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New Taipei Kings all the way. Jeremy Lin is an example of how being happy is more important than status. He's comfortable and relaxed, and playing the best ball in years in the Asian leagues which is where it's at now. And being a spokesperson for Masarati, as well as a shoe brand (Xtep J-Lins) / multiple endorsements also helps haha. Daniel Dae Kim's performance in "Yellow Face" has been the most memorable performance of all. I'm sort of relieved that I am in the normal range (not yet pre-diabetic) after yesterday's checkup. However, the LDL is still of concern (still too much fried or fatty goodness I guess). Monday, June 09, 2025 "I have a noodle head, oh yeee-aaah". Right, Kaden? haha. Oh, I fall asleep as soon as I sit or lay down. Right, Kaden? hahaha. Bored eating (I know that all too well haha. Or I just enjoy food too much). Picking your nose and fidgeting with your feet while podcasting haha. Tim Chantarangsu into OnlyFans models? haha (is there a secret we don't know about, or is them nudes popping into your social media feed). I guess there is something to talk about. I've been taking a break from podcasts - there just hasn't been anything interesting. Instead - vlogs. Food vlogs, travel vlogs. Roll Call for next recordings: Mendelssohn, Album leaf "Songs without words" W.A. Mozart, K. 540 piano piece Chopin, Grand Valse Op. 42 To Zanarkand "Final Fantasy VII" theme (if I can find the sheet music / or just improvise) Friday, June 06, 2025 I'm happy to hear that Daniel Dae Kim has announced his new show, "Butterfly" - which is going to air on Prime sometime in August. I would watch this in a heartbeat, if I can sign up for a new free trial again. With that said, Chopin's "Butterfly" Etude comes to mind in dedication: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 You might not believe in ghosts (the Ghostbusters would be disappointed haha), but I believe that there is genuine activity in southern states or cajun country due to the civil war and other atrocities. Abandoned asylums are other places I believe in genuine activity. Otherwise - everywhere else is just crapshoot. Having guests on a paranormal show, for me, is a red flag that the episode is about to be faked. As well as going to "possessed" houses of everyday folks or doing seances. Stay away from these haunted attractions. With that said, I hope the Watcher / Ghost Files crew investigate the Myrtles Plantation or La Laurie House at some point. Speaking of the Clayton house. Any relations to Clayton. Clara Clayton? Of Back To The Future Part III? haha. For sure, a lot of creepy pictures in there. Creepier than dolls. Hahaha. You never know though - owners of haunted locations can be faking / creating evidence up the wazoo. And they are usually the first persons to be interviewed by a paranormal crew. Monday, June 02, 2025 I'm rooting for New Taipei Kings to win it all - good luck to them in the playoffs. Congratulations to Xaivian Lee for inking a shoe deal. I guess this is one of many goals he was referring to - "I'm chasing a larger goal" haha. Of course - making it to the Pros being the ultimate. I think he'll shine next season - he has that talent / potential. Jeremy Lin can vouch, perhaps moreso than him. J-Lin's xtep shoes are priced that only millionaires can afford. Thinking long-term, unorthodox / outside-the-box, endgame and "larger goals" is what mafia dons, yakuzas, investors like Thach Nguyen, and myself do (at least I try). Except for food - I want Donuts now. Right, Kaden? haha. Desiring instant and temporary gratification is too commonplace. It's sure-fire decided that these are going to be the next uploads: Mendelssohn's Album leaf, W.A. Mozart K. 540 and The Flight of the Bumblebee. Long-term projects: Wanderer Fantasy, Piano Concerto No. 20 Excerpt / piano solo. Sunday, June 01, 2025 50 years ago sometime this month, "Jaws" was released. Considered a "universal"-ly beloved adventure / thriller, it is literally a classic. Probably the two films that nearly everyone likes is "Jaws" and "The Shawshank Redemption" regardless of who you are. I remember having a "Jaws" tank top as a 5 year old of that classic poster. I suppose I wish I still had that, and the Weird Al Poodle Hat shirt as mementos. Here are my reasons what made "Jaws" a classic / well-made film, despite the production-hell stories: 1. On-location - it was filmed on an island and on the ocean, not some damn studio. 2. Shark is unseen for most of the film, with the camera POV as the shark. 3. Hired actors who didn't stand out at that time, not to overshadow the shark. 4. During the final act of the showdown with the shark, Spielberg made sure not to show any land as if the Orca was in the middle of nowhere or lost. 5. The famous Jaws theme 6. The mechanical shark looked more real than any CGI shark ever (unfortunately, the Jaws sequels didn't have such luck - as bad as the CGI ones). Saturday, May 31, 2025 I have a vague idea of how I want to go about creating a solo rendition or excerpt from "Romanze" section of the infamous Piano Concerto No. 20. This time, at concert tempo and more precisely. Returning to past repertoire, I'm finding "new" pieces to work on. I definitely find new things to learn or discover when I re-work or practice a piece again. I definitely prefer a video with only a few views (as long as they are interesting and relevant to me), over un-interesting or irrelevant ones that have millions any day, all day. I kind of take The Other Ones By Lee comic strips as social commentary, satire and just plain fun / humorous. Other than being the Asian Peanuts we all need. Diggy is a satire of how some of us Asian Guys act. Emotionally compromised. However - that usually doesn't work. Methodical, calculating and patient is the way to go. Remember - Strength in numbers / support. Stay where there is support and diversity. Treat the rest of society and world as invisible as well. Focus only on what makes you happy or what is most important or matters the most, and eventually who knows. Let time work in your favor, let everyone just shrivel up and disappear. It works for me. Friday, May 30, 2025 For the adorable and talent factor, I subbed to Zihang piano (although no recent uploads). The channel is about his collab with Dachui - playing a piece as a duet, or a four-hands piece. They have immense potential, and I think if they attend the Lang Lang Institute (if they can), they have a potential for a fruitful career. My highlights for AAPI Heritage Month - watching / supporting "The Accidental Getaway Driver", and Daniel Dae Kim nominated for "Yellow Face". When it comes to buffets, most of us head straight for the Carbs; load up on all the fried goodness, and platefuls of cakes, cookies, donuts, stc. Right, Kaden? hahah. Former "Man vs. Food" host Adam Richman is hosting a new show - Pro Moves. I guess it makes sense - to eat sensibly. How to eat sensibly. Interesting to see that he went for the Broccoli as his first course meal. Page 2
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