I love the pic with Ava looking up at MA while she has Will Clark's eyes on her shirt.
The dog is Boujie and he's irritating, but my sister loves him... so I thought to include him for once.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meet Ava
Six weeks ago L and MA had their baby daughter Ava, which turned me into an uncle for the first time. You've probably seen many pictures already if you're on their facebook, but I wanted to post a couple for my blog.
I love the pic with Ava looking up at MA while she has Will Clark's eyes on her shirt.
The dog is Boujie and he's irritating, but my sister loves him... so I thought to include him for once.
I love the pic with Ava looking up at MA while she has Will Clark's eyes on her shirt.
The dog is Boujie and he's irritating, but my sister loves him... so I thought to include him for once.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Catching up on my quick jaunt to Hawaii
At the end of January, I was feeling overwhelmed by pain, work, stress, and other mental musings that have been congealing into the mucus that causes postnasal drip and leads to endless fits of coughing.
What better way to fix this problem than by making a quick trip to Hawaii... that's right... on the weekend that LOST was about to make its season 6 premiere at sunset on the beach, destiny called me to Oahu. The Wednesday before the premiere after wallowing in paperwork and listening to my heart and the randos, I looked up the airfares to Hawaii. Surprisingly, semi-affordable. Now, my brain said, "Don't do it! You'll be maxing out the credit card!" My heart thought about Waikiki beach, LOST, and maybe a chance to meet the cast of the show or even Jay and Jack. My BFF May found a cheaper flight, I booked it, and less than 48 hours later I was in Hawaii.
I enjoyed some wonderful time hanging out with May and her family. Her son is growing up so much. Aside from the premiere, the weekend was great. I got to eat at my favorite places, especially Bubbies and the Old-fashioned Pancake House.
So if you'd like to hear the rest of the story, you can... go to iTunes and listen to the Randy Rando Randonopolis Podcast or click here... you can actually hear my voice on one of the first segments of the show. Then, stop and listen to the rest of their podcasts and subscribe to their show. Leave comments on iTunes about what a great guest I am, so they can bring back the D-Rock P. Zilla to make another cameo...
one of the best parts of the entire trip... no one sat next to me on both flights to and fro... YES!
May got to get a pic with Richard Alpert (Nestor Carbonel)
Friday, March 12, 2010
On Call Doctor
Around 8pm tonight, I received a very unexpected call from my physician at Kaiser. Recently, I've had a few lab tests done on my urine and blood. Just two days, I was fitted for orthopedic shoes, which will h0pefully alleviate the foot pain I have due to bone spurs growing into both my Achilles' tendons. Now, Kaiser does send me emails to let me know the results of these lab tests, but when I read the numbers of my test results, there is no real explanation for they mean. I know some numbers are within range while some are elevated. So when my doctor called me at home for the first time, I was slightly alarmed. It's Friday night, and she's going over my case files... finally hitting her paperwork possibly... and then she sees the need to follow up with me...
Well, evidently I have high levels calcium, which maybe caused by some parathyroid issue (I'm not even sure if that's right). But I do remember her saying there's 4 of them near my thyroid and I may have to have some of them removed surgically and something from my arm would be taken out to replace it. What? Well, I need to see an endocrinologist a week from now to determine just what's going on this time in my body. It may be nothing and no surgery will be even needed. Calcium could just be high. But the possibility of another surgery looms over me. And if the orthopedic shoes can't work wonders, summer of 2011 will be spent recovering from surgery to remove the bone spurs in my feet to prevent the further shredding of my tendons. It may even cause me to miss a month to a semester from work... I guess I won't renew my Giants tickets in 2011.
Well, evidently I have high levels calcium, which maybe caused by some parathyroid issue (I'm not even sure if that's right). But I do remember her saying there's 4 of them near my thyroid and I may have to have some of them removed surgically and something from my arm would be taken out to replace it. What? Well, I need to see an endocrinologist a week from now to determine just what's going on this time in my body. It may be nothing and no surgery will be even needed. Calcium could just be high. But the possibility of another surgery looms over me. And if the orthopedic shoes can't work wonders, summer of 2011 will be spent recovering from surgery to remove the bone spurs in my feet to prevent the further shredding of my tendons. It may even cause me to miss a month to a semester from work... I guess I won't renew my Giants tickets in 2011.
Gina's early birthday dinner
Last night, several friends and I went to Beijing Buffet to celebrate Gina's birthday. I am so thankful to have the people that were there in my life. Many great stories were shared, but the highlight of the night of course was Macho recounting how he proposed to Gina a fortnight ago.
Congratulations you two!
On an odd note: I also like how the two of them fear the thought of me speaking at their wedding or even scarier for them, my brother or Auntie Shirley.... muah ha ha ha... muah ha ha ha... maybe Auntie Shirley will make some special candles for you.
Congratulations you two!
On an odd note: I also like how the two of them fear the thought of me speaking at their wedding or even scarier for them, my brother or Auntie Shirley.... muah ha ha ha... muah ha ha ha... maybe Auntie Shirley will make some special candles for you.
Lip Sync Rally and more
This year's edition of the 2010 lip sync rally was based on the mash-ups shown on Glee--a combination of unlike songs paired together to produce some interesting results. I'm pretty sure there will be youtube videos up soon, since they usually pop up within the next 48 hours.
However, the most disconcerting, but understandable, part of the rally was the lack of a teachers' performance. Unfortunately, it did not happen this year for a variety of reasons. After the rally, students came up to me asking what happened to the teachers. I just said it didn't come together, but I know some teachers said it was due to budget cuts in a mocking way to poke fun of what is a very serious situation at our school. The state budget crisis is forcing our school board to make some difficult decisions, which may or may not include the cutting of some elective programs. The thought of students no longer having the opportunity to take classes that provide life skills such as auto and foods is truly sad. I know those electives may not fulfill college prerequisites, but there will always be a need for careers in automotive and food industries. As the activities director, I admit that I fear other programs like dance, music and student leadership may one day face this same challenge, and though we might be spared this year, if the crisis continues, there is no telling what may happen in the future.
This mood has been pervading our campus as students and teachers question just what the future holds, and with today being a rally day for me, I was in more stressed out mood than normal. So, when an ex-EC student set foot on campus during the rally set up, my tension seemed to build when he was disrespectful to our security when he wouldn't stop. I had to follow him and he was none too happy to see me. Although he did make a threatening gesture and vocalized some profanities to me and got my blood pressure boiling, no incident followed, especially when more security and administrators arrived to the scene. Thank goodness. I did have a hard time settling into the rally prep with adrenaline pumping through me, but I am just happy a possible explosive situation was diffused.
Now a quick trip to the past to remind all of you what you may have missed from the previous lip sync rallies.
However, the most disconcerting, but understandable, part of the rally was the lack of a teachers' performance. Unfortunately, it did not happen this year for a variety of reasons. After the rally, students came up to me asking what happened to the teachers. I just said it didn't come together, but I know some teachers said it was due to budget cuts in a mocking way to poke fun of what is a very serious situation at our school. The state budget crisis is forcing our school board to make some difficult decisions, which may or may not include the cutting of some elective programs. The thought of students no longer having the opportunity to take classes that provide life skills such as auto and foods is truly sad. I know those electives may not fulfill college prerequisites, but there will always be a need for careers in automotive and food industries. As the activities director, I admit that I fear other programs like dance, music and student leadership may one day face this same challenge, and though we might be spared this year, if the crisis continues, there is no telling what may happen in the future.
This mood has been pervading our campus as students and teachers question just what the future holds, and with today being a rally day for me, I was in more stressed out mood than normal. So, when an ex-EC student set foot on campus during the rally set up, my tension seemed to build when he was disrespectful to our security when he wouldn't stop. I had to follow him and he was none too happy to see me. Although he did make a threatening gesture and vocalized some profanities to me and got my blood pressure boiling, no incident followed, especially when more security and administrators arrived to the scene. Thank goodness. I did have a hard time settling into the rally prep with adrenaline pumping through me, but I am just happy a possible explosive situation was diffused.
Now a quick trip to the past to remind all of you what you may have missed from the previous lip sync rallies.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Flash Snow Storm
Wednesday, March 5th, my co-worker DV and I drove up to Reno for a CADA conference. However, our journey would be delayed as the biggest snow storm I have been in that I can remember blocked our path. The journey took from 8am to 5:30pm. 3-4 hours of that was spent never moving. We were stuck somewhere after Gold Run. Before we actually were stuck, the snow came slamming into the windscreen and visibility was quickly dropping to 200ft. to 8ft. I probably cursed us when at breakfast I made a comment that being a teacher is what taught me to finally have patience in my life.
Oddly enough, upon my return from my conference, I saw my father and he told me there was an article in the Chronicle about the snow, so here are some pics of where I was.
Above left: This is the beginning of the line of traffic. DV and I were stuck about 400ft. behind that red truck. I remember starting at that damn thing for hours just hoping it would move.
Above right: This is basically a picture of me, except we didn't have chains on our vehicle and, for once, I wasn't wearing shorts, but I was standing out there a long while hoping blood would flow in my varicose veins again.
Below: Well, if you looked away from the highway, the scene was rather tranquil.
Oddly enough, upon my return from my conference, I saw my father and he told me there was an article in the Chronicle about the snow, so here are some pics of where I was.
Above left: This is the beginning of the line of traffic. DV and I were stuck about 400ft. behind that red truck. I remember starting at that damn thing for hours just hoping it would move.
Above right: This is basically a picture of me, except we didn't have chains on our vehicle and, for once, I wasn't wearing shorts, but I was standing out there a long while hoping blood would flow in my varicose veins again.
Below: Well, if you looked away from the highway, the scene was rather tranquil.
Bon Jovi meets the SF Giants
On Monday, February 22nd, I watched Bon Jovi live for the second time in my life. It was a great night with my brother and two newly engaged friends. The show entertained the whole time as some of you may soon see. Best parts of the night... concert shirts that fit me, bon jovi album cover shot glass set, after concert recovery at Denny's, and the frickin' music.
and now for the connection to the SF Giants... evidently, new giant Mark DeRosa loves Bon Jovi... as pointed out clearly in this SF Chronicle article... I guess I have a new favortie Giants player, plus we're the same age...
and now for one of my favorite songs covered by Bon Jovi...
and now for the connection to the SF Giants... evidently, new giant Mark DeRosa loves Bon Jovi... as pointed out clearly in this SF Chronicle article... I guess I have a new favortie Giants player, plus we're the same age...
and now for one of my favorite songs covered by Bon Jovi...
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