My hair is ridiculously long. I am in desperate need of a haircut. No, it's so long I think they'd make me go to an animal groomer.
My regular barber, an effeminate Vietnamese man named Quan, has been on vacation for the past month. He should be back in the next week or two but I don't know how much more I can take of this. I don't know what to do with my hair in the mean time. It's too long to look like Jacob. It's too short to look like Edward. It's not bowl-y enough to look like Bieber. *Sigh*
You might ask, "Why don't you just go to another place like Supercuts?" Are you suggesting that I go to a place that trims off just one measly centimeter of hair, charges me $30, and then claim it's a makeover? No thanks. I'd rather look like Porcupine/Sea-Urchin Cullen than to go there again.
Showing posts with label Twilight. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
A Funny Exchange
Joking around is commonplace with my friends so when emails are sent out, we often get sidetracked making fun of each other and the hilarity ensues. Let me share part of an email thread from this past Friday.
An email was sent out trying to get a headcount for dinner for a friend's birthday. As the emails trickled in, one of the guys (Sai) got confused because another friend (Sorn) recently changed his name to Kei (pronounced like the letter K). However, we all share a common friend who we have always called Kei (pronounced "kee", like car key).
Here was the exchange (with minor edits for grammar/punctuation):
Sai:
[Darn] it Sorn! Why did you have to take Kei's name?...I keep mixing up your email if I don't notice the DOE. What's wrong with you? Fool!
Sorn aka Kei:
Don’t hate!
Me:
Yeah, don't hate....participate. As a matter of fact, I'm also changing my name to Kei. But it's pronounced "Kai" (like K-Eye) because I have to differentiate from "Kee" and "Kay". Any takers for Kei, pronounced K-Oh and Kei, pronounced K-You?
~Kei
Sai:
Yeah, Paul might be right. Let's all rename ourselves Kei. But mines will be pronounced Jacob like from Twilight.
An email was sent out trying to get a headcount for dinner for a friend's birthday. As the emails trickled in, one of the guys (Sai) got confused because another friend (Sorn) recently changed his name to Kei (pronounced like the letter K). However, we all share a common friend who we have always called Kei (pronounced "kee", like car key).
Here was the exchange (with minor edits for grammar/punctuation):
Sai:
[Darn] it Sorn! Why did you have to take Kei's name?...I keep mixing up your email if I don't notice the DOE. What's wrong with you? Fool!
Sorn aka Kei:
Don’t hate!
Me:
Yeah, don't hate....participate. As a matter of fact, I'm also changing my name to Kei. But it's pronounced "Kai" (like K-Eye) because I have to differentiate from "Kee" and "Kay". Any takers for Kei, pronounced K-Oh and Kei, pronounced K-You?
~Kei
Sai:
Yeah, Paul might be right. Let's all rename ourselves Kei. But mines will be pronounced Jacob like from Twilight.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Happy Anniversary
This past weekend, Tary and I celebrated our first anniversary as a married couple. It was relatively quiet compared to previous weekends but it was nice for the two of us to just enjoy being together.
Saturday's highlight was a late-night dinner at the Capital Grille in Burlington, MA. It's a very expensive restaurant that Tary and I would normally never go to but we received a gift card last year as a wedding gift. As we pulled up, I was reminded of how out of place these establishments made me feel. The restaurant had complimentary valet parking which immediately triggered a barrage of questions in my head:
I had made reservations for 8:45 PM but they weren't ready for us so we had to wait in the bar/lounge area. It was cramped and noisy. There was a lot of activity around the bar. As we looked around, this restaurant would have been a perfect place for a self-proclaimed "yuppie" like me except that we were surrounded by old people. Definitely not my scene.
After a while, we were led to a small circular table tucked away in the back corner of a room. It wasn't very romantic being in such a tight little space. Even though we were out of our element, I was just happy being with my wife.
We started off with some pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers. I was surprised that it had some kick to it. However, I think the calamari at Longhorn tastes better.
For our entrees, I ordered the seared tenderloin with butter poached lobster with a side of fresh asparagus and hollandaise sauce. My tenderloin was simply seasoned and perfectly cooked but pretty small. Also, my dish only came with a few scant pieces of lobster. The asparagus was sloppily prepared and still had the tough, fibrous ends still on them.
Tary ordered the double-cut lamb rib chops with a side of lobster mac 'n' cheese. The lamb was a little gamey but the accompanying wine reduction sauce was delicious. I was a little skeptical of the lobster mac 'n' cheese but that was also delicious. However, I was envious that her mac 'n' cheese had more lobster in it than my main dish!
For dessert, we shared a flourless chocolate espresso cake and it was amazing. I also finished with a cappuccino with frothed milk, a dusting of cinnamon, and a rock candy stir. I think I am getting old but I now look forward to coffee after meals.
As for the service, our waitress must have had something else on her mind. She initially forgot to bring a 2nd napkin for me. She then forgot to give us knives with our meals. When she tried serving the calamari on our plates, she kept dropping food and utensils around Tary. After the meal, she reached to clear our plates but she was still holding a knife in her hand which came dangerously close to my jugular.
Let's be honest; the Capital Grille just isn't our kind of place. A rib joint like the Smokey Bones is more our style. Even though the service was terrible, our table was tiny, the meal was expensive, and the food was just okay, I still had a great time with Tary. I love just being with Tary.
On Sunday, after church we had our usual lunch at my parents' house. We left Daniel there while Tary and I continued our anniversary weekend together.
We went to catch the 1:30 PM showing of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Overall, the movie was enjoyable when Bella wasn't always trying to kill herself. The love triangle between Bella, Edward, and Jacob became increasingly uncomfortable for me. The action and special effects were pretty good. I guess that's where the movie's entire budget was spent because they apparently ran out when it came to Jacob's wardrobe. Just because the guy got a haircut, did a few pushups, and drank protein shakes, that didn't justify flaunting him throughout the movie like some big-nosed Abercrombie model. Besides, his skin doesn't sparkle.
In another blow to my manhood, I thought it was "romantic" how Edward proposed to Bella. I guess I can somewhat relate to Edward's character in that I have that same, "I would do anything for you" feeling for Tary. How fitting on our first anniversary.
Tary, even though I'm not fast or strong like these movie characters, I'd still do anything for you. And as far as I know, Edward and Jacob can't write a mean Python script like I can. It's been a wonderful first year together with so many memorable moments. We have each other and now our little Daniel has become a part of our family. I can't wait to see what next year brings our way. I love you so much! Happy anniversary!
Saturday's highlight was a late-night dinner at the Capital Grille in Burlington, MA. It's a very expensive restaurant that Tary and I would normally never go to but we received a gift card last year as a wedding gift. As we pulled up, I was reminded of how out of place these establishments made me feel. The restaurant had complimentary valet parking which immediately triggered a barrage of questions in my head:
- Where am I supposed to drive?
- Will the valet come to me or do I have to get closer to the restaurant?
- What is an appropriate tip when he returns my car?
I had made reservations for 8:45 PM but they weren't ready for us so we had to wait in the bar/lounge area. It was cramped and noisy. There was a lot of activity around the bar. As we looked around, this restaurant would have been a perfect place for a self-proclaimed "yuppie" like me except that we were surrounded by old people. Definitely not my scene.
After a while, we were led to a small circular table tucked away in the back corner of a room. It wasn't very romantic being in such a tight little space. Even though we were out of our element, I was just happy being with my wife.
We started off with some pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers. I was surprised that it had some kick to it. However, I think the calamari at Longhorn tastes better.
For our entrees, I ordered the seared tenderloin with butter poached lobster with a side of fresh asparagus and hollandaise sauce. My tenderloin was simply seasoned and perfectly cooked but pretty small. Also, my dish only came with a few scant pieces of lobster. The asparagus was sloppily prepared and still had the tough, fibrous ends still on them.
Tary ordered the double-cut lamb rib chops with a side of lobster mac 'n' cheese. The lamb was a little gamey but the accompanying wine reduction sauce was delicious. I was a little skeptical of the lobster mac 'n' cheese but that was also delicious. However, I was envious that her mac 'n' cheese had more lobster in it than my main dish!
For dessert, we shared a flourless chocolate espresso cake and it was amazing. I also finished with a cappuccino with frothed milk, a dusting of cinnamon, and a rock candy stir. I think I am getting old but I now look forward to coffee after meals.
As for the service, our waitress must have had something else on her mind. She initially forgot to bring a 2nd napkin for me. She then forgot to give us knives with our meals. When she tried serving the calamari on our plates, she kept dropping food and utensils around Tary. After the meal, she reached to clear our plates but she was still holding a knife in her hand which came dangerously close to my jugular.
Let's be honest; the Capital Grille just isn't our kind of place. A rib joint like the Smokey Bones is more our style. Even though the service was terrible, our table was tiny, the meal was expensive, and the food was just okay, I still had a great time with Tary. I love just being with Tary.
On Sunday, after church we had our usual lunch at my parents' house. We left Daniel there while Tary and I continued our anniversary weekend together.
We went to catch the 1:30 PM showing of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Overall, the movie was enjoyable when Bella wasn't always trying to kill herself. The love triangle between Bella, Edward, and Jacob became increasingly uncomfortable for me. The action and special effects were pretty good. I guess that's where the movie's entire budget was spent because they apparently ran out when it came to Jacob's wardrobe. Just because the guy got a haircut, did a few pushups, and drank protein shakes, that didn't justify flaunting him throughout the movie like some big-nosed Abercrombie model. Besides, his skin doesn't sparkle.
In another blow to my manhood, I thought it was "romantic" how Edward proposed to Bella. I guess I can somewhat relate to Edward's character in that I have that same, "I would do anything for you" feeling for Tary. How fitting on our first anniversary.
Tary, even though I'm not fast or strong like these movie characters, I'd still do anything for you. And as far as I know, Edward and Jacob can't write a mean Python script like I can. It's been a wonderful first year together with so many memorable moments. We have each other and now our little Daniel has become a part of our family. I can't wait to see what next year brings our way. I love you so much! Happy anniversary!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I Hate to Admit This But...
Last night, I did something I'm not very proud of. I'm so ashamed. I don't even want to write about it. I sat down and watched Twilight on DVD with my wife and her 16-year-old cousin!
I can't believe I just watched a movie that was geared specifically toward teenage girls. I suppose I can kind of justify it because I was just trying to spend some time with my family. But isn't watching sports highlights considered quality time?
In either case, I didn't know anything about the movie or the whole Twilight series. I don't care whose "team" I'm on. Why is so important whose side I'm on? I don't even know who Edward or Jacob is. Why do I have to choose?
Well, now that the movie is over and I can begin to pick up the pieces of my manhood, here were some observations:
1. Bella's skin was really pale. So was Edward's. I guess pale skin means you're an important character in the movie.
2. Edward is one creepy stalker vampire. He's always staring at Bella from a distance. He watches her as she sleeps. He's completely infatuated by her scent. He wants to drink her blood. I rest my case.
3. Edward's skin really does sparkle in the sunlight!
4. Did anyone else notice that Edward runs like the Road Runner? *Meep meep*
5. There is way too much sexual tension between Bella and Edward. Uncomfortably so.
6. Bella reminds me of Kim Bauer from 24. She's always looking for trouble. I swear she purposely does the opposite of what common sense would dictate. From what I hear, she gets stupider in the following movies...
7. We were briefly introduced to Jacob, a boy from some Native-American tribe that could change into werewolves. Well, they never explicitly mentioned their abilities but the movie had plenty of references to that. After having seen him, who would ever be on "Team Jacob"? He's even creepier than Edward. And he's so uggggggg-ly! He is so not pulling off the long hair look. He may workout and supposedly has a nice body but he is such a butter-face. I thought I had a big nose but his nose is huge! If someone asked him where the gym was, his nose would point "over there".
8. I finally know who "Black guy who almost kills Bella" is! I am so on his team!!!
I hate to admit this but I kind of enjoyed the movie. Maybe I just like movies in general. Tary obviously liked it enough to make me drive us to Target that night to pick up the next DVD in the series. Argh, now I have to go watch the rest of the series. My only excuse is that now I'm "vested". I have to find out what happens to Bella, Edward, and Jacob!
But honestly, sometimes I may be hesitant to do certain things because they're really really really girlie or crazy (e.g., horseback riding in Aruba) but I end up doing them anyway with Tary because I like seeing her happy. And most of the time, the experiences we share and the conversations we have afterward make it worthwhile. Bring on New Moon! *Meep meep*
I can't believe I just watched a movie that was geared specifically toward teenage girls. I suppose I can kind of justify it because I was just trying to spend some time with my family. But isn't watching sports highlights considered quality time?
In either case, I didn't know anything about the movie or the whole Twilight series. I don't care whose "team" I'm on. Why is so important whose side I'm on? I don't even know who Edward or Jacob is. Why do I have to choose?
Well, now that the movie is over and I can begin to pick up the pieces of my manhood, here were some observations:
1. Bella's skin was really pale. So was Edward's. I guess pale skin means you're an important character in the movie.
2. Edward is one creepy stalker vampire. He's always staring at Bella from a distance. He watches her as she sleeps. He's completely infatuated by her scent. He wants to drink her blood. I rest my case.
3. Edward's skin really does sparkle in the sunlight!
4. Did anyone else notice that Edward runs like the Road Runner? *Meep meep*
5. There is way too much sexual tension between Bella and Edward. Uncomfortably so.
6. Bella reminds me of Kim Bauer from 24. She's always looking for trouble. I swear she purposely does the opposite of what common sense would dictate. From what I hear, she gets stupider in the following movies...
7. We were briefly introduced to Jacob, a boy from some Native-American tribe that could change into werewolves. Well, they never explicitly mentioned their abilities but the movie had plenty of references to that. After having seen him, who would ever be on "Team Jacob"? He's even creepier than Edward. And he's so uggggggg-ly! He is so not pulling off the long hair look. He may workout and supposedly has a nice body but he is such a butter-face. I thought I had a big nose but his nose is huge! If someone asked him where the gym was, his nose would point "over there".
8. I finally know who "Black guy who almost kills Bella" is! I am so on his team!!!
I hate to admit this but I kind of enjoyed the movie. Maybe I just like movies in general. Tary obviously liked it enough to make me drive us to Target that night to pick up the next DVD in the series. Argh, now I have to go watch the rest of the series. My only excuse is that now I'm "vested". I have to find out what happens to Bella, Edward, and Jacob!
But honestly, sometimes I may be hesitant to do certain things because they're really really really girlie or crazy (e.g., horseback riding in Aruba) but I end up doing them anyway with Tary because I like seeing her happy. And most of the time, the experiences we share and the conversations we have afterward make it worthwhile. Bring on New Moon! *Meep meep*
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