Hooray Beer!
The new spokesman for Red Stripe Beer is awesome. This is my favorite commercial at the moment. Remember, ladies, ugly men look beautiful next to a short red ugly Red Stripe~ Hooray Beer!
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Korean Animated Movie
So a recent movie caught my eye on the New York Times website. It is about a girl, Shim Chung, who gives up her life to a sea dragon so her father can regain his vision - in the end she is granted to become an empress.
I've actually read this folk tale along with a bunch of other Korean folk tales. I'm curious to watch it. Anyone seen it yet?
Oh, I forgot to mention the title of the movie - Empress Chung.
So a recent movie caught my eye on the New York Times website. It is about a girl, Shim Chung, who gives up her life to a sea dragon so her father can regain his vision - in the end she is granted to become an empress.
I've actually read this folk tale along with a bunch of other Korean folk tales. I'm curious to watch it. Anyone seen it yet?
Oh, I forgot to mention the title of the movie - Empress Chung.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Crappy 9800 Pro
I have to admit that I'm addicted to electronics and once I begin working on them I really have a difficult time stopping. Tonight I got a new graphics card to replace the one I destroyed. I won't go into how I did that. Let's just say that I was reckless. However, It's way past my bedtime and I'm still trying to get this damn thing to work. I can't figure out where the purple lines are coming from. Well, forget this. I need to go to bed so I can get up and go running. Later.
I have to admit that I'm addicted to electronics and once I begin working on them I really have a difficult time stopping. Tonight I got a new graphics card to replace the one I destroyed. I won't go into how I did that. Let's just say that I was reckless. However, It's way past my bedtime and I'm still trying to get this damn thing to work. I can't figure out where the purple lines are coming from. Well, forget this. I need to go to bed so I can get up and go running. Later.
Friday, August 19, 2005
A Company that Stands Behind Their Product Line
Okay, in this disposable world you'd hope that if you spent a little more money that you would get a better product. This mantra doesn't always hold true, but once in a while you get a company that has a decent warranty policy and they stand behind it.
For example, I purchased a knife set from Wusthof Trident 4 years ago. This year I noticed that the 8" chef's knife was getting some spots on it. It was some type of corrison and pitting. I thought it was a little strange so I contacted customer service. They asked me what I did with my knives and at first I was a little appalled. I'm not one of those who mistreat their knives thinking they were screw drivers, hammers, or who knows what else. Nevertheless, I understand their questioning, so I sent them some pictures of the problem. A couple days later they sent me an email and told me that they would send me a new knife.
It was nice to see a warranty honored without a ton of hassle.
Okay, in this disposable world you'd hope that if you spent a little more money that you would get a better product. This mantra doesn't always hold true, but once in a while you get a company that has a decent warranty policy and they stand behind it.
For example, I purchased a knife set from Wusthof Trident 4 years ago. This year I noticed that the 8" chef's knife was getting some spots on it. It was some type of corrison and pitting. I thought it was a little strange so I contacted customer service. They asked me what I did with my knives and at first I was a little appalled. I'm not one of those who mistreat their knives thinking they were screw drivers, hammers, or who knows what else. Nevertheless, I understand their questioning, so I sent them some pictures of the problem. A couple days later they sent me an email and told me that they would send me a new knife.
It was nice to see a warranty honored without a ton of hassle.
Monday, August 15, 2005
No Korean Food for You
Okay, yesterday I had dinner at this restaurant to eat some supposedly Korean food. However, let me warn you that this place states that it serves, Korean, Italian, and American foods. My hopes weren't high. Actually, the food didn't taste like Korean food at all. The only thing that did taste Korean was the Kimchee, which cost $2.25 extra. Can you believe that? I'm sure that my Korean friends are laughing that I paid extra for it. Luckily, the one thing I did get out of the meal was the only place in Evansville that sells some Korean products. This nice little Chinese store sells some Korean food and thank goodness they had kimchee.
When I got back home I did a quick search to find the closest Korean grocery store. I have to drive to Louisville, Kentucky (two and half hours away) to Choi's Grocery Store. Sigh...I'll have to stock up on Korean food when I go to Michigan to see family or when I see friends on the East Coast.
Okay, yesterday I had dinner at this restaurant to eat some supposedly Korean food. However, let me warn you that this place states that it serves, Korean, Italian, and American foods. My hopes weren't high. Actually, the food didn't taste like Korean food at all. The only thing that did taste Korean was the Kimchee, which cost $2.25 extra. Can you believe that? I'm sure that my Korean friends are laughing that I paid extra for it. Luckily, the one thing I did get out of the meal was the only place in Evansville that sells some Korean products. This nice little Chinese store sells some Korean food and thank goodness they had kimchee.
When I got back home I did a quick search to find the closest Korean grocery store. I have to drive to Louisville, Kentucky (two and half hours away) to Choi's Grocery Store. Sigh...I'll have to stock up on Korean food when I go to Michigan to see family or when I see friends on the East Coast.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Yummy Fruit
So today, I went into "the city" to do some shopping. Yes, I made a day of it while I was there. Stopping at various stores and picking up some stuff for my apartment. While driving I saw a stand where a woman and her son were selling vegatables and fruit. I stopped to take a look. Of course, they only had produce that is in season. What I realized is this: Could we forget what a vegatable and fruit truly looks and taste like? A couple of nights ago I went to the regular chain grocery store to buy groceries. Well, this store was selling fruit and I wanted some. So, I picked up a peach and it was hard like a rock, but it didn't have an scent. Seriously, it was just this imposter was posing like a peach, but it wasn't was peach.
Subsequently, today at the local farmer's stand I picked up one of the peaches from the basket and the first thing I noticed was that it was firm, but still soft. I could feel fuzzy skin. To my dismay, I totally forgot about that quality. Then the smell test; the fragrance told me that I didn't have to worry about it tasting like nothing.
Yeah, I admit it, I was excited to come home and eat one. Am I weird? Maybe, but at least I know I'm eating real vegatables and fruits out here in Mt. Vernon.
So today, I went into "the city" to do some shopping. Yes, I made a day of it while I was there. Stopping at various stores and picking up some stuff for my apartment. While driving I saw a stand where a woman and her son were selling vegatables and fruit. I stopped to take a look. Of course, they only had produce that is in season. What I realized is this: Could we forget what a vegatable and fruit truly looks and taste like? A couple of nights ago I went to the regular chain grocery store to buy groceries. Well, this store was selling fruit and I wanted some. So, I picked up a peach and it was hard like a rock, but it didn't have an scent. Seriously, it was just this imposter was posing like a peach, but it wasn't was peach.
Subsequently, today at the local farmer's stand I picked up one of the peaches from the basket and the first thing I noticed was that it was firm, but still soft. I could feel fuzzy skin. To my dismay, I totally forgot about that quality. Then the smell test; the fragrance told me that I didn't have to worry about it tasting like nothing.
Yeah, I admit it, I was excited to come home and eat one. Am I weird? Maybe, but at least I know I'm eating real vegatables and fruits out here in Mt. Vernon.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Korean Men and Video Games...
Today, a 28 year old man died in Korea after playing video games for nearly 50 hours. He quit his job so he could spend more time video games. All I can say is "What the hell?" I'm not making this up. Why did he do this? I don't have a clue, but maybe his girlfriend broke up with him.
In the US, men drink their sorrows away after their girlfriend breaks up with them. Maybe in Korea men play their lives away in front of the computer. Then again, maybe he didn't have a girlfriend so he had to role play online.
Today, a 28 year old man died in Korea after playing video games for nearly 50 hours. He quit his job so he could spend more time video games. All I can say is "What the hell?" I'm not making this up. Why did he do this? I don't have a clue, but maybe his girlfriend broke up with him.
In the US, men drink their sorrows away after their girlfriend breaks up with them. Maybe in Korea men play their lives away in front of the computer. Then again, maybe he didn't have a girlfriend so he had to role play online.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Michelle & Dan HodgeThis past weekend I drove up to Michigan to see my friend Michelle Wu get married. It was a nice ceremony and the reception at the Peking House was equally good. Weddings are fun to attend because it's a great chance to meet old friends.
A highlight during the wedding ceremony was when Michelle was asked to say her vows. She was caught up in the moment and had to ask the pastor to repeat a wedding phrase again. It was funny.
On a side note, throughout the night the dudes were quoting from the movie Wedding Crashers. Also, it was fun calling Han out by simply yelling out "Dick!" Well, he refused to pick up his cell phone when we saw him in Royal Oak so we rolled down the window and had to get his attention.
Hopefully, I'll get some pictures from those attending the wedding and I'll post them.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Mt. Vernon
Well, I'm finally here in the great little town of Mt. Vernon; current population is 7,478. I have to give a great big thanks to Sara for accompanying me on my trip and hauling all my stuff into my apartment. My apartment is still a mess, but I hope to remedy that by the end of this week.
Anyway, my work at GE has been a little slow because my computer is lost somewhere and I can't get my ID card yet. Nevertheless, I've met some of the people I'll be interacting with for the next year.
Finally, I just have to say,"It's friggin' hot outside." Sheesh.
One more thing, if you're curious about the title of my blog, you have to watch Entourage on HBO.
Well, I'm finally here in the great little town of Mt. Vernon; current population is 7,478. I have to give a great big thanks to Sara for accompanying me on my trip and hauling all my stuff into my apartment. My apartment is still a mess, but I hope to remedy that by the end of this week.
Anyway, my work at GE has been a little slow because my computer is lost somewhere and I can't get my ID card yet. Nevertheless, I've met some of the people I'll be interacting with for the next year.
Finally, I just have to say,"It's friggin' hot outside." Sheesh.
One more thing, if you're curious about the title of my blog, you have to watch Entourage on HBO.
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