Not much apparently.
I was supposed to get my two brand new 22" HP monitors yesterday. Came home at 3:20pm. Waited and waited. At 6:30 I was kinda curious what gives. Looked up the tracking number and status was delivered at 3:12pm @ 'FRT Door' (front door). Nothing was on my door step. Usually, I will get a note pasted on my door if they tried to deliver but ended up dropping it at the office. I didn't get one so I thought it had not delivered yet. Hopefully it was delivered to the apartment office. If not, I will be CRAZY pissed if my $555 worth of LCD panels went AWOL on me. I will find out soon enough later in the day.
Second time around. My copy of GTA IV. I spent extra to get 2 day shipping but now its going to take three days to get here. Nice UPS. Keep it up. Hopefully nothing arrives mushed up.
EDIT: Monitors were at the office in good order (don't really know the insides though due to some GTA going on).
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
Yeap.
Grand Theft Auto IV is launching tomorrow (at the strike of midnight actually). Though you will not see me in line at such an ungodly hour (I kinda have to be up at 5am). This game will most likely be a game of the year candidate (there are still a few blockbuster titles coming out though). How much of a blockbuster you say? A pretty good one.
Grand Theft Auto is a game series of which I am a devout follower of. I have been playing (and continue to play) most of the games in the series multiple times. The Grand Theft Auto series is no stranger to controversy. Undoubtedly, this time around, there will most definitely be something of contention as well. In fact, before it launched, there was already some sort of sparks flying around. In all honesty, I really do not see what the ruckus is about. It's a game...
The thing I love most about Grand Theft Auto games is its humor. There is a lot of satire in the game. The missions are nothing short of hilarious. In the past, graphics wasn't really a selling point. Just the merits of the game.
But that will change now. This new installment will feature a beautiful new graphics engine (R.A.G.E). It also features a very unique style of physics called Euphoria. This is very different than the traditional rag-doll effects.
I am crazy stoked. I hope I get mine as soon as possible. I game a lot, but I have NEVER pre-ordered a game in my entire life. GTA IV is an exception to that. I dished out money for the Collector's Edition. This is one game I have been waiting for a long time and I am sure it will not disappoint.
Grand Theft Auto IV is launching tomorrow (at the strike of midnight actually). Though you will not see me in line at such an ungodly hour (I kinda have to be up at 5am). This game will most likely be a game of the year candidate (there are still a few blockbuster titles coming out though). How much of a blockbuster you say? A pretty good one.
Grand Theft Auto is a game series of which I am a devout follower of. I have been playing (and continue to play) most of the games in the series multiple times. The Grand Theft Auto series is no stranger to controversy. Undoubtedly, this time around, there will most definitely be something of contention as well. In fact, before it launched, there was already some sort of sparks flying around. In all honesty, I really do not see what the ruckus is about. It's a game...
The thing I love most about Grand Theft Auto games is its humor. There is a lot of satire in the game. The missions are nothing short of hilarious. In the past, graphics wasn't really a selling point. Just the merits of the game.
But that will change now. This new installment will feature a beautiful new graphics engine (R.A.G.E). It also features a very unique style of physics called Euphoria. This is very different than the traditional rag-doll effects.
I am crazy stoked. I hope I get mine as soon as possible. I game a lot, but I have NEVER pre-ordered a game in my entire life. GTA IV is an exception to that. I dished out money for the Collector's Edition. This is one game I have been waiting for a long time and I am sure it will not disappoint.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Where are you?!
Where are you?
For the longest time, I had you.
For a while now, I've lost you.
For a second, I thought you were mine once again.
Sometimes, I think that I am looking straight at you.
I am lost.
Should I stay put until I see you?
Or do I set out and find you?
Either way, I will still have you.
As sure as daylight itself (note I didn't say sunlight - I am in the Pacific Northwest).
(And yes, I speak in riddles).
For the longest time, I had you.
For a while now, I've lost you.
For a second, I thought you were mine once again.
Sometimes, I think that I am looking straight at you.
I am lost.
Should I stay put until I see you?
Or do I set out and find you?
Either way, I will still have you.
As sure as daylight itself (note I didn't say sunlight - I am in the Pacific Northwest).
(And yes, I speak in riddles).
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Wan Cho is here!
Quick lesson in Malay.
Direct breakdown of 'Wan Cho'
Wan = Aunt
Cho = Eldest
Given that, she is my Mom's eldest sister. Wan Cho is someone very dear to me. A wonderful person who is one of the very few joys of my life. She never ceases to bring brightness in anyone's day. While I am a person of great humor, this wonderful dear old lady is one of the few who jives with me. As such, our meeting at the airport (when I went to pick her up) was filled with a crazy amount (and volume) of laughter which has not ceased since (well now she's taking a nap - poor thing didn't sleep on the flight from Kuala Lumpur to here at all - though I will limit it so she can adjust to the timezones).
A few years ago, she was pretty strict. Me in my crazy rebellious nature didn't quite strike the same chords as her. As I matured, I felt bad because of all the bullshit I put her through (and my late Malay Granny) and she has since mellowed down a lot. Now we are crazy close and there is nothing but laughter and bigheartedness in the air.
My Wan Cho is a wonderful person that speaks her mind and laughs her heart. Very sincere and woefully kind. Very akin to my late grandmother. In fact, I dare say that is a family trait (I think or at least I would like to think I am similar).
She will be here until tomorrow afternoon of which I will send her off to catch a flight to Wichita, KS to where my parentals (and my brothers) are at. I will then see here in a month or so when the family makes the big move here. Should be good times.
If I had it my way, I would just have here stay here and not go back home at all. She really is someone very special us and we all (my family that is) love her dear soul to itty bitty bits.
Direct breakdown of 'Wan Cho'
Wan = Aunt
Cho = Eldest
Given that, she is my Mom's eldest sister. Wan Cho is someone very dear to me. A wonderful person who is one of the very few joys of my life. She never ceases to bring brightness in anyone's day. While I am a person of great humor, this wonderful dear old lady is one of the few who jives with me. As such, our meeting at the airport (when I went to pick her up) was filled with a crazy amount (and volume) of laughter which has not ceased since (well now she's taking a nap - poor thing didn't sleep on the flight from Kuala Lumpur to here at all - though I will limit it so she can adjust to the timezones).
A few years ago, she was pretty strict. Me in my crazy rebellious nature didn't quite strike the same chords as her. As I matured, I felt bad because of all the bullshit I put her through (and my late Malay Granny) and she has since mellowed down a lot. Now we are crazy close and there is nothing but laughter and bigheartedness in the air.
My Wan Cho is a wonderful person that speaks her mind and laughs her heart. Very sincere and woefully kind. Very akin to my late grandmother. In fact, I dare say that is a family trait (I think or at least I would like to think I am similar).
She will be here until tomorrow afternoon of which I will send her off to catch a flight to Wichita, KS to where my parentals (and my brothers) are at. I will then see here in a month or so when the family makes the big move here. Should be good times.
If I had it my way, I would just have here stay here and not go back home at all. She really is someone very special us and we all (my family that is) love her dear soul to itty bitty bits.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Dairy Queen's All Beef my ass
On Sunday, I mozied over to DQ to grab a yummy strawberry cheesecake blizzard and decided to grab their 'all beef' chili dog. Holy crap that was good eating. So last night while I was building Abe's new PC, it was late so I suggested we go on over to DQ so I could get a repeat order. So we were at the drive through and Abe was like 'Hey, it says the Chili Contains Pork'. WTF?
I looked closely at the drive through and it had a big star saying 'All Beef' inside of it, but with small font at the bottom it did state that the Chili contained Pork. Bastards. How the hell do you 'proclaim' its 'All Beef' and then write below it '*Chili contains Pork'. Anyone else see the disconnect? I mean who the heck puts pork in Chili.
I'm a strict Beef guy. Beef, it's whats for dinner.
Feel free to laugh at me in person. I never get tired of it myself.
I looked closely at the drive through and it had a big star saying 'All Beef' inside of it, but with small font at the bottom it did state that the Chili contained Pork. Bastards. How the hell do you 'proclaim' its 'All Beef' and then write below it '*Chili contains Pork'. Anyone else see the disconnect? I mean who the heck puts pork in Chili.
I'm a strict Beef guy. Beef, it's whats for dinner.
Feel free to laugh at me in person. I never get tired of it myself.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
I had a pretty good weekend! :)
A good departure from my usual weekends. Friday night played Halo 3 in one sitting. Saturday morning slept in till noon. Lazy (and groggy) the whole day. Did nothing but some cleaning and laundry. Saturday night, I hung out with friends, had dinner. Sunday lazy and gaming with laundry. Sunday night, had friends over for some hot dogs (yum!) and ice cream. In all good times. It is good not being a hermit at times.
Alas, all things must come to an end and I have to drag my ass off to bed. Poo....
Is it the weekend yet?
Alas, all things must come to an end and I have to drag my ass off to bed. Poo....
Is it the weekend yet?
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Top 10 things that piss me off instantly
I promised this a post or two ago. :) So here it is! :)
The top 10 things that piss me off the most (usually almost instantly). But before you read on, please know that I have the patience of a saint (cool as a cucumber baby!). I am very accepting and not all of these will set me off immediately. My instant is not as abrupt as 'normal' people's. Let's just say that it is the only time you will see my composure affected. I don't generalize or give blanket situations. With that said, here they are in no particular order.
1) Ignorance
I am a firm believer that ignorance takes effort. Mistakes are fine. Shit happens. But being ignorant requires some effort from the party involved. Why one would devote resources to being a fucktard is beyond me. People like this proves that natural selection does miss some people.
2) Improper parking
Nothing pisses me off more than a car that can't freaking stay in it's own box. Jeez. At least have some freaking consideration (aka concept of other people). I love how they park like a moron, look at me and then get out like nothing is wrong. Again relate to #1. Kindly take a long walk off of a short pier.
3) Cruelty
You don't deserve to be called a human if you treat other living beings like crap. Being mean I guess I can understand. But it takes one hell of a vile blackened heart to be an absolute monster to everything. Do us a favor and kindly stop breathing.
4) Indecisiveness
Wait which want did you want? What? Where? How? Who? When? Can't make up your mind? Kindly dispose of it kthx. I am a man of conviction. Though I do have my lazy moments, I stick to my guns always and carry things out.
5) Power Trips / Supremest
Just because you have a shred of power over another, suddenly you are king. Hah. Experience has shown me you will never climb very high. I chose to be humble in everything.
6) Forcing / Coercion
I react with a LOT of hostility when I am 'forced' to do something. This stems from my free spirited nature. I tend to willfully and purposely ground myself to somethings (in the past to a GF - to de-horn me so to speak). Freedom is something I value, but bounds is something I stay within. If ever there is anything, ask me. Don't try and be a douche and order me. I always respect authority, but I dislike Authoritarians (there is a stark difference). I would surprise you with my knack of making every single thing from that point onwards a royal pain in the ass. Bottom line, you couldn't make me do anything. Like I said, ask me. I am super duper nice. Most often then not, I would comply if you ask me. Start out trying to force me? Well I will make your efforts a living hell. :) Also for the love of God, do not try to commit me to something on your behalf ("Oh I promised this person that you would help them out so go help them" - go stick something up where the sun don't shine). A better approach would be "Oh I know someone that could help you, lets go ask him". More often than not, I would be more than thrilled to help (I love being nice and I love helping out!). So yeah. Ask me to help and I probably will, make me help and no.
7) Respect (lack of that is)
I am very respectful of everything/everyone. While I am a firm believer that respect is earned, not given, for people who are still neutral in my book, they still receive a lot of it from me.
Though the notion of respect doesn't only limit itself to the topic of people. It is also with one's belongings. When I borrow or use someone's belongings, I treat it better then if it was my own. While I never impose my ways on others, I do at the very least hope that people who use my stuff to take good care of it. Many times have I lent my prized belongings to others only to have them returned in a less then subpar standard.
8) Punctuality
I am a very punctual person. Now in today's hustle and bustle, keeping to schedules on a daily basis is hard. That I know. But it's not the short falls that makes a man. It's what he does to correct it. If I am late I will do my best to notify the other party at least three times. First when I know I will be or could be running late. Second is when I am already late. Finally is when I am late and about to arrive. Each occurrence is updated with an ETA. Why do I do this? It's called courtesy. I always set expectations.
There is this one term I hate with a passion. Amongst our ethnic group (well at least half of my bloodline) they jokingly call it a 'promise'. In that context, it is an admission and expectation that people should always be late. That I hate. Mention that to me when I am the waiting party and you will get me riled up. It is one thing to be late but it is another to say it is to be expected. It is also another all together to not show up and say nothing of it.
I can't think of any more right now. Haha! Not a lot pushes my buttons so to speak. :p
Someone once told me, I tend to bite my lip if something is bugging me. Warning sign! LOL jking.
The top 10 things that piss me off the most (usually almost instantly). But before you read on, please know that I have the patience of a saint (cool as a cucumber baby!). I am very accepting and not all of these will set me off immediately. My instant is not as abrupt as 'normal' people's. Let's just say that it is the only time you will see my composure affected. I don't generalize or give blanket situations. With that said, here they are in no particular order.
1) Ignorance
I am a firm believer that ignorance takes effort. Mistakes are fine. Shit happens. But being ignorant requires some effort from the party involved. Why one would devote resources to being a fucktard is beyond me. People like this proves that natural selection does miss some people.
2) Improper parking
Nothing pisses me off more than a car that can't freaking stay in it's own box. Jeez. At least have some freaking consideration (aka concept of other people). I love how they park like a moron, look at me and then get out like nothing is wrong. Again relate to #1. Kindly take a long walk off of a short pier.
3) Cruelty
You don't deserve to be called a human if you treat other living beings like crap. Being mean I guess I can understand. But it takes one hell of a vile blackened heart to be an absolute monster to everything. Do us a favor and kindly stop breathing.
4) Indecisiveness
Wait which want did you want? What? Where? How? Who? When? Can't make up your mind? Kindly dispose of it kthx. I am a man of conviction. Though I do have my lazy moments, I stick to my guns always and carry things out.
5) Power Trips / Supremest
Just because you have a shred of power over another, suddenly you are king. Hah. Experience has shown me you will never climb very high. I chose to be humble in everything.
6) Forcing / Coercion
I react with a LOT of hostility when I am 'forced' to do something. This stems from my free spirited nature. I tend to willfully and purposely ground myself to somethings (in the past to a GF - to de-horn me so to speak). Freedom is something I value, but bounds is something I stay within. If ever there is anything, ask me. Don't try and be a douche and order me. I always respect authority, but I dislike Authoritarians (there is a stark difference). I would surprise you with my knack of making every single thing from that point onwards a royal pain in the ass. Bottom line, you couldn't make me do anything. Like I said, ask me. I am super duper nice. Most often then not, I would comply if you ask me. Start out trying to force me? Well I will make your efforts a living hell. :) Also for the love of God, do not try to commit me to something on your behalf ("Oh I promised this person that you would help them out so go help them" - go stick something up where the sun don't shine). A better approach would be "Oh I know someone that could help you, lets go ask him". More often than not, I would be more than thrilled to help (I love being nice and I love helping out!). So yeah. Ask me to help and I probably will, make me help and no.
7) Respect (lack of that is)
I am very respectful of everything/everyone. While I am a firm believer that respect is earned, not given, for people who are still neutral in my book, they still receive a lot of it from me.
Though the notion of respect doesn't only limit itself to the topic of people. It is also with one's belongings. When I borrow or use someone's belongings, I treat it better then if it was my own. While I never impose my ways on others, I do at the very least hope that people who use my stuff to take good care of it. Many times have I lent my prized belongings to others only to have them returned in a less then subpar standard.
8) Punctuality
I am a very punctual person. Now in today's hustle and bustle, keeping to schedules on a daily basis is hard. That I know. But it's not the short falls that makes a man. It's what he does to correct it. If I am late I will do my best to notify the other party at least three times. First when I know I will be or could be running late. Second is when I am already late. Finally is when I am late and about to arrive. Each occurrence is updated with an ETA. Why do I do this? It's called courtesy. I always set expectations.
There is this one term I hate with a passion. Amongst our ethnic group (well at least half of my bloodline) they jokingly call it a 'promise'. In that context, it is an admission and expectation that people should always be late. That I hate. Mention that to me when I am the waiting party and you will get me riled up. It is one thing to be late but it is another to say it is to be expected. It is also another all together to not show up and say nothing of it.
I can't think of any more right now. Haha! Not a lot pushes my buttons so to speak. :p
Someone once told me, I tend to bite my lip if something is bugging me. Warning sign! LOL jking.
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