|:: Blog Crazy ::|

It's 4:36 AM right now. Wifey and I are both still up sitting in front of our computers playing around with blog templates. We've been at this for 4.5 hours now and we're still messing around with ways to create our own templates. LOL

I'm trying to learn how people are designing their unique templates so that I use the same methods to make my own template. Wifey is cracking away at designing her template using Photoshop, so far she's made an expanded picture of Roccio (our dog), a head image or herself, and some text "Bla Blah Bla!". =D

We're suck crazy nerds...

|:: Big Boob Snow Woman ::|

Yup, that's right BIG BOOB SNOW WOMAN! This year for our family annual snow man, we decided to make a snow woman with big ass boobs. And we did a damn good job at it too! 

The boobs were sculpted by my brother in the white coat, he took extra care and time making them too.. >_> only to end up in uneven boobs. The ladies had to re-work the special part afterwards! :D

In the picture is my brother Ham Bao Bao; next to him is his girlfriend, Shrimpy; the cool guy kneeling down is my cousin PPSux; then there is my wife Piggy; and me who is apparently way fat in the picture... I was wearing 4 layers of clothes for god sakes!!!! >O

Last year we made a snow man with a pine cone dick, so it was only natural for us to make a woman this year. Snow man last year was a beast, we packed the snow so much that the snowman survived through 3 days of sheer rain and sunshine. At the end of the onslaught, there was the remains of what once a snow body, so we did the only logical and humane thing that we could; we stomped on it to death!! O_O"

Muteless out!

|:: What it means to live in Mute ::|

Ok well, I haven't exactly been keeping my blog post... heheh, things have been busy / rough / good / whatever. So let's get back to it then. :D

I was thinking of how lame this blog name is "Life on Mute", I mean o.O what the heck right? Well, it is exactly what it means, and perhaps the reason why I don't blog much or am able to keep my journals up-to-date. I'm just the type of person who likes to keep things inside and only share with the people closest to me, so far there is just one person with that role... I love you honey!

It sucks sometimes though because I tend to keep feelings bottled up or pent up inside, and when things get tough, I wind up writing again... Sadly, it seems that I only write when I am upset and feel trapped that I can't express my frustration out. Hehe but don't worry, I'm not upset right now. In fact, I'm sitting here next to the bed writing this while honey gets ready. We are going out for dinner tonight with a friend, and actually I'm feeling, pretty damn good. 

Time to get out of "mute" mode cause there is so many things going on everyday. Documenting it down and then being able to reflect on the good or bad times in the future is priceless; wish I hadn't burnt all my old journals. =O

Mute no more!

|:: Daily Run ::|

This entry is going to be my daily exercise log to track my daily workout schedule. This will keep me motivated to keep running to stay fit. There are many reasons to stay fit and active, I'll just name a few of them here (source: askmen.com) in case I inspire someone to workout. =)

10 Reasons for working out and staying in shape:
1) Helps you sleep better, nothing better than a good night sleep after a hard workout (this includes after sex :D)
2) Slows aging process, so you stay younger looking longer
3) Maintains healthy muscles, bones, and joints - no one wants to use a cane at an early age =O
4) Strengthens and boosts immune system, so you won't get sick as much =/
5) Improve mental acuteness, yes it helps your mind as well!
6) Boosts confidence, because when your body feels good, you feel good
7) Increase energy and endurance, you can do more if you have more energy, duh
8) Improves sexual performance and restores libido (personal favorite, need I say more?)
9) Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression - this is one of the main reasons I started working out
10) Reduces risk of many diseases, working out keeps your body going strong like the Energizer Bunny!

My workout training schedule:
1 lap = 22 blocks / streets

July 1, 2008 - ran 3 laps, distance ~ 2.00 miles
July 2, 2008 - ran 4 laps, distance ~ 2.25 miles
July 3, 2008 - ran 2 laps, distance ~ 1.75 miles
July 4, 2008 - played basketball for 2 hours
July 7, 2008 - ran 3 laps, distance ~ 2.00 miles
July 8, 2008 - played basketball for 1 hour
July 8, 2008 - ran 2 laps, distance ~ 1.75 miles
July 10, 2008 - ran 2 laps, distance ~ 1.75 miles
July 12, 2008 - played basketball for 1 hour
July 14, 2008 - played basketball for 2.5 hours
July 14, 2008 - ran 1.5 laps, distance ~ 1.50 miles
July 15, 2008 - ran 3 laps (non-stop), ~ distance 2.00 miles

|:: Reflections ::|

A lot has happened in the last 1.5 years of my life. I left home for 9 months and embarked on an eye opening journey overseas to a place that is under appreciated but highly stigmatized, India. For the first time in my life, I had to live on my own and depend on my self.

During my journey, I've met some amazing friends, lost someone close, but gained someone special. I have shed a lot of tears and yet had my fill of laughter and joy. I broke someone's heart in order to mend my own heart. I ate and drank with some very unforgettable people and yet know that I would be forgotten by them. And through it all, I was able to find myself and to finally be able to come to peace with my soul. I was rejuvenated.

I'm blessed to have met my good friends Sammy, Nunu, Jules, and Ramin; I will always remember you and keep you in my heart. I cherish the times that we spent together, all the rickshaw drivers that we haggled with, all the times that we crammed into one rickshaw to save money, all Lemon Tree chicken that we ate together, all the shopping that we did, and all the long road trips and train rides that we shared. You are my true friends and I love you all.

To the person who waited for me to return home, I'm sorry. I returned home, but my heart didn't. I wish that things didn't have to end the way that they did, but these things are never easy. I was too immature and didn't know what I was getting myself into. I made a lot of promises that I simply could not keep. In the end, I failed to reveal my heart to you and you failed to give me assurance in the relationship. I still wish you the best in chasing your life long dream; you are working so hard at it, and so surely good things are yet to come.

And to the special someone who is now my everything, thank you for all the love that you have shown me. For all the times when I was down, for all the moments when I felt small, and all the moments when I felt alone, you were always there for me. You never let me fall, you held me so tightly in your wings of love. And even when I hurt you so many times, you never gave up on me. No words or action or emotion can ever capture the love and gratitude that I have for you. You are my life, my world, and without you I seize to exist.

Thank you my love, my best friend, my piggy, my wife. ^^

So today I am here, standing in front of the mirror, looking at my own reflection, and I smile because I am happy with the journey that life has embraced me with. Because I have learned a lot, seen a lot, and gained a lot from this short 1.5 years. And I can smile proudly with my head high today and tomorrow and the day after that; because from here on out, it's going to be a beautiful life!