damn...my friends rock

me: damn...cali girls are flakes. i got stood up =(
friend: omg
friend: that sucks oppy
friend: want me to go bitch slap her hoe ass?

damn...i love this kid.

animal: you are forbidden from treating her
animal: unless it's like shit
animal: you can treat her to that... 24/7

damn...my friends are so awesome.

bender

church?

I hardly give a second thought to religion during my usual routine. As long as things are within my power to control, I take care of my shit. When the shit hits and the fan and I am powerless to do anything, I pray. I don't know if that makes me religious, wannabe religious or what, but shit...sometimes you just gotta do something to show that you care, whether you believe or not. Damn...not really making sense here.

bender over

Zen...

Today was like the passing of the eye during a hurricane. A great moment of peace between studying for the boards. Amazing weather in the city with my boy donny. We out to north beach and had lunch at the little pizza place that I always go to. Walking around Union square and getting rocky road at rite aid. Felt like being touristy, so we did the clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl at the grotto and drowned it all down with some suds. Then we topped it off by seeing the giants whomp on the rockies. I mostly went for the garlic fries and suds, but it was interesting to see if Bonds would hit 715, not that I really care all that much about it. It was just nice to live in the moment...to run and catch the train, get on without a ticket and see if we'd get caught, turning into one way streets. Then there were the really peaceful moments...being up on the bleachers on a clear day and watching the tankers and yachts sail by. I was sad to send my boy off to Korea, but I'll see him again in a couple of years, possibly sooner if stu gets married soon. yea...it was a good day. God let me thank you for another day.

bender

On a sidenote, a name I haven't heard in a while came up again...jenn yue. This was a girl that I was head over heels for during my first couple of years at stanford. Applied to the oxford program so that I could be near her, but when she declined, I decided to go and try to get over her. It's been years and I'm still crazy about this girl...would've left any of my past relationships in a second if she had called me. Heard she is working as a teacher in north hollywood...I know her brother pretty well. I wonder if I should call her up...don't wanna pull a there's something about mary.

ugh...i think i'm gonna be sick

So I finally did it. I left my legacy at Davis by finishing a Giant Super Burrito at Guadalajara. Got my picture up on the wall of shame next to the super buff guy who needs to stop working out. Yea...damn, that thing was big. It was seriously the size of two of rabbit's forearms. I say rabbit because his forearms are a lot bigger than mine for some strange reason. Now, I'm just hoping that the picture comes out ok.

-bender

p.s. So I've made a few new female friends. I'm happy to have female company again. It's nice.

pps. Just remembered. Best quote of the day at the restaurants. "So what makes a burrito wet?" haha

update...what goes in must come out, sometimes explosively. This was single-handedly the dumbest idea I've had in recent memory.

damn...

Never thought I'd see the day when the department of homeland security hooks me up. Free giants baseball tickets...damn, it's good to be an insider for uncle sam.

bender

*whistle*

Whats up everyone... It's me... Joe... Just wanted to stop by and fill everyone in on my current events.

So... I no longer work at a law firm. Monday was my last day and that place is just another distant memory for me. The last thing I had to remind me of my past and my stupidity. I've been pretty busy though, being a chauffer for my moms bf who was in two accidents within a 3 day time period. He's pretty messed up and I've been making sure he gets to all his appointments on time and such. It's not so bad that he's a whiteboy, but the fact that he likes ford trucks over chevy kinda annoys me. I guess it's the white in him, and the mexican in me that causes the clash. Other than that I've been out of my house for the past 3 days and won't be in until sunday. Today I have to drive him around to dealerships and physical therapy, then off to the market with Kim in pasadena. Probably get some baja fresh because I haven't had it in over a month and I miss it.

Saturday is johnny's graduation and I will be out with him and MSB all day because it's a day for us to celebrate. After he graduates that means we have two left in our group.... Porky and Dru still in school (well three if you count me but I already finished school once so this second time doesn't count). I kinda envy Fishy a lil, he did his art thingy no matter what anyone ever said. He never deterred when his parents gave him shit, when we gave him shit. He never compromised who he was and I admire that. Johnny may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but he is probably the most SURE of who he is. I think all of the MSB guys can learn from Johnny and Bad Religion.... "say what you must, do all you can, break all the fucking rules, go to hell with superman and die like a champion, now hey!"

So now to start my weekend off with a bang.

Joe is over and out....

My mom rocks

So my mom calls me today and says she will hook me up with a Korean hottie. Says she'll place an ad in radio korea in LA and the girls will be flockin'....um...okay mom. She also insists that I marry a teacher or pharmacist. I'm down with that. So where does one go about finding one of these teachers and pharmacists mom? silence... =D

bender

The first to go down...

Sup animal,

Lame ole stu is getting engaged this weekend. Shit...good for him. Do you ever have lucid dreams? It was weird, because I knew that I was in my bed, but it felt like an out of body experience. I was memorizing microcards and suddenly I was in Mo's apt. She was sleeping, I gave her kiss on her forehead, told her I loved her, and I slowly left the place knowing that I'd never return. It was sad, but there was peace in it. Time to move on...

bender

addendum to stu...conversations with j
j: 'can i be your little bitch for the rest of your life?"
j: 'yes, you can stu"
me: lol
j: "now give me that big fat ring your mom paid for"
j: hahahaha

word...

FU qbank

every 30 questions for so, a questions come up that makes me wanna chuck my computer out the window.


bender

Insecure Asian Men

Insecure Asian men...one of my pet peeves. And let me tell ya. There are a lot of them out there.

Yesterday I was studying at the mountain view library. Wanted to go take a piss, so I went up to a couple that was sitting at the next table. I asked his hot girlfriend to watch my stuff for me, while I took care of business. maybe I should've addressed the guy. Anyhow, the whole time after I got back, he just kept giving me dirty looks and shit. I mean...come up. Grow some balls. Don't worry, I ain't gonna steal your girl.

Later that night, I was walking to my car. A lil 4 foot 90 lb thug rolls up to me, throws gang signs and tries to start shit. Maybe it was because I was wearing my dodger cap. It was cute. He was throwing little gestures, like the black dudes you see on those teen television shows like mtv's countdown. Anyhow yea...I wasn't sure whether to laugh at the guy or pick him up and throw him onto incoming traffic. I was really tempted to do the latter.

bender

Females.... let me give you some advice

This is some advice for my good buddy living up in NorCal who has no experienced friends living near him to give him help.

When you are a single young man (mid 20s) please follow these rules

Rule (1)
If you do not intend to be serious with a girl, do not panic or feel the urge to notify her of this. It will make you look stupid if she's not interested at all, or will just make everything awkward. Overthinking is always bad, just enjoy the good stuff and if shit hits the fan... deal with it accordingly. Friendships and relationships need to be from the heart... NOT Calculated.

Rule (2)
If you meet a girl that makes you smile and you enjoy hanging out with her. NEVER start comparing her with past gf's. If I have to explain why, you are probably going to die a virgin.

Rule (3)
Never, and I mean NEVER... RULE out dating due to it "being a bad time". NEVER push someone away if you have fun with them. Remember you get one chance on this planet, spend as much time as you can with those who make you happy. If something happens, it's because it should. "I'm busy focusing on school" or "I'm focusing on my career" is horseshit, what are you?? fucking 10 years old? If you can't handle it all, then just shoot yourself, because your pussy ass isn't cut out for this fucked up world. I'm not saying you need to go out looking for a girlfriend or try to start dating everyone you can, but if it falls in your lap... MAN UP, You could be passing up a great girl.

Rule (4)
Don't ever, ever, overthink.

Rule (5)
Be patient. A dreamgirl might turn out to be bad after a while. And a not that great of a girl might turn into a dream girl.

Rule (6)
Always get your friends (close friends) input. Never let a girl tear you away from your friends. If you see your friends regularly, you need a girl that will fit in and not disrupt that. Do not TAKE OVER her life, or let her TAKE OVER YOUR life.

*I shouldn't even have to state the same for family... if you are that stupid, you should be dishoned*

Rule (7)
Relax, be yourself... I know it's hard, and most people are really fake the first 1-2 years of a relationship. We are all guilty of it, and that's part of the reason a lot of marriages end in divorce. This may be one of the hardest things to do, but be yourself... or try your hardest to be yourself.

*this means you Bender, no pussy talk on the phone... talk like a man, act like a man. Don't become some wet noodle just cuz some girl shakes her ass at you.*

Rule (8)
Learn to love yourself before you even think about dating someone else.


That's all for now, just stick to this.... it should help out all you poor saps who can't get no play.

One last thing... don't try and play the game, it's not worth it. Pussy is pussy, but love... is so much better.

My beef with obesity

Damn, really large people are starting to annoy me. I parked in a compact spot. The lady had a good 3 feet between our cars with which to walk through and get into her car. Of course, instead of getting into her car, she says, I can't get into my car. No, excuse me can you please move your car for my fucking fat ass. Damn...of course I obliged by moving my car, but seriously. Can't even get your fat ass into your suv in the compact parking spot. No wonder everyone hates the americans. shit.

bender

bored out of my mind

So lately I've been in the same rut. Haven't met new people, haven't done new things. Life is feeling pretty mundane at the moment. Usually it's a good thing, except right now I'm feeling so ambitious. Consequently this routine lifestyle that I have created feels like its suffocating. I guess you reap what you sow, eh? I can't wait until school starts... wait did I just say that? Hold on... let me rewind... HOLY SHIT!! I just said I can't wait until school starts... and I meant it. Something is wrong with me, I mean I've uttered those horrible words before, but never with this kind of passion... and honesty. Something must be up with me, I'm feeling so happy and upbeat. Maybe I've been taken over by some weird alien form...

Well I'm planning my next hike/backpacking trip, and bender is going to have to go with me... I don't want to hear any excuses because they won't be accepted.

Animal over and out...

Long time no see.... or maybe not....

So, I get a phone call from a person I least expected to hear from. It's always scary when your past catches up to you. You get a glimpse of how much you changed, and also at how little you've changed. It's really hard to catch up with each other after 10 years, but I tried my best with the 2 hours I had. Apparently, I was actually a positive influence on someones life... *GASP*, I know... breathe... cuz I know it's hard to fathom, but yes... it's true. So, I spoke with my ex, from the summer before 9th grade and into 9th grade. It was hella weird but not really cuz we met up not that long ago.(thanks for the hookup jordan) but talking on the phone felt weird, because it felt just like back then. I went into that boyfriend mode and I had to stop myself from flirting and stuff because I am such a fucking flirt. She's doing well and is pretty much retired now (I shoulda went into the stock market.. hehe) and seems like she has her head on straight. She isn't greedy and made enough to take care of herself and her family. We are meeting up for lunch monday

UPDATE* lunch was good... although I felt bad because she ordered wine and I declined to drink it because I stopped drinking. It's really hard to go to a restaurant that you can't afford and have a girl pay for you. I was going to pay for it (knowing that it would make a significant dentin my play money account) but she had already threatened to never speak to me again if I did.

This girl is a complete and awesome person to be with... and she sees through all my bullshit (which is scary) but for one reason or another... I'm not interested. I've turned away the milf, anne... and now I fear this girl is next.... but I have no good reason for any of it. I'm just not in the mood, I just don't want to be close with a girl right now. I don't trust them..

Is something wrong with me???

Hugging her felt like it did before. But I can't move on forward... i'm clinging to the past, is something wrong with me?? Fuck I'm so retarded, she'll probably never call me again and will try to forget talking to me. I think I'm damaged goods... I'll end up with some bitch of a girl who my family and friends will dislike, and I'll be totally miserable but at least I won't be lonely... or will I?

Whenever I think about dating again... I remember my birthday... it was the worst experience ever. The weekend of my birthday... I drove down to pickup my gf and bring her back to LA, we spent my actual bday together, alone. The weekend was to be with my family and friends and her. Well she ended up ditching me one night to be with her friends... I had driven her up to be with me and my family for my birthday and she ditched me to be with her friends instead of spending the evening preparing for my birthday party (preparing food and arrangements) what's worst was I wasn't even invited with her and her friends. We had a huge argument... and things got crazy... I went crazy, and the day of my party... well it was tarnished. She had ruined a day that was for me and my family and friends. Because she was selfish...

Memories like that, are what replay in my mind when I look into sarah's eyes, or hear lorene's voice. This is what I reflect on, this is what I'm weary of. I know not all women are the same, you can't write off the whole because of the few. But it still keeps replaying in my mind, can't get it out.

Maybe I'm being a pussy, maybe I am a pussy and not just being a pussy. Or maybe I'm just damaged goods. Maybe I'm too scared because... when Jenn and I started dating... thngs were just as good as they could be with any of these three girls.

Animal out... cold..

Circles

So I've been everywhere (mentally) in the past 4 or so months. I hope as a person I've grown and that it was for the better.

So this past weekend was coachella. It was fantastic and fabulous... it was fantabulous. I saw a lot of great bands, experienced something new, and met up with my old coworker and this crazy milf lady. Tool is awesome in concert and so is Daft Punk. The best part about the whole weekend was not the bands, and especially not the 95+ heat, but just spending time with my friends.

All in all, it was a great experience and I look forward to going again.

Onto other things, I think I'm genuinely happy with how stuff is going. I'm going on a path that will make me happy and I'm going to bust my ass to get there. I always used to tell Dru that I wanted this, or I had to have this at my restaurant... and I'm sure everyone heard me say my famous... "I will have the best cheesesticks ever at my restaurant" but I guess it was one of those things I wanted to do but never thought could happen. I honestly believed I had a better chance of getting into a huge car accident and have my legs mangled, then miraculously grow 7 inches and play for the Lakers THAN actually attempt to try this restaurant thing out. Oh well... no point in going on about it, it's actually a good 6-7 years away but still... I'm excited that I'm heading over that way and I'm not scared to take chances..

I have been given a nickname this weekend, and I think it's appropriate... so I will now call myself Animal, after the crazy character on the Muppets or Muppet Babies..

Animal Out...

I thought joe was back again...

where u at?

-bender