absent minded

I was totally planning on posting something else, but I totally forgot what while I was browsing through pictures of Rashida Jones.  I'll try to remember, but in the meantime - Go Lakers!  Big game tonight!

karen vs. pam

This past weekend, I ended up rewatching Season Three of The Office.  It only reconfirmed by belief that Karen (Rashida Jones) is way way hotter than Pam (Jenna Fischer).

weekend update

I can't help but start with a shake-a-fist update - my U-Pass ran out last week!  The U-Pass is an unlimited CTA pass good for use on the El and Chicago city buses.  I use mine frequently, and was surprised when it was coming up invalid this weekend.  Turns out the pass expired on May 16, even though Kellogg doesn't end until June 13!  Totally a bummer, but after some cost-benefit analysis, I'm gonna bite the bullet and order a Chicago Card.

This past weekend I spent Saturday night at English for a birthday party, and on Sunday our advisors for the India trip invited the class to a dinner at one of their homes.  Overall, it was a relaxing weekend, as I did little work and just ran errands.  

bye bye bans!

I'm sure everyone has heard about the California Supreme Court's overturning of the state's ban on same-sex marriages, but there was another ban that got repealed yesterday as well (although much much much less important).

Chicago Overturns Foie Gras Ban - just one more reminder that I need to visit Hot Doug's before I leave for the summer (the only restaurant where the foie gras ban was enforced).

big game tonight

I think I haven't been this excited about the NBA playoffs in a while (since 2004 maybe?).  tonight is the big game 6 at Utah for the Lakers.  Drama hater that I am, I really really hope we close them out today.  I get so nerve-wracked that a game 7 would render me completely useless.

oh hai (hello in lolcat)

Lolcat - has anyone else heard of this?  My flickr greeting today was in lolcat, so I looked it up and it's actually pretty funny.  I may be inspired to create some Lolcat images myself someday.

With 'LOLcats' Internet Fad, Anyone Can Get In on the Joke

time flies

I can't believe my second year of school is almost over!  This year has been fantastic.  Every time I look back, I can't help but think about how fortunate I've been to have all of these opportunities.  I consider myself a lucky, lucky man.

Anyways, on to recent updates.  I know it's been a while since I last posted, and for the umpteenth time, I once again promise I will try to be better.

- Last night I went to a birthday party, and I think it may have been the first time I went out with Kellogg folks this year, if not even longer.  I don't even know why I've been MIA, but it's probably me just reverting to my homebody self.  And also the fact that I've spent far too much time playing Final Fantasy Tactics on my PSP.

- Resolution: I will beat FFT this week, so I never have to look at it again.

- Today the Lakers lost a heartbreaker to Utah in overtime.  Definitely a huge letdown.  I was always a bit worried about Utah, and their tough play, but now things look bad if Kobe if injured.

- Tonight I'm going out to celebrate a number of recent engagements among my KWEST Galapogoers.  We're trying Union Pizzeria, a pizza place in Evanston, so I'm always looking forward to new pizza.

- Resolution: From here until the end of the year, I will eat out at two new places every week.

- Another recent health update is that I tore my medial collateral ligament (MCL) a few weeks ago.  Luckily, this is the one major knee injury that doesn't require surgery, so I just need to rest it for a few more weeks and hopefully I'll be back running along the lake.

- Resolution: As soon as my knee gets better, I am getting back on yoga.  There is no question in my mind that had I still been practicing yoga, my knee never would've gotten injured. 

india slideshow

Here's an awesome slideshow some classmates made for our trip to India.

chicago asian american showcase

As a huge fan of the SFIAAFF, I encourage everyone in Chicago to attend our local equivalent, the Chicago Asian American Showcase at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Here's what I plan on watching:
PING PONG PLAYA
PRETTY TO THINK SO
WEST 32ND
THE KILLING OF A CHINESE COOKIE

first meal

One topic of conversation during our trip to India was "what will be your first meal upon returning to the States?" After two weeks of no beef or salad, there was no question that a nice, juicy burger was on the horizon for me. Although I was craving Kuma's Corner, I decided to stay local and try the burger at Rosebud Steakhouse, widely known as one of the best in Chicago. At $12.95 for a 12 oz. burger with bleu cheese, it did not disappoint.