I spent all of last week complaining about how bored I am in Houston, and how I'm hating life. I was whining whining and whining like a little boy who doesn't want to eat his vegetables. However, nobody likes to listen to people complain about crappy their life is, when in reality their misery pales in comparison to what else is going on in the world. I spend my time complaining about how I'm bored... well let's compare my complaints to life in other parts of the world.

In Iraq, soldiers are fighting and dying.
In North Korea people are starving to death.
In England people are eating crappy, bland food.
In South Korea, people are cutting up their faces becaue they ugly
In Canada people aren't bored, they are boring.
In France people are French.

Look, people have bigger things to complain about in other parts of the world that my boredom is quite irrelevant. From now on, I'm going to try to stop complaining about my boredom. In the meantime, I'm going to wait until I go to New York in a few weeks, when I could finally escape my boring life in Houston.

Interesting Fact of the Day: In 17th century America, the average woman gave birth to 13 children.

I find myself looking for distractions, trying to avoid reality at all costs. Why do I do this... these distractions do nothing for me. My primary distraction: watching sports. The other distractions I seek out: work, watching DVDs. I guess I'm sickened by the reality of the world... but instead of facing it, I turn to these distractions. Even when I do face the realitys of the world, I do it the wrong way... trying to do things on my own. The answer is so simple and obvious... I just need to cast all my cares upon Christ. I know this, yet I find myself unable (unwilling) to do this. Ahhh... sin... man... I am so the stinking sinner.

Interesting Fact of the Day: The only 2 players in NBA history to receieve All-NBA and All-Defensive honors in each of their first 5 seasons are David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

"You know the world is off tilt, when the best rapper is a white guy,the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest basketball player is Chinese, and Germany doesn't want to go to war."

-Charles Barkley

On Monday, a guy from my small group in Houston accepted Christ. Praise God!!

Yesterday I woke up at 5 AM. This morning I woke up at 3 AM. After an hour and a half nap, I wake up again. The time is 4:50 AM. My alarm is set at 6:30 AM. I need sleep.

Lemme clear some stuff up. David Robinson is a former naval officer. He was speaking about support for the soldiers (read the quote). If you were out risking your life for your countrymen, for the sake of morale, would you not need to know the support of the people back home? Without proper soldier morale, we basically set them up for failure. While this is America, and you are entitled to you opinion at all times, the fact is protesting opinions have been heard, and the government decided to move on after hearing the protesting opinions. These people say that they support our soldiers, and just want them home safely. However, it has been made clear by the government that we will not stop until the mission is accomplished. Therefore, if you really do support the soldiers, do something to help increase their morale. I honestly believe that there are better ways to voice opposition other than these protests, and fortunately those protesting have now become a minority. The new Gallup poll showed that over 70% of Americans now support the way our President has handled the situation. Voice your opinion fine... I personally don't agree with the war either. Still, if the American protests will result in a decrease in morale, please stop.

But now, the second point of David Robinson. If you are embarassed at the present situation, you have nobody to blame but yourself. The people who made the decision (including those in Congress), were democratically elected by you and your countrymen. Mr. Robinson may have gone a little overboard and emotional in saying that maybe they should be in a different country, however it's true, we should be proud of those we elected because we put them there. You may argue that you didn't vote for that particular person, well.. this being America, you still participated in the process that put the official in that position. If you are proud of being American, and our democratic process, you should be proud of the results from the democratic process. But also, you have the opportunity in 2 years to put other people in office. Therefore, for the time being the US government does represent us. The Gallup poll further supports this assertion.

Interesting Fact of the Day: Every US government official was placed into office through the ways outlined in the US Constitution and other federal laws.

Wise words on the war from the one of the fiftiest Greatest NBA players of all time, former MVP, and Naval Officer, David Robinson.

"The time for debate is really beforehand. Obviously history will speak on whether this was the right thing or the wrong thing, but right now (the soldiers) are out there. Support 'em. There's plenty of time for commentary later."

"If it's an embarrassment to them," Robinson added, "maybe they should be in a different country, because this is America and we're supposed to proud of the guys we elected and put in office."

I LOVE MARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After watching George Bush give his speech this evening about war, I was immediately comforted by the voice of Peter Jennings. Let me tell you... Peter Jennings is the stinking best news anchor in the world. I think he did a great job during and after 9/11, and he continues to do well even now. Seriously though, if he ever ran for President, I would so vote for Peter Jennings. He appears so honest on TV, and has the ability to put the viewer at ease. Man... he'd be the perfect politician.... I don't even need to know what he stands for.. I would vote for him. Peter Jennings for President!

Interesting Fact of the Day: Only two people actucally signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4.

Being bored, I went to the FiCB website and I downloaded the KCPC 10th anniversary video. Made me nostalgic. Makes me think I should have went on the 5 or 6 year track.... then again maybe not. I like Berkeley.

Interesting Fact of the Day: The first premier of British Columbia renamed himself Lover of the Universe.

For two months now, I've had a sock but was unable to find its matching one. Today I found it. I am happy.

Interesting Fact of the Day: Sweden had a Charles VII, but no Charles I, II, III, IV, V, or VI

I want my future wife to be like Tea Leoni in the movie The Family Man. Reasons why?

She's beautiful. (looks do matter)
Is intelligent (works as a non-profit lawyer)
Isn't driven by the rich, high class lifestyle so many live for (Would rather have her husband work at a local tire store rather than an I-Bank)
Supportive of her husband (willing to uproot her life for her family)
Doesn't get all bitter when her husband does something stupid.

Now... all she needs to be is a Christian.. and BAM... there's my future wife. I wonder if females like this exist... or is it only in the movies???

Dang... why am I even writing this?

Interesting Fact of the Day: Tennessee Williams died after he choked on a nose-spray bottle cap.

I believe Hayeun was the one who first mentioned this last month when she told some people how she didn't realize just how good the Berkeley guys were until she left. I agree... Berkeley guys are the best. Hopefully I'll find a group of boys in Houston similar to what I had in Berkeley. I doubt it, but we'll see.

Interesting Fact of the Day: Conneticut, Georgia, and Massachusetts waited until 1941 to ratify the Bill of Rights.

My cell phone stinks. My dad needed to talk to me, and he called over and over and over again the past few days. How many times did my phone ring? Once. What happened when I answered it? Disconnected. Was there any notice of the missed calls? Nope.
Once August arrives... I'm leaving Sprint.

Interesting Fact of the Day: In 1982, Italy RAISED the minimum age for marriage for girls to 12.

I am a bum... I am a loser... what the heck is wrong with me. Let me recap this past week for you. Monday through Friday... I go to work... I come home... do more work... watch ESPN... go on AIM... sleep. Saturday: I wake up... go online... AIM... watch sports... get a haircut... AIM... watch sports... sleep. Sunday: Wake up... go online.. AIM... go to church.. play tennis... watch sports... go online.. AIM.

Dang... isn't this a pitiful life? I have in my bookshelf.. a copy of the Dr. Seuss classic... Oh The Places You WIll Go. What am I doing??? I'm young... single.. no girl weighing me down... I got to get off my pitiful butt and do something... well... in an hour... the 2002 World Series of Poker is on ESPN. Lates.

Interesting Fact of the Day: Four of Mary Todd's brothers fought for the Confederacy. Her husband was Abraham Lincoln.

Sport Clips. This is the coolest place in the world. I will be going there for the first time today. What is it?? It's a haircutting place geared towards guys, where they have ESPN showing at every chair. It's like ESPN Zone and Barber Shop all rolled into one. All that.. and how much does it cost???? Only $12!!!! When talking with people about Sport Clips, they mentioned to me that you would pay a premium for your haircut at Sport Clips. $12 is paying a premium for a haircut? Unbelievable... I love Houston. There actually are places here that will cut guy's hair for $2.99... $5 if you're generous with your tip. This sure beats all the expensive places in Berkeley. Want to hear something else cool about Sport Clips? After you get your haircut, they give you a coupon for a free ear/neck hair trim, valid for the next 30 days. How cool is that?

Interesting Fact of the Day: The first New York to California flight, in 1911, took 49 days.

Wow... I can't believe it is already Friday. Where does the week go? Time goes by so fast when you working. I feel like there isn't enough time in the week. I got a lot done, but yet there is still so much to do. Ahhh... quite frustrating. Be productive.. be productive.. be productive.

Interesting Fact of the Day: All three of Christopher Columbus' s ships were originally named for Barcelona prostitutes

Dang fake, surgically altered Koreans. I hereby declare Korea to be the capital of shallowness and fakeness in the world. Oh.. how the land of my forefathers has fallen.

Plastic Surgery Boom Changing Faces of Korea
Peer Pressue Plastics
KTown Exposed
S. Korea;s Cosmetic Surgery Boom

Man... if I end up getting married to a Korean woman, I gonna have to ask to see her baby pictures. No surgically altered, I need to cut up my face to help me feel pretty type of woman. If you need plastic surgery to help you feel better or more western... your problem is more than skin deep. Seriously though... imagine it... you meet a lady... you marry her.... with both you being above average looking people, you expect your kid to come out looking like you and your wife. Then BAM.. the kid comes out. The kid... who was supposed to be a symbol of the union between man and wife, now looks like yourself and some woman you've never seen.

However, the thing that's even worse is that a bunch of guys are now getting plastic surgery... GUYS?!?!?!?!?! I could with good conscience understand why a girl would get plastic surgery done... but guys.... there's no excuse. Go suck it up and take it like a man... and if you can't... I could recommend a different place where you may want to have plastic surgery.

So if you are reading this, you're depressed because your ugly, and you want to get plastic surgery. DON'T DO IT!!! Be happy with the face your mom and dad gave you. You are a beautiful creation of God. Be happy. It's not the exterior that matters, but it's the heart that counts. However, getting your face surgically altered does reflect where you heart and your values lay.

P.S. If you are reading this and you have a surgically altered face.. please don't get offended.. I'm not talking about you... I hope... This blog is just me being retarded anyways... just being written in good humor... as I wrote a couple of days ago... I say stupid things.

I like weekends.

On Saturday I visited a friend who works at the athletic club where the Houston Rockets practice. As a result I got to watch a couple of minutes of a Rockets practice... albeit through a glass window. I concluded once again that Yao Ming is a tall man. It was also interesting to note that because the players are so tall, they all drive SUVs. Wel... except for guy who apparently had a brand new Bentley. However, for some reason I didn't admire the Bentley, it just seemed like an awful waste of money.

Then on Sunday I went to watch the Houston Rockets vs the SAN ANTONIO SPURS!!!!! It was a great game where the Spurs dominated early and throughout. The best part of the game was the beginning when they honored David Robinson, who was playing in his last game in Houston. The crowd gave him a standing ovation, which nearly brought tears to my eyes. Dude... I'm gonnna miss that guy.

Interesting Fact of the Day: David Robinson stands 7'1", 250 lbs, with a 32" waist.

Me and my big mouth.

Yesterday while eating dinner with a married couple, I declared all people who do internet dating losers. Then BAM, I find out that couple met through the internet, and that the guy's sister is currently dating a guy she met over the internet.

About 10 minutes later I declare my disdain for girls who are unsatisfied with what they have and are always insistent for bigger and more expensive jewelry. Then BAM, the girl admits that she was once that type of girl as well.

Last week I was riding with a caucasion coworker. While driving by a chinese restaurant he asked if I thought the place would be any good. I declared no, it looks like a white mans chinese restaurant, and that I don't like white mans chinese food. This upsets him, causing him to ask what I would know about white mans chinese food, considering that I'm not even chinese.

I need to learn to just shut up.

Interesting fact of the day: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the Declaration of Independence's 50th anniversary