Wow, It's no surprise that I've not written anything here in a long time. What can I say? 2009 has passed - I made it walk off the plank into the oh-so-deep ocean of countless memories that year gave me and I welcomed 2010 into my life by having a few drinks with this number that will only grow. With that a toast to a new year and a few new year's resolution- to get a girlfriend(It's actually pretty sad that I've never had one before but then again, I've never tried either), to loose more weight (I actually weight around 200lbs now and it's a lot less then before), to get back at playing the cello and giving it my all(actually, I already started again and I'm surprise it's coming back almost easy), and to become a much more social person: less shy and more open to new friends no matter what they look like, who they are, etc... OH, and do all that hugging required in a social situations and be open to all that touch-touch stuff. (I think that makes people get closer to you much more quicker, but I might be wrong.)
Well, only time will show any improvements. Until next time.
Question for future self: Have you accomplished anything in this list? Even just a little?
Monday, January 4, 2010
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
UPDATE
Wow, its been some time since I have put something here. Hmm, what to say? Well I'm still in school and I'm taking three classes: Sociology, Speech, and Government. I'm also working so my life has been busy. This month I have about three research papers due.. o.O' yikes! And I remember my new years resolution for 2009 was to get a girlfriend but I haven't got one. No problem, I'm in no rush. (Though, it would be nice)
Also, my new years resolution was to become more social. Yeah, I think I have improved a lot but I still have a lot to improve at and there's only so much a person can change in a short time... But one good news is that I'm going to start playing the cello again and hopefully I will get good at it. I want to continue with my music degree and work toward a bachelor and hopefully a masters. Only time will tell.
Oh yeah. This year I have a crush on this girl but I have suppressed those feelings and I think I might be over it or maybe not. I don't know. This hasn't happen to me in years but I guess it happens to all of us. Why is it so hard to walk up and talk to a person you like? Why? Maybe I'm just a coward but I find it funny and interesting how people interact in different situations. I'm sure I'll get over it. Maybe I'm just afraid, stupid Tavo. <.<'
that's all for now
Also, my new years resolution was to become more social. Yeah, I think I have improved a lot but I still have a lot to improve at and there's only so much a person can change in a short time... But one good news is that I'm going to start playing the cello again and hopefully I will get good at it. I want to continue with my music degree and work toward a bachelor and hopefully a masters. Only time will tell.
Oh yeah. This year I have a crush on this girl but I have suppressed those feelings and I think I might be over it or maybe not. I don't know. This hasn't happen to me in years but I guess it happens to all of us. Why is it so hard to walk up and talk to a person you like? Why? Maybe I'm just a coward but I find it funny and interesting how people interact in different situations. I'm sure I'll get over it. Maybe I'm just afraid, stupid Tavo. <.<'
that's all for now
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Mario
I thought I share one of my favorite photos from AX 09. It none other than that Mario who we know so much from the video game. But this time Mario is pimping...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
July 28, 09
Today I decided to take my bike for a ride down Mooney Blvd and found it to be a pleasant experience. Somehow, everything seems very different when you travel through the same place but at different speeds. I stop at Borders and wonder around looking for something good to read and had a Orange Mango drink.
My ride home was going well until I was passed a group of five Hispanic males. They are just like me, Hispanic. But the thing I do not like about a gang whether they be Hispanic, Asian, or whatever they be, is the way they give the stare.
So, as I was riding my bike home I could see that the group of five were talking, having fun, but the moment I get near they change their attitude and stop what they are doing and just keep staring at me. All the time I'm thinking they must have really bad eye sight since they give me that bad look. But that's all just to try and intimidate me to try and make themselves feel better.
Its as if they hated me or wanted to kill me. I don't know them but it always seems to happen. Your probably thinking I must be weird looking or something, right? Well, the answer has nothing to do with looks. In fact, I believe it has something to do with the gangsters in the area.
If you were to walk, drive (or maybe fly), nearby any gangster, they will check you out to make sure you are not a threat. And they always give you that look that they might hate you. Maybe its just to intimidate the person but I find it rather annoying. I have learned to ignore it over the years, I was just reminded of it... I just wish people didn't do that. Maybe it's just part of the culture?
It's a unique experience...
My ride home was going well until I was passed a group of five Hispanic males. They are just like me, Hispanic. But the thing I do not like about a gang whether they be Hispanic, Asian, or whatever they be, is the way they give the stare.
So, as I was riding my bike home I could see that the group of five were talking, having fun, but the moment I get near they change their attitude and stop what they are doing and just keep staring at me. All the time I'm thinking they must have really bad eye sight since they give me that bad look. But that's all just to try and intimidate me to try and make themselves feel better.
Its as if they hated me or wanted to kill me. I don't know them but it always seems to happen. Your probably thinking I must be weird looking or something, right? Well, the answer has nothing to do with looks. In fact, I believe it has something to do with the gangsters in the area.
If you were to walk, drive (or maybe fly), nearby any gangster, they will check you out to make sure you are not a threat. And they always give you that look that they might hate you. Maybe its just to intimidate the person but I find it rather annoying. I have learned to ignore it over the years, I was just reminded of it... I just wish people didn't do that. Maybe it's just part of the culture?
It's a unique experience...
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 - Day Zero
It's been about two weeks now that me, my brother and two friends of mine returned from Los Angeles after attending Anime Expo 2009. Day Zero was mostly about waiting in lines, getting checked into the hotel, and picking up our badges. On the way over to Los Angeles we accidentally took a detour thanks to the GPS I borrowed from a friend.
Apperently the GPS isn't very smart and ended taking us to LAX instead of Downtown LA and that was very frustrating because of all the traffic. Luckily we found a Kinkos (I think that's what they call them) and I was able to print out the directions. The previous year the line was inside the convention but this year the line was outside and at first it ran very slow but after a while the line seemed to move very fast. After reaching the inside I wasn't surprised to find more lines to get our badge but it didn't take long till I was in possession of my very own badge.
We headed to the hotel after the ordeal of waiting in lines but were greeted in the street by more lines in form of traffic. I've never seen traffic so congested in my life and I'm happy I don't have to deal with it every day of my life. Oh the poor locals; I'm sure they are used to it by now.
The hotel we stayed at has a lot of food to choose from and that's one of the reasons we will keep staying there every time we are at Los Angeles for the convention. Unfortunately it is quite a distance from the LACC itself but the free shuttle service makes the stay the more worth while. The first night we had Chinese food and it was very delicious.
I don't know what came over us but that very night we decided to work out even though it was something that we usually don't do. It made us very tired but it itself was a especial experience since it was at a very cool hotel at Los Angeles. I rode (can I say that?) a bike thing-ni-magiger for a mile and walked one mile on a trail-mill.
Over all, day zero for us was a very relaxing day at Los Angeles and its something I will look forward to every year.
Apperently the GPS isn't very smart and ended taking us to LAX instead of Downtown LA and that was very frustrating because of all the traffic. Luckily we found a Kinkos (I think that's what they call them) and I was able to print out the directions. The previous year the line was inside the convention but this year the line was outside and at first it ran very slow but after a while the line seemed to move very fast. After reaching the inside I wasn't surprised to find more lines to get our badge but it didn't take long till I was in possession of my very own badge.
We headed to the hotel after the ordeal of waiting in lines but were greeted in the street by more lines in form of traffic. I've never seen traffic so congested in my life and I'm happy I don't have to deal with it every day of my life. Oh the poor locals; I'm sure they are used to it by now.
The hotel we stayed at has a lot of food to choose from and that's one of the reasons we will keep staying there every time we are at Los Angeles for the convention. Unfortunately it is quite a distance from the LACC itself but the free shuttle service makes the stay the more worth while. The first night we had Chinese food and it was very delicious.
I don't know what came over us but that very night we decided to work out even though it was something that we usually don't do. It made us very tired but it itself was a especial experience since it was at a very cool hotel at Los Angeles. I rode (can I say that?) a bike thing-ni-magiger for a mile and walked one mile on a trail-mill.
Over all, day zero for us was a very relaxing day at Los Angeles and its something I will look forward to every year.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sequioa National Park
My parents went up to the Sequioa National Park to take my aunt who had never been there before. The ticket it self is good for a week so me and my friends decided to take the opportunity to go there as well. The trip was exciting since it had been years since we last went to the park, one of my friends had actually never been there. Its surprising since it's only an hour away and we never go there, and yet lots of people from around the world always end up going every year.
First pictures is of the road that goes up, up, up to the Sequoias. This road is the 198 East.
This is me in front of the Sequioa sign.
This one looks like it would be good as a CD cover.
We had no tripod but I managed to get this photo.
This following picture is of my friend German next to one of the giant sequioa trees. Notice the difference in size.
"Say hello"
This is my friend Robert just hanging between two giants.
This is German looking wise.
LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD ON THIS PICTURE. XD
After checking out a big meadow and looking at the huge trees we took off to Morro Rock and climbed it all the way but not without getting very tired in the process. On the way up we got to see some very breath-taking views (most of them insuring that we would die if we were to fall) but before we got to the top we entered a cloud that was hanging around the top. On the way down we found a nice place where we took a picture because it looked so unique and cool. The following picture as that oriental, Chinese look to it. You know, like in those movies where the martial art fighter has to go up thousands of steps up a mountain to reach a temple where he can train under a master.
This one is my friend Cheng. I like the expressing he has on his face. He looks deep in thought but in fact his just really tired.
After we made it back down from Morro Rock we just headed back down the mountain and headed home and eat some Taco Bell. Remember that Chihuahua dog commercial: "Yo quiero Taco Bell." ?
And here's some more pictures:
Hope you enjoyed this blog. Thank You for reading. Until next time.
First pictures is of the road that goes up, up, up to the Sequoias. This road is the 198 East.
This is me in front of the Sequioa sign.
This one looks like it would be good as a CD cover.
We had no tripod but I managed to get this photo.
This following picture is of my friend German next to one of the giant sequioa trees. Notice the difference in size.
"Say hello"
This is my friend Robert just hanging between two giants.
This is German looking wise.
LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD ON THIS PICTURE. XD
After checking out a big meadow and looking at the huge trees we took off to Morro Rock and climbed it all the way but not without getting very tired in the process. On the way up we got to see some very breath-taking views (most of them insuring that we would die if we were to fall) but before we got to the top we entered a cloud that was hanging around the top. On the way down we found a nice place where we took a picture because it looked so unique and cool. The following picture as that oriental, Chinese look to it. You know, like in those movies where the martial art fighter has to go up thousands of steps up a mountain to reach a temple where he can train under a master.
This one is my friend Cheng. I like the expressing he has on his face. He looks deep in thought but in fact his just really tired.
After we made it back down from Morro Rock we just headed back down the mountain and headed home and eat some Taco Bell. Remember that Chihuahua dog commercial: "Yo quiero Taco Bell." ?
And here's some more pictures:
Hope you enjoyed this blog. Thank You for reading. Until next time.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Update
Four weeks from today exactly we will be at Los Angeles for the 2009 Anime Expo. More to Come.
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