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I miss the days of 6 to 8 mile round-trip hikes on a mountain trail. With a family, can't really do that anymore. But we've done a lot. Besides, there might be even more over-crowding these days on the trails. I think you have to go during off-hours or non-holidays where the trails might be relatively empty. Man, they were the "good ole days". And no - I don't remember your sweet Michelle. Haha. Move over Dolly and Dot - Suga Shane Madej and Robert The Doll are the new besties haha. I'm not sure who is creepier in this screenshot - but I'll certainly choose Shane's maniacal stare and smile (lookin' like a psychopathic killer of some sorts. Imagine Shane possessing Robert The Doll a la Child's Play-Style. The doll would probably join the Circus or the Laugh Factory actually). 
I kind of took the Robert The Doll episode as more entertainment than a real investigation. The doll is infamous, and most horror or haunt fans would know this doll. Two things: I think either an outside source (perhaps the owners) set up or rigged the REM pod that went off on cue, or Shane pressed something. Who knows. Also - "Do you know Zach Bagans?" Robert The Doll: "Oh, that Fraud or Quack? He sure is". Haha. Sunday, September 06, 2026 Gettin' "Diggy" Wid It with interesting catch phrases - "Doing it". Either it's a variation off of "Just Do it", or just a lazy way of saying, "Leave me the fuck alone, I'm too tired to talk about it" (often, my excuse for hating to talk haha). I think Suga Shane Madej or the Ghost Files crew might be the first ones to debunk the curse or haunting of Robert The Doll just by their presence or antics alone haha. Suga Shane seems fine and dandy these days. I would think he didn't get permission just for the hell of it - afterall, taking a nap during an investigation and ordering pizza during an investigation - comic relief right there. Next up - Shane has come for you, Robert The Doll. I'm also working on finishing or refining the Piano Sonata No. 5 in addition to No. 15. The final movement for the "Appassionata" is on-hold for now. Saturday, September 05, 2026 Happy 15th for Lang Lang's Liszt album. While my Liszt recordings are not as smooth or expressed as well as performers Lang Lang or Nobuyuki Tsujii (afterall, they do what they do well as a living for a reason), they have inspired me to learn some Liszt pieces. The "Danse Macabre" is one of my favorites as well as the Concert etudes. I'm trying to get the "Danse Macabre" done before Halloween. The famous "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" is on Nobu's recital or concert program. That is a piece that is not performed often due to its difficulty. If you don't have the stamina or the reach, you won't be able to hit any hard notes which there are plenty of. It's a very energetic and tiring piece, but one which I plan to tackle at some point. Opening day yesterday at the WA State Fair - what a fun day, even moreseo with my kids' friends. I always wanted to try the "Hot Cheetos Twinkie Smash Burger" - first time, and most likely the last time. It was delicious, but there was more sweet than the savory (the double twinkies of course overwhelmed the taste buds). Also, they are going to be unsually pricy (it is at a fair afterall). It's just a one-time moment. My guy Charles - I hope we can go to Haunted House at some point before Halloween together. Otherwise - just watching videos is fine with me. Here's the scrumptious pic  Also - I had thought Weird Al's concert was yesterday but it's actually today. Oh well haha. Wednesday, September 02, 2026 *Sungwon Cho's best review yet: Wow, it sucks. Go fuck yourself Lean Cuisine. Super mushy, bland, flavorless, all the "colorful" adjectives haha. What do you expect from Lean Cuisine. Especially the meat loaf, lookin' like someone's 10-day old dookie floating in the toilet. I already have practice experience with the Piano Sonata No. 15, so it's easier to just smooth it out or polish it a bit - playing it with more energy, up to tempo or satisfactory pacing, and dynamics when called for. The 3rd movement might take a bit more time. Ironically, the second movement is quite tricky, probably moreso than the first. The famous "Moonlight" Sonata first movement - it's been awhile. Enjoy atmospheric pieces, quite brooding. Not the frenetic third. The target or goal is finish No. 15 and Liszt's Danse Macabre. Sung Kang's "Drifter" TIFF debuts throughout this month, at least three times. Go watch and support. I'll only be able to rent the movie when available on a rental platform. Monday, August 31, 2026 Mountain drifting - now that's some real-life Tokyo Drift stuff, without the racing. Thanks, Kota The Yoda. Looking forward to more. Kid Jai-eee is My Guy-eee haha. Cool Chinatown gang stories for sure. That is as real and interesting as it gets. From what I've seen, the standouts from this year's Halloween Horror Nights are "Hellraiser" and "Cybergoria". Compared to haunted houses which are ranked or known for their scare actors / animatronics in various states, HHN is usually quite tame and lame (unless you go through classic horror-themed houses such as Poltergeist or Friday The 13th). Slow and steady walk-throughs without any commentary or reactions are a breathe of fresh air sometimes. You get more detail and get listen to all the sound effects or dialogue more clearly. However - the video would end up quite longer and you don't get to hear the person's terrified or funny reactions sometimes. Sunday, August 30, 2026 Nuhmeh Don't Give A Sheeiit-Style! Consensus says, just don't give a fuck. It's one of them, If you're liked, You're liked. If you're not, you're not. If you're hated, you're hated. Who cares. When it comes to the other end of the extreme spectrum of hate, they want this issue to bother you and get you to react. We should all know what to do - don't. It's more productive to invest in energy in positive endeavors, supporters or fans, and becoming happier or successful. If you focus your energy or worrying about being liked or popular, you'll end up going nowhere as well as affecting your mental / physical health. So that goes without saying, what is the real you. What is the authentic you. This is the real me right now - while I am exactly how I was 30 years ago, the only difference is that I am able to speak my mind without any shame or hesitation ("whilst" - is that even a proper word haha - be careful or sensitive to certain issues or things), and absolutely know what I'm passionate about and the ability to express them via my website. Otherwise - I'm still the same: hate to talk (nor can hold a conversation at all) and hate talkers or hate anyone who talks too much, I don't like being around crowds or others, same height as I was when I was 10 and scrawny / ugly haha, and am a proud loner. Having a family is at least forcing me to do things out of my comfort zone. I'll admit that being in that position as a kid or child growing up with no friends, not picked at recess, or sat alone in the cafeteria has somewhat shaped my outlook or dislike in humans, I was usually always quiet and awkward. I don't need friends, I'm happy or content with just being a Fan or Supporter of who I like. As long as they share they same taste or commonality in things like humor, what they are into as activities, music / arts, and opinions or thoughts. Growing up, there were a lot of people I would never want to get to know if I had to start over (there was just nothing in common at all). I never felt more fake than having to deal, follow and hang out with peeps just for that sake, otherwise I would be playing with invisible or imaginary friends forever. It all felt forced. A serious blog for a change. Let's get back to the sarcastic humor. Tony LC Signs Presents: "Fatties Need Patties" - Eight of them, apparently haha. What, 'Eight Is Enough' for ya or do you want to make it an even 10. And it goes, "Fatties In The 'Shake Shack' Are Back!" haha. A new Fatty-shack movie. Friday, August 28, 2026 Piano Sonata No. 15 is one of my favorites, so I'm planning to re-record it. The audio on the old camcorder is quite harsh and I didn't optimize camera settings well (or the camcorder is just worn out or out-dated, so it is necessary). This piece reminds me of Mendelssohn's Rondo capriccioso in length and story-telling, except instead of a fantasy-type atmosphere it's more majestic or conversational. While you can imagine or visualize Beethoven pieces in terms of landscape or nature, I just don't see that. For me, it's more story-telling, conversational or just an emotional state, everything heightened by the emotional ambiance. Suffice it to say, I enjoy Quang Tran's family vlogs more than some of his food videos. Of course, he can make any food or meal appetizing. New playlist perhaps - "Don't Call Me G-Dragon, I'm Baby-Dragon - Eating Extraordinaire And Soon-To-Be Daddy's Successor" haha. Page 2
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