internet.
19. You drive around for hours looking for the best parking space. *False. Whatever is free.
20. You take showers at night. *True.
21. You avoid the non-free snacks in hotel rooms. *True.
22. You don't mind squeezing 20 people into one motel room. *False.
23. Most girls have more body hair than you, if you are male. *N/A.
24. You tap the table when someone pours tea for you. *True.
25. You say "Aiya!" and "Wah!" frequently. *True.
26. You don't want to wear your seatbelt because it is uncomfortable. *False.
27. You love Las Vegas, slot machines, and blackjack. *True. Not really blackjack.
28. You unwrap Christmas gifts very carefully, so you can reuse the paper. *True.
29. You only buy Christmas cards after Christmas, when they are 50% off. *True.
30. You have a vinyl tablecloth on your kitchen table. *False, but in Hong Kong yes.
31. You spit bones and other food scraps on the table. That's why you need the vinyl tablecloth. *True only in Hong Kong.
32. You have stuff in the freezer since the beginning of time. *False.
33. You use the dishwasher as a dish rack. *True.
34. You have never used your dishwasher. *True.
35. You keep a Thermos of hot water available at all times. *True.
36. You eat all meals in the kitchen. *False.
37. You save grocery bags, tin foil, and tin containers. *True.
38. You have a piano in your living room. *False.
39. You pick your teeth at the dinner table (but you cover your mouth). *True if I did.
40. You twirl your pen around your fingers. *True, but don't really know how.
41. You hate to waste food. *True.
42. You have Tupperware in your fridge with three bites of rice or one leftover chicken wing. *True.
43. You don't own any real Tupperware - only a cupboard full of used but carefully rinsed margarine tubs, takeout containers, and jam jars. *True. Well, not really do have the Gladware.
44. You also use the jam jars as drinking glasses. *True.
45. You have a collection of miniature shampoo bottles that you take every time you stay in a hotel. *True. Guilty of this.
46. You carry a stash of your own food whenever you travel (travel means
any car ride longer than 15 minutes). These snacks are always dried and include dried plums, mango, ginger, and squid. *True.
47. You wash your rice at least 2-3 times before cooking it. *True, but I don't because I learned in nutrition that it's the nutrients washed away.
48. Your dad thinks he can fix everything himself. *True.
49. The dashboard of your Honda is covered by hundreds of small toys. *False.
50. You don't use measuring cups. *False.
51. You beat eggs with chopsticks. *True.
52. You have a teacup with a cover on it. *True.
53. You always look phone numbers up in the Phone book, since calling information (*69) costs 50 cents. *True.
54. You only make long distance calls after 11pm. *True.
55. If you are male, you clap at something funny and if you are female, you giggle whilst placing a hand over your mouth. *False.
56. You like Chinese films in their original undubbed versions. *True.
57. You love Chinese Martial Arts films. *False.
58. You've learnt some form of martial arts. *True. Tai-Chi.
59. Shaolin actually means something to you. *True.
60. You like congee with thousand-year-old eggs. *True. Sometimes.
61. You prefer your shrimp with the heads and legs still attached. *False. Don't like shrimp.
62. You never call your parents just to say hi. *True.
63. If you don't live at home, when your parents call, they ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight. *True. They would.
64. When you're sick, your parents tell you not to eat fried foods or baked goods due to yeet hay. *True.
65. You know what yeet hay is. *True.
66. You e-mail your Chinese friends at work, even though you only 10 feet apart. *True.
67. You use a face cloth. *True.
68. You starve yourself before going to all you can eat places. *True.
69. You know someone who can get you a good deal on jewelry or electronics. *True.
70. You save your old Coke bottle glasses even though you're never going to use them again. *True.
71. You own your own meat cleaver and sharpen it. *True.
72. Your toothpaste tubes are all squeezed paper-thin. *True.
73. You know what moon cakes are. *True.
74. When there is a sale on toilet paper, you buy 100 rolls and store them in your closet or in the bedroom of an adult child who has moved out. *True.
75. Your parents know how to launch nasal projectiles. *True.
76. You iron your own shirts. *True.
77. You play a musical instrument. *True.
78. Even if you're totally full, if someone says they're going to throw away the leftovers on the table, you'll finish them. *True.
79. You've eaten a red bean popsicle. *True.
80. You bring oranges (or other produce) with you as a gift when you visit people's homes. *True.
81. You fight over who pays the dinner bill. *True.
82. You majored in something practical like engineering, medicine or law. *False.
83. You live with your parents and you are 30 years old (and they prefer it that way). Or if you're married and 30 years old, you live in the apartment next door to your parents, or at least in the same neighborhood. *True.
84. You don't tip more than 10% at a restaurant, and if you do, you tip Chinese delivery guys/waiters more. *False.
85. You have acquired a taste for bitter melon. *False.
86. You eat every last grain of rice in your bowl, but don't eat the last piece of food on the table. *True.
87. You know why there are 88 reasons. *True.
88. You see the truth in this and then send it to all your Chinese friends. *False.
8.10.2008
88 Ways to Know If You're Chinese
1. You look like you are 18.
2. You like to eat chicken feet.
3. You suck on fish heads and fish fins.
4. You have a Chinese knick-knack hanging on your rear view mirror.
5. You sing karaoke.
6. Your house is covered with tile.
7. Your kitchen is covered by a sticky film of grease.
8. Your stove is covered with aluminum foil.
9. You leave the plastic covers on your remote control.
10. You've never kissed your mom or dad.
11. You've never hugged your mom or dad.
12. Your unassisted vision is worse than 20/500.
13. You wear contacts, to avoid wearing your "coke bottle glasses".
14. You've worn glasses since you were in fifth grade.
15. Your hair sticks up when you wake up.
16. You'll haggle over something that is not negotiable.
17. You love to use coupons.
18. You drive around looking for the cheapest petrol.
19. You drive around for hours looking for the best parking space.
20. You take showers at night.
21. You avoid the non-free snacks in hotel rooms.
22. You don't mind squeezing 20 people into one motel room.
23. Most girls have more body hair than you, if you are male.
24. You tap the table when someone pours tea for you.
25. You say "Aiya!" and "Wah!" frequently.
26. You don't want to wear your seatbelt because it is uncomfortable.
27. You love Las Vegas , slot machines, and blackjack.
28. You unwrap Christmas gifts very carefully, so you can reuse the paper.
29. You only buy Christmas cards after Christmas, when they are 50% off.
30. You have a vinyl tablecloth on your kitchen table.
31. You spit bones and other food scraps on the table. That's why you need the vinyl tablecloth.
32. You have stuff in the freezer since the beginning of time.
33. You use the dishwasher as a dish rack.
34. You have never used your dishwasher.
35. You keep a Thermos of hot water available at all times.
36. You eat all meals in the kitchen.
37. You save grocery bags, tin foil, and tin containers.
38. You have a piano in your living room.
39. You pick your teeth at the dinner table (but you cover your mouth).
40. You twirl your pen around your fingers.
41. You hate to waste food.
42. You have Tupperware in your fridge with three bites of rice or one leftover chicken wing.
43. You don't own any real Tupperware - only a cupboard full of used but carefully rinsed margarine tubs, takeout containers, and jam jars.
44. You also use the jam jars as drinking glasses.
45. You have a collection of miniature shampoo bottles that you take every time you stay in a hotel.
46. You carry a stash of your own food whenever you travel (travel means
any car ride longer than 15 minutes). These snacks are always dried and include dried plums, mango, ginger, and squid.
47. You wash your rice at least 2-3 times before cooking it.
48. Your dad thinks he can fix everything himself.
49. The dashboard of your Honda is covered by hundreds of small toys.
50. You don't use measuring cups.
51. You beat eggs with chopsticks.
52. You have a teacup with a cover on it.
53. You always look phone numbers up in the Phone book, since calling information (*69) costs 50 cents.
54. You only make long distance calls after 11pm.
55. If you are male, you clap at something funny and if you are female, you giggle whilst placing a hand over your mouth.
56. You like Chinese films in their original undubbed versions.
57. You love Chinese Martial Arts films.
58. You've learnt some form of martial arts.
59. Shaolin actually means something to you.
60. You like congee with thousand-year-old eggs.
61. You prefer your shrimp with the heads and legs still attached.
62. You never call your parents just to say hi.
63. If you don't live at home, when your parents call, they ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight.
64. When you're sick, your parents tell you not to eat fried foods or baked goods due to yeet hay.
65. You know what yeet hay is.
66. You e-mail your Chinese friends at work, even though you only 10 feet apart.
67. You use a face cloth.
68. You starve yourself before going to all you can eat places.
69. You know someone who can get you a good deal on jewelry or electronics.
70. You save your old Coke bottle glasses even though you're never going to use them again.
71. You own your own meat cleaver and sharpen it.
72. Your toothpaste tubes are all squeezed paper-thin.
73. You know what moon cakes are.
74. When there is a sale on toilet paper, you buy 100 rolls and store them in your closet or in the bedroom of an adult child who has moved out.
75. Your parents know how to launch nasal projectiles.
76. You iron your own shirts.
77. You play a musical instrument.
78. Even if you're totally full, if someone says they're going to throw away the leftovers on the table, you'll finish them.
79. You've eaten a red bean popsicle.
80. You bring oranges (or other produce) with you as a gift when you visit people's homes.
81. You fight over who pays the dinner bill.
82. You majored in something practical like engineering, medicine or law.
83. You live with your parents and you are 30 years old (and they prefer it that way). Or if you're married and 30 years old, you live in the apartment next door to your parents, or at least in the same neighborhood.
84. You don't tip more than 10% at a restaurant, and if you do, you tip Chinese delivery guys/waiters more.
85. You have acquired a taste for bitter melon.
86. You eat every last grain of rice in your bowl, but don't eat the last piece of food on the table.
87. You know why there are 88 reasons.
88. You see the truth in this and then send it to all your Chinese friends.
2. You like to eat chicken feet.
3. You suck on fish heads and fish fins.
4. You have a Chinese knick-knack hanging on your rear view mirror.
5. You sing karaoke.
6. Your house is covered with tile.
7. Your kitchen is covered by a sticky film of grease.
8. Your stove is covered with aluminum foil.
9. You leave the plastic covers on your remote control.
10. You've never kissed your mom or dad.
11. You've never hugged your mom or dad.
12. Your unassisted vision is worse than 20/500.
13. You wear contacts, to avoid wearing your "coke bottle glasses".
14. You've worn glasses since you were in fifth grade.
15. Your hair sticks up when you wake up.
16. You'll haggle over something that is not negotiable.
17. You love to use coupons.
18. You drive around looking for the cheapest petrol.
19. You drive around for hours looking for the best parking space.
20. You take showers at night.
21. You avoid the non-free snacks in hotel rooms.
22. You don't mind squeezing 20 people into one motel room.
23. Most girls have more body hair than you, if you are male.
24. You tap the table when someone pours tea for you.
25. You say "Aiya!" and "Wah!" frequently.
26. You don't want to wear your seatbelt because it is uncomfortable.
27. You love Las Vegas , slot machines, and blackjack.
28. You unwrap Christmas gifts very carefully, so you can reuse the paper.
29. You only buy Christmas cards after Christmas, when they are 50% off.
30. You have a vinyl tablecloth on your kitchen table.
31. You spit bones and other food scraps on the table. That's why you need the vinyl tablecloth.
32. You have stuff in the freezer since the beginning of time.
33. You use the dishwasher as a dish rack.
34. You have never used your dishwasher.
35. You keep a Thermos of hot water available at all times.
36. You eat all meals in the kitchen.
37. You save grocery bags, tin foil, and tin containers.
38. You have a piano in your living room.
39. You pick your teeth at the dinner table (but you cover your mouth).
40. You twirl your pen around your fingers.
41. You hate to waste food.
42. You have Tupperware in your fridge with three bites of rice or one leftover chicken wing.
43. You don't own any real Tupperware - only a cupboard full of used but carefully rinsed margarine tubs, takeout containers, and jam jars.
44. You also use the jam jars as drinking glasses.
45. You have a collection of miniature shampoo bottles that you take every time you stay in a hotel.
46. You carry a stash of your own food whenever you travel (travel means
any car ride longer than 15 minutes). These snacks are always dried and include dried plums, mango, ginger, and squid.
47. You wash your rice at least 2-3 times before cooking it.
48. Your dad thinks he can fix everything himself.
49. The dashboard of your Honda is covered by hundreds of small toys.
50. You don't use measuring cups.
51. You beat eggs with chopsticks.
52. You have a teacup with a cover on it.
53. You always look phone numbers up in the Phone book, since calling information (*69) costs 50 cents.
54. You only make long distance calls after 11pm.
55. If you are male, you clap at something funny and if you are female, you giggle whilst placing a hand over your mouth.
56. You like Chinese films in their original undubbed versions.
57. You love Chinese Martial Arts films.
58. You've learnt some form of martial arts.
59. Shaolin actually means something to you.
60. You like congee with thousand-year-old eggs.
61. You prefer your shrimp with the heads and legs still attached.
62. You never call your parents just to say hi.
63. If you don't live at home, when your parents call, they ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight.
64. When you're sick, your parents tell you not to eat fried foods or baked goods due to yeet hay.
65. You know what yeet hay is.
66. You e-mail your Chinese friends at work, even though you only 10 feet apart.
67. You use a face cloth.
68. You starve yourself before going to all you can eat places.
69. You know someone who can get you a good deal on jewelry or electronics.
70. You save your old Coke bottle glasses even though you're never going to use them again.
71. You own your own meat cleaver and sharpen it.
72. Your toothpaste tubes are all squeezed paper-thin.
73. You know what moon cakes are.
74. When there is a sale on toilet paper, you buy 100 rolls and store them in your closet or in the bedroom of an adult child who has moved out.
75. Your parents know how to launch nasal projectiles.
76. You iron your own shirts.
77. You play a musical instrument.
78. Even if you're totally full, if someone says they're going to throw away the leftovers on the table, you'll finish them.
79. You've eaten a red bean popsicle.
80. You bring oranges (or other produce) with you as a gift when you visit people's homes.
81. You fight over who pays the dinner bill.
82. You majored in something practical like engineering, medicine or law.
83. You live with your parents and you are 30 years old (and they prefer it that way). Or if you're married and 30 years old, you live in the apartment next door to your parents, or at least in the same neighborhood.
84. You don't tip more than 10% at a restaurant, and if you do, you tip Chinese delivery guys/waiters more.
85. You have acquired a taste for bitter melon.
86. You eat every last grain of rice in your bowl, but don't eat the last piece of food on the table.
87. You know why there are 88 reasons.
88. You see the truth in this and then send it to all your Chinese friends.
6.23.2008
I Wanna Get Next To You - Rose Royce
Sittin' here in this chair waitin' on you
Ah baby, to see things my way
But not a word do you say
You won't even look my way
Boy, I'm spending my dimes, wasting
My time, talking till I'm black and blue
Ah, can't you see I wanna get next to you
Dreams of you and I go sailing by
Whenever your eyes meet mine
(You're so fine)
And boy you make me feel so insecure
You're so beautiful and pure,
Why must you be unkind
(And tell me I'm not your kind, blowin my mind)
Boy, my, my money is low and I know
That I can't take you to the
Fancy places you might wanna go
Still I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
Boy, you can bend me, shake me, make me
Whatever it takes to please you
I'm willing to do
'Cause you're my dream come true
And I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
I wanna make you mine (for all the time)
I wanna get next to you
I promise I'll never make you blue
I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
Ah baby, to see things my way
But not a word do you say
You won't even look my way
Boy, I'm spending my dimes, wasting
My time, talking till I'm black and blue
Ah, can't you see I wanna get next to you
Dreams of you and I go sailing by
Whenever your eyes meet mine
(You're so fine)
And boy you make me feel so insecure
You're so beautiful and pure,
Why must you be unkind
(And tell me I'm not your kind, blowin my mind)
Boy, my, my money is low and I know
That I can't take you to the
Fancy places you might wanna go
Still I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
Boy, you can bend me, shake me, make me
Whatever it takes to please you
I'm willing to do
'Cause you're my dream come true
And I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
I wanna make you mine (for all the time)
I wanna get next to you
I promise I'll never make you blue
I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
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