Previous Page Friday, May 15, 2026 Nuhmeh "You're The Nth Idiot In Line!"- Style! With Thach having more energy than an evangelist or a preacher yellin' at the top of their lungs "Praise De Lord!!", perhaps wearing that preacher gown would suit him fine haha. Real Estate Preach-ah by day, Pimpin' Rolls Royce low-ridahs by night with Bling. Hahaha. On a serious note - there is one flaw. There are some who have no interest in long-term investing or having to deal with headaches of becoming a landlord, dealing with unruly tenants who never pay on time, having to do more work and reseach in finding property managers, etc. But the payoff is great! It's a good thing success is not guaranteed. So Press Your Luck and Take Your Chances. Even with all the hard work and intelligent decisions put in, you could still not make more than a Burger King employee if you suffer losses. For me, this shit bores the crap outta me so the passion wouldn't be there at all. And, I hate math, numbers, and researhing / reading. I'm debating whether to continue to work on the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. To sustain the energy, momentum and tempo with the frenetic last section (the famous melody you hear in cartoons and other media), it can get very tiring (especially since there are chords everywhere). Practicing it slowly of course at first, and slowly speed it up to tempo to continue to condition your hands and fingers. But it is a very fun piece. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 I'd be pronouncing "Crabominable" as "Crab-dominal" haha. Or the Abominable as Abdominal haha. Call us, "We Need Hooked-On-Phonics Guys". You can tell I'd have no chance with actual tongue twisters. Listen - the point is to review the food as is or what they call "by default" (without any additional sauces or flavorings). As with the typical business of today, Fast Food places have Gimmicky food items that are just the same, old shit disguised with a flashy, new title and marketing. They put more investment in the marketing itself than the actual product. No wonder there is nothing worth buying these days. Now and then, having a serious or inspiring podcast such as being a Caregiver is a breathe of fresh air. Not every podcast has to be funny. Not many folks in this world would give up their free time to take care of their family - albeit their grandparent, parent or whatnot. And certainly would not be competent to do so (such as myself). Most would just put them in a nursing home, and go on with their life. Tuesday, May 12, 2026 There's always something soothing and relatable to acoustic music in an intimate or casual setting for performances. There's nothing pretentious about it, just pure music and expression. That's real or genuine music to me. I think "In Between" is a favorite for me among Nathan Xia's compositions. I got hooked on Andrew Huang through his Song Challenges and beats years ago, in particular "Rappin' Without the Letter E". So even in a sponsored video or clip, at least we'll get to be treated to a fresh beat or flow now or then. Imagine a pocket-sized synth fulfilling all your needs. For me, I probably would never need a Synth since I'm not into that kind of music. But music technology these days are surpassing actual computing technology - it has stagnated or nothing innovative nor useful (just like most things in today's society). While you have new gear in Music production always coming out it seems. Probably one of the most difficult things to deal as a parent is your youngest toddler or kid waking up crying in the middle of the night frequently. Sometimes, when the toddler breaks your routine pattern you're so used to, you either panic or become extremely frustrated, you have negative energy / thoughts creeping in that you'd normally not even fathom. The Why's - Why are you crying all of a sudden?! Why aren't you eating? Why aren't you napping / sleeping? I just had an episode this morning which scared myself, didn't want to become what I used to. Parents - don't throw tantrums while your child is throwing a tantrum. Haha. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 is well-known, famous piece. It's hella fun, but also hella difficult and tiring. Monday, May 11, 2026 It's time to play Steven He catch-up time - it's been awhile. But he's at his funniest when it's actually reality, issues that are relatable. Such as just falling asleep immediately if on a road trip or a car ride. But would you actually trust the driver not to fall asleep themselves, drive unsafely or run you off the road. You might never wake up in that case. Or Asian restaurants - everything has to be as if you were eating in Asia (Asian patrons, workers, bonus if they are smoking or if the place is tiny, dark and not new - food is likely heaven). James Bao - my kind of agent haha. They need to make a full-length film on this. Carnival or them mobile haunted houses. A huge red flag - if the outside decor looks like they spent all their time or effort on, it's most likely there's nothing inside. It's like riding through a dark, tin can of nothing or cheap props here and there. What a waste. Mac has been quiet, or it appears new videos are going to be few and far between. Who knows what's up. My guess is that he's just chillin'. There's still Mike Moy and Chinatown Gang Stories - actually interesting stuff for once, when most everything else is just Boring-As-Shit. Sunday, May 10, 2026 Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers who do everything to cover up for dead-beat or lazy-as-hell dads like myself. Haha. Lean Cuisine. The name itself should be a red flag up the wazoo. "Lean" - the absence or devoid of Fat (which is crucial). The absence or devoid of flavor (aka bland). The absence or devoid of any substance. With that said, Pot Pie. Goddamn - a pot pie is not a pot pie without a crust. It's just another soup, or Lean Cuisine's case, a bland or vomit-lookin' soup. Hahaha. They probably just used colored water as the "fillings". I thought of learning the Rachmaninoff Intermezzo section of the Rach 3 as a piano solo rendition. It's a whopper of a piece, with an enormous amount of notes. It would be a doozy, and something I would need a substantial time for which I don't have. Saturday, May 09, 2026 Jimmy O. Yang got it right - the weird or odd noises after sneezing, farting - or in my case, letting out a huge-ass dookie after feelin' constipated for awhile hahah. I'm like that on the toilet, after the euphoric release - "Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhh, uhahuhahuuuuhaaaaaaaah". Some kind of euphoric or orgasmic frenzy for us all - some after trying some mamma's homemade soup while being semi-hypothermic in a single digit degree temps in the middle of nowhere haha. Ever wonder how the Soul Plane became a bouncin' Low-Ridah?! It's some 600 lbs. Fattie gettin' up and down her double seat. Apparently, there was a cupcake dangled from a fishing pole to entice the lady to get up from her seats in the first place. Roll call: some possibilities include: Chopin, Scherzi in B-flat minor / C-sharp minor Liszt, Danse Macabre / a Hungarian Rhapsody Schubert, Wanderer Fantasy (It has begun, but it won't be anytime soon with other pieces in the works) Beethoven, finishing the Appassionata Sonata (it is on-hold again) Friday, May 08, 2026
Thursday, May 07, 2026 What an "Amaz'N" showcase of Asian ballers hosted by Jeremy Lin and Amazn HQ. What did we learn from just highlights of this - 1. Jeremy Lin's hairstyles were done as a "Who gives a fuck" or to be at peace with himself, due to the amount of hate, racism against him. If he were to be made fun of, why not just have fun with it. A lot of content creators know or learn how to laugh at themselves for whatever "unappealing" traits they might have. Don't some of us dorks or little guys have that. Right, Bobby Lee or Brad Williams? haha. 2. Speaking of making fun of or embarrassing oneself, Jeremy Lin is no stranger. His "TikTok Dance or Scuba Dance" might be as embarrassing as attempting to sing at a Jay Chou concert when given the spotlight haha. 3. 6 Air balls? Or were they just passes / demonstration on technique. But what a retirement - sittin' in his office, eat and get fat. Haha. Nobuyuki Tsujii's performance of the piano arrangement or transcription of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite is quite astounding. Some transcriptions for the piano can get technically more difficult than the original orchestral score. With a piano, there are just a lot of possibilities in composing or transcribing. So much so, that the amount of notes can get overwhelming. Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Happy 3rd, Quest! The highlight of his birthday video or my inspiration, is asking Daddy while he's laying a Dookie - "Can I smell your poop". That made my day. Hahaha. By the way, who the hell records while they're on the toilet or taking a fat shit other than to jack off. Right, Tim Chantarangsu? Haha. Choe is our Go-To Self-Help Guru fo' sho'. While "Living In The Moment" or "Live For Today" is a sound advice for getting out of a rut or the Boredom or Ennuit called Life, what happens if you are a Parent. I'm living for today, so I want to eat 100 cupcakes. You certainly won't be around to see your kids grow up at that rate. Otherwise - heed the advice to live for today. Sometimes, thinking too much about your life goals or what you want to do with your life is more hazardous and unhealthy than otherwise. My problem? I get bored so quick, all I tend to do is find opportunities to just snooze or sleep. Haha. Andrew Huang has years of experience, so he knows what he's talking about when he gives tips or suggestions. I find them fascinating, although I have no idea. Liszt's "Un Sospiro" is about ready. Just have to smooth out some difficult ornamental arpeggio sections (you know, them small-written notes that are like ornaments, a staple of Liszt - probably Liebestraum is known for that. And Chopin). Speaking of Chopin, so I'll work on the Scherzo which has been a favorite now. And perhaps the next Scherzo that follows that as well. In addition to what I am currently working on. Monday, May 04, 2026 There is absolute synergy in "Synergy", and you can hear it. It's the type of collaboration that just meshes, because they allow free-flowing ideas rather than "do this", or "do that". The strings enhances the piano melody and elicits more moods and emotions like never before. Epic sounds for sure. And as Tony Ann advises - remember to learn your scales. Haha. Shake Shack, In'N Out or Five Guys - they're all a step ahead in the fast food game. They sure aren't TV dinners haha. After trying or eating TV dinner slop, the Shake Shack meal must've tasted like heaven considering Sungwon's rare, rave review haha. Sunday, May 03, 2026 "Bland Kind Of Mush" - aptly describes most TV dinners (as well as today's films, music, etc.) haha. And distressing. It seems that these "Mega" dinners are becoming "Mega" disappointments. Apparently, TV dinner companies usually fuck up the steaks or beefs. The softest slop with the consistency of baby excrement haha. And one veggie found. To be honest, I'd prefer soft than tough as leather inedible that you can't even bite albeit chew. TV dinners are meant to be quickies for anyone like myself who hates cooking, can't cook or too lazy to cook. Or all of the above * hands raised. Still - Banquet is a still one of the go-to's. For veggies - you're better off just buying a separate bag of frozen veggies and eating them separately. It's been awhile since I practiced Chopin's Scherzo in B-flat minor. It was a piece I tried learning when I first was taking lessons as a teen. Failed miserably - didn't have the passion nor the hand / finger conditioning. It was a favorite for a long time however. These days, you have young scholars or up-and-coming youngster pianists playing this quite extraordinarily. I've heard some, but I were to continue to work on this - I'd play it as my own. Certainly no longer referencing or comparing any other performances - it stifles or hinders your own. There also needs to be some kind of emotional maturity in the playing - there are a lot of technically proficient young kids playing concert pieces, but for sure - they still have a lot of growing to do to stand out even more. Saturday, May 02, 2026 Nuhmeh Real-Life-Advice Style! Finding a quality property manager is akin to finding a quality anything in life. You have to do your research, and absolutely meet criteria. Thach Nguyen knows it well - thorough knowledge / specialist, flexible for any time during the week, and good / friendly communication skills. Might I add, be able to provide official business card or documentation of their employment or business. The reality is, scammers can appear just as "official" as anyone out there. And there's more of them now than official businesses (which is why I never go to unknown businesses or with fraudulent-sounding names like platinum - ready-to-be-deported auto sales at your services haha). But It's a crapshoot 'cause if you don't trust anyone at all, you can't go anywhere in life. Oh well. Hey, Banquet - if you're going to make and label a meal a "Mega" Meal and label the chicken Crispy - at least add a Jumbo-size Cookie or Brownie. The skin sure as hell won't ever be crispy - what TV Dinner fried chicken is going to be crispy. None. As long as the chicken is juicy and mashed potatoes edible or substantial. Friday, May 01, 2026 AAPI Heritage Month- every day, every month for me. A few notables for me for Asians who have stood out so far (I'm sure there are others across industries that I am not aware of). Roll call: Daniel Dae Kim - performance in "Yellow Face" Ben Wang - Up-And-Comer with his breakthrough role in "The Karate Kid Legends" Sung Kang - his passion projects for cars has led to writing, directing and starring in "Drifter" and other collaboration with car enthusiasts Simu Liu - Broadway. TV Shows. Wax Figures. Enough Said haha. Ke Huy Quan - new memoir coming out. Enough said Sungwon Cho's lyrics to his impromptu Duet challenge is a classic - taking a Fat Shit after eating a Double Big Mac at 1 AM in the morning. More like bad food poisoning from a bad burger haha. Thursday, April 30, 2026 I hope Quang Tran's Car Mukbangs are back. That way, we can watch Quang eat, slurp and chew his way to new noise levels unheard of. Other than talking with the mouth full haha. Crispy, Juicy, etc. - Food is indeed the spice of life. What the hell did that Wendy's employee throw - some salt packs or straws I bet. Big woof. The miscreant however threw heavy shit like monitors and anything he can grab like a baseball pitcher. If it hit that employee, it should be assault with a deadly weapon or attempted murder. In the hoarsest voice I ever heard of (more coarse than Mr. T or Booker T), "Bitch!, throw shit at me, Bitch, throw shit at me, rinse repeat x 50" hahaha. Sunday, April 26, 2026 Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but it might also be the most delicious meal of the day. Both bacon and sausage all the way. Of course - leave it up to Quang Tran to drench his pancakes in syrup like myself haha. Pancakes > Waffles. Although, I don't mind an Leggo My Eggo once in awhile haha. Brandon H. Lee wrapped up filming - can't wait to find out the role he has. He still has that acrobatic moves of roundhouse after roundhouse - makes ballerinas look like complete sloths. Of course, I heard it's for RocketJump Youtube (revived) and good ole Freddie Wong. I'm dusting off a Tchaikovsky Nocturne and working on it. It has that tender, innocent / fantasy or child-like melody, akin to the Nutcracker suite. The "Wanderer" is intense in its own right, so I have practice it on and off, but regularly. The Liszt Concert etude No. 3 is coming along slowly but surely in finishing. Saturday, April 25, 2026 Nuhmeh Mathematical Calculations-Style! Hudson might be a Math prodigy if he has to do all that calculating (subtract this, add that, etc.), retain techno-babble like ARV's, etc. Thach, I'm completely lost (but then again I failed math) haha. I guess it's not for me. As Beavis & Butt-Head would say - "Numbers Suck. There's like, Too Many Of Them" uh, huhuhuh. Wendy's also should stay out of the Chicken Sandwich business - any fast food burger places. They tend to be dry as fuck and bland. The only go-to places - Popeyes, Jollibee (and Chik-Fil-A or Church's Chicken for anyone who has them in their area). Just stick with "Square's The Beef!" in the most off-key, tone deaf vocals you can find. Hahaha. What do I think of the new epic battleground Slayer's Rise. It's just ok. All it is, is a "Capture The Node" in a large, purply map going with the void theme. And gimmicky stuff here and there - kill this, defend that, carry this, etc. Oh, and the turrets. They had to add turrets or cannons. Well, better than seige vehicles in the Isle of Conquest. Should we make National Dork Day a thing. Hahaha. Then I'm Comin' After You, You McLovin-Lookin'...haha. Dorks 'R Us I guess. Thursday, April 23, 2026 It's a common trend in today's economy - companies (especially gaming or food companies) invest more in advertising or marketing, than the actual quality of the product itself. If you watch a commercial or ad that looks like a goddamn big, budget movie, the product or service itself is usually (and most likely) garbage or like someone's bad, stanky diarrhea. Burger King (or any fast food joint) - shouldn't they learn from the failures of McDonald's new "real" burger (more like a jumbo, half-assed Big Mac), where the CEO barely took a nibble out of that? Looked like he wanted to puke his brains out haha. And now, we have BK (We're Not Having It Our Way Unfortunately haha) with their new gimmicky burgers that don't taste like anything they advertise. Leave it to Sungwon Cho aka ProZD (now-annointed Professional Food Critic) to rip them a new Asshole. Hahaha. If you need to exercise (some cardio) and have fun while yer at it, I recommend "Reps To The Rhythm". You don't need any dance experience, or can have very bad footwork (like myself). The power of music is that your body automatically moves to the beat to any catchy or inspiring song. I can't dance for shit - but I find myself moving like no other (even if the moves don't match the instructor, in this case - Keoni). For me on the piano, my fingers can automatically move sometimes if you are familiar or know the music (or inspired by it). Sometimes, you just can't explain it. It's just is. Thinking too much, or trying too hard - that's a work-in-progress for me. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Nuhmeh Paying-Car-Tabs-As-Much-As-House-Rent-Style! Perhaps only if you own a Lambo haha. I thought our standard $250 tab was a whopper of a cost, but daaayum Thach - over $2000? Might as well just have it as a car souvenir. Bobby Lee doesn't make calls, neither do I. Especially when it comes to acquaintances or if you just want to hang or talk. It's a waste of effort - everyone has that "It's all about me and what I want to talk about" attitude. Which is a reason I prefer to stay alone, away from anyone and just keep to myself. Or even better - only communicate and share from a distance or online if need be. Never have, never going to - fully trust anyone. The only exception - if I have to make emergency calls, business calls, or situations that Require calling. Otherwise - block / delete. And, uh, of course, my lifetime credo - "Uh, I Had To Pull My Phone Line Because I Hate Being Disturbed. Who Needs The Aggravations, The Interruptions. Right?" Haha. What's my favorite Hisaishi piece - it's as difficult as saying what my favorite classical piece is. There are quite a few. I might consider playing one more Hisaishi. Right now, I'm just brain-storming future repertoire to learn, play, record and share. Finding an accepting audience or platform is very difficult or near impossible. They already have their established favorites - no room for newbies. For now, I can only go with my site and prepare for the future. Quang Tran's "How I Eat So Much" short - he boxes. Might we blare "Eye Of The Tiger" as the background music - "It's The Eye Of The Tiger, It's The Dream Of The Fight, Rising Up To The Challenge Of Our Rivals, And The Last Known Survivor Stalks His Prey In The Night...". Damn Right. Unless Weird Al's parody is more relevant - "Fat And Weak, What A Disgrace. Guess The Champ Got Too Lazy. Ain't Gonna Fly Now, He's Just Takin' Up Space..." hahaha. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 I hope Mac can upload on Youtube more frequently again, not just Facebook. Although - TikTok and Facebook are the only two social media I'm currently watching or looking at (other than who I'm subbed to on Youtube). If I were a social media guru (which I'm not - more like adverse to social media), I'd only have a TikTok account and nothing else. Anyhoo - I'm glad Mac is Back shedding light on more Cambodian family situations, and other informative videos. That's where it's at. I swear - Mac would make the Greatest host of a Documentary program about Cambodia or SE Asia haha. Some of the most difficult things in taking care of a toddler by yourself - having the energy to play with them, cooking and preparing meals / snacks (and not forcing the issue if they are extremely picky), dealing with tantrums or crying (probably my biggest weakness as a father, other than cooking). The "Wanderer" has begun. I'll most likely divide the piece into two recordings. Part I: the first two sections / movement, Part II: the final two sections(the finale is a doozy - it certainly won't be anytime this year. Especially if there are other pieces ahead). This is probably the most difficult C Maj piece ever. And C maj is the most basic scale. Monday, April 20, 2026 Quang Tran's Ultimate Sandwiches, LLC - dude should open up his own Sandwich business / shop (banh mi specialty shop perhaps), and replace subway permanently haha. Whatever he makes, is pretty much mouth-watering. In fact, there are quite a few dishes and foods he can open up shop - especially his wife. Hey Bobby Lee - some of us saw your tummy jiggle. It just means - U Still Fat. Haha. 150 sit ups? More like 150 "minus" 149. Do the math. I'm rooting for Xaivian Lee whatever his future holds. While he has butt-loads of talent that can help any team, the reality is - if you are an Asian (in this case, an Asian Athlete) - you'll be up against an establishment that only looks at you negatively. While every other race get the benefit of the doubt or looked at more favorably. This is what we've been going through for years, decades. Nothing has changed. I'm a 100% proponent in just focusing on our own, supporting our own (and anyone are genuinely sympathetic to the cause). But we know everyone has that "What's In It For Me Before I Do Something For You" Syndrome. On the flipside or to be fair - Xaivian was not consistent at all during his run (a lot of single digit outings or lackluster shooting from what I hear), and was eliminated early. He is still very young - needs to develop more discipline and work ethic instead of chasing after money or endorsements. Memorization - it's something that can come naturally if you don't try too hard or think too much about it. Everything is about being relaxed, confident and knowing the music. The difference amongst others - some can memorize pieces much quicker than others. It's something I don't have time for. If you are going to use sheet music, use a tablet. Otherwise, you have to figure out a way to page turn without stopping, disrupting or pausing too long. I sort of figured it out. Or figure out a way to play a piece without compromising the performance. Also, in front of an audience - presentation wise, it really isn't an appealing thing regardless. Sunday, April 19, 2026 The Moment Musical No. 1 Op. 16 is one of my favorite pieces. The complexity of the phrases and arpeggios made this particularly difficult and tiring - you have to sustain the melody towards the end for awhile, twisting and turning through accidentals. Practicing or playing J.S. Bach or Schubert might help. Big, fat chords are tiring as well - usually easier to play well with large, conditioned hands / fingers. But with arpeggios - it requires not only conditioning, but also finesse. Performers are able to hit notes delicately while preserving energy. Next upload might be The Toreador Song. Planning to begin practicing the Wanderer. Not sure when I'll finish the Appassionata. There's too much intensity whenever I play it, so I have to find a compromise first. Popeye's Gum-Gum lemonade sounds more like a "Dum-Dum" idea haha. Puh-lease. I don't care how much you stir or mix it - it probably still tastes Cough Syrupy, when it should taste more Lemony. It sounds worse than the idea of Boiled Hamburgers. But I'll have the Cake fo' sho'. Gimme dat unhealthy deliciousness of cakes, cupcakes or cookie delights. Haha. Word out is that Brad Williams and Bobby Lee auditioned for "Cop-And-A-Half". The "half" part actually. Haha. Saturday, April 18, 2026 I'm not familiar with Edvard Grieg's work, except for the famous A minor concerto opening - them thunderous chords cascading down. I probably would've imagined brighter colors and even fireworks, because - wouldn't wedding galas or celebrations supposed to be festive. It's still a nice visualizer however. Roll call: Liszt, Beethoven, Schubert and some contemporary pieces that are actually inspiring (probably classic or video game pieces, certainly nothing of today). I had an inkling of doing a solo rendtion of the Rach 3 second movement (intermezzo), which has a ridiculous amount of notes. My Guy The Mac-Attack Is Back! In Cambodia! And he's hiring. Daayum - I would definitey apply (a dream come true to either meet or greet Mac and even Choe when it comes to internet personalities). Unfortunately, I don't speak Khmer. Nor am out-going or don't have creative juices for content creation. But certainly there are plenty of folks or fans out there that do! You know when the Bad Friends duo of Bobby Lee and Tino laugh their asses off (not since the "Doc Willis Was Brutally Molested By His Uncle And Needed A Booster Seat" episode - that was probably the funniest podcast of all podcast. Ever), it's a very funny one. Here is a screenshot that says it all - man, you can even see Bobby Lee's double chin when he's slouching that low on his chair in cackling laughter hahahah: 
The Bobby Lee Chronicles is back! haha. If I could find that playlist. Friday, April 17, 2026 Taishan culture sounds interesting - even though their channel is only in their native language, I prefer it that way. I get to interpret through visuals as an alternative. It preserves authenticity, and they are the masters of their domain (not fuckin' catering to the western world). Amazn HQ - I don't know or never heard of any of the athletes, as they are way too young and are part of the new youth movement. But I subbed - there are similar stories across any industries about overcoming obstacles and racist hurdles against Asians (in sports, film, etc.). Gotta support. For me - the only world or reality exists is only within my bubble or who I support. Otherwise - nobody is going to remember anything either 5 weeks or 5 months. Everything either gets replaced, forgotten or (the best option) - deleted. Thursday, April 16, 2026 Thanks to Mac, it's the first time hearing about Khmer New Year. Aside from Lunar New Year, this is certainly something to be festive about and important, as in actually important. For once. It's my first time taking care of my 18 month old by myself for an extended period. All these years, it's mommy who's been doing everything. The kids have become too dependent on mommy, partly because I did not have the energy or competency too. It'll also be mommy's first time to travel overseas in over 10 years. Long overdue, but it should never take a tragic situation to force someone to. Unfortunately, my anxieties have prohibited from living. The biggest challenge would be go out as often as possible (which is my biggest peeve and what I dislike doing most), as well as being patient with their temperaments. Hopefully when they come back, I'll be a more responsible daddy. Or perhaps old habits really do die hard. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 When it comes to practicing, whatever works. That's it for me - whatever is the most effective or productive. Certainly, over-practicing or practicing too much can become counter-productive. But there certainly has to be some kind of diligence and effort in practicing. And the most important - you have to want to do it. You can't think of it as a chore, as I used to think. Life is short. Life is fragile. I never met my in-laws in person, so that's a regret. While it's never too late yet, my severe anxiety has prevented me from traveling. There are a lot of variables in traveling. If you think too much or worry too much, shit tends to happen or you panic. But if you're too casual or worry-free, sometimes you aren't prepared for unpredictabilies or dangers. Still - it's probably much better to be completely relaxed or worry-free, at least you don't panic as much to better handle situations. Creepy Baby Head Synth - wow, Andrew Huang - that's some legit "Twilight Zone" shit there haha. Back to the funnies: so the HOF panel appears to be the O3 crew, plus or minus some persons. I checked their site out, and it's hilarious and raunchy. Not sure if it's my type. But fo' sho' - ever heard of, the "Roast Yourself" challenge. How about the "Guess Who Wrote The Roast Challenge" haha. Goddamn nina - that girl not only sounds like a lawn mower or someone who smoked 10 packs a day, that make-up heavy / diminutive lady would make either Booker T or Mr. T sound like angelic opera singers haha. Hell no - get dat sheeeit outta there. Now. Can. You. Dig. Dat?! Sucka??! Sunday, April 12, 2026 I'm glad that the Mac is Back, in Cambodia! Either there, Vietnam or Foshan - I think they're his calling. I'm looking forward to a full-length video of his new adventures. That Banquet Turkey Meal - looks like Baby Excrement. Has certainly the consistency of Baby Excrement. Banquet apparently has more fails than we realize. More Tony LC Sign goodies: Hey Snorlax - "flirting" for you at a drive-thru is when the Guys are frying butt-loads of fries and jumbo-sizing burgers. Hahaha. Plot twists or mis-direction are used on shows, especially reality shows for dramatic purposes. As long as they elicit genuine reactions of either negativity or positivity. Certainly the element of shock or surprise. Apparently, Jimmy Zhang has another channel where he's in collaboration with other content creators. Just funny stuff - might need to check it out. Saturday, April 11, 2026 Nuhmeh Pest Extermination-Style! Next thing you know, Thach is going to come to your door with a jump suit and a tacky logo, and one of them pest extermination packs that look like proton packs - "Ant and Pest Removal LLC, at your service" haha. Waste of money, Andrew Huang. Definitely a waste of money haha. But it's just chump change for Andrew considering his income. Nevertheless, perhaps you can use that large-ass thing you call a drum as a Snack or Meal Table during breaks or takes? haha. "So obviously you'd win" - Uh, that's why they call it, "Pay To Win. Duh". Special Ed in your future, Rudy haha. Who'd want Bobby Lee on their Laser Tag Team. He'd be like, "Huh? Wuh? What's That Sound?" And then followed by fidgety, jiggly movements from every sound. Next thing you know, your own teammates are out or eliminated haha. That was a nasty fall on roller skates. But the way he fell haha. Also - I think they were laughing because Bobby Lee looked like a normal-sized human being for once and not a Hobbit haha. I'm also planning on re-recording "The Toreador Song" piano arrangement from Bizet's "Carmen". Such a catchy and iconic song- also known as, "The Bad News Bears" theme. Hahaha. For this piece, it needs more oomph, dynamics and better flow to allow the notes to sing vibrantly in lieu of the words. Bonus if I can hum or sing-a-long. But my vocals are softer / weaker than charmin. Friday, April 10, 2026 It's refreshing to hear Tony Ann's story - how he came to become a proficient composer, and how he jump-started his career in music. Composing is no easy feat - creating a composition that is actually inspiring or lasting is rare. These days, most modern music - you listen to it only once, and completely forget about it. Most of this goddamn society and world are completely forgettable. Anyhoo - two points about Tony Ann which is interesting: 1. Tony took off after touring with a band whose songs he covered. 2. Tony was inspired to pursue music after watching "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" (an unknown film about one of the most famous composers of all humanity. Until "Immortal Beloved" came along). Simu Liu's new Wax figures. Ke Huy Quan with a new memoir. Life is goooooood. Hahaha. If there were any other books to even consider reading (since I hate reading), this would be it. And as a collectible, it would be worth buying (alongside Lang Lang's "Journey Of A Thousand Miles" which I still keep as a collectible after having read it several times). 
Thursday, April 09, 2026 Watching 2+ cars drifting around race track curves is like "poetry in motion" (except for all the smoke haha) - certainly beats synchronized swimming haha, which is - wait for it - still NOT a goddamn sport. Get it through yer goddamn fat head of yers. I'm not a car nor racing enthusiast, but I can certainly appreciate driving skills and beauty. Whether watching Kota and his crew, or Sung Kang's drifting buddies / colleagues. I decided to practice Rachmaninoff's Moment Musical No. 1 again. After Liszt, I think I can finish this piece now. The Moment Musical piece is one of my favorites, but it wasn't easy to finish. Like other pieces I had to re-do and re-record, you always find something to work and improve on after listening to yourself and others. This piece probably has some of the most tragic or saddest melodies I've heard - akin to Liszt's first Concert Etude. Which is why I tackled it. Currently, I'm working on Liszt's Un Sospiro - I might record it for memory if there is time. Or if not, still - this dreamy piece is a must. Not a favorite, but a must. With that said, roll call: Liszt, Concert Etude No. 3 S. Rachmaninoff, Moment Musical No. 1 Op. 16 Beethoven, "Appassionata" third movement and first Other pieces (to be determined) Lyrics of the Day: "I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadow. If I fail, if I succeed, at least I live as I believe. No matter what they take from me, they can't take away my dignity". (Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston - a possible piece to learn) Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Calling all Choe-sen Ones. The secret ingredient is mostly what's inside of you. The raw, un-filtered / un-edited emotion. So go ahead and "strip naked" of layers, and immerse yourself in an orgasmic frenzy of artistic creativity and expression haha. And then you find that skillset, craft or technique is easier to come by. C'mon. Like advertising of a fast food burger, images on a TV dinner rarely matches or looks like what's inside or what is actually prepared. Especially the chicken nuggets - they end up soggy, bland and bite-sized. To add insult to injury, the sauce tastes like packets you get from a cheap fast food joint, scattered / messy rice or hardly any sides (or veggie specks - thanks for the new phrase ProZD haha). Every brand fails at one point or another. "Because it's there" - that is not a sufficient enough reason to climb a sheer vertical mountain or building (I'll let Spock do the rest of the scolding haha). Even attempting free solo climbs, you'd have to practice a viable or safe route over and over with gear / ropes. There isn't any room for error - if you let your mind wander for just a second, it's death. And even with 110% focus, there are no guarantees. Tuesday, April 07, 2026 So Nathan Xia is thinkin' about having a career in free solo climbing? haha. But the video is most likely a parody or satire, in case a viewer is wondering. Or is it really real. Entertaining nonetheless. Some hints or clues - his house is small enough that you can just "do pull-ups" or pull-up your way to the top. The chalk powder thingie used for free climbing - was an added effect for parody purposes. Oh this is intense shit type of satirical vibe. I heard about the Free Solo Climbing Guy doing insane shit (climbing El Capitan for example) that other experienced climbers would most likely end up in their grave if they tried. Monday, April 06, 2026 I'm definitely excited for: hearing more about "Brian", a new film with Ben Wang and the Ghost Files investigation of Preston Castle. It occurred to me that GAC never returned there - perhaps their shenanigans were too much for the owners haha. Or, it was more creepy than they bargained for. The Battle Of The Instruments - I certainly wouldn't be able to battle it out, nowhere near there. I just enjoy playing as pure passion - which I believe should be the point of music. Having a career in it is a bonus. Cha-Cha-Cha-Chee-yaah. Yer Head Looks Like A - Duh-Duh-Duh- Dee-Yaah. Haha. Hair that looks like Carrot Top in his prime, and a head looking like a deer. Tim C. - you definitely are one lucky SOB. Sunday, April 05, 2026 Finally - a Ghost Files episode to look forward to - Preston Castle. Preston Castle is a location that is notorious as a haunted location. Along the lines of Pennhurst Asylum, Waverly Hills or other abandoned reformatory / mental hospitals. These places I believe, do have actual goings-ons that can either be paranormal or other. The place was also made even more notorious (or got more publicity) from that "possessed" episode from GA. We know how they are - a fictional / scripted show for entertainment purposes. I think no one cares - which is why many folks still watch wrestling and other reality shows. Tony Ann and ARKAI appear to be a match made in musical heaven. The pieces are just vibrant / relevant, and has an energetic, soothing flow. If there is sheet music, Tony's "Carol of the Bells" arrangement is a piece I would want to learn and perhaps record / upload. Saturday, April 04, 2026 Congratulations to Jimmy O. Yang for a successful Hong Kong premiere for "Finally Home" - for him visiting movie goers in the theater, that made it extra special. Only in Hong Kong. He needs a wax figure too - just don't make it too short haha. We are the Choe-sen Ones. Choe's disciples. Our divine spark is our unique-ness. Our abnormalities. Our weirdness. However you want to call it. Calling all rejects, outcasts, or anyone society frowns upon. Join the Choe-Sen Ones. It's going to all eventually crumble. But we'll continue to stand and shine. My Divine Spark, of course, is Food as well. Haha. I could've sworn I was watching ProZD's soap opera version of Pizza Bros. haha. Move over As The World Turns, there's a new Soap about to take ovah. Brother Zhang is definitely our brothah. He just tells it like it is. Friday, April 03, 2026 Nuhmeh Cleaning-After-Drunkies-Style! If anything, Thach didn't have to show the realities of being a landlord haha. Jack Daniels bottles littered on the ground, and other garbage. Otherwise, don't tell us you might have a second occupation as an EPA volunteer haha. Per Sungwon Cho, I don't think Papa John's "mastered" anything haha. Hence, the sarcasm. Instead of going in the sandwich making business, how about focusing on the quality of the pizza first. No wonder we prefer either Costco or grocery store frozen ones over them. When you have sandwiches 85% bread and practically dry as fuck, you might want to consider a career change. To be fair, it couldn't be worse than Subway letting their meats and tuna (albeit not fresh to begin with) sit there all day, and still serving them. Word has it that there are maggots crawling around their tuna, other than tasting like barf. HOF S3 appears to be a "Youth Gone Wild" theme of early 20-somethings. Someone like Richard's age (29 is still very young), couldn't possibly fit to begin with. Unless he was similar in personality with everyone else. I think you have to watch these things as entertainment, not necessarily a serious dating show. For me - I'm old enough to be their Great Granddad. So I'm ony watching this because, it's an Asian show with Asians (which there aren't any out there. Hence, the Why). It's Jimmy Zhang's show, he could use the word "elimination" if he wants (while we might disagree with it). Take it at face value for dramatic purposes. One thing is clear-cut though. Ashley made herself an Ass (a "fat" one at that) by gossiping and snitching behind Richard's back. That's just a red flag to avoid or stay away from a person. Thursday, April 02, 2026 Wow, Sungwon Cho - there's a lot of "flashing" goin' on - Jumpin' Jack "Flash" out-runnin' the Flash, with his quick-ass Farm Flash Flash Step to beat the narrow "Flash window". Now someone tell me What The 'Flash' Is Goin' On Heyah?! haha. On a serious note, the only thing I understood was the baby puncheable cow and all the Mooserable little secrets from someone hahaha. "Wax on, Wax off" with Simu Liu. It was about time - now there's a reason to go to a wax museum haha. While some wax figures look more like creepy haunted props (not the actual person themselves), Simu's new wax figure is so realistic, you begin questioning who the real Simu is. The photo op is right below for you to decide haha (Would The Real Simu Please Stand Up? It's the middle, but at first glance - it could've been anyone of them):
Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Was Henry Cho thinking about Bobby Lee? haha. You know, the Training Wheel / Hooked-On-Phonics types. Munchkin or Hobbit-Lookin' as a bonus. I think "Bobby" is a common Fat Guy's name actually. While I enjoy the 'High School Chronicles' from "Dudes Behind The Foods", I prefer the "How We Are Annoying The Hell Outta Each Other" Couples stories haha. We know that Dude - the 'Look At Me! Look At Me!" Guy struttin' around with a Guitar. Yeah - you might be a guitar virtuoso (or more likely, a Wanna-Be from my observations), but you can't compose nor sing for shit haha. Learn these phrases, and let it be a reminder of yourself: Off-Key / Tone Deaf. Let the Dudes Behind The Foods theme song also be, "Losing Our Virginity" (C'mon, let's sing along - "That's Us In The Corner, That's us in the spotlight, Losing Our...."). Well, back in the day in my time - Asian Guys losing their virginities was rare. The Bobby Lee and I types were more common - incels or rejects. That was the nature of the stereotypes or racism rampant back in the day. For us however, we might have fit the stereotypes unfortunately. Cigerette smoking might be a cultural or ethnic thing - because it's the "Cool Thing To Do". But so is jumping off cliffs I guess. I'm with Thach Nguyen - you go to spots where it feels like we're in Asia or the Motherland. It is just a run-down, small family restaurant with just delicious stuff to eat. No fancy nor clean shit. The chefs or cooks have to be authentic Asian and rude somewhat. As an extra bonus, the patrons are authentic Asians. Tuesday, March 31, 2026 "Hot" and "Honey" are two words that shouldn't go together, just as "pineapple" and "pizza". I get the sweet and savory or spicy, but not everything works. Just the sound of it makes me want to vomit. And when they try, it's always underwhelming. The Einstein bros. are more like, the Mentally Challenged bros. or something. Haha. But I'll buy Sungwon Cho's witty remark for a dollah: "I'd prefer a 'hot honey' on my Ass". I think C-Mac Raymond Yu's calling is in Foshan, Fo' Sho' haha. He should set up home base there. He should take up Shaolin Wing Chung, he definitely has them Waa-paaah!! vibes haha. But on a serious note, I think he has creative potential for anything. There, Guangzhou, or wherever. I quit Rated Battleground Blitz awhile ago (before TWW) because:. 1. Queue times have remained at 15+ minutes. 2. Win traders at high ratings, which has made it near impossible to climb. And now, No. 3: Toddlers can wake up or throw a tantrum at any moment, so can't risk getting into a game after waiting 15+ minutes. Who knows - there might be a time, when everyone is out of the house. Monday, March 30, 2026 Jay Chou's new gold heist music video is quite something - catchy, and entertaining. Of course - you have his comic relief guy from J-Style Trip playing a role haha. Music videos can be intriguing visualizers, or can be a story-telling short. I reckon writing the lyrics is one of the last steps in the process haha. Jeremy Lin - What did you do in the '90's? Uh, I was just a kid? haha. Choe had an interesting, fusion-type meal during his Thumbs Up trip back then. Forget what it was. Gotta say, it was an interesting hack. Choe and Chef Chang - yeah, we definitely see the resemblance haha. They also both start with C. *with a sarcastic sigh* Good one, Guy, Good one. *Nuhmeh Invest-In-A-House-Caught-On-Fire-Style! Because it's good luck?! Somehow, that just does not compute or sounds ridiculous at first. Haha. But Thach is the Real Estate Investing Guru. And Ugly Houses are Gold anyway - so, it should make sense. Haha. Gettin' Diggy Wid It epiphany for the day - if we want the possibility of change, it is on us. As influencers. Most of the world is stuck in a never-ending cycle of the same old, same old. Sunday, March 29, 2026 For World Piano Day, I was browsing through Nobuyuki Tsujii's older videos to find more compositions and I found some nice compositions from himself. "Elegy" is his most known piece, but there are a few others that have inspiring melodies. Melodies that make you want to listen to it over and over, even if they are simple or brief. Most music today - just hear it once, and that's it / move on ("Uh, I felt like I was listening to AI type of blandness"). Wham, Bam, No Thank You Ma'am. Haha. Nice temp job you had there, Jeremy Lin. Perhaps if you bring more Donuts, you might get another offer haha. "It's All About The Sprinkled Donuts, Baby". "Wanna run with our crew, huh? Pour Sprinkles all over, and eatin' Donuts like we do?" Remember, folks - go door-to-door and get yer ass bitten by a pit bull, and you too can perhaps have a Ferrari or a Lambo in the future. Hahaha. Saturday, March 28, 2026 Nuhmeh Gettin' Bit In Yer Ass-Style! Thach Nguyen certainly paid his dues haha. It's not the warning signs (Does-Not-Work-Intimidation Tactics), it's just the act of knocking randomly on a door that's more of a Hell No. Other than perhaps enjoying a nice convo with a random stranger every now and then. But otherwise - I hate being disturbed. I hate being interrupted. I had to pull my phone line long ago - who needs the aggravations, the interruptions. And for some, you'll hear the dreaded - "Go ahead and Sic' em !!" haha. Whether you sell pest control, solar panels or just a scammer, yer all fair game. Tony LC Signs' "Top 5" sounds as if he definitely knows his shit (I have no idea what them technical jargon or words refer to - most likely in his line of work). Here's my Top 5 (Favorite Pieces To Record or What I Recorded / Uploaded), since it's World Piano Day tomorrow: 1. W. A. Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 20 second mvmt solo rendition ("Romanze") 2. F. Mendelssohn, Rondo Capriccioso 3. F. Liszt, Concert Etude No. 1 S. 144 4. J.S. Bach, Goldberg Variation 13 5. N. Rimsky-Korsakov, "The Flight of the Bumblebee" While I thought Richard was another meat head like Jerry in HOF S2, I found his predicament relatable (not what he did or tried to do). That lady just made herself look like an Ass by gossiping and snitching on Richard without even consulting him. It might be fine in the temporary or short-term dating game, but in the long-run: it's a long-term relationship killer. Who the hell would want to be with someone with that kind of nasty personality or character. It's relatable for me in the sense that both were left out (for them, due to their actions. For me growing up - just because of how I looked like - if you wanna call that an incel or whatnot). Anyhoo - the particpants in S3 are literally still like Teens. So you just have to go with the flow. Of course - there's a new "Playaaa". Fo' real - Playa. You could tell that guy is acting his ass off. Just wait a year or two from now. Haha. *Haunt Animatronics this year - just a "wow" factor for sure. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 I'm glad that Mac updated - there's usually always a reason for an absence. Our condolences. I don't expect immediate content right away, he probably needs to take as much time off as needed. And now - that's the News Of The Month. Monday, March 23, 2026 More Tony LC Signs delights: "What Made You Fat?" Hey Fat Lady - do you really need a thesis or scientific mumbo jumbo to answer that. Here is the profound revelation that'll leave you in a tizzy. Wait for it. One word that can summarize it all. Drum roll please: Food. Haha. Sungwon Cho's skits are always amusing. Especially true for FPS games - "I have no friends". "Nobody likes me". Genuine smirk or smile follows. Hahaha. Or perhaps there is a friend you might now know about, which'll elicit - "Seh Ello To Mah Lil Fwen!!". Nobuyuki Tsujii is a well-respected Concert Pianist busy with touring and events. I hope he can update his official site again - perhaps a new composition. It appears discontinued, or just existing for posterity. For sure, one of my favorite recordings of his is the Liszt Rigoletto transcription. It's kinda unfathomable or unimaginable that the Voyager probes are going to float through space for eternity (even after thousands and thousands of years, it'll still be nowhere near any star), and even far after humankind or Earth has ended. Unless it falls into a black hole, finds a machine planet of AI, and becomes "V'Ger" haha. Sunday, March 22, 2026 Some more Tony LC Signs WTF moment - it appears Tony found McLovin, who is humpin' something. A USB port? haha. Jimmy Zhang's HOF S3 has begun stylish and upgraded. It is much preferrable than any of the craptastic shows on any "Waste-Of-Money" platforms you have to sub to. I'm just watching not to root for anyone in particular (perhaps either of the M & M's), but just for enjoyment. Jay looks like a Playa however - aren't all Tattooed mofos playas. Still - all these characters have vulnerabilities and they are sharing them. I'm 2.5 times the age of these 20 somethings, and they have their whole life ahead of them. While some negative things in life have not changed unfortunately, at least the outlook in today's youth is different and more open / welcoming than when I was growing up (alone and alienated). Just began practicing the third movement again from Beethoven, and just immersed myself in its intensity and emotions. You have to be prepared for certain kinds of intensity, which is why taking a break between movements or pieces helps. It kind of backfires if you practice or play too much. The more conditioned and relaxed one is, it's easier to get back in the flow or groove of a piece's emotional intensity or sweeping melody. Saturday, March 21, 2026 Tony LC Signs stares usually says it all (no words necessary haha) - "Guy, this is a goddamn exercise machine, not Dance Dance Revolution". The dude might have been on shrooms after his pride parade haha. Or, the typical "I'm Not Getting Enough Attention At Home So I'll Act Out In Public" Syndrome. Just makes you look more like an Ass than trying to impress. Fail. I hope Tim Chantarangsu does more of his review of his old skits, such as some favorites "First Asian Boy" (which is relatable in terms of the Stereotypes) and the Thai Fieri skit. I'm familiar with Joe Hisaishi' "Summer" composition, not "Spring". His music or compositions are eternal and lasting - especially the Studio Ghibli tracks. It's possible I might do one more Studio Ghibli piece of his. I'm also looking at some video game music, and classic songs that is an inspiration. Nothing immediate however. I'm focused on finishing Concert etude No. 3 first. It's the year of Liszt and Schubert, and perhaps Beethoven (I haven't forgotten about the "Appassionata"). In 2 months, it's what they call "Halfway To Halloween" haha. Let's just accelerate time already. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Whenever Sungwon Cho is like, "Well, it's alright or ok I guess" - ya know he's trying to think of something nice to say, but really it's a "this is disgusting" reaction haha. Goddamn - whoppers are whoppers, there is no change in anything. I might have guessed that they suspected Sungwon was going to review their burger, and ordered the branch he bought it from to make it nice and tidy haha. Substitute "new" and "improved" with "mushy" and "a mess" and that's what you really have hahaha. Impromptu No. 4 was particularly tiring. On paper, it is "deceptively straight-forward" but when played it was a challenge to get the notes heard. It's one of the pieces that I wouldn't play often or not that often. Still - I had to finish the Impromptus, because I felt they had a certain thematic journey to it as well. Also - I did enjoy the middle section or second melody with the chords, because the melody sounds more dark or tragic - in contrast with the bright, energetic mood of No. 1. I might consolidate my Classical repertoire page into here - there might no longer be need for it. The next Schubert might his famous song, or begin the Wanderer. For now, I'm working on Concert etude No. 3 and others. I'll have to serioulsy consider some video game music as well. Music is about different genres, not just classical. The diversity of it is what makes music appealing. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 I think "Dire, Dire Docks" from Super Mario is one of a few video game melodies that is serene / contemplative, and is something I'd consider learning. Alongside To Zanarkand from Final Fantasy and the classic The Legend of Zelda theme, which is a classic, which has that confident or adventurous tone. A lot of VGP's performances or recordings have been inspiring, which is also a goal for content creators, pianists or musicians alike - to influence their fans or audience to become active or show interest in the music. Sungwon Cho aka ProZD isn't easy to impress (especially when it comes to food) - unless it's the new Panda Express dynamite sweet & sour chicken haha. Fans have not seen a 'glowing' review like that since, well - I guess his favorite anime or manga haha. It's also uncanny how his voice acting or lyrics sync well with certain beats or rhythms haha. Hey Lady with the fat rolls - perhaps you should focus more on your business (as well as losing weight), than being proud of being a guru of a Wood-Mizer that matches your weight (prouder than the Wheel Of Fortune lady being proud of turning letters as if they were modeling a glitzy dress). But who can do actually to it better in "flaunting" their product - Tony LC Signs of course! As as well the ultimate Guru in complete mockery haha. More social media funnies:
Leave it to Tim Chantarangsu to spit off all the Asian Stereotypes in one complete phrase or sentence as an story haha. It's not when to jack off, but also how. Right, Tim C.? haha. Monday, March 16, 2026 Depression is only an illness if it affects your livelihood and is on-going. Otherwise, it is normal or part of existence or living. If you happen to think it is abnormal, it might get worse. Anyone can go through the motions. In fact, I go through the motions like this occasionally despite having a family. It's just "ennuit" or "boredom" of living or existing in a sense, not so much of going through life as an outcast or reject as it was before. While music has given me purpose in life to share and channel my energy, it should be focusing on family that should be the greater purpose. It's been a struggle to balance that. I happened to come across "Above The Influence" channel via their interview with the OG creators, Bart Kwan and Joe J. It's rare to come across a podcast or a video with someone tearing up and sharing their depression or emotional state. Not at Level 90 yet. With PvP S1 to begin tomorrow, there's no rush. I could only spare an hour or two in leveling and PvP'ing. It's usually the toddler waking up all of a sudden or throwing a tantrum. Even when they're sleeping at night, I become drowsy anyway eventually. I've always just taken the time to level and go through the stories. Why waste the money haha. Sunday, March 15, 2026 For me (and perhaps for some other folks), the greatest quandary in life, is obviously - how are my socks developing so many holes already. Other than, losing a sock every goddamn time after doing laundary haha. The Lion Dance during Lunar New Year's festivities and other celebrations is one of the most breath-taking things to see, and it never gets tiring. It takes extraordinary amounts of finesse, balance and endurance. They're literally dancing or performing on high poles. Now that's a Daaayum! Taking a break from the Variations, although there's only 16, 17 and 28 left (least favorites unfortunately, in particular the overture). I do enjoy Var. 28. Impromptu No. 4 is a dynamic, frenetic one. The second melody or middle section, reminds me of going back Impromptu No. 1 Style, except with more tragic emotions, while No. 1 had that "proud" atmosphere. Roll call, currently working on Concert Etude No. 3 Liszt and finishing the Schubert and J.S. Bach Variations. I wonder if a fan already asked - did you guys finally figure out what the hell Goofy was? haha. Inquiring minds want to know. Sungwon Cho might. Saturday, March 14, 2026 Nuhmeh Baby-Style! Veyda's expression after baby Quest's attempt at their baby parody. Uh, I think your style might be questionable - lookin' like V's ready to fight in the Kumite as in "Bloodsport" (remember that freakishly long limbed foreign fighter) or lookin' like gettin' ready for some type of Egyptian dance haha. Of course, who can top the ultimate OG parody / mockery: Nuoc Mam Style or Byuntae Style! While I prefer the VGP uploading the entire recital or performance in one video (instead of individual pieces), perhaps it's easier this way than to justs skip or fast forward to your favorite pieces. Still - I hope there'd be a 1 video for the entire performance. Friday, March 13, 2026 I guess it's never too late for a winter wonderland. The thing about forecasting snow, is that it might not be accurate at all. You might read "little to no accumulation", and all of a sudden get slammed with a significant amount. And vice versa. It also depends on location and elevation. Out here, you might be miles away from the city where it's only rain but you're up in a hilly suburbs and it's snowing like a muthafucka. Driving in snow - don't, if you don't have the confidence. Experience helps, but a moment's hesitation even in a bit of snow can be unforgiving. I just refer to Henry Cho's comedy about even a little snow in the south - "I'm outta here" haha. Oh yeah - it's Friday The 13th, that's why it's snowing. Let's face it, Quang - all fast food burger patties are similar. Where's the beef indeed haha. They're all like rubbery and synthetic. It's the 'secret sauces' and other ingredients that might make the difference in taste. However, who could resist the familiar taste of a McDonald's or a BK when you were a kid. You get that craving anyway - we certainly don't eat them for our health haha. The only fast food chains where I feel the burgers are up-to-par are Wendy's, Five Guys, Shake Shack and maybe In-N-Out (but this chain is only exclusive in select states) or any other localized burgers. When quality is in the shit hole and all businesses care about is "how can i get a sucka to buy our product", the question you should be asking perhaps is: "Who has the most catchy, enticing slogan?" haha. Roll call: "I'm lovin' it", "have it your way" (my way? then cook real, flame-broiled beef for once haha), Square's The Beef! (nuhmeh Millah-Style!). "Stand By Me" is one of the few, best Stephen King adaptations (alongside "The Shawshank Redemption" and "1408". Others suck balls). So it was nostalgic to hear about a reunion tour, coinciding with its 40th anniversary. There's a bunch of 'em. That's what makes a film standout - relatability, vulnerable characters, real / down-to-earth dialogue that you'd react similarly in real life as well, etc. One of the most memorable scenes, the campfire scene talking into the night about just, stuff haha. And the Lard-Ass story. Hahaha. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Yesterday was Mario Day - what better way than to celebrate it with a Video Game Pianist tribute video or performance. It appears that Youtube is no longer his prioirity (thus, no longer updating often. Livestreams have been discontinued apparently. Not worth it for sure due to a lot of factors). He's busy with other musical endeavors or projects, so treating Youtube as just a side hustle or just something to upload an update is just fine. Fortunately, Jimmy Zhang did update on HOF S3 - the Asian FUBU. This is worth checking out at some point. Liszt's famous Concert etude No. 3. The third and final in the 3 etudes series, this is the most well-known (but No. 1 is favorite). All three have their own tricky difficulties. The first - the large leaps. The second - the tricky chromaticism. Now the third - the crossing overs at tempo (If you are experienced with J.S. Bach, this should certainly help). I'm not sure if I'll memorize No. 3. However - most importantly, I just play it more at tempo, more smoothly and with more expression. Monday, March 09, 2026 Congrats Ke to your new memoir. While I don't read books (I hate reading - bores the crap outta me), Ke Huy Quan's memoir would be something I would read. For once, for real. That, and having Lang Lang's "Journey Of A Thousand Miles" autobiography are keepers. Ke's book would definitely be worth purchasing or supporting, in this society or world where there isn't much to support. Looking forward to more details on it. What an inspiring, underdog story from Ke Huy Quan, well-known for his childhood roles. He disappeared because like Asian actors, he "doesn't look the part" and was shut out. Unfortunately, it is still going on today and no end in sight (at this point, just let everything fall apart or disappear. Doesn't matter how many years it takes. We just focus on our own now). It only took the tremendous success of EEAAO for Ke to complete his comeback. Sunday, March 08, 2026 Daayum, Quang - if that BBQ meal is Lazy, then I'm the World's Greatest Chef. Haha. But a Lazy Man Meal, that just fits me anyway haha. New playlist ideas: Tony LC Signs' "Funny Fat Fails" haha. "Gettin' Diggy Wid It"'s "Real World Sensibilities". Unfortunately, we all know too well Diggy's "I Wish I Was A Little Bit Taller" Syndrome. It's ok, Diggy - I myself pretended to feel taller when in fact I stopped growing after elementary school. Also - at least you don't have the "Bobby Lee Syndrome" - a perpetual Hobbit or Minion haha. Another Tony LC Sign moment - what a custom or tradition. The bride be like, "I'm not smiling until that Guy's bank account is completely drained or emptied". Haha. Why stop there, have him keep going until the entire fed reserve is gone. The first two Impromptus are quite dynamic, but the 3rd is going to be more tender. And the fourth - quite frenetic. Saturday, March 07, 2026 Tony LC Signs' "Life Hacks" in looking busy at work when you're really not. Let's face it, there's downtime everywhere and anywhere in every job (except perhaps for the slave labor used by Amazon). In fact, I reckon there's the most downtime all day in politics (if you can even call that work. Cause they're all un-productive). So how about that clown-lookin' bar guy serving drinks? Yeah, just prepare a few glasses and fiddle around with some goddamn contraptions or tools for them. You're not looking busy, you're looking more like an Ass Clown or a complete Ass. Might as well use the funny-lookin' utensils to jack off all day haha. For anyone desk-bound like myself, just move your mouse and pretend that you're typing - and of course, consistently switch or toggle between browser windows of your various work programs to "really look busy". Hahaha. Schubert's pieces can be "deceptively straight-forward". But in truth, there's more than meets the eye and they can be quite difficult. None more so than the Impromptus. At a glance, it appears straight-forward. But if you know how to read sheet music properly and if you know how to pay attention (which I know a lot of folks do not), then you find out that it is more difficult when you actually play it. Impromptu No. 1 Op 90 - the bass or supporting melody consistently changes with a share of accidentals littered everywhere. Usually the bass or supporting melody is repeating and the same. And then you have intricate passages in the arpeggios, which makes it difficult to navigate for unconditioned fingers. With that said, looking to complete the 4 impromptus and Liszt's 3 concert etudes. Booyah! Friday, March 06, 2026 Nuhmeh High Standards-Style! While having and maintaining high standards might lead to an easier time in accomplishing your goals or becoming what you want to become, it can also be a detriment without character or without the proper "attitude" or "mindset". As Thach Nguyen would advocate, "stay humble" and never compromise your selflessness or humanity. And only then, you might become a Pimped-Out, Lambo-Ridin' G like Thach haha. You never know with content creators - some might all of a sudden quit or abandon their channels altogether. I'll usually give them a few months before deciding to unsub or not. It's even more unnerving if there are no updates or announcements. They just disappear or are gone. Kev Jumba might have been a prime example of that long ago. Thursday, March 05, 2026 McDonald's Big Arch looks disgusting - it is just a Big Mac supersized. Same synthetic, rubbery patties. The Big Arch = The Big Turd haha. Leave it up to Sungwon Cho to give a blunt, and truthful food review. It's a good thing he took his mind off of the horrible-ness of the world, and enjoyed his vacation in Asia. I do have an affinity for the classic double cheeseburgers combo meal once in awhile however. Look, you Whale of a Lady. If you lost weight, then I'm the most popular, famous musician in the world. That snorlax might've looked in the mirror, and had that "Shallow Hal" type of interpretation or moment haha. Say what you want about the leveling experience - it has always been part of the MMO. So, aside from just end-game PvP, the leveling is something I take my time with and enjoy (regardless of a crappy storyline or not). I might have a new craving in Costco Cookies. Tuesday, March 03, 2026 You know it's a must-watch when there's a Fart anecdote or discussion on "Dudes Behind The - Gaseous Anomalies"? haha. Tim Chantarangsu might be goddamn gassy, but some of us like myself also received that inquiry: "Why Do You Fart So Goddamn Much?!". Collector's Editions in any video game tend to be over-priced. The Epic or Heroic Edition should have been priced at what the Base / Standard Edition is, and that should've lowered twenty dollars at least. But gaming companies go by business models - they go by how scammers think, "There's A Sucka Born Every Minute" to make money. You get tons of pixelated goodies (but even then, they suck balls), but they are all a waste. What happened to tangible goodies - art book, CD's, signed copies, etc. All it takes is a complete wipe or deletion of the Servers and your "pixelated goodies" are gone. What A Waste. I'm only into end-game PvP. Nothing else - I don't give a rat's ass about. Otherwise, I was on the fence about this new expansion. Oh - and I'm still coming after that mclovin'-lookin'....haha. You mofos can't be elusive forever. Thursday, February 26, 2026 If Tony from LC Signs felt tremors all the way at his HQ or Factory, that must've been one, large - uh, whale. Or Snorlax. Or whatever it is. Would probably make Dave Blunts' crowd surfing stunt pale in comparison. Haha. I still say it til this day. Playfully to my kids haha. Or, "Watchoootalkinabout'Doc'willis??" haha. This catchphrase is more than just a pint-sized saying - it's taller than Yao Ming. While Gary Coleman might've been sick of it, who didn't watch reruns because lil Arnold. Roll call (current and future practice repertoire): Liszt, Concert etudes No. 2 and No. 3 Schubert, Ave maria (2 verses / vocals) Schubert, Impromptu No. 1 Schubert, Wanderer Fantasy (sometime in the future) Liszt, Danse Macabre (sometime in the future) J.S. Bach, finish the Variations Beethoven, finish the "Appassionata" Tuesday, February 24, 2026 I highly enjoy Tony Ann's visualizers, and visualizers in general - sometimes, they make the ideal music video. And good luck to Tony Ann's tour! So are there any plans to tour Asia. "Things That Make You Go - WTF?!" haha. Tim Chantarangsu does know a bit too much about strip clubs - by day, Father Of The Year. By night, let's get horneh! *with fists pumping* Go Tim!, go Tim!, go Tim!, Go Tim!, etc. *extreme exaggerated mock dancing* haha. I think Tim C. should organize another group trip to a strip club - that'll get yer fans off their asses. I began watching some J-Dramas. Some observations so far - I think they are enticing enough to watch more. Very meticulous and thorough, yet subdued and minimal (no over-emotional acting, minimal music, etc.). In contrast, K-Dramas tend to get overly intense and emotional. J-Dramas can get intense - but they don't need to show much. That's effective. I reckon C-Dramas are a bit of both. They probably add exaggerated elements as well. Monday, February 23, 2026 My god - it wasn't as if D-So was lookin' at nudes or porn out in the open haha. Or was he. The hysterical reaction by the wifey was most likely acted, but seemed convincing enough haha. It's difficult to believe that it wasn't - if a spouse was that PO'd, the video or post would have been deleted or removed. Inquiring minds want to know, where is Mac and what is he doing? Is there anything to be concerned about, did something happen. Well, it's a wait-and-see. But for fun, let's play multiple choices: 1. he lost his gear to record / upload 2. been busy settin' up shop in "Fuck It" 3. just trying to figure things out and taking a break (you'd think there at least be a small update on that). 4. just chillin' with his mother (you'd think there at least be a small update on that). It could be none of these things, but my guess would be No. 3. I just blog about these things just because. Speaking of another "just because", I've been watching some nostalgic vids about 10 to 15 interesting or secretive shit on classic shows or films from decades ago. Remember "Saved By The Bell" - I didn't know that Dustin Diamond was treated like an outcast and alienated by everyone for the full duration of the show's run (relatable, so there's a bit of sympathy). No surprise he wrote that "tell-all" book other than making money. He might've been an ass backstage, but who knows. Then you have other juicy tidbits like backstage rivalries, dating, becoming sick of the show and each other, alcoholism / caffeine pills, etc. Sunday, February 22, 2026 Nuhmeh-Rolls Royce-Style! Apparently, pimpin' is easy for Thach Nguyen with his new Thach-Mobile 2026 haha. All he has to do now is get new bling, convert the Royce into a Low Ridah, and he's all set. More Tony LC Sign notables: "You, Ma'am - Are. A. Very. Large. (and round). Lady". And the Blobfish fits. yer. profile. Ha. Ha. Ha. Could be Dave Blunts' distant relative. We definitely respect Quang Tran's cooking game. Any game. Especially the fried chicken. You could hear the crunch when he bites into it, and the juice oozing out. Banquet > Hungry-Man. The portion size might not be as much has Hungry man, but it tastes better. Take it from Sungwon Cho. Haha. Friday, February 20, 2026 Bela Bartok is a very technical composer - I've seen some sheet music but I'm not familiar or that exposed to the composer's repertoire at all. Except Microkosmos when learning the piano. Bartok is another benchmark for concert pianists. However - due to the unfamiliarity, it's probably not in my radar at all. Slavic composers are technically demanding. The melody would have to be inspiring and immersive (and not too long) to even consider learning a piece. The most common question coming from Asian parents on Lunar New Year's - "Why U Still Fat?". Haha. Sung Kang making the rounds in promoting his new film - looking forward to that. He also has an underdog story - not getting meaningful opportunities because of the way he looks, or being Asian (as with other Asian actors). And he has to create for himself. Daniel Dae Kim has been quiet (quiet kind of busy I guess, in a sense of avoiding social media. Only updating when necessary or need to). The way everything is just fucked up in today's society, I don't blame him. Most things are in a decline anyway - better not to. Thursday, February 19, 2026
Mountain coasters are the only coasters I'd have the guts to try. Sunglasses cams - it doesn't work for me. The tint makes the video look unnatural but the sound is alright - I prefer natural lighting. But on coasters, if they are the only ones available - it's probably more convenient then having it strapped to your wrist or holding it. I'm focusing on Concert Etude No. 2, but also practicing No. 3 in conjunction a bit at a time. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 "Dragon Songs" was one of two albums I purchased from Lang Lang. That was way back when CDs were a thing. These days, purchasing albums is a No-No. Registering for platforms is even a larger No-No (in this digital age, you can probably find a track anyway). While I agree with supporting artists directly (Tomo Nakayama-Type independent music or Video Game Pianist-type), I do not believe in supporting record labels because it benefits them more (in fact, they sort of slap their goddamn logo on an artist, and call that person their own as in a slave mentality). While labels help artists or musicians with exposure, it's all about profit and money for them. I think labels are completely useless otherwise. Back to "Dragon Songs" - I don't remember much from that album (the exceptional Yellow River Concerto comes to mind however). Still - the album is a fitting one for Lunar New Year's, with unique Asian-sounding music. Sometimes, it's refreshing to listen to Asian music. I think Tan Dun was part of it. Nuhmeh-Delicious Cookie-Style! Damn, Quang - perhaps help your wife open up a Bakery goods business for shipping as well as. That's the ideal cookie - moist while firm, not too thick or fluffy that might be crumbly, equal amounts or close to M & M pieces or other toppings, etc. Monday, February 16, 2026 Happy Lunar New Year's! The next, best Festive holiday aside from the trifecta of Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas. Booyah. Sungwon Cho aka ProZD has a knack for skits and witty humor. But I'm very much like most peeps who are forced to learn a board game - "I don't get it. I don't know. I don't get it - x 100". It's quite obvious sometimes, we fuckin' have no interest or board games bore the crap outta me. Or for some of us, we truly "don't get it" haha. I'm a combo of all of these. I'm far from dyslexic, but my brain takes time in absorbing or processing information. Perhaps nothing in life really gets me motivated or interested. Except music, family and food. Food. Delicious, comfort food. Haha. Sunday, February 15, 2026 Either the Camera Guy didn't know the platform he uploaded to only fits portrait-style or vertical recordings or the platform fucked up his upload. Either way, all them Fatties wouldn't fit anyway and neck cramps for everyone. Haha. Eating uncooked rice grains? Let the rotund lady develop some weird symptoms - kidney stones, lymphodema, intestinal gas, lasting hemorrhoids or whatever. It's pure fun to talk out of my ass and not knowing what the hell I'm talkin' about sometimes haha. Everyone makes shit up nowadays anyway. Var. 13 is one of my absolute favorites to play sometimes. It is not overly-emotional, but there is enough tender emotions to hit you in the feels. There is just a serene atmosphere or ambiance about it. Sometimes, I have to take a break from practicing or playing intense pieces. I'll definitely get back to Beethoven soon. For right now, the focus is on Liszt and finding more soft, tender pieces. Perhaps some contemporary or classics. Saturday, February 14, 2026 Yesterday was Friday The 13th. Today is Valentine's. Which do I prefer - of course, Friday The 13th haha. Valentine's is always a reminder of either getting a ton of Valentine's card in elementary school, or none at all (like myself - a Ralph Wiggum-Type who always sat alone in the cafetaria and only got a token card from the Teech). But who knows - I have a family, and it's a celebration of just, Hearts. Heart-Shaped Redness. Nothing more, nothing less. Let's get "Phat". I can never get why "Plus Size" is used, when you have 6 extra characters (including the space) to waste you breath or energy on. Wouldn't it be just easier and quicker to just say, "Fat" haha. Now that's "Phat"! With that said, a 'N-O' to the 'F-A-T' haha. Justin Lin's "Finishing The Game". For me, it's "Finishing The Etudes" and "Finishing The Variations". Booyah! (fist bumping the Ping Pong Playa). Friday, February 13, 2026 Aside from Thach's high-energy, Scotty Nguyen-Type "Daaayum!" moments, he'll give some serious life advice as well. Don't pamper or spoil your kids. Yes - you can give them some things, but not everything (and he certainly means inheritance haha). They'll end up as lazy and stoopid as most folks. I might have become a mild example - I never worked really that hard, just the bare minimum. I'm certainly "diggin' " the Diggy / The 'Boj current storyline. It's all too real unfortunately. I'm looking to finish the 3 Etudes from Franz Liszt. Sometime this year - not anytime soon however. Like most pieces, I've already got a jump-start on them earlier but they were abandoned. Going back, it's just a matter of smoothing them out. I'm on the lookout for new pieces, or pieces to refine. Thursday, February 12, 2026 Thanks, Steven He! We found the ideal barbershop or hair-cutting place - it's called, "Ben & Jerry's"! *with that sarcastic Fresh Prince look*. I think I'll buy an Ice Cream Sundae at "Stupid Cuts" haha. Between Steven He and Tony LC Signs video clips, which is more hilarious. Steven provides commentary or a mock-u-mentary, while Tony's stare or look just says it all. He only needs to promote or advertise his signages. Quest in Slo-Mo, running after Veyda for that Cupcake. It's the Bionic Baby, with chipmunk cheeks flappin' and mouth agape running Slo-Mo with the Bionic sound effects - "Gimme my Cupcake now!!". Liszt's Concert Etude No. 2 is progressing quicker than I thought. Booyah! Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Nuhmeh Heavy Slurping-Style! My kind of Guy, Quang haha. The One-Of-A-Kind Chef Maestro is allowed to slurp and chew loudly. Have you seen him eat and talk with his mouth open in one of his videos yet? Probably, not - but that's where fans would draw the line haha. Anyhoo - that's the ideal sauce for me as well - tons of fresh tomatoes, basil, some paste and other seasoning. It has to be completely savory, not sweet (perhaps a tinge). Some more hilarious Steven He tidbits of the day - "Stupid" Cuts, as well as Stupid Prices. Why go to these chains, they are all only Fluff and nothing else. All Fluff / Talk, No Substance At All (which depicts mainstream or media in general). Everything put into marketing and gimmicks, while everything else suffers - quality haircuts, affordable pricing, and hiring actually competent barbers. In the end, everything is over-priced. Either do it yourself, or have your spouse or parent cut your hair. Roll call again: Liszt, Concert etude No. 2 J.S. Bach, the rest of the Variations Monday, February 09, 2026 When it comes to marriage: "We're in it for the long time, not to have a good time". If you can have both and make it last, that's ideal but not realistic. When it comes to couples, Tim and Chia Chantarangsu are a few to actually respect. There isn't much out there. Falling in love initially can either last or more often not, not last at all. It usually disappears (you'd be better off with just a fling, not a relationship or marriage). Which is why you have to look inwards, and decide what is love to you. Is it just a physical attraction thing (which is always temporary), or something more - prioritizing and thinking of your spouse first because want to spend the rest of your life with that person and taking care of your kids well. There needs to be a common base, common bond and commitment from both spouses. In the end, you do not have to be attracted to each other at all. I favor arranged matchings over out-right dating in the first place. Let's face it though, I've been a life-long reject anyway (similar to Bobby Lee, and most Asian Guys - tried a dating site once as an experiment, was turned down or ignored after seeing my face). Only to realize that it's the very same thing I've done to others without giving them a chance. The first arranged matching for example fell apart when I was in my mid-20s. Of course, if I could turn back time knowing what I know now, we'd probably be together. But I'm fortunate life gave my many chances, with my current wife and kids. My spouse has helped me overcome many things, although it's been a "one step forward, two steps back" issue. I still have bad tendencies or habits. This has been a serious blog, very rare but it'll happen. Only as an introspective way to reflect for myself, and by chance - if anyone happens to come across this site. Once again, back on track with a humorous tidbit or two: Steven He's clips of bowling alley fails or "fallin' on their ass" mishaps. Perhaps you might consider actually wearing 'Bowling Shoes'. I heard they have traction and are required in bowling alleys anyway. How did they fall on their asses if they were wearing them anyway. Roll call (current practice repertoire): Liszt, Concert Etude No. 2 J.S. Bach, finish the Variations That is all. For now. Sunday, February 08, 2026 Gotta like Sungwon Cho's bluntness in describing food - it's bad, it's really bad. Not to mention - bland, soggy, dry as fuck, etc. Hahaha. ProZD is definitely "a straight-shooter with upper management written all over him". I subbed. New Sungwon Cho saying: "Juice Me Up". In addition to, "The Juice Is Loose", "The Glove Actually Fit On The Juice", etc. With that said, TV Dinners are actually that bad. I suppose they were made in haste. I don't think cooking them in an oven would make that much of a difference. I only ate them way back when, because I was too lazy or hated to shop and cook. Actually, both. And still am. Haha. Tony Ann's new composition "Rush of Life" has some J.S. Bach sounds, blended with contemporary sounds or sensibilities. You can definitely feel that "Rush of Life" experience, combined with Tony Ann's own life's experiences and thoughts. My throwback piece of the day is Mendelssohn's Scherzo a capriccio. All recordings done on the old camcorder are subject for a re-do, but I'm pretty much done at this point. I just wanted to re-record pieces that I want to highlight or part of my favorites of the composer. New mobile phones have better resolution, sound and clarity. Or my old camcorder was just broke. This piece highlighted my chaotic state of mind at that time, so I wanted to learn this as much as I could. Saturday, February 07, 2026 What is there to look forward to - there's Lunar New Year's to look forward to. Otherwise, quiet and uneventful month. On the content creator's scene, I can't wait to find out what Mac's mother has to say in terms of advice or wisdom. Personally, I would not at all consider areas where it's a one, big "tourist trap". Temptations abound if you have connections or hookups who try to "convince" you as if they were sales persons. In reality, they are probably scamming the poor locals up their wazoo. Hell No. Once in awhile, it's nice to enjoy family trips. It has to be a place where it can be relaxing and enjoyable, to take your mind off of things. It was our second time at Great Wolf Lodge, and again - relaxing and enjoyable. Families are there to have fun, relax and watch / guide their kids have fun. Lots to do, and lots to eat. Of course, these days - everything is pricey. The resort with the all the lighted Christmas lights was fun as well, a literal wonderland. Tuesday, February 03, 2026 Mendelssohn's "Spinning Song"! This is a fun one, but very tricky or difficult to play it "Presto". I have to condition my fingers more with more chromatic-type etudes or pieces. Finishing the "Appassionata" Sonata is going to take more time. While I'm practicing other pieces, I have to be in the proper mood or intensity first. Otherwise, it'll become messy or incoherent without dynamics. It's not enough to just play a piece loud or soft. There has to be accentuations, subtleties, crescendos / de-crescendos (if called for), etc. In essence, pay attention to the sheet music. The JYS tip of the day. It goes without saying, if a person like myself who already suffers from anxiety or anti-social, it is much more difficult to leave the house if I stay home all day, every day for awhile. It makes trips that much more difficult. Gotta overcome it. Monday, February 02, 2026 2 "C'mons" - C'mon, Quang - Waste not, want not. I'll gladly devour all them potato wedges in a heartbeat haha. On a serious note, I think he shares them with his family anyway. Nevertheless, you should have ate some just for the video. But hell yeah - steak, baked / fried chicken go well with potato wedges, drenched in olive oil or seasoning. BBQ Sauce as a bonus. I can only eat ketchup with baked chicken. C'mon, Tony Ann - most fans like 2 of the tracks. Either put all of them, or two of them. For me, it's 3 and 4. I just practiced through Liszt Concert Etudes No. 2 and 3. They are technically demanding in their own right, just as No. 1 was. No. 1 is the most melodic and emotional of the 3 etudes however, and remains my favorite. It'll take quite awhile - perhaps within the year to finish at least one of them (since I do not have the consistent time to practice, play or record - only whenever there is a chance to). With that said, Liszt might be the composer to focus on for this year. Others would include Schubert and Beethoven. Sunday, February 01, 2026 I would've selected Tony Ann's "Euphoria" for an ensemble accompaniment. But I said it before - all three of them (and more of his compositions), would've been quite grand with an accompaniment. We hear ya, Mac - "been there, done dat". The wild party scene is a No-No. Tourist spots are a No-No. Mac has matured beyond words, but still standing his ground and knocking peeps out haha. Rightfully so. While confrontation is only necessary as means for self-defense or defending others in a threatening situation, you want to avoid it as much as possible or better yet - resolve things civilly or peacefully. And the best situation - completely avoid areas where you know there'll be or might be troublemakers, assholes, racists, etc. Just find areas where you'll just be with your own - that's what I would do if I were to travel solo. Fortunately for me, I don't travel at all. But it'll eventually be necessary for family's sake. Friday, January 30, 2026 Nuhmeh "Don't Cram Too Much Into Ugly Houses"-Style! I'm no real estate guru, but why would anyone want a two-car garage on an ADU. How about worrying about having a decent toilet or plumbing first haha. A new journey has begun with Liszt's 3 concert etudes, beginning with No. 1 - which is a favorite. Which is also why I had to re-work this. It's a very lyrical, expressive piece - I have an affinity with these types of pieces, along the lines of fantasy-type piece. More thought later, but in a nutshell - it is imperative to play the accentuations when called for, since there are a lot of notes, ornament notes in the supporting melody or bass. The melodic line has to be heard clearly. I enjoyed the key changes, the different phrasing of the melody, and, somewhat the leaps (which was quite the doozy) - it a staple of Liszt. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 I'm certain a lot of Tony Ann's compositions would sound grand with an orchestral accompaniment, or even a symphonic one. I'm curious about "Euphoria" the most. While all three would sound even more grand with an accompaniment, they are dynamic enough as standalone solo pieces. 270 years is a long time. Sure beats the hell outta turning 50 last month haha. Still, highly influential or eternal music from composers are celebrated as much as anniversary classic films, every 5 or 10 years. Why not. That's why they stand the test of time, while most shit today are just - Forgettable with a capital F. With that said, here are some of my favorite Amadeus compositions: Great Mass in C minor K. 427 (vocal / choir) Serenade for Winds "Grand Partita" K. 361 (small ensemble) Don Giovanni (opera) Piano Concerto No. 20 K.466 (Concerto) Piano Sonata K. 533 (Sonata) Fantasy K. 475 (piano solo piece) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Quang Tran's wife sure can bake desserts well - cake, and now Donuts! They should consider opening a bakery or a Knitting shop for her. Talent definitely runs in the family. Roll call: Liszt, "Concert Etude" No. 1 (perhaps No. 2 & 3 in the future) J.S. Bach, finish the Variations L.v. Beethoven, "Appassionata" III. Allegro ma non troppo L.v. Beethoven, "Appassionata" I. Allegro assai F. Chopin, Scherzo in B-flat minor (if there is time) Practicing doesn't always have to physically be at the piano or an instrument. You can "practice quietly" by just studying the score / sheet music, and "air playing or practicing". This isn't a method to rely on as a real practice, only to help. Monday, January 26, 2026 Sam Ock - I think I've heard of him, but really never got to familiarize with his music. Perhaps it's time. But what a guest. Someone different other than Ed Park for a change. Haha. I can't really listen or watch a podcast or video longer than 20+ minutes, otherwise my attention span tends to drift or I doze off. Doesn't matter what it is. So I just listen to parts at a time, spread over several days or within a day if time. So far, Sam is quite eloquent and tells it like it is. He's right on point - Music is about creating how you want to create it. Express it how you want to express it. As long as you have the passion for them. Similar to art. I also haven't heard from Joe Seo in awhile - glad that to hear about the new project, "Stem". Something I'd rent in a heartbeat to watch if available. Nuhmeh "I Made Money But I Have Nothing To Show For It"-Style! Ain't that the truth for all industries. To be fair - there are realtors who are not cut out to be investors or not interested in it at all despite the huge profit or income potential. Because there's simply too much work and risk involved. There are no guarantees despite doing everything right or putting in the hours that'll you turn out to be a success story like Thach Nguyen. Fo'get the Lambo Dream - just enjoy Thach's video shaking his head, and saying "I Made Money But I Have Nothing To Show For It" x 100. *I don't really blog on my site about my personal life or any serious subjects. It's mostly for humor and what I find interesting out there. As well as a platform to share my recordings. Once in awhile, I'll blog about something serious - pertaining to family or myself. When family or a loved one becomes hospitalized, it's a wake-up call. Our prayers everyday for Appa - please get well, so you can spend time with your Grandchildren again. Saturday, January 24, 2026 Weird gear is fascinating and all, but sometimes you have to go back and look for old material, like Song Challenges. Andrew Huang's 300 words in 50 seconds. How did I miss this one - a few years after what is probably my favorite Andrew Huang track - "Rappin' Without The Letter E". So fast, I can't even make out his words, but he probably enunciated well. After 15 takes, why not. It's still a feat - writing the lyrics in an hour so, memorizing it, and then spitting it out for a recording. I think he can recite that "Hardware Store" section in under 30 seconds for sure haha. Who is Kota The Yoda - only the real-life DK or Drift King haha. Congratulations on turning Pro, and having a family. I'm not exactly an avid fan of cars, but certainly would be fans of the content creator themselves. Drifting is still an interesting form of driving or racing. Thursday, January 22, 2026 I think out-going folks or extroverts are not going to feel comfortable or feel they belong in an area or region where most folks keep to themselves, or are quiet. I think Korea and Japan are mostly like that, but that is not to say they are not helpful or friendly. I'm sure there might be areas where there are out-going or aggressive folks - for me, I'd avoid or stay away from that. Especially tourist areas. Mac's calling might be in Foshun - he has a knack for that Shaolin Wing Chun - Wah-Paaaah!!. Hahah. Or at least, somewhere in the vicinity. That's the plight of the Asian-American or Asian-Whatever: you don't also get the sense of belonging in the motherland as well. It's all a mindset however. As someone who doesn't like to go out or go on trips to begin with, it makes it tough especially if you have to do it for the kids. Unless it's something that can take your mind off or forget about the anxieties. A recent trip (at the beginning of the month) was to a resort with colorful Christmas lightings on nearly all the trees / bushes around it. Not only I could imagine it took a lot of work to put them up, the end result is breath-taking and magical. I might post pictures. In finishing J.S. Bach's Variations, I plan to combine the shorter variations (2 & 4, 6 & 7 & 10, etc.) but standalone videos for the longer ones - 8, 16, 17. Once you have the sense of the tempo and where the melodic notes are, there seems to be more inspiration for me. Chopin's "Scherzo" in B-flat minor - this was a piece I started learning when I was learning the piano as a teen, but abandoned. Now, it might be something to return to. Scherzi is different to me, I imagine my own fractured mind back in the day. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Holy Similarities, Batman! Julian Zhu looks like a young Lang Lang with that haircut haha. He appears to play just as well, although we have to hear the entire piece. I never finished the Fantasie-Impromptu, but Julian's tempo sounds like the appropriate tempo. As long as the melodic notes are heard - the ones you play with the pinkie finger (sort of like the "Aeolian Harp" etude). The middle section - probably a bit slower, savor the tranquility before becoming frenetic again. Go Yolo, Eating a Rollo, And Going To "Tony Romo's" haha. Damn, Quang - Tony Romo's ribs sounds when you bit into it and looks dry as fuck, as if they just bought pre-cooked ribs from a grocery store and just defrosted it in a microwave haha. And now, my comments on Tim & Chia's Christmas vlog: 1. What a sorry-ass, lookin' Santa. Where did they hire this guy? He looks either severely depressed, or just doesn't want to be there - "Oh shit, more kids. Let's just get this over with so I can get paid". 2. What kid got more moves than Quest? Not only the Yummy Dance, but also the Yuletide Dance - just raise one arm up, and just wiggo / jiggo around. Nuhmeh Quest-Dance Style! Hahaha. 3. Did we get to see Tim C.'s reaction to receiving Liquid Death as a gift? Goddamn, Chia - just say that you hate giving presents. So do most of us. Hahaha. It takes too much energy just to think of one. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Daayum, Chia - if you unraveled 'that thing' called hair, you might look like a female version of Carrot Top in his prime (hair wilder than Bob Ross' fo' sho' haha). I always enjoy hearing "Dudes Behind The Foods" dad or father stories. Just when you think you're alone in struggling to parent, you have D-So 'shoo-ing away his kid's hands', the "See How You Like It" type of reaction haha. It's ok, I throw tantrums myself. I remember being a guy at 185 lbs at my heaviest (ten or so years ago), I didn't exactly have 2 floppy 'chest pillows', but it was close enough considering my thin or weak bone structure. That's how thin folks can appear 'fat'. Kind of a distorted or deformed fat, with a neck beard / beer belly and everything else thin type of fat-lookin'. Roll call (current practice pieces / future pieces): Beethoven's "Appassionata" Sonata J.S. Bach, finishing the Variations (it's possible - I was originally only going to do just select ones or my favorites, but I realized. The more I play or practice them, new inspiration just hits me all of a sudden. I'll have to re-organize my J.S. Bach page for sure. I might combine the short variations however to save space). Tony Ann - Carol of the Bells / either Rush of Life or Ascension (only if I can find the sheet music to them). F. Schubert, Wanderer Fantasy Monday, January 19, 2026 My taste in contemporary music only involves Independent / Youtube musicians I find, such as Tomo Nakayama or Goh Nakamura. Otherwise, I only listen to classic rock back in the '80s (and even '70s). Michael Jackson certainly had hits back in the day. And of course - there's Weird Al. Haha. Classical music is an acquired taste, as in folk music. I didn't enjoy the piano when I was an adolescent, nor enjoyed classical music all that much. I find Chinese Folk Music very unique and soothing. A lot of modern or contemporary music is based off of classical melodies anyway. You can say, a lot borrow their melodies. Today's pop music is just forgettable - mostly one-hit wonders or temporaries that won't even be remembered a few years from now. I'll even guaran-damn-tee it. Or even months. It's the same way with most of the goddamn entertainment industry. Sunday, January 18, 2026 Here are some Sunday funnies / tidbits from social media since there is nothing else going on: A "No Shit, Sherlock" moment from one of Tony LC Sign's many reactionary shorts or mock-umentaries: Eat Less. Move More. That's how you "magically" become thin. Haha. Them Hippos on the staircase weigh more than a ton - aside from moving buildings like an earthquake, "Jaws" would already be full taking one bite outta one of them. You know someone obese or Fat is also Lazy as hell, if that person has to take ozempic instead of exercising to lose weight. I'd be more impressed if that guy could tell what someone ate by someone's Fart. Hahaha. Yeah, that's really garcia sausages. It smells more like the HFC's huge-ass dookie. Good ole VHS horror tapes - they are far more creepier or horrifying than any of today's CGI or art work on horror bluray, DVDs or modern posters. Remember going into your local video store into the horror section - yikes. Saturday, January 17, 2026 I began to watch some J-Dramas, beginning with a mystery drama called "Signposts in the Night" or Yoru no Dohyo Aru Yogi Sha wo Meguru Kiroku. It begins as just an ordinary mystery thriller or suspense about a murderer, but we find out who the murderer is or what it's about. In the end, the drama deals with a controversial procedure that prevents individuals from having kids - the main motive for the murder. Granted - the suspect is a mentally disabled individual or severely autistic, so emotions are non-existent or he doesn't understand nor have any. This was a slow-paced one, but it unfolded well and carefully. I would have to watch more J-Dramas or C-Dramas to tell the differences in Asian Dramas. But they might be all spell-binding in their own right. What a tribute to Jeremy Lin - D'Antoni, L. Fields, T. Chandler, and D12. What made Linsanity memorable. Of course - Jeremy Lin was more than that. Jeremy Lin's career highlights for me (other than Linsanity) was his time with New Taipei Kings - that's what basketball is really about. Friday, January 16, 2026 It's been awhile for the first movement "Appassionata" - it felt more difficult than the third, but then again - I have to practice and get used to it. Chopin's Grand Valse uploaded. I didn't want to give up on this since it felt like a fantasy-type piece in Waltz form. If anyone is familiar, Waltzes have a brisk, steady pace. So sometimes, all the phrases and fingering can get tricky so it took awhile. The chords are all over the place as well, so it wasn't easy. Chopin is a favorite for nearly every pianist - however, I tend to feel that as melodic as they are, they are played or heard a bit too much. Still - the composer has the most diverse range of piano repertoire there is - Ballades, Waltzes, Nocturnes, Scherzi, Sonatas, Polonaises, etc. Who is Tony LC Sign. Thanks to Mac for the introductions haha. The dude is not only a Sales / Marketing guru, he appears to be a master at reacting to very disturbing shit out there that I completely avoid. And reacts very mockingly or making fun of - going right into his Sales / Marketing pitch for his product afterwards. The Asian Billy Mays or Phil Swift haha. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Sung Kang seemed fine to me when Larry Chen interviewed him briefly. I think Sung is just a soft-spoken, humble guy - something that is frowned or looked down upon, but much preferred for some of us than the asshats out there. Guys like Jeremy Lin or Ke Huy Quan, who are also similar (heaping praise or attention away from themselves but unto others) is typically seen as a 'sign of weakness to be taken advantage of', but it's a sign of absolute strength in truth - since it's a very difficult thing to do for almost everyone due to our selfish nature. There might be some out there that do surprise us sometimes. You never know. With that said, I'm looking forward to watching a teaser or a trailer for "Drifter". I find Simu Liu praising others a bit too much, but at least he speaks his mind about issues when he should. Hell, I'd do it without even thinking about it. So it works out or balances out haha. Was Tim C. lightly roasting his wife, or was that a genuine Happy Birthday greeting haha. It be like, 'Dear' Chia, your head looks like a 'Deer' but you'll always be en-'Dear'-ing to me, My 'Dear'-est wife. Haha. There hasn't been anything more newsworthy than Taika talking and acting out / playing with his fingers (I did that too when I was a lil'un) about Poop stories for 15 minutes straight. Be warned kids - yo' mammas can lay a huge-ass Dookie and stank the bathroom for days (or the toilets becoming clogged for days). Monday, January 12, 2026 To play a L.v. Beethoven Sonata, especially the Appassionata, my belief or opinion is that you have to have your emotions in-check or be emotionally stable / mature. Because the emotions can become overwhelming - the pieces are not only melodic, but powerful with all the chords and arpeggios. This is why I don't play Beethoven all too often - it can get overwhelming. Adding that emotional experience only adds and enhances to the piece or performance. However, keep it in-check or stable. Or else, it can get messy or incoherent. With that said, I'm looking forward to the "Appassionata". I'm only familiar with a handful of Sonatas, so it would be presumptious to think this piece is his most powerful or melodic one. There are quite a few that might have the same influence that I do not know yet. His Sonatas can be long, so a lot of them are going to have to just stay as they are, only listening to other performances if interested at all. Who the hell gives beer or alcohol as a Christmas gift?! haha. Granted, some of us (especially me) hate giving gifts because the recipient ends up hating them anyway. So what's the point - "it's the thought that counts" is just bullshit now. My idea of a gift - just a gift card (it doesn't require any thought because it's too tiring to even think for me haha). Even gift cards, the recipient is most likely going to not even use it at all. These days, there isn't anything worth buying. However, gimme that Walmart gift card instead of Liquid Death. Or, I'm more of the, or my theme: "Get it yer own goddamn self". Hahaha. Sunday, January 11, 2026 The "sense of belonging" and "being most comfortable" are two different things. It's all a state of mind. Which is why I would prefer to only visit or stay in Asia. If I didn't have mild phobia of public transportations (still feel they are not as safe anymore) which limits / prohibits any excitement of traveling abroad if at all. Props to Mac for even trying Korea. I heard the stress levels there are off-the-charts, so you won't get a lot of smiles or warm conversations often. Same with China and Japan I think, but they all deal with it in their own way. Still - I feel East Asians are the most friendly or accommodating (perhaps too accommodating to the damn western world). Korea has some excellent dramas, which is the only thing to watch nowadays. If a purported haunted location sounds like someone's ordinary house, or no one has ever heard of it, chances are - they're completely bogus. Some collabs are also red flags. I think there is only so much that "Ghost Files" can do to make their investigations "authentic". Perhaps they have to bend a little (such as collaborating with complete frauds), because that's what's trending and gets views. Sad state of affairs. After finishing off Var. 5 and 23, Chopin's Grand Valse might be next. Afterwards, focusing on Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata. More thoughts on my classical repertoire blog soon. Saturday, January 10, 2026 There are actually some new pieces to learn - Tony Ann's new Rush of Life and Ascension (as well as his masterful "Carol of the Bells" arrangement). If I can find his original sheet music. Some fans or pianists might be able to learn this by ear. Booyah! Jimmy Zhang hasn't updated in awhile, but his latest update suggests he's been busy with filming HOF S3. It's a wait-and-see for me. S2 had interesting characters. We'll see. Apparently, Quest did not approve of Tim Chantarangsu's new hairdo or lack of haha. It's perhaps because of that hairline that is accentuating his massive head haha. Chia chugging that beer bottle - gone in seconds. Highlight of the video haha. Perhaps the corn bread didn't sit well with her either. Friday, January 09, 2026 With the new year, I had some rigorous / productive practices for (only when my wife takes the kids out): Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata, Chopin's Grand Valse and Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy. I've been putting them off for awhile, since I needed to finish or polish off other pieces. More thoughts on returning to Beethoven soon. For me, this could be the "Year Of The Wanderer". With limited practice time, there is no timetable. It might take a year or longer. The main reason for putting them off, my hands or fingers needed more conditioning to tackle epic pieces. Now it's damn ripe, and it's time. For me, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Schubert are underrated composers that don't get played or heard much. But I'm trying to change that, but putting them at the forefront of my repertoire. Other than the Big 3. Can't wait for new content from Mac. He's finished his business in SE Asia (for now), and to start anew. I thought he would be at Guongzhou, but it's another city. I wish he could convert his Mac Worldwide Facebook posts into Youtube shorts so I can like and favorite - especially the Shaolin Wing Chun one wah-paaaaah!! haha. Can't get enough of that. Jeremy Lin is having a great retirement it appears (like other personalities or content creators who have multiple businesses, Jeremy Lin has also something to focus on post-basketball). Fans don't need to know what is being said from Jay Chou and others - they're more or less wishing J-Lin a happy retirement or something similar I bet. Sunday, January 04, 2026 Mac be "'trippin'" with Mac Trips haha. But in all seriousness, it's a good idea. If anything, fans get to see what types of fans are out there and what they are going to do (perhaps take up Shaolin Wing Chun? wah-paaah! haha). I'm just a homebody - I hate going out or on trips (phobias especially with public transportation doesn't help). I have to force myself for the sake of the family. There are rare situations where I end up enjoying it, if it's something that I'd actually look forward to that would make me completely forget about anyone around me, or become oblivious. Afterall, most everything is forgotten after enough time passes (even as short as a few days haha). There are already tons of foodie or mukbang Youtubers, so it's a wait-and-see for me how ProZD's new Food Channel is. A lot of content are just not my type nor have any interest in them. I stay subbed to a lot of content creators as long as the majority of content is. Variations 5 and 23 are the final. When it comes to playing or pacticing, you have to make it fun and enjoyable. I think everyone has their own way. If you are just not feelin' or gettin' it, perhaps it isn't for you. We can't teach talent. We can't teach passion. Take up painting or drawing instead, and become a Bob Ross haha. Friday, January 02, 2026 Relaxing is key to playing effectively. Relaxing is key to performing well. Unfortunately, 'relaxing' is more difficult than learning difficult music. It's even worse if some of us suffer from anxiety. It adds to the nerves. Relaxing helps individuals to not over-think, and to even improvise or confidently play errors or mistakes in their favor without compromising the flow. That's performance. A nervous-wreck would break down and stop playing. So how does one relax? I don't have an answer since I suffer from anxiety. When it comes to normal nervousness, experience and just forcing yourself out there only helps. With more experience and confidence, music would naturally flow and you would know what to do. I can definitely see Mac as Donnie Yen's successor for IP Man haha. The C-Mac-Daddy definitely has the chops (afterall, we fans are all "Choppies" haha), and sound effects that would put the Sound Effects Guy from "Police Academy" to shame haha. Who can't get enough of Quest's "Yummy Dance" haha. They are the highlights for me. Thursday, January 01, 2026 Mac in Foshan, Fo' Sho' wah-paaah! Hahaha. That's headline news right there. I reckon 2026 might be another unremarkable year it's lookin' like. Individually however, some of us can make it stand out for ourselves. I'll do some reflecting on 2025 in another blog post. Speaking of 'reflecting', I went back to listen / watch again Lang Lang's "Reflections" video with an Ehru accompaniment. It's a soothing and remarkable sound, I feel it is greater than some string instruments. This is a precursor to my upcoming recording of a piano solo only. From an arrangement of course. I'm not experienced with Blues or Jazz rhythms, so improvisation doesn't come naturally for me. Hisaishi's The bygone days from Porco Rosso has that very contemplative, soothing / relaxed imagery. Sometimes borderline lonely. Imagine sitting in a dark, small joint, quietly smokin' a cigarette and drinking some shots. Just thinking. Epic pieces to continue: Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata. These are long-term pieces to learn eventually. In the meantime, actually finding meaningful pieces can be difficult. But they eventually somehow manifests themselves. |
I've been waiting awhile for this episode, but that's the thing about their channel - you have to wait awhile if you don't watch it on their main WatcherTV. Preston Castle is just one of many abandoned, decrepit reformatories, prisons or asylums that might have a plethora of activity. Especially if there is a dark history behind it, one rife with violence or tragedy. Pennhurst might be the other infamous one. In this screenshot where the guys go upstairs to investigate a noise after they entered, there is a Silohuette or a shadowy outline of a human head shape. Creepy as fuck. Or it could be just a shadow of an object (an oddly shaped head, it couldn't be anyone else or was it). But whatever - leave it up to the imagination. That's what makes things interesting or creepier - when there is that possibility, even if something can never be confirmed nor denied. 
