this is what happens when four dudes get bored on a sunday night.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Reunited
Last night, we all went out for some pho & ramen for the first time in at least a couple months. The part of Tim is played by Mike Y.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
New York, New York, Nevada
Things I Miss about NY:
1) convenience - bodegas. 24 hour delis.
2) places staying open until 4am (altho have discovered that a couple places out here are open that late or later).
3) not having to drive when you go out - have to look for parking, pay for parking / parking ticket / cover - and then leave at 1:30am. and get there by 10pm. ew.
4) shopping - I'm pining for you, East Village shops!
5) food - Momofuku!
6) walking around.
7) riding my bike around. I hope that thief is enjoying my bike!
8) seeing shows - and ohmyrockness.com.
And so we went to New York this weekend!
The hotel in Vegas, that is. (yuck yuck) Walking around the miniature version of New York felt a bit monster-from-Cloverfield-like.
It was underwhelming because the shops were not real NY shops/bars (ie Magnolia Bakery, Serendipity, CBGBs - that would have been awesome!) and the building models felt too small.
However, the rollercoaster was suprisingly scary!
I scream like a girl. Simon belts out a were-dog-coy-ote combo. The footage was also reminescent of Cloverfield.
We went there for Simon's birthday, and were very conservative. Might even say we had the Frommers experience of Las Vegas (whose demographic seems to be upscale yuppies in their mid- late forties - based on our China experience).
We had lunch buffett at the Bellagio:
Overall, the brunch was just ok, but that duck leg was Ammaazzing. Thank you fleeting vegetarianism to allow me to sample that.
We saw the Bellagio water show:
They played God Bless the USA. Is this a July 4th celebration in the Midwest accompanied by an all you can eat Ribfest? I was disappointed that it was all white instead of different colors, but the parts where it shot up like a geyser were pretty cool.
We walked down the strip and passed all the opulent hotels. It felt like Rodeo Drive - as opposed to Las Vegas. My favorite was the Venentian - by far.
Pretty stunning!
Simon made us walk all the way down the strip to Treasure Island because he thought they had $1 craps. 7 hotels (all with $10 minimum tables) and 2 hours later - he pulls open the doors to Treasure Island and says - "Oh, I think the $1 craps was in Belluxi, Mississippi." Meanwhile, Justina's and I's feet are throbbing. We ended up playing $15 craps minimum table and my lucky rolling won us about $100 each! Thank you beginners luck.
That night we ended up making a video that may possibly be beyond our editing capabilities - but that video will be up soon. We shot it in our hotel room, which was Piimmp. It was a one bedroom suite at the Signature at MGM.
I got the craps bug - and that's all Simon and I could think about doing the second day. - we tried to re-summon my craps luck - but we lost $60 each. Then I won $40 back in blackjack. Tim met a guy in the bathroom who was down $100,000 for the day. Is it more shocking that he was meeting people in the bathroom or that someone lost $100,000 and wasn't phased?
The glassed-eyed people at the slots, the lack of windows and no immediately discernable way out of the casinos added a dash of sadness to the environment. In addition to that was an element of cheese, such as the show, "Thunder Down Under," which featured PG 13 gyrating Australian gigolos.
But the most disturbing thing out there were posters of a diesel Carrot Top.
Which led to the debate - do stars come to Vegas to peak - like Hannah Montana is doing - or to die - like Carrot Top. I guess both? For Carrot Top - his future looks bleak:
* via mishmash.com.
All in all, an unsinful visit to Sin City.
1) convenience - bodegas. 24 hour delis.
2) places staying open until 4am (altho have discovered that a couple places out here are open that late or later).
3) not having to drive when you go out - have to look for parking, pay for parking / parking ticket / cover - and then leave at 1:30am. and get there by 10pm. ew.
4) shopping - I'm pining for you, East Village shops!
5) food - Momofuku!
6) walking around.
7) riding my bike around. I hope that thief is enjoying my bike!
8) seeing shows - and ohmyrockness.com.
And so we went to New York this weekend!
The hotel in Vegas, that is. (yuck yuck) Walking around the miniature version of New York felt a bit monster-from-Cloverfield-like.
It was underwhelming because the shops were not real NY shops/bars (ie Magnolia Bakery, Serendipity, CBGBs - that would have been awesome!) and the building models felt too small.
However, the rollercoaster was suprisingly scary!
I scream like a girl. Simon belts out a were-dog-coy-ote combo. The footage was also reminescent of Cloverfield.
We went there for Simon's birthday, and were very conservative. Might even say we had the Frommers experience of Las Vegas (whose demographic seems to be upscale yuppies in their mid- late forties - based on our China experience).
We had lunch buffett at the Bellagio:
Overall, the brunch was just ok, but that duck leg was Ammaazzing. Thank you fleeting vegetarianism to allow me to sample that.
We saw the Bellagio water show:
They played God Bless the USA. Is this a July 4th celebration in the Midwest accompanied by an all you can eat Ribfest? I was disappointed that it was all white instead of different colors, but the parts where it shot up like a geyser were pretty cool.
We walked down the strip and passed all the opulent hotels. It felt like Rodeo Drive - as opposed to Las Vegas. My favorite was the Venentian - by far.
Pretty stunning!
Simon made us walk all the way down the strip to Treasure Island because he thought they had $1 craps. 7 hotels (all with $10 minimum tables) and 2 hours later - he pulls open the doors to Treasure Island and says - "Oh, I think the $1 craps was in Belluxi, Mississippi." Meanwhile, Justina's and I's feet are throbbing. We ended up playing $15 craps minimum table and my lucky rolling won us about $100 each! Thank you beginners luck.
That night we ended up making a video that may possibly be beyond our editing capabilities - but that video will be up soon. We shot it in our hotel room, which was Piimmp. It was a one bedroom suite at the Signature at MGM.
I got the craps bug - and that's all Simon and I could think about doing the second day. - we tried to re-summon my craps luck - but we lost $60 each. Then I won $40 back in blackjack. Tim met a guy in the bathroom who was down $100,000 for the day. Is it more shocking that he was meeting people in the bathroom or that someone lost $100,000 and wasn't phased?
The glassed-eyed people at the slots, the lack of windows and no immediately discernable way out of the casinos added a dash of sadness to the environment. In addition to that was an element of cheese, such as the show, "Thunder Down Under," which featured PG 13 gyrating Australian gigolos.
But the most disturbing thing out there were posters of a diesel Carrot Top.
Which led to the debate - do stars come to Vegas to peak - like Hannah Montana is doing - or to die - like Carrot Top. I guess both? For Carrot Top - his future looks bleak:
* via mishmash.com.
All in all, an unsinful visit to Sin City.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Little Tokyo
Spent a lot of time in Little Tokyo last week. Apparently there are only 3 official Japantowns left in the nation. San Jose, LA and San Fransisco. So I feel lucky to be close to one.
Dan, Tim, Simon and I had Boba and Ramen at a famous noodle shop - apparently The Original (it was not as good as Momofuku tho!). Dan made a good point - was it really before the noodles in Asia?
Little Tokyo has a cute village plaza that has a consortium of little shops - vintage clothes stores, sneakers, octopus balls, mochi and bakeries, toys etc.
Thankfully, the anime figurine comes with "alternative soft brest parts in which you can put gel inside." Wonderful.
These Nikes cost $4500.
(There were only 50 made in collaboration with Stash - a graffiti artist from NYC)
The inaptly named Family Mart doubles as a Spencers Gift Shop.
I was the only one immature enough to find it entertaining. Dan, Tim and Simon were not amused. However, Simon and I let out a nostalgic sigh upon seeing Pocari Sweat and Oolong Tea in the fridge (as seen in China).
We went back again with my cousins Jennifer, Christina, my Uncle Randy. We had Japanese Curry for lunch.
They had their first pinkberry. I paparazzi her azz.
We went to the Murakami exhibit at the MOCA.
Murakami mocks Manga.
That is his spunk.
Murakami animates Kanye West's music video, "Good Morning."
Meh. Right? (the track here is the intro version, which is not the same version used in the mv)
There was also a really cute short by Murakami, which my uncle aptly referred to as, "The poop story." Unfortunately I do not have it.
I bought this t-shirt - designed by Japantown's own Jared Leto.
Also got green tea as big as your head.
Definitely going to go back to Little Tokyo and take time to shop.
I love exploring the area. There's random cool pockets. Areas I want to check out: Downtown Silver Lake, Eagle Rock (just heard about this last night from Dyana - it is supposed to be like the East Village in NYC), Runyun Canyon, Chinatown, Pasadena and Malibu. LA is a lot different than the douchebaggery I imagined. Of course, once in a while, it's apparent.
There's no rhyme or reason to why I find a koochy comb amusing, but not pick-up truck balls.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Latest Video
Was debating whether or not to put this on here. It's a remix of a scene from Bourne Identity which reminded me of another movie when I saw it in theaters.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
QT
It's rare that all 5 housemates hang out together - be it due to work, travel, friends, family etc. However last night was a rare occasion where watching adults in spandex yelling things like, "I'm going to eat you alive," brought us together.
American Gladiators - 2008 edition!
American Gladiators - 2008 edition!
Monday, January 7, 2008
6206 Karaoke
It has been raining all weekend. Joe brought us out of our doldrums by bringing home his parents' karaoke machine. Suddenly, we Became his parents / ourselves in 30 years. I remember feeling very Asian.
*Justina came home 1 day after this session.
*Justina came home 1 day after this session.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Back due to unemployment
Random things I have learned out here:
1) The term "cholo." It refers to Mexican males/gangsters who "dress in chinos, a wifebeater, sleeveless teeshirt or a flannel shirt with only the top buttoned, a hairnet, or with a bandana around the forehead, usually halfway down over the eyes. Cholos often have black ink tattoos, commonly involving Catholic imagery, or calligraphy messages or family names." According to my boss, they also wear tube socks up to their knees and ride around on low rider bikes or drive low rider cars.
There's even a music video about how to Lean Like A Cholo:
2) How to drive stick. Joe let me borrow his car after my work car got returned. Simon gave me a 20 minute crash course in the Target parking lot at 1:30am. There were definite growing pains: stalling on the 101 in stop-and-go traffic, stalling while trying to make a left while on a hill and having to wait 5 light cycles before finally getting it, trying to creep up to red lights hoping they'll change to green before I get there so I don't have to stop and change gears, rolling through stop signs, developing a fear of people stopping too close behind me because I may roll back into them, developing a fear of hills and getting anxious about the drive home after work, wondering if I'll stall in the middle of high speed traffic on the highway and therefore die. However, after a couple emails consulting Joe (how should I turn off the car? should I downshift while approaching a stop light?) and getting used to his car - I've finally gotten the hang of it.
3) I love Pinkberry. Hooked after the 2nd time. I drove 40 mins out of the way to get one once.
4) Shopping blows. Or I have not found good spots yet. So far I've been to malls (blah - your typical Bloomies, Macy's, Banana Republic, J.Crew fare - although Justina took me to Mango, where I ended up buying a couple tops) or you have Melrose - which is split into the high fashion end (Fred Segal, D&G, Miss Sixty - meh) and the Vintage/thrift/Wet Seal-type stores end (need to sift to find good items). However, they go all out for their storefonts.
5) Climate out here is DRY. I feel dehydrated a lot, and my skin is freaking out. I have had a zit on my forehead for 6 weeks! After 2 more broke out right next to the OG one, I finally broke down and got a facial. They proceeded to stab them all, making them all the more visible because there is now 1 huge black dot and 2 bright red dots, making an Orion's Belt of zittery on my face. Lord.
As far as the rest of the house - Simon tried the Master Cleanse - which is a diet consisting of drinking 1 quart of salt water every morning, followed by a lemonade concoction every time you get hungry. No solid food allowed. You are supposed to do this for 10 days, losing 2 lbs a day and cleansing out your colon.
I was supposed to join him on day 2, but after diluting myself into thinking that I could do it for a couple hours, I realized I did not want to nor did I think I had the willpower to do it.
Justina is still in HK. She's bringing back a Wii for the house as well as acquiring games in the way that Asians do best - wink nudge.
Joe is back from making a cheerleader into a master debater, but just for the holiday break.
Tim had a friend over for the holidays. He went to the Rose Bowl game, but our team - Illini - lost.
I leave with footage of the writers' strike outside NBC: (music is from the radio)
1) The term "cholo." It refers to Mexican males/gangsters who "dress in chinos, a wifebeater, sleeveless teeshirt or a flannel shirt with only the top buttoned, a hairnet, or with a bandana around the forehead, usually halfway down over the eyes. Cholos often have black ink tattoos, commonly involving Catholic imagery, or calligraphy messages or family names." According to my boss, they also wear tube socks up to their knees and ride around on low rider bikes or drive low rider cars.
There's even a music video about how to Lean Like A Cholo:
2) How to drive stick. Joe let me borrow his car after my work car got returned. Simon gave me a 20 minute crash course in the Target parking lot at 1:30am. There were definite growing pains: stalling on the 101 in stop-and-go traffic, stalling while trying to make a left while on a hill and having to wait 5 light cycles before finally getting it, trying to creep up to red lights hoping they'll change to green before I get there so I don't have to stop and change gears, rolling through stop signs, developing a fear of people stopping too close behind me because I may roll back into them, developing a fear of hills and getting anxious about the drive home after work, wondering if I'll stall in the middle of high speed traffic on the highway and therefore die. However, after a couple emails consulting Joe (how should I turn off the car? should I downshift while approaching a stop light?) and getting used to his car - I've finally gotten the hang of it.
3) I love Pinkberry. Hooked after the 2nd time. I drove 40 mins out of the way to get one once.
4) Shopping blows. Or I have not found good spots yet. So far I've been to malls (blah - your typical Bloomies, Macy's, Banana Republic, J.Crew fare - although Justina took me to Mango, where I ended up buying a couple tops) or you have Melrose - which is split into the high fashion end (Fred Segal, D&G, Miss Sixty - meh) and the Vintage/thrift/Wet Seal-type stores end (need to sift to find good items). However, they go all out for their storefonts.
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5) Climate out here is DRY. I feel dehydrated a lot, and my skin is freaking out. I have had a zit on my forehead for 6 weeks! After 2 more broke out right next to the OG one, I finally broke down and got a facial. They proceeded to stab them all, making them all the more visible because there is now 1 huge black dot and 2 bright red dots, making an Orion's Belt of zittery on my face. Lord.
As far as the rest of the house - Simon tried the Master Cleanse - which is a diet consisting of drinking 1 quart of salt water every morning, followed by a lemonade concoction every time you get hungry. No solid food allowed. You are supposed to do this for 10 days, losing 2 lbs a day and cleansing out your colon.
I was supposed to join him on day 2, but after diluting myself into thinking that I could do it for a couple hours, I realized I did not want to nor did I think I had the willpower to do it.
Justina is still in HK. She's bringing back a Wii for the house as well as acquiring games in the way that Asians do best - wink nudge.
Joe is back from making a cheerleader into a master debater, but just for the holiday break.
Tim had a friend over for the holidays. He went to the Rose Bowl game, but our team - Illini - lost.
I leave with footage of the writers' strike outside NBC: (music is from the radio)
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
one more year
it is justina's birthday.
cynthia has reached her sanity threshold and is now jumping on the bed.
sumer and her friend are coming to visit us tomorrow.
karen lee will be here in january.
joe is being made.
i miss being in love.
that is all.
cynthia has reached her sanity threshold and is now jumping on the bed.
sumer and her friend are coming to visit us tomorrow.
karen lee will be here in january.
joe is being made.
i miss being in love.
that is all.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
THANKSGIVING
Happy Thanksgiving ya'll! We celebrated this special holiday 6206 style baby! We had Hotpot (Huo Guo) and Turkey! Now, as some of you might remember, we had AMERICAN style CHINESE hot pot. Check out what they like to eat in their huo guo in China...
DEFINITELY NO PIG BRAIN in this one! We had lots of veggies, and fish balls, and meat. Let me just say this now, I will NEVER again take my mom for granted when she goes shopping for these ingredients!
My friend Dyana (and her brother Ben) and I
made a turkey, from scratch ya'll! It got it's butt stuffed full of stuffing, and apples, and celery, and onions. It was juicy!
And after dinner, we made these
CTOWN's friend Dan approves as you can see
As a side note, Dan is currently working on AMERICAN GLADIATORS
and is in the process of getting me an audition to be a GLADIATOR cause my body is SWOLL son! My codename will be THE RICE MAN, and everytime I beat a guy down in the joust, I'll say, "No more Mr. Rice guy."
AND, as if that wasn't enough, this being Hollywood and all, a celebrity dropped by to say hello
AND TO TOP THAT OFF, he brought over another celeb friend, too!
Wow. What a night! I give thanks to everyone who reads this blog. Who I DO NOT give thanks to is the members of this house who have seemed to forgot that we even have a blog. I hate them. No i don't. Yes, I do. Merry Christmas!
DEFINITELY NO PIG BRAIN in this one! We had lots of veggies, and fish balls, and meat. Let me just say this now, I will NEVER again take my mom for granted when she goes shopping for these ingredients!
My friend Dyana (and her brother Ben) and I
made a turkey, from scratch ya'll! It got it's butt stuffed full of stuffing, and apples, and celery, and onions. It was juicy!
And after dinner, we made these
CTOWN's friend Dan approves as you can see
As a side note, Dan is currently working on AMERICAN GLADIATORS
and is in the process of getting me an audition to be a GLADIATOR cause my body is SWOLL son! My codename will be THE RICE MAN, and everytime I beat a guy down in the joust, I'll say, "No more Mr. Rice guy."
AND, as if that wasn't enough, this being Hollywood and all, a celebrity dropped by to say hello
AND TO TOP THAT OFF, he brought over another celeb friend, too!
Wow. What a night! I give thanks to everyone who reads this blog. Who I DO NOT give thanks to is the members of this house who have seemed to forgot that we even have a blog. I hate them. No i don't. Yes, I do. Merry Christmas!
Monday, November 12, 2007
SIMONYIN PERFORMER SERIES
Also, here is another rehearsal video. We are 28 days out from our first show.
SIMONYIN PRODUCER SERIES
wow. the SIMONYIN PRODUCER SERIES has really taken off! So, due to popular demand, here is installment THREE. And in case you were wondering, yes, she did get it from her mama. Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
is it november already?
This is ridiculous! The year two thousand seven is almost over. Soon Thanksgiving will be here, and then Christmas, and then New Years, and then 2008! Good Grief!
Speaking of Good Grief, anyone that is in the LA area, should come see the new Christmas show I am in rehearsals for...
You'll see singing, dancing, prancing, and me in HOT PANTS (one of those is false).
Here are some house updates:
SIMON
Rehearsal schedule
And when I'm not rehearsing, I should be doing other more productive stuff, but instead, my second installment of, THE SIMONYIN PRODUCER SERIES
Shout out to THE WOODMAN. He LOVES these videos.
CTOWN
She is working her ARSE off! On many an occasion she has said that this job will make a woman out of her. I think Guilin already did that, but who am I to tell her otherwise? She works so hard that when she gets home, she just collapses from exhaustion...literally.
JUSTIN
All she does is come home and read scripts and watch movies that her "clients" make.
Although, we did go grocery shopping last night, and Justin made me a wonderful bowl of noodle soup. It was amazing. Justin, if you are reading this, I want a bowl right now! Also, her mom is on Facebook. Wow.
TIM
Tim is also in a new show.
He also talks to our neighbor who only speaks Spanish. Apparently, she gave us these rocks.
JOE
After leaving MTV cause he was sick of the bullshit, Joe is now constantly away, shooting shows for MTV.
We also had a house meeting
and it was decided that yes, i should, indeed, wash my hands after urination.
I have way too much time (and apparently pee) on my hands.
Peace out homies.
Speaking of Good Grief, anyone that is in the LA area, should come see the new Christmas show I am in rehearsals for...
You'll see singing, dancing, prancing, and me in HOT PANTS (one of those is false). Here are some house updates:
SIMON
Rehearsal schedule
And when I'm not rehearsing, I should be doing other more productive stuff, but instead, my second installment of, THE SIMONYIN PRODUCER SERIES
Shout out to THE WOODMAN. He LOVES these videos.
CTOWN
She is working her ARSE off! On many an occasion she has said that this job will make a woman out of her. I think Guilin already did that, but who am I to tell her otherwise? She works so hard that when she gets home, she just collapses from exhaustion...literally.
JUSTIN
All she does is come home and read scripts and watch movies that her "clients" make.
Although, we did go grocery shopping last night, and Justin made me a wonderful bowl of noodle soup. It was amazing. Justin, if you are reading this, I want a bowl right now! Also, her mom is on Facebook. Wow.
TIM
Tim is also in a new show.
He also talks to our neighbor who only speaks Spanish. Apparently, she gave us these rocks.
JOE
After leaving MTV cause he was sick of the bullshit, Joe is now constantly away, shooting shows for MTV.
We also had a house meeting
and it was decided that yes, i should, indeed, wash my hands after urination.
I have way too much time (and apparently pee) on my hands.
Peace out homies.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Asian Nation
This past Friday, we went to a random strip mall storefront owned by a sweet, old Korean couple to sing karaoke. They had a wireless mic there! Get with it, all hard-wired and thus restrictive karaoke venues!
Saturday, I ran errands. Last week, I bought the following for a total of $5 on Magnolia Ave.
That night, Joe and I randomly decide to go to San Diego. Justina was already there for a film festival. Simon was working on Saturday night. Joe's cousin lives down there and it's only 1 1/2 hours away, so why not! We get there and ditch the fratty bar scene for the beach.
After the beach, we went to a burrito place. The burritos are amazing out here. They also have these drinks.
The flavors are: Jamaica, Horchata and Tamarindo. I tasted each one. Not an immediate fan, but they seem popular with the locals.
The guy that helped us was awesome.
Yes, that is a gold AK-47 medallion.
I have been living like a freshman in college. Going out and then eating Jack in the Box at 3am. Freshman 15! ha. sigh.
I am still in my palm tree awe phase. The mountains and palm trees as a constant backdrop still amazes me.
It's been my bday for 1 hour. My roommates surprised me with cake and a balloon after midnight! We were watching tv and everyone left to go to Ralph's. I had no idea! I heart my 6206 roomies.
Saturday, I ran errands. Last week, I bought the following for a total of $5 on Magnolia Ave.
That night, Joe and I randomly decide to go to San Diego. Justina was already there for a film festival. Simon was working on Saturday night. Joe's cousin lives down there and it's only 1 1/2 hours away, so why not! We get there and ditch the fratty bar scene for the beach.
After the beach, we went to a burrito place. The burritos are amazing out here. They also have these drinks.
The flavors are: Jamaica, Horchata and Tamarindo. I tasted each one. Not an immediate fan, but they seem popular with the locals.
The guy that helped us was awesome.
Yes, that is a gold AK-47 medallion.
I have been living like a freshman in college. Going out and then eating Jack in the Box at 3am. Freshman 15! ha. sigh.
I am still in my palm tree awe phase. The mountains and palm trees as a constant backdrop still amazes me.
It's been my bday for 1 hour. My roommates surprised me with cake and a balloon after midnight! We were watching tv and everyone left to go to Ralph's. I had no idea! I heart my 6206 roomies.
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