Month of May , 2009

This is a topic I am very passionate about.  It's about the future of Tonight Show.

The media is giving Conan O'Brien less credit then what he really deserves. 

They basically say
"Jay is the king"
"Too bad Tonight Show will to lose rating" 
"Wanda Sykes show will beat Tonight Show"
"Jay's 10pm show will out-shine tonight show - that will make Conan frustrated"
Etc...

But I see things totally different.
I believe Conan O'brien is much funnier and has a bigger fan base than any late-night comedians.

Below is my prediction:

• Conan O'brien will set a record breaking rating for Tonight Show.
• Conan O'Brien will beat Letterman in rating - consistently.
• Wanda Sykes show will not last long (show to start in fall 2009)
• Jay Leno's variety show will suffer low rating.
• When the smoke clears, it will be Conan O'Brien standing tall.  Conan O'Brien will step over Sykes, Leno, Ferguson, and Letterman.

I am not going to enjoy June 1st show, because of the first episode shenanigans.  But things will pick up from the next show.

I am very excited.  I have waited 17 years for this.

I may be wrong about my prediction.  But I think I know what I'm talking about.  Only time will tell.

To sum up:
NBC, messiah is coming.  Conan will walk on water and wake dead bodies.  It's magic time~!

I took my parents out for a dinner.  This took care of both Mother's Day and Father's Day.  I loved oysters.

I swear, I thought I saw Jesus Christ on this chair

* Today's Costco shopping: 19th time this year, 2nd time this month

I didn't buy anything special.  Same thing... boring.

One interesting item was a sack of potatoes.  I am going to use them for juicing.  I put 3-4 along with apples & carrots.  I think they are pretty good & cheap.

One thing I like about juicing is that I don't have to worry about finding worms in the apple.  Haha~~

potatoes (among other things)

I am doing good with my fitness goal.

I find myself eating less & better.

Oh, about the pineapple:  Costco's pineapples are amazing. I love them.  After eating them I save the skin for juice next morning.  I am thrifty.

Here's a missing piece of puzzle of my life

I still have a crate full of old school Hip Hop (rap) records.  Most of them are about 20 years old.  Back then, Hip Hop was underground, so I had to borrow my father's car and drive to Los Angeles to look for records.

I used to tune my Radio to AM 1580 at night.  If I get lucky, I would get a faint reception.  Oh, how I enjoyed listening to Greg Mack, the Mack Attack.

Then, late 80's, Rap turned mainstream.  I even saw the gang from Saved By the Bell rapping.  That's when I completely stopped listening to rap music.

They used to have some good Hip Hop music back then. 

I had 2 turn tables and a cheap Realistic mixer from RadioShack.  I had fun making my own mix tape.  I made very little money doing DJs for parties as well.  I didn't DJ too much, because I was what they called a "Sucker DJ" ha ha..

I found this mix from YouTube - below is the kind of music I used to listen to.  Good time...

My upstairs neighbor died over night. 

I have known her for about 2 years since she moved in.  She was a good neighbor.  We rarely talked.  We talked about job, relationship, and such...

I used to hear her foot-step every day (over my head) when she walked around her apartment.

Basically, I slept last night with her dead body over my head.  I didn't hear anything strange.

More death (my apartment)

When I used to live in a single apartment, I had an on-going application to transfer to a one bedroom unit. 

At that time, I used to have a favorite neighbor, Betsy.  She had one bedroom apartment.  Slow walking Betsy claimed she can see past and future.  She used to tell me that I am a good person with good soul. 

Then she passed away. 

I definitely felt something strange before she died.  For a few months prior to her passing, I wanted to talk to her and spend some time with her as buddies.  I often felt like just knocking at her door just to see how she's doing.  But I was too busy.  I thought it was awkward to knock on her door just to say hello.  I am very sure that Betsy would have enjoyed my quick visitations.  Then she was gone. 

I am currently living in Betsy's apartment.  I sleep every night at the very spot where Betsy was found.  I feel comfortable about that.  What's to be afraid of? I was her favorite neighbor.

God bless you all.  Keep in shape.

* 45th packages of the year

I got a set of sport earphones for running (I started to workout last week, so..).  You may wonder why I have disinfecting wipes out there.  It's because I bought open-boxed earphones.  So, I gave them a good wipe. 

I ran today. These earphone held up pretty well.  I like them.

This is me ironing

I shot this video to supplement my past product review on Polder Ironing board.  I shot this video to demonstrate that we need flat end of the board.   Most ironing boards now have stupid cup holders to block access to the flat end. 

When will they learn?

(Excuse my poor video quality.  That's all I can do)

** PS. Someone told me I iron in strange way. But, I never saw anyone else ironing before in my life.  I mean, I never paid attention.  So I came up with my own method.  I think my way is the best way.  Look, I ironed 2 shirts in 5 minutes.  If there is a faster way I would really like to know.

Left: Polder Ironing board that I returned

* 42, 43rd packages of the year

I bought a pair of ecco.  It was the most expensive pair of shoes I ever bought in my life ($150.00).  Also, they were the cheapest pair of ecco shoes I could find. 

CostcogirlinVA introduced me to ecco.  I didn't know about ecco before she mentioned the name.  I think they were exactly what I needed.  So, I got a pair.

They are good shoes.  They fit well.

Thank you costcogirlinVA.

These are my "everyday" shoes.  Ready to get trashed.

I finally watched Juno.  This is the hamburger phone from the movie.  It was less than $12.00 from ebay

I haven't been working out for 7-8 years now.  I recently found out that I am not 155lb anymore, but I am 165lb now.

I wear 32 inch waist pants, but I am definitely bigger than 32.  I am getting fatter, older, and slower.

There is no way I am going keep it going like this.  That's why I came up with my Fitness Goal for Christmas.  I will do 15 chin ups & lose 10 pounds by Christmas.  The stomach, man... that has to go.

FYI: This is the first time in my life that I have to lose weight.  I was naturally skinny all my life.

I usually set realistic goals so I can achieve my goals.  Losing weight should be easy.  I mean, how hard can it be?  If you want it bad enough, you will lose weight.  All you need is to really want it.  You don't need gym, you don't need support group, or you don't need vitamin water.  I hope I am not putting my foot in my mouth.

So, I ran today. I put on my brand new Adidas running shoes for the first time.  I only ran half a mile and I was totally wiped out.  I walked back home. 

I plan to keep working out.  I shall report progress time to time.

My first rule:
Do intense workout for at least 15 minutes before dinner. 
No workout = No dinner.

Short term goal:
To move my workout schedule to early morning before breakfast.

Today's Running Data

Look at first 8 minutes.  I had to completely stop running a few times because I was about to have heart-attacks. Embarrassing...

* Today's Costco shopping: 18h time this year, 1st time this month

It was a lunch time shopping.  I spent less than $60.00

Now, below is what I do when I shop at Costco.

As I put products in the cart, I make sure that bar-codes are showing so the checkout clerks will not work too much.  So, today, I didn't have to put anything on the checkout counter.  I just pulled my cart to the cashier.  She did quick scans.  I told her "No bags, no boxes please.  I'll pay with the card (Costco AmEx)"

The whole check out process took less than 30 seconds.

I love Costco.  So, naturally, I like people working at Costco.  I would like to do my small part for them. 

*After loading my trunk, I saw a Costco Employee rounding up the carts.  So I took my cart to him.  We exchanged a quick friendly salute.

How I put products in the cart.  Every item showing bar-code.

I don't need box or bag.  I put them in my Costco Tote Bags in the trunk

* 40, 41st packages of the year

Batteries for my new camera, sticker (below), and leg warmers. 

I must be getting old.  I want to keep my legs warm.  But I don't want to wear long John.  They are too warm.  So I am trying out these leg warmers.  I do whatever it takes to keep myself in a perfect working condition.  I like them so far.

I am back.

I finally downloaded data from heart-rate monitor.  This is my official data.

I worked 11 hours, walked 9.8 miles, and burned 3396 kcal.

I went to lunch with my regular lunch buddy.  We went to this Pizza joint?  They had "Unlimited Topping" pizza.

So I ordered double anchovies and mushrooms.

It was a good looking restaurant.

At work, somebody's keep pumping up the air conditioner after lunch.  I mean, I was so freakin' cold.  Today, I had to wear a fuzzy jacket and gloves when it's almost 80 degrees outside.

This is why I have to wear leg warmers at work. 

This is why some people hate America...

* 34, 35, 36, & 37th package of the year.  More coming from my online shopping last weekend.

I got SD memories, USB battery, and eyeglasses frames.

Check out the ugly picture taken with my new camera.  Point and shoot cameras have their limitations.

* 31st, 32nd, & 33rd package of the year

Remember I went crazy on online shopping last weekend? 

They are here. (more coming) 

1) Camera
2) Audio recorder (professional grade)
3) Pictures for customer

I have 2 professional digital cameras.  Then I have one smaller Digital SLR which I carry with me all the time.  I will always use this camera for normal pictures.  I always carry a small camera bag wherever I go.

But there are times I don't want to carry a camera bag.  For example, when I go out to supermarket at night, I wish I have a tiny camera that I can fit in my pocket.  So, here it is now.

I need a digital recorder for my personal project.

Mm... more coming.

Digital Audio Recorder