Earlier this week I was driving to work lisening to the radio. This was the traffic report:
Wow, I really don’t live in LA anymore.No major accidents or problems to report. Just the normal slight delays from the morning commute. Back to you ..
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Traffic Report
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Laker Delay …
No cable and no over the air signal, I was forced to watch the final Laker game on a random online stream. The stream was delayed from the live broadcast by a few seconds. The yelling from my neighbors told me if I was about to watch a good or bad play. It was like waiting for a storm (but in reverse) … I would hear yelling, count four seconds and watch the play the caused the commotion. It did ruin the suspense a little.
Oh yeah, I guess I’m still alive internet …
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Tonight …
Tonight I am missing something ... it rhymes with "lucky," which pretty much describes how I feel about you.
-Posted on Becky’s profile tonight.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
WiFi On the Bus …
Greetings from Washington D.C! I have been wanting to back to the east coast since the last time that I was there. Last week, my friend Stephanie and I decided to take a last minute trip to DC and NYC.
We left from LAX on Monday at 6am and arrivde in DC around 5pm. It took us forever to find our hotel, mainly because I ended up leading us in the wrong direction. As a result we had to cross this long, steep bridge. Eventually we got into our room and managed to leave for downtown. We went to see the Whitehouse. Later we walked to this wonderful Indian restaurant (which I was way underdressed for) and had some amazing and food and awesome mojitos (so random, I know). We then proceeded to walk to the Washington memorial and had this wonderful view of the capital city. On one side was the White House, on other side was Capitol Hill, and on the other the Lincoln Memorial. We got back to our room around midnight.
This morning we woke up at 6am and got on a bus to NYC. Which brings me to the title of this post: I have wifi on the bus! how cool is that!? I almost paid $10 for an in-flight wifi connection yesterday just so that I could say that I did it. For a 1.5 hr flight it was really not worth it. Anyways, I need to do a bit of work now.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Heroes Needs to be Saved …
The first season of Heroes was simply amazing. It was like seeing a comic book come to life. The second season was OK. Season 3 just sucks. I really can’t put my finger on it, but watching each episode feels like a shore. I want to know what happens to the characters just because I am so invested, but I really don’t want to watch the crappy story lines. I have at least three episodes that I have to endure on my Hulu queue.
On the other hand, Chuck has proven to be exciting and capable of capturing my attention. Each week this is the first thing that I watch off my queue.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Blogging From My New Computer …
Once again I have been ignoring my little space on the interwebs. I now have a new computer and this should hopefully change soon. More to come.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Franklinite ....
For Valentine's Becky, being a geologist, gave me a mineral with my name. The mineral was named after Benjamin Franklin and the borough of Franklin, NJ (also named after him).
The mineral is a black colored substance, usually found with glow in the dark willemite and calcite (willemite – green; calcite – red). It has a chemical formula of Zn(2+)Fe2(3+)O4. Discovered in 1819, diamagnetic, with an isometric cristallline structure (m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral), and a cell volume of V 603.35 ų.
Also according to my very scientific experiment this morning, not edible.
Geologist make me happy ...
Friday, February 13, 2009
25 Things ....
I refuse to do the Facebook 25 things about you chain post, but I figured it was ok if I did it on here.
1. I was born in Nicaragua. Most of my friends know this about me. When forced to say something interesting about me I usually share this because there are not that many people from Nicaragua in the U.S. This worked great until the 1st year of law school when I met another person also born there. Carmen stole my thunder, in fact I think I didn't talk to her for a year because of it. Second year we finally became great friends and even met down in Nicaragua.
2. My middle name is "Steevens," this is not a typo. It has three "e's" and two "s's." I have a theory that my mother wanted to name me Steve and this was a typo (possible because my birth certificate was done with a typewriter) that she never bothered to fix.
3. I skipped a grade, kindergarden. I never learned to share. Most of my friends in the same grade are older and I have always been proud of this. I've only dated older women (one sorta exception).
4. I love chick flicks. My favorite movie is Moulin Rouge.
5. I watch stupid Disney shows. Right now my favorite is The Suite Life: On Deck.
6. I don't drink soda (except when I'm at a bar, can't drink alcohol, so I pretend to hold a rum a coke). I used to drink it all the time in high school and one day I just stopped liking it. I wish I could say it was for health reason, but I just stopped liking carbonated drinks.
7. I'm a water snob. I buy what I call "mexican water," because it's from a store run by mexicans. I learned that my favorite kind of water is that filtered by reverse osmosis. Don't you dare add a lime/lemon to my water, and if you give me sparkling water I will hurt you.
8. I don't usually get along with guys. My closest friends (and most regular friends) are female. This is starting to change slowly, very slowly.
9. I can get a woman to cry on my shoulder the same night she meets me. I've never been able to harvest this power for evil and I always get stuck as the "friend."
10. I am repository of deep, dark secrets. For some reason I come off as trustworthy and people tell me things. Suckers.
11. I've been to Africa. Madagascar to be exact. Best trip ever! What I don't tell people is that I was actually forced to go by the ex. I'm glad the dragged me along.
12. I'm very good at remembering comments that can be used for future gifts.
13. I am sucker for pretty girls. One time I ran all over New York trying to get this girl I just met on a bus to Boston. Because of this I ended up lost and wound up in Harlem at 2am.
14. I take the train to school/work every day. I only drive when I wake up late or need my car right after class/work.
15. I was pompous asshole in high school, but somehow some of my friends put up with me and I still keep in touch with many of them.
16. I have/had a crush on almost every single girl in high school. A little dream/fantasy dies every time I hear one of them is getting married.
17. A little part of my soul dies when a woman with beautiful long hair cuts it short.
18. I pretend to be evil, but it seems I'm a good person. I do however have many evil impulses. For example, I want to destroy little kid's sand castles on the beach so bad, but I abstain.
19. I have two 13 year old twin brothers. It's not a secret, but for some reason most people don't know this about me. They are not identical.
20. I think female twins are hot ... in fact .... no, I better stop there ....
21. I tutored Calculus up until last year, then I had to stop because I got a legal job that left me no time to do that. I still miss it and sometimes do integrals for fun.
22. I am tech support for all my friends. I love being useful and it makes me feel needed. I'm glad my insecurities can be channeled into helping my friends.
23. I am an excellent liar. No sure where I learned this.
24. I am a pessimist. I actually think the worse is going to happen. For the longest time I argued I was a realist, but really I always focus on the bad. The trick is to recognize this and relax. This often leads to me being pleasantly surprised.
25. The women in my life have slowly retrained me and domesticated me. I always put the seat down on the toilet (even when I live alone), I've been on many tampon quests before, hold purses, I've been slowly leaned off meat (sad), can tolerate shopping and I will usually notice that new dress/haircut.
1. I was born in Nicaragua. Most of my friends know this about me. When forced to say something interesting about me I usually share this because there are not that many people from Nicaragua in the U.S. This worked great until the 1st year of law school when I met another person also born there. Carmen stole my thunder, in fact I think I didn't talk to her for a year because of it. Second year we finally became great friends and even met down in Nicaragua.
2. My middle name is "Steevens," this is not a typo. It has three "e's" and two "s's." I have a theory that my mother wanted to name me Steve and this was a typo (possible because my birth certificate was done with a typewriter) that she never bothered to fix.
3. I skipped a grade, kindergarden. I never learned to share. Most of my friends in the same grade are older and I have always been proud of this. I've only dated older women (one sorta exception).
4. I love chick flicks. My favorite movie is Moulin Rouge.
5. I watch stupid Disney shows. Right now my favorite is The Suite Life: On Deck.
6. I don't drink soda (except when I'm at a bar, can't drink alcohol, so I pretend to hold a rum a coke). I used to drink it all the time in high school and one day I just stopped liking it. I wish I could say it was for health reason, but I just stopped liking carbonated drinks.
7. I'm a water snob. I buy what I call "mexican water," because it's from a store run by mexicans. I learned that my favorite kind of water is that filtered by reverse osmosis. Don't you dare add a lime/lemon to my water, and if you give me sparkling water I will hurt you.
8. I don't usually get along with guys. My closest friends (and most regular friends) are female. This is starting to change slowly, very slowly.
9. I can get a woman to cry on my shoulder the same night she meets me. I've never been able to harvest this power for evil and I always get stuck as the "friend."
10. I am repository of deep, dark secrets. For some reason I come off as trustworthy and people tell me things. Suckers.
11. I've been to Africa. Madagascar to be exact. Best trip ever! What I don't tell people is that I was actually forced to go by the ex. I'm glad the dragged me along.
12. I'm very good at remembering comments that can be used for future gifts.
13. I am sucker for pretty girls. One time I ran all over New York trying to get this girl I just met on a bus to Boston. Because of this I ended up lost and wound up in Harlem at 2am.
14. I take the train to school/work every day. I only drive when I wake up late or need my car right after class/work.
15. I was pompous asshole in high school, but somehow some of my friends put up with me and I still keep in touch with many of them.
16. I have/had a crush on almost every single girl in high school. A little dream/fantasy dies every time I hear one of them is getting married.
17. A little part of my soul dies when a woman with beautiful long hair cuts it short.
18. I pretend to be evil, but it seems I'm a good person. I do however have many evil impulses. For example, I want to destroy little kid's sand castles on the beach so bad, but I abstain.
19. I have two 13 year old twin brothers. It's not a secret, but for some reason most people don't know this about me. They are not identical.
20. I think female twins are hot ... in fact .... no, I better stop there ....
21. I tutored Calculus up until last year, then I had to stop because I got a legal job that left me no time to do that. I still miss it and sometimes do integrals for fun.
22. I am tech support for all my friends. I love being useful and it makes me feel needed. I'm glad my insecurities can be channeled into helping my friends.
23. I am an excellent liar. No sure where I learned this.
24. I am a pessimist. I actually think the worse is going to happen. For the longest time I argued I was a realist, but really I always focus on the bad. The trick is to recognize this and relax. This often leads to me being pleasantly surprised.
25. The women in my life have slowly retrained me and domesticated me. I always put the seat down on the toilet (even when I live alone), I've been on many tampon quests before, hold purses, I've been slowly leaned off meat (sad), can tolerate shopping and I will usually notice that new dress/haircut.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Clinic...
Working in the immigration clinic has been an amazing experience thus far. We help individuals who have been victims of crime, abuse, or neglect.
Some of their stories are just heartbreaking and always incredibly brave. It's truly a privilege to have these people as my clients.
I wish I could write more, but the duty of confidentiality prevents me.
Some of their stories are just heartbreaking and always incredibly brave. It's truly a privilege to have these people as my clients.
I wish I could write more, but the duty of confidentiality prevents me.
Ski ...
Last weekend Becky and I went to Big Bear. It has been at least eight years since I last was on skis, and that last time might have been my first time.
We wanted to leave early Saturday morning, but failed. We got there Saturday afternoon. Checked into the hotel and Becky hit the slopes while I did school work and work work. I registered for lessons that day and was able to pick up my skis that night. Becky convinced me to do night skiing. For the first hour I was a complete mess. Could not even maintain balance. Eventually, like all physical activities I do, once my body got used to it I actually learned pretty fast. I was going down the beginner slope with out slopes.
The following day I signed up for a full day of lessons. The afternoon session was the most helpful and I kicking ass by the end of the day. I actually want to go back soon. I barely took any pictures, but here is at least one.
Monday, January 26, 2009
New Year's Resolutions
Once again, I have been ignoring my blog. The new year started with a flurry of activity, from the intersession to beginning my last term of law school. I want to take a few moments and actually write about my goals for the new year.
Form a Better Body
Form a Better Body
- -Gym at least 4 times a week (if you miss this weekly goal, then make it up the next week, or do some sort of physical activity to make it up)
- -Eat out max, once a week (this will save you money too!)
- -Don't buy more than a 12-pack of beer per month (buying booze for friends does not count)
- -Bring your own lunch at least 3 times a week (try for 5)
- -This means avoiding the drama that comes hand in hand with relationships.
- -Realize when problems are being caused by your own ego or insecurities and not the other person.
- -Don't take the significant other for granted.
- -Be patient
- -Do some sort of "gesture" at least once a month, holidays don't count
- -Seriously, be patient
- -Do not procrastinate, start early!
- -Do something useful at work each and every hour, don't just spend time on FB, they are not paying you for that and it just means that you will be forced to do it later at home.
- -Actually be there at 9am
- -Get over yourself and let go of anger/pain/resentments people have caused in the past
- -Don't ignore old friends
- -Reconnect with those you have lost touch with
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy New Year...
This is my first post of the new year, and I must say that it has been a great year thus far.
The bulk of the New Year's Eve I spent hunting for needed components for Becky's present(s). I learned that finding roses in Pasadena on this day is near impossible (because of the Rose Parade) and expensive. Finding a farmer's market on this day also proved to be difficult. I ended up making her a basket full of fruits and vegetables. My only regret is that I did not take a picture of the basket once I was done. She loved it. I also spent a large part of this day walking down Colorado Boulevard looking at the people camping out for the parade, even saw a birdie (see below).
Although I did not do what I planned for new year's it was still a great night. I did not end up going to San Francisco for New Year's because my host was having personal problems and withdrew her invite. Instead Miriam and Nate and I attended an LPN event at Cicada in downtown L.A. I invited them to come over to my place for New Year's Eve so we could have a couple of drinks before heading out and take advantage of the train into downtown which was going to be running all night. I was lucky to witness their midnight kiss below:
They spend the night and I made them breakfast, and they fell asleep on my couch (so cute!):
That day I drove up to Santa Barbara to surprise Becky with her presents. We spend the weekend together. I won't go into details for the entire weekend because nobody cares, but here are some highlights: eventually we got back down to LA for an REI used sale and ice skating at Pershing Square, we also went to Santa Monica to a vegan restaurant (RFD), and Office Space.
Sunday night I ended up going out again with Miriam and Nate to bowl at the new Lucky Strikes at LA Live in downtown. This is a really cool place, and make me glad that I live in LA. Nate and I bowling below:
Fast forward and my first day of class (intercession) today. I actually enjoyed today, it was a great class. For some odd reason I find myself very happy right now. I finished my leisure book. I have to read a lot for school and have to do work related stuff, but all of this gives me a sense of purpose and belonging.
I think I might actually do new year's resolutions this year (I usually don't). More on that later.
So yeah, in conclusion ... great year thus far. May God bless my future and the future of all my friends.
The bulk of the New Year's Eve I spent hunting for needed components for Becky's present(s). I learned that finding roses in Pasadena on this day is near impossible (because of the Rose Parade) and expensive. Finding a farmer's market on this day also proved to be difficult. I ended up making her a basket full of fruits and vegetables. My only regret is that I did not take a picture of the basket once I was done. She loved it. I also spent a large part of this day walking down Colorado Boulevard looking at the people camping out for the parade, even saw a birdie (see below).
Although I did not do what I planned for new year's it was still a great night. I did not end up going to San Francisco for New Year's because my host was having personal problems and withdrew her invite. Instead Miriam and Nate and I attended an LPN event at Cicada in downtown L.A. I invited them to come over to my place for New Year's Eve so we could have a couple of drinks before heading out and take advantage of the train into downtown which was going to be running all night. I was lucky to witness their midnight kiss below:
They spend the night and I made them breakfast, and they fell asleep on my couch (so cute!):
That day I drove up to Santa Barbara to surprise Becky with her presents. We spend the weekend together. I won't go into details for the entire weekend because nobody cares, but here are some highlights: eventually we got back down to LA for an REI used sale and ice skating at Pershing Square, we also went to Santa Monica to a vegan restaurant (RFD), and Office Space.
Sunday night I ended up going out again with Miriam and Nate to bowl at the new Lucky Strikes at LA Live in downtown. This is a really cool place, and make me glad that I live in LA. Nate and I bowling below:
Fast forward and my first day of class (intercession) today. I actually enjoyed today, it was a great class. For some odd reason I find myself very happy right now. I finished my leisure book. I have to read a lot for school and have to do work related stuff, but all of this gives me a sense of purpose and belonging.
I think I might actually do new year's resolutions this year (I usually don't). More on that later.
So yeah, in conclusion ... great year thus far. May God bless my future and the future of all my friends.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Holidays...
I've finally had some down time. Yay!
After finals I visited Jim and Ami in their new house near San Diego. Visited an old friend Laura near Anaheim.
Work. Yes, I still work at a law firm that does not give winter breaks like school.
Besides watching Buffy and reading for fun, I've been in Riverside a lot.
I spent time with the family. I think my brothers got the best present this year. I got them the new Guitar Hero (now with drums and mic). So most of my quality Christmas family time was spent playing video game drums. So much fun! I was this close to stealing their present.
I also had a wonderful time with old friend from high school. Some of them I have not seen for years. Below is Erin, whom I had not seen in almost six years!
A stalker picture from the get-together last night, outside where it was cold.
As a side note, too many of old high school crushes (which basically included all pretty girls in my grade) are getting married. There is that feeling of feeling old again.
In the next few days I might drive back to Riverside and head out to Sacramento/San Francisco for New Year's. Fun.
After finals I visited Jim and Ami in their new house near San Diego. Visited an old friend Laura near Anaheim.
Work. Yes, I still work at a law firm that does not give winter breaks like school.
Besides watching Buffy and reading for fun, I've been in Riverside a lot.
I spent time with the family. I think my brothers got the best present this year. I got them the new Guitar Hero (now with drums and mic). So most of my quality Christmas family time was spent playing video game drums. So much fun! I was this close to stealing their present.
I also had a wonderful time with old friend from high school. Some of them I have not seen for years. Below is Erin, whom I had not seen in almost six years!
A stalker picture from the get-together last night, outside where it was cold.
As a side note, too many of old high school crushes (which basically included all pretty girls in my grade) are getting married. There is that feeling of feeling old again.
In the next few days I might drive back to Riverside and head out to Sacramento/San Francisco for New Year's. Fun.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Dealing with babies ...
Today I learned how untangle my arm from a girl without waking her up. She refused to stop crying unless I held her. Eventually she fell asleep, but when I tried to put her down she started crying again. So my solution was to slowly untangle myself from her and transfer her to the couch, gently, without waking her up.
Slick.
Picture of my sucess below
Slick.
Picture of my sucess below
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ouch...
Seriously, what is up with the universe this week? Every single day since my birthday has been filled with drama of some sort. A blast from my past, unexpected romance, death, finals, work, confessions. My brain hurts, my nerves are shot ... ouch.
I am actually looking for a little downtime. Instead of going out and getting drunk to celebrate the end of finals Friday, I am going to be taking care of a one year old and a three year old. Of course it's silly to think that taking care of those two is going to be downtime. Still it's different, and I look forward to that.
I think I will pick up that book that I been saving for winter break: "Revolutionary Road" (Richard Yates).
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Happy Birthday to me ...
I'm finally 24. Slowly, but surely I am starting to feel old. All my friends around me are getting married and having kids. Yet, somehow through all of that growing up, I find myself still in school. Still, I'm old. No longer will I be able to surprise people by telling them that I am a 3L and still 23. Oh well. At least I will be an attorney at the ripe age of 24.
The night before my birthday was my copyright final which was intense so say the least. I think I passed, there is not much more than that I can say.
I ended up going to my firm's Christmas party, very late. Had a beer, met Becky. Went back to my place for mojitos. The next day we eventually got to arboretum. This is a gorgeous place and I will certainly come back when I have more time to look around.
The rest of my birthday I spent in Santa Barbara without much incident, but certainly well enjoyed.
This has been one of the very few times where I actually end up having a lot of fun, but actually have no pictures to prove it. Andy time later today.
So in conclusion. Yeah, I'm old ...
The night before my birthday was my copyright final which was intense so say the least. I think I passed, there is not much more than that I can say.
I ended up going to my firm's Christmas party, very late. Had a beer, met Becky. Went back to my place for mojitos. The next day we eventually got to arboretum. This is a gorgeous place and I will certainly come back when I have more time to look around.
The rest of my birthday I spent in Santa Barbara without much incident, but certainly well enjoyed.
This has been one of the very few times where I actually end up having a lot of fun, but actually have no pictures to prove it. Andy time later today.
So in conclusion. Yeah, I'm old ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Daily Show...
Sadly the Daily Show is the main source of news for many Americans. Wait ... sadly?
I take that back. I just heard one of the most constructive conversations about gay marriage. Former Governor Mike Huckabee and host John Stewart had a really great conversation about the role of marriage in society. This is the kind of discourse that I wish to see everywhere.
Watch the video below.
I take that back. I just heard one of the most constructive conversations about gay marriage. Former Governor Mike Huckabee and host John Stewart had a really great conversation about the role of marriage in society. This is the kind of discourse that I wish to see everywhere.
Watch the video below.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Happy Birthday Blog!
It's been one year since I started this blog.
It started as a way for me to procrastinate during my first set of finals as a 2L.
Since then I have written 156 entries. That is only about 42% of the days in the year. I need to start writing some more! There are two post in progress that I will finish soon. Sometime after my Copyright final on Thursday and my birthday Friday.
Wish me luck!
It started as a way for me to procrastinate during my first set of finals as a 2L.
Since then I have written 156 entries. That is only about 42% of the days in the year. I need to start writing some more! There are two post in progress that I will finish soon. Sometime after my Copyright final on Thursday and my birthday Friday.
Wish me luck!
Monday, December 8, 2008
FB Friend Suggestions ...
Every once in a while Facebook gives me a list of suggested friend based on the fact that the suggested person and I have a large number of mutual friends. For the most part, I recognize the suggested individual and remember that there was a reason why I did not befriend them in the first place.
However, every once in a while, the site suggest I friend whom I don't recall even seeing once in my life. Sure enough all of my friends know this person. Even worse, is when this person you are sure you never met is tagged in a picture with you.
This makes me feel guilty.
However, every once in a while, the site suggest I friend whom I don't recall even seeing once in my life. Sure enough all of my friends know this person. Even worse, is when this person you are sure you never met is tagged in a picture with you.
This makes me feel guilty.
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