Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Thrive my Friends
THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Turkey Bowl
Burning off those calories consumed on Thanksgiving by playing some foozball with the homies.
Found me some Reebok boots!
Found me some Reebok boots!
Huddle!
Action shot!
Gatorade scuttlebutt hour.
Mr. Blue Sky
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Invisible Man
"No, you're not looking at a Predator. This is Liu Bolin, also known as 'China's Invisible Man,' who specializes in camouflage body-paintings. The seamless blending-in with his environment is the result of hours of painstaking work."
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Nano Materials, Devices, and Circuits....
This is what I initially wanted to get involved with after graduating with my bachelors degree in engineering. I wanted to work in a clean room environment. It's funny where life leads you.....=)
This photo is from the Small World gallery by Nikon.
By: Alfred Pasieka
Hilden, Germany
Microchip surface, 3D reconstruction (500x)
Incident light, Normarski Interference Contrast
This photo is from the Small World gallery by Nikon.
By: Alfred Pasieka
Hilden, Germany
Microchip surface, 3D reconstruction (500x)
Incident light, Normarski Interference Contrast
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
We can only be the best people we can be.
"Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces."
~Og Mandino
~Og Mandino
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
2011 US Surf Open
I was lucky to catch the last day of the US surf open and watch the 10-time world champion Kelly Slater surf.
I have never seen so many people at Huntington beach.
Just a view of what it looks like under the Huntington beach pier.
Grandpa was posted on the beach with his Canon taking pictures. Unfortunately, it seemed he wasn't dressed appropriately for the occasion. I guess you got to do what you got to do.
Lolo capturing the moment!
Checking out the pull-up competition.
During the surf competition they had a little break so Bob Burnquist and some Nitro Circus guys could skydive and land on the beach. I got to shake Bob's hand after he landed and walked passed the crowd. Check out those shoes!
I have never seen so many people at Huntington beach.
Just a view of what it looks like under the Huntington beach pier.
Grandpa was posted on the beach with his Canon taking pictures. Unfortunately, it seemed he wasn't dressed appropriately for the occasion. I guess you got to do what you got to do.
Lolo capturing the moment!
Checking out the pull-up competition.
During the surf competition they had a little break so Bob Burnquist and some Nitro Circus guys could skydive and land on the beach. I got to shake Bob's hand after he landed and walked passed the crowd. Check out those shoes!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Commencement
It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It’s not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right you’re perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
American Apparel
Lil Demon and Jalen duking it out once again, but this time in DTLA on a roof somewhere. Shout out Debussy's Clair De Lune!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized.
Idiot boxes of the world unite! To fight off the effects of intelligence, replace smart quotes with fart jokes, substitute sense with scenes from Martin, let the baby's bathe in that glow and learn all manner of things they don't really need to know!
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
Channel the content of some rambling nonsense deep into the annals of yo' subconscious, deprogram and depress chasing some televised success, be them, that, they and those be everything but in control,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
Small claims Court drama, teenage baby mamas, Osama watching Osama, Celebrity Endorsed indoor saunas, the perfectly cooked piraña and other cannonfodder for you to ponder, all at the speed of imitations of life while the smoke of war gets inhaled thru the peace pipes, be still my beating heart and scare my brain from thinking thoughts as i sit intoxicated by the delights, sarcasm and 3 strikes thrown by my favorite pitcher in a sound surrounded, 3 dimensional, high death, full color mixture, wholly unsocializing and completely uncensored,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
By this one-eyed monster most of the world was raised, and by this hero most of the world was saved, and to this master most of the world is slaves, it factors your fears with actors and cheers from a live studio audience pushing you to engage in a heroic act of thoughtlessness for the grand prize of a little bread, fleeting fame in the circus and every thought in yo head,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
"Ain't no changing me" said my flat screen TV, No More Che's to the rescue, or Black Panthers to correct you, just coaxial cables and satellite signals to connect you to a world that doesn't really look like it does on TV, where everything is much shorter, fatter, uglier and in disorder, where u have to do it now because there are no digital recorders where if the present gets boring you can just fast forward,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
So there will be no revolution, or paradoxically ironic televised public execution of the entire worldwide televising institution, there wont even be a celebritized, televised trial of old baby blue, cuz you see my dear friends the television will not be revolutionized but what about the revolution that should taking place inside......................of you?
By Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco in Dedication to that guiding light of a human being Gil-Scott Heron
Idiot boxes of the world unite! To fight off the effects of intelligence, replace smart quotes with fart jokes, substitute sense with scenes from Martin, let the baby's bathe in that glow and learn all manner of things they don't really need to know!
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
Channel the content of some rambling nonsense deep into the annals of yo' subconscious, deprogram and depress chasing some televised success, be them, that, they and those be everything but in control,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
Small claims Court drama, teenage baby mamas, Osama watching Osama, Celebrity Endorsed indoor saunas, the perfectly cooked piraña and other cannonfodder for you to ponder, all at the speed of imitations of life while the smoke of war gets inhaled thru the peace pipes, be still my beating heart and scare my brain from thinking thoughts as i sit intoxicated by the delights, sarcasm and 3 strikes thrown by my favorite pitcher in a sound surrounded, 3 dimensional, high death, full color mixture, wholly unsocializing and completely uncensored,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
By this one-eyed monster most of the world was raised, and by this hero most of the world was saved, and to this master most of the world is slaves, it factors your fears with actors and cheers from a live studio audience pushing you to engage in a heroic act of thoughtlessness for the grand prize of a little bread, fleeting fame in the circus and every thought in yo head,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
"Ain't no changing me" said my flat screen TV, No More Che's to the rescue, or Black Panthers to correct you, just coaxial cables and satellite signals to connect you to a world that doesn't really look like it does on TV, where everything is much shorter, fatter, uglier and in disorder, where u have to do it now because there are no digital recorders where if the present gets boring you can just fast forward,
The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized!
So there will be no revolution, or paradoxically ironic televised public execution of the entire worldwide televising institution, there wont even be a celebritized, televised trial of old baby blue, cuz you see my dear friends the television will not be revolutionized but what about the revolution that should taking place inside......................of you?
By Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco in Dedication to that guiding light of a human being Gil-Scott Heron
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wasting Time
As we grow up, we learn that the one person that wasn’t supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it’s harder every time. You will break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You’ll fight with your best friend. You’ll blame a new love for things an old one did. You’ll cry because time is passing too fast, and you’ll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you’ve never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you’ll never get back.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
First Round Complete
The Lakers need 12 more wins for another title and ring. The New Orleans Hornets are gone fishin'! Next up, the Dallas Mavericks!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Wizard of Westwood
We can all learn a lot from this man.....
“When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have a big improvement in conditioning. Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made. Don’t look for the big, quick improvement. See the small improvements one day at a time. That’s the only way it happens–and when it happens, it lasts.”
“When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have a big improvement in conditioning. Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made. Don’t look for the big, quick improvement. See the small improvements one day at a time. That’s the only way it happens–and when it happens, it lasts.”
Friday, April 1, 2011
MBP
Got home today and found that my new toy was delivered! Still waiting on the iPad 2 to come in for me mother.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
It's Heating Up
After a week of rain, we're blessed with some beautiful weather this week. I love California!
One of the perks of working by the beach. A relaxing peaceful lunch. It's nice to be able to get away from it all sometimes.
One of the perks of working by the beach. A relaxing peaceful lunch. It's nice to be able to get away from it all sometimes.
If you look closely you can see Catalina Island.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Freeway Series
Always a great time at the Staples Center. Nachos, patron sunrises, and great company. Life's good!
Lakers #winning 112
Clippers 104
Here's a few pictures from the game from the eyes of an iPhone.
George Lopez chillin courtside.
Lakers #winning 112
Clippers 104
Here's a few pictures from the game from the eyes of an iPhone.
George Lopez chillin courtside.
M....B....P!! M....B.....P!!
Post game interview with the Spaniard. He donated $1,000 for each point he scored for Japan relief. He scored 26 points...That's $26,000!!! Good man.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Dieting
“You must learn to be moderate in eating, and eat only enough to remain healthy, and fit for trance. For excessive food obstructs the flow of the breath as it goes in and out, induces lassitude (lack of vitality), sleepiness, and kills all valour. As too much food has unfortunate consequences, also starvation does not lead to efficiency. For starvation drains away the body’s volume, lustre, firmness, performance and strength. You should take food in accordance with your individual capacity, neither too much nor, from pride, too little.”
-From Buddhist Scriptures (amazon.com), edited by Edward Conze (1959).
-From Buddhist Scriptures (amazon.com), edited by Edward Conze (1959).
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Be Inspired
In 2009 I hit some bumpy roads. I really did not know what I wanted to do with my future. I came across a few YouTube videos that truly inspired me. After watching these videos, I realized I wanted to get into graduate school and open up new opportunities for myself. These videos may be a bit lengthy, but it's worth the watch. What's the worst it can do to watch them? Be INSPIRED. Enjoy!
Randy Pausch, was an American professor of computer science and human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pausch learned that he had pancreatic cancer in September 2006, and in August 2007 he was given a terminal diagnosis: "3 to 6 months of good health left". He gave an upbeat lecture titled "The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" on September 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon, which became a popular YouTube video and led to other media appearances.
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Apple Inc.. Jobs also previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney. He was credited in the 1995 movie Toy Story as an executive producer.
Randy Pausch, was an American professor of computer science and human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pausch learned that he had pancreatic cancer in September 2006, and in August 2007 he was given a terminal diagnosis: "3 to 6 months of good health left". He gave an upbeat lecture titled "The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" on September 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon, which became a popular YouTube video and led to other media appearances.
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Apple Inc.. Jobs also previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney. He was credited in the 1995 movie Toy Story as an executive producer.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I Want to Tell You a Story
Once upon a time there was a boy who left his apartment to do his laundry. He headed down a street going East. At the same time, there was a beautiful girl who had to mail a package. She left her apartment and just happened to be going West down that same street.
As luck would have it, they were walking on the same side of the road. After a while they came within view of each other. Each noticed the other one, as people often do. As they drew closer, they both had this strange feeling that there might be something special about the other one.
It turns out that they were right. He was the 100% perfect boy for her. He was compatible in every way possible, as if he was born for her. She was also the 100% perfect girl for him in every way. The chances of having two people meet who are actually 100% perfect for each other are almost zero, but it's these special situations that stories are written about.
Soon they were twenty feet away, then ten, then five, then two, then one. As they passed both felt a surge of emotions in their stomachs, as if they were riding a roller coaster. After passing her, he felt as though he'd done something wrong. He stopped in his tracks and looked back. She had also stopped, and when their eyes met, they laughed.
A conversation was struck. It was awkward at first, but before long they spoke as if they'd been friends all their lives. An incredible connection was created. Before they knew it, hours had passed and it began to get dark. Doubt crossed their minds. "I feel weird just meeting you on the street like this. It's not normal." She nodded in sad agreement. "Here," she began, "let's go our separate ways. If it is meant to be, then fate will put us together again and we'll get married that day!" He reluctantly agreed, and they traced their paths back to their homes.
The next day, each of them was sure that they would meet that day. She spent extra time doing her makeup and hair. He put on his best clothes. Each made appointments and ran errands all day, giving fate every opportunity to cross their paths, but they didn't see each other. The rest of the week followed in a similar manner, but they didn't meet. A month passed. After a year passed, they rarely thought of each other. Before they knew it they had each given up hope and over the years they dated other people who were 25%, 50%, or maybe even as high as 72% perfect for them, but never that perfect match they could have had.
Both of them got married eventually, had children, and completely forgot about the other. Many years passed, and their respective spouses died. One year a particularly hard flu went around, and he caught it. He was in the hospital recovering one day when he decided to go for a walk. He left his room and pushed his IV down the hallway as he walked to the East. Just then he saw a woman approaching from the West.
It was the girl he had met so many years before, but he didn't recognize her. They again came closer and closer, just as they had that one day, and each felt a stirring in their chest, but couldn't understand why. Again they passed, but this time they didn't look back. It was the last time they ever saw one another.
Sad story? I don't think so.
Just comes to show that once fate gives you what you want, you can't just push it away and assume you'll get it again. Fate gives us amazing opportunities and when it does, you have to take advantage of them.
As luck would have it, they were walking on the same side of the road. After a while they came within view of each other. Each noticed the other one, as people often do. As they drew closer, they both had this strange feeling that there might be something special about the other one.
It turns out that they were right. He was the 100% perfect boy for her. He was compatible in every way possible, as if he was born for her. She was also the 100% perfect girl for him in every way. The chances of having two people meet who are actually 100% perfect for each other are almost zero, but it's these special situations that stories are written about.
Soon they were twenty feet away, then ten, then five, then two, then one. As they passed both felt a surge of emotions in their stomachs, as if they were riding a roller coaster. After passing her, he felt as though he'd done something wrong. He stopped in his tracks and looked back. She had also stopped, and when their eyes met, they laughed.
A conversation was struck. It was awkward at first, but before long they spoke as if they'd been friends all their lives. An incredible connection was created. Before they knew it, hours had passed and it began to get dark. Doubt crossed their minds. "I feel weird just meeting you on the street like this. It's not normal." She nodded in sad agreement. "Here," she began, "let's go our separate ways. If it is meant to be, then fate will put us together again and we'll get married that day!" He reluctantly agreed, and they traced their paths back to their homes.
The next day, each of them was sure that they would meet that day. She spent extra time doing her makeup and hair. He put on his best clothes. Each made appointments and ran errands all day, giving fate every opportunity to cross their paths, but they didn't see each other. The rest of the week followed in a similar manner, but they didn't meet. A month passed. After a year passed, they rarely thought of each other. Before they knew it they had each given up hope and over the years they dated other people who were 25%, 50%, or maybe even as high as 72% perfect for them, but never that perfect match they could have had.
Both of them got married eventually, had children, and completely forgot about the other. Many years passed, and their respective spouses died. One year a particularly hard flu went around, and he caught it. He was in the hospital recovering one day when he decided to go for a walk. He left his room and pushed his IV down the hallway as he walked to the East. Just then he saw a woman approaching from the West.
It was the girl he had met so many years before, but he didn't recognize her. They again came closer and closer, just as they had that one day, and each felt a stirring in their chest, but couldn't understand why. Again they passed, but this time they didn't look back. It was the last time they ever saw one another.
Sad story? I don't think so.
Just comes to show that once fate gives you what you want, you can't just push it away and assume you'll get it again. Fate gives us amazing opportunities and when it does, you have to take advantage of them.
Monday, February 14, 2011
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