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Don't you just hate it, when yer hangin' on 3.95M or even worse, 3.992M (haha) subs but want a flat-even 4. Uh, huhuhuh Decimals suck. In a nutshell. C'mon - sub to Sungwon Cho aka ProZD. I forgot about Var. 5 and 20, the other 2 difficult Goldberg Variation. I've been taking a break, but might re-consider finishing No. 20. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 I guess I live in hypocrisy when it comes to Snoring. I fuckin' can't stand snorers (always look to sleep in a separate room or bed wherever), but others can't stand me snoring (my kids - imitating the sounds I make haha). Did I snore all my life? Sometimes, I could hear myself snore or Snort like a Salt N' 'Peppa'. And what's more hilarious - snoring with your mouth wide-open, drooling heavily or eating and chewing with your mouth wide open? Haha. Brahms' Capriccio Op. 76 No. 8 is a very dreamy (dream-like state) piece. It doesn't elicit any particular emotion, just something other-worldly or something out of the ordinary / unique. It's crucial to get the notes correct (especially all the hard-to-reach notes and accidentals) so you can the gist of the melody, especially since the composer's pieces are not exactly recognizable compared to the Rondo alla turca or Fur Elise for example. Tuesday, December 09, 2025 We can always can count on the "Dudes Behind The Foods" for more 'amusing anecdotes' when dealing with their wives or other shenanigans. Petty arguments are part of relationships. For me, it can lead to thoughts of 'I can't stand this any longer'. As a parent, you just have to learn from others if you have no clue on what you are doing or just need inspiration. For me, I've always been on that delicate balance of 'Do I really want this?' (since a lot of times, I don't appear to be trying at all or just pretending), or 'Am I just being a terrible dad'? It's not clear-cut. Of course, as a bonus - it's always nice to hear from Mr. 'Apu Nahasapetapetalan'. Right, Siri?! You racist bitch. I always enjoy watching "Mac Eats" in his vlogs. Sometimes, what smells weird or looks weird can translate to tasting weird or disgusting. But more often than not, that's not true at all. Most of us unfortunately, eat with our eyes and nose instead. Monday, December 08, 2025 Hey, Tim C - I think Quest might've been pissed at you because you recorded him doing the "Yummy Dance", eliciting a "You Embarrassed Me And I Was Being Laughed At" reaction haha. I recall the "Nice To Meet You" situations - "Trinh Chan (or Tim Chantarangsu) here (with fanny pack and all), Nice To Meet You *Wreeegh*. You gonna buy a How, for haph peer-aaaeeeece". Hahaha I might work on another Capriccio or Intermezzo. Oh it is on. Sunday, December 07, 2025 Huge props to Quang Tran for turning down sponsors or deals just so he can create or say what he wants. It's much greater to influence, than to be influenced. Nuhmeh Abundance-Style! In terms of the intangibles - simplicity, creativity, and joy or happiness. Thach Nguyen has the best of both worlds - abundance of what he believes in, as well as the success and wealth that comes with it (nice Lambos haha). And he remains steadfast humble (perhaps showing off a Ferrari or a G-Wagon once in awhile haha). When you are not in a favorable situation on skid row or dire straits (barely getting by in a poverty threshold), it's very difficult to remain happy. Even worse, if you are denied opportunities or treated poorly because of how you look or your race. That is why it's astounding / extraordinary that countries in SE Asia where most practically have nothing or suffering, still manage to smile or make do. They have my greatest respects. The materialistic world doesn't last - they are easily forgotten or nothing noteworthy at all. If anything, it was refreshing to see Ke Huy Quan spit out a few lines from the "Temple of Doom" in an ad for that ride. Wasn't "Hey Lady - we're going for a ride!" is one of many that put a smile on fan's faces haha. Saturday, December 06, 2025 Hisaishi pieces from Miyazaki anime as well as his solo / orchestral compositions are timeless indeed. They are as lasting as classical pieces. I've reiterated or hammered in the point that most contemporary or modern / mainstream music (classic rock notwithstanding or as an exception) is not lasting - they're easily forgotten. They might be popular "in the moment", but just wait a few months or years and the typical reaction - "huh, wuh? Never heard of that - I guess it just sounds ok". Independent music also just comes and goes. But you can be a lifelong fan for some Youtube bands or musicians. I'm with Tony Ann - doing Nothing is sometimes the best way to just relax and unfold. And it can turn out to be everything you thought and dreamt it would be Hahaha. I'm also with Chia Habte, or Back In The 'Habte' I guess. As a loner and a rebel a la Pee Wee Herman-Style, I can't fathom why anyone would want to hang out or party with a group of total strangers. Between Ohjingoh Game, Alice in Borderland and now - Night Has Come. Which is the most sadistic life or death game? haha. I think this thematic story is getting tiresome however. Wednesday, December 03, 2025 It never gets old hearing from the original "Nuhmeh Just-Kidding Style!" duo of Bart Kwan and Joe J. Congratulations to all their successes. From Films, Party and now News, they are involved with their own successful businesses. Who can get tired of hearing Bart Kwan sneaking out for a Donut run from boot camp or wherever he went. Daayum - if you wanted to sleep or eat all day and get fat, why did you enlist in the first place haha. He should've joined Ernest Goes To Camp or his fellow Bart to Kamp Krusty. My attention span is only 20 minutes maximum for a video, especially podcasts. Anything over, I tend to doze off or fall asleep, or my attention wanders. Which is why I just watch 20 or 30 minutes at a time however long it takes. Again - the Mac-Attack is the real deal. It's all the goddamn advertising or infomercials of charity organizations else that are pure Scams. Holidy movies re-imagined lines for fun: 1. Home Alone - "Buzz, woof! You're girlfriend is the HFC!" 2. Christmas Vacation - "Dear Grace, whoever you are, please save us from aunt beffanie's putrid jello mold I am about to puke out" 3. Trading Places - "Hoagie Mon! Remember me, exchange stoodunt from Cama-roon? If you be loookin' for your Loa, get off at the next station in Zamunda and good ole Bwomsamdi will find it fo ya. For a per-aaaaaa-eeeeece". Tuesday, December 02, 2025 C-Mac's humanitarian efforts in SE Asia has been the most noteworthy event this year for me (helping and bringing awareness to under-privileged / suffering individuals or families, and now the flooding in Vietnam). I consider most charity organizations complete scams up the wazoo, so they are just deleted or erased in my mind. Keep it up, my guy - other fans agree as well. It benefits all - bringing awareness and helping areas where they receive no coverage or exposure, as well as allowing C-Mac's channel to continue to grow and thrive. Remember C-Mac's reply during a live stream awhile ago regarding some haters or enemies - "nahidon'tpayanyattentiontodat" or I might add as well, "nahwhodahhellaretheyanyway" (in less than 3 seconds). "And NOW, to something actually important... " (with regular speed). Tony Ann never ceases to amaze. His "Carol of the Bells" is on replay or auto-play for the holiday season. Let's just get our jollies on with Christmas music, and end the year with a renewed sense of purpose. While I'll continue to focus on Music, it should not affect or take away anytime to improve my parenting. The biggest takeway from this year, is my poor reaction how I deal with child tantrums. Sometime to keep working on, and figuring it out. Saturday, November 29, 2025 I can always count on Sungwon Cho aka ProZD to make an impromptu or spontaneous skit oozing of sarcasm and humor. The Pop-Tarts food review is the tip of the iceberg in Parodies haha. Most content these days are bland, unoriginal / not-interesting-at-all steaming pile. To be fair, it is not easy to create and sustain very unique content that's challenging and something we haven't seen. Anyone who does, end up stopping or quitting after awhile. Or just abandon their channel. My condolences and thoughts to not only the flood victims in Vietnam, but also anyone missing or fallen victim to the Hong Kong apartment tragedy. They had their own 'Wildfire' spread amongst buildings - I'm sure there were safety violations and fire hazard violations when contructing these. On top of that, some ass-hat with no regards to safety probably sparked it with a cigarette butt. Who knows. Holy "Are You Mentally Insane" Batman! Climbing Mt. Everest or any of the Himalayan peaks is dangerous enough. Skiing down? It's practically a death sentence. It looked like the entire mountain had fresh powder. Any movement on a stretch of ice, the Polish Man might've skidded and fallen to his death. It was just unnerving watching the POV at the top going down - literally on edge or near cliff's edge. Friday, November 28, 2025 Thanksgiving dinner is usually a feast - Diggy has it right, it justifies over-eating to put it mildly haha. I usually get 'stuffed' 'stuff-ing' myself with 'stuffing' and other Turkey dinner 'stuff' haha. Always enjoy listening to Tony Ann's rendition of "Carol of the Bells", as well as his spontaneous or impromptu performances in a public place. Wish he could upload the entire piece. While I might know melodies by heart, it's memorizing the notes that need practicing. I think pianists or intrumentalists who can play not only by sight but by ear (or who can improvise well), are able to do this well. In the end, it doesn't matter to me if you use the sheet music or not - it's the actual performance itself that's telling if someone can actually play, or just another same old, same old as with most of this goddamn world. Coming from a self-proclaimed Professional Expressionist in music - there's a link to my videos. I'm also a Professional Procrastinator or A Lazy-Ass, and a Professional Slept King as well. Daniel Dae Kim work-out form is impressive - perfect-form Pull-ups, with his head above the bars as it should be and straight / not-hunched body. I wonder how much is that he can bench - Bart Kwan has competition here haha:
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