Globe trottin'

5/14/08

California dreamz

I used to watch "California Dreams" when I was in elemantary school, on channel 5, in between the hours of 5-7pm on...UPN? TBS? Here's the opening song that I bet we all know from the early 90's. Don't act like you were too cool for this show. I would also like to mention that the show got even cooler when the asian girl joined the cast. "GUNG HAY FAT CHOY!"

If you don't already know, California is known as my second home away from home. I don't come here as a tourist but as a native. I drive a big SUV, pay $4 per gallon of gas, work the 9-6, eat guacamole, get stuck in traffic, and wear Rainbow sandals where ever I go. AND I LURVE IT!

I've been out for here since late March and have been extending my trip ever since…Now, it is almost mid-May. I do wish that I was staying longer but the traveling bug is begging me to explore some more. So, it's official. I am leaving May 18^th. My flight is booked and I'm off to spend some quality time with my BFF/cousin/distant aunt, Christine in Chi-town. Can't wait!

I wish I could do a fun photo blog but in between dealing with the crazies/drug-addicts from work, small group, family time, traffic, wining and dining, and gaining sunspots from the waaay too sunny sky, I forgot.

Thus, I'll do something even better. I'll leave you with some wise and beautiful words from THE BOOK OF LIFE.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weap and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

-Ecclesiastes 3-

Have a happy May! Gung hay fat choy!

4/14/08

Beer + Snow = Canada

Even though it’s springtime in America, it’s still snowing in Alberta, Canada. And it’s cold. Like -20 degrees cold. I came up to Canada to visit some family and to get in some snowboarding since it’s considered a winter sport in the states. We flew out to the city of Calgary and went to Banff, one of the top places in the world for skiing/boarding. They never stop skiing until May! When I first stepped foot in Canada, I didn’t know much about the country except for the fact that there was a lot of snow and there was a lot of beer.

Remember that Molson beer commercial, "I AM CANADIAN!"

After my trip I learned that Canadians love to recycle, they have universal healthcare, they breathe in the cleanest air, most are bilingual (French and English!), the legal drinking age is 18, they are obsessed with hockey, and their money is worth more than ours…AUGH! What’s going on America!?!

Oh yeah, and they use the word "aye" a lot; for example, "sorry about that, aye?", "are you enjoying yourself, aye?", "do you want some Molson beer, aye?"

Story of the day:

My brother broke my uncle’s knee when falling off the ski lift. They’re both advanced skiers/boarders who ride black diamonds…But they ended up getting hurt on a beginner’s lift. No comment…

The main lodge

This is the view from inside the hotel breakfast area. The Canadian Rockies!

Picture at the Ski out

So high up, we’re into the clouds

Lam and Alan on the lift…

There’s a camera at the top of Lookout Mtn. that snaps a picture and links it online. My brother timed this perfectly for himself but then his friend was late and saved the picture when I went. Whooo!