He was a quiet kid, first few, or five times I met him. June would always go to his seat on the bus. So I would talk to June on the way home pretty often. I knew to sit near Jack so I could talk to the two of them. Jack barely said a word.
He said more as we got to know each other better. We hung out in a group at lunch, even though the guys sat at a different table. Eventually, Diana and I joined them. Yeah Jack, you were a pretty quiet kid.
So months went by, and we hung out with our friends, the nerdiest of the grade. A few MAO competitions later, and you were definitely one of my smartest and closest friends.
And then, my mother walked into my room and asked me what I was doing.
My mother: What are you doing?
Me: I'm writing about Jack.
My mother: For whom?
Me: Jack.
My mother: -leans forward- ...
So anyway.
We got to know each other pretty well, I mean, if I knew his home phone number and address before I could possibly have gotten them, well, I knew him better than he did after a few months.
He's my best friend.
If you meet him, your first impression is probably, well, there's that tall skinny white kid who I never notice in my hardest classes. He doesn't say a thing, and he doesn't sound very intelligent.
Dude, he's way more intelligent that you could imagine. And I'm reminded by that any time we discuss such "intelligent" things as math or other nerdy things.
And when I'm down, if he doesn't have to leave for tennis, no matter where we are, he sits there and keeps talking, throwing everything at me to make me feel better.
We both dream about going to Pasadena and attending Caltech. Okay true, it probably won't happen, but who else in the world shares this crazy goal that probably won't be obtained?
He's also my brother.
Yeah, we don't look very similar. But he's a better brother than I could imagine, no matter how many twss jokes he makes.
Thank you, little brother.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Only as Bright as You Wanted Me to Be
I never saw "P.S. I Love You" with Chanyang and co. I have always had a liking towards the band, The Academy Is... Well, one of the songs that Anna gave me, "Everything We Had," is a sort of song I didn't expect that they might sing, and I like it, despite the repeats of the chorus.
Earlier today, I used a website to get the audio from the 8-minute depressing Korean video. I'm glad it worked.
I thought I would have about 18 days of freedom. I mean, if or when I finish writing the test tomorrow, there will be no more homework for me!
Fail.
There shall always be more for which to study.
I want to go out and do something fun for a whole day, instead of always being reminded about school and educational things. I'd leave right now if I could.
I want to congratulate Brianna on her mile run. I guess a good thing came out of not being able to hang out.
Last Wednesday, six of us played tennis in the rain. It was not something I expected to do, but it was marvelous because everyone was laughing, being happy, getting excited about their hero(es), and smiling at each other. Though, it wouldn't make sense to plan this so that it coincides with certain weather.
I'm waiting for the day I can go outside and look at the stars whenever I want, wherever I want, and with whomever I want. Or, if I feel like playing the piano at 2am, then no one can really stop me. On any given weekend, I could drive to the beach just because I feel like it. I look forward to that.
Maybe those days will never come, but I can always hope.
Earlier today, I used a website to get the audio from the 8-minute depressing Korean video. I'm glad it worked.
I thought I would have about 18 days of freedom. I mean, if or when I finish writing the test tomorrow, there will be no more homework for me!
Fail.
There shall always be more for which to study.
I want to go out and do something fun for a whole day, instead of always being reminded about school and educational things. I'd leave right now if I could.
I want to congratulate Brianna on her mile run. I guess a good thing came out of not being able to hang out.
Last Wednesday, six of us played tennis in the rain. It was not something I expected to do, but it was marvelous because everyone was laughing, being happy, getting excited about their hero(es), and smiling at each other. Though, it wouldn't make sense to plan this so that it coincides with certain weather.
I'm waiting for the day I can go outside and look at the stars whenever I want, wherever I want, and with whomever I want. Or, if I feel like playing the piano at 2am, then no one can really stop me. On any given weekend, I could drive to the beach just because I feel like it. I look forward to that.
Maybe those days will never come, but I can always hope.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Always You in My Big Dreams
I thought I had one more awful Spanish assignment left. Then, I realized there were two, and the one I hadn't noticed was really more like two. Yeah, what a nice little surprise.
I, I, I, I, I... That happens a lot on this blog. And I (yes, again) would like to tell you that these posts aren't meant to be selfish. I say "I" so much because this blog is about me because it has taken the place of a physical journal.
Today, I found out that "Konstantine" by Something Corporate is about the singer, who got drunk, cheated on his girlfriend, and the kindness she showed towards him by allowing him to come back to her.
I have used SpanishDICT so much that I added it to my toolbar bookmarks for easier access.
Geometry this afternoon! Excited? Hellz yeah.
I, I, I, I, I... That happens a lot on this blog. And I (yes, again) would like to tell you that these posts aren't meant to be selfish. I say "I" so much because this blog is about me because it has taken the place of a physical journal.
Today, I found out that "Konstantine" by Something Corporate is about the singer, who got drunk, cheated on his girlfriend, and the kindness she showed towards him by allowing him to come back to her.
I have used SpanishDICT so much that I added it to my toolbar bookmarks for easier access.
Geometry this afternoon! Excited? Hellz yeah.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Look at you, you're growing old so young.
I thought this was a really sweet song, particularly the chorus.
The Power Bloggers are discussing religion, and today was my turn to post my views. Here is the URL, in case you are interested in reading a bit more about me.
I found one of my favorite songs on the 19th.
Oh, and I made this weird connection. "Frito" is the past participle of "freir," or "to fry."
And holy crap Won, you surprised me.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
It's a beautiful new day, hey, hey.
Happy birthday, my brother.
And for all the people (or two) out there in crummy moods, well, it is pretty bright outside, no matter how many clouds appear in the sky. And it's warm. In fact, it's sunny almost every day because you live in this certain state. If you've gotten too used to the weather, think about all the loving family members you have, or how many friends would do really obscure things to make you feel better. It must be nice, since you're probably smarter than at least 98% percent of the population in this country. Summer isn't over yet, and you live in a house with locked doors, air conditioning, and a generally safe neighborhood. You smile at least once every day, and feel a sense of accomplishment every time you learn a new calculus concept (well, not really).
I do you hope you feel better soon.
And for all the people (or two) out there in crummy moods, well, it is pretty bright outside, no matter how many clouds appear in the sky. And it's warm. In fact, it's sunny almost every day because you live in this certain state. If you've gotten too used to the weather, think about all the loving family members you have, or how many friends would do really obscure things to make you feel better. It must be nice, since you're probably smarter than at least 98% percent of the population in this country. Summer isn't over yet, and you live in a house with locked doors, air conditioning, and a generally safe neighborhood. You smile at least once every day, and feel a sense of accomplishment every time you learn a new calculus concept (well, not really).
I do you hope you feel better soon.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
What did you learn today, dear?
I can't focus my best, so this isn't going to be very long.
William's electric razor is funny and I wasn't high.
I talked to J before dinner ended. Like, way before.
Except there is more than one J now, thanks very much.
The cases that come with the people who make contact lens cleaner liquid things are about twice as deep as the shallower cases that people in hospitals give out because obviously they want you to go through their bottles like "bam, bam, bam."
College is so much cheaper in China.
Someone asked Ryan's sister to a movie and now she's leaving.
Mike passed the Euro exam.
Jack lied to me. He said he was leaving to play tennis with James. He came back for a while.
His mother isn't home.
And I feel really odd any time I see a mirror. :|
William's electric razor is funny and I wasn't high.
I talked to J before dinner ended. Like, way before.
Except there is more than one J now, thanks very much.
The cases that come with the people who make contact lens cleaner liquid things are about twice as deep as the shallower cases that people in hospitals give out because obviously they want you to go through their bottles like "bam, bam, bam."
College is so much cheaper in China.
Someone asked Ryan's sister to a movie and now she's leaving.
Mike passed the Euro exam.
Jack lied to me. He said he was leaving to play tennis with James. He came back for a while.
His mother isn't home.
And I feel really odd any time I see a mirror. :|
Monday, July 21, 2008
And that should be Just Fine.
As you may have already concluded from blogs such as those of runiteking1's Blogger or paces_place's Xanga, we certainly learned a bunch in California. The thing is, almost none of it was actually about math.
My surprise? The three awards ceremony played good music as the award winners were announced on PowerPoint slides. Ryan had many moments of shock when he immediately realized that many of these songs were commonly played on his iPod.
Today, I woke up about two hours later than the usual weekday morning of the 2008 summer. Coming back around 4am didn't exactly help us get over the jet lag. I feel mildly proud of completing the day's work of Spanish, but then you sort of realize all I did was write a nine-sentence long letter to my grandmother about my cousin getting into college in China. This is more Spanish than I have done in one sitting for two months.
I met a someone who had graduated from her high school this year one afternoon, after someone taught someone else to say to me, "you have beautiful eyes" in Chinese. Anyway, she and the guy who said it had both taken AP Spanish Language. The guy got a 3, but he claimed not to speak any Spanish. The girl was practically fluent, and had gone to Spain. She got a 5, and was pretty much amazing. She and her friend explained that many of their good friends were Hispanic, so they could often practice and learn the language. Fascinated as I was, you have probably heard enough of it, though you may unfortunately believe that Latin is better.
These people were only two or three years older than me, but they had completed high school and could now look towards the future at their Ivy League universities. I thought they were very nice people.
Ryan, if that man had been a terrorist, then I would have strangled him from behind. Just sayin'.
When this summer ends, I think I'll be ready.
My surprise? The three awards ceremony played good music as the award winners were announced on PowerPoint slides. Ryan had many moments of shock when he immediately realized that many of these songs were commonly played on his iPod.
Today, I woke up about two hours later than the usual weekday morning of the 2008 summer. Coming back around 4am didn't exactly help us get over the jet lag. I feel mildly proud of completing the day's work of Spanish, but then you sort of realize all I did was write a nine-sentence long letter to my grandmother about my cousin getting into college in China. This is more Spanish than I have done in one sitting for two months.
I met a someone who had graduated from her high school this year one afternoon, after someone taught someone else to say to me, "you have beautiful eyes" in Chinese. Anyway, she and the guy who said it had both taken AP Spanish Language. The guy got a 3, but he claimed not to speak any Spanish. The girl was practically fluent, and had gone to Spain. She got a 5, and was pretty much amazing. She and her friend explained that many of their good friends were Hispanic, so they could often practice and learn the language. Fascinated as I was, you have probably heard enough of it, though you may unfortunately believe that Latin is better.
These people were only two or three years older than me, but they had completed high school and could now look towards the future at their Ivy League universities. I thought they were very nice people.
Ryan, if that man had been a terrorist, then I would have strangled him from behind. Just sayin'.
When this summer ends, I think I'll be ready.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Let's Stretch the Time in our Favourite Places
12 more hours until we travel sluggishly through the night into the Pacific Time Zone, I think. It's hard to believe we're meeting at the flag post at school in less than that. Yesterday, I realized that I hadn't eaten in 21 hours. No, I wasn't feeling fat. Goodness gracious, I am thankful for being generally psychologically stable. This trip could not come at a better time. I need to get away, be around some of my best friends, and think about math for a while. Make sure my mind isn't focused too much on the frustration that my father could think of me in such a terrible way. Laugh endlessly with my favorite sibling and various substantially tennis-obsessive logarithm lovers.
There are so many things next year that I don't look forward to, such as standardized testing and ridiculous homework loads. Really, I can't wait for junior year to end [successfully, I hope], and probably wouldn't mind June of 2009 dragging out forever.
Time for some food, probably. (Okay, or cut raw meat for dinner.)
Took a sip from a bottle of orange soda
Suddenly you were back
On my bike years ago
While sharing the camera
You passed by, so quickly
I remember you
So remember me
As I was back then
In my ripped blue jeans
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids
In a memory
I still see the blue, sunken barge
Down by the shore and I
Can taste the blackberry juice on our fingers
But there’s an echo of careless, callow footsteps
That run by so quickly
I remember you
So remember me
As I was back then
In my ripped blue jeans
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids in a memory
In a memory
It feels good to forget how wonderful it was
In the noise of a crowd
But sometimes cars in the night
Sound like the ocean and
Then I swear
I'm back there
Seems so real
It disappears
I remember you
So remember me
As I was back then
In my ripped blue jeans
Moments ago
It seems to me that we were just kids in a memory
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids
In a memory
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids in a memory
In a memory
In a memory
me: wow i'm slow its raining intensely
runiteking1: no its
not
its not raining......
me: yes it is
runiteking1: ?
me: its definitely raining heavily right now
runiteking1: outside?
me: yes
runiteking1: no
me: no, in the office. = =
yes it is
runiteking1: no its not....
its nice and sunny out my backyeard
me: its raining
I was right. I'm not imagining things.
There are so many things next year that I don't look forward to, such as standardized testing and ridiculous homework loads. Really, I can't wait for junior year to end [successfully, I hope], and probably wouldn't mind June of 2009 dragging out forever.
Time for some food, probably. (Okay, or cut raw meat for dinner.)
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Took a sip from a bottle of orange soda
Suddenly you were back
On my bike years ago
While sharing the camera
You passed by, so quickly
I remember you
So remember me
As I was back then
In my ripped blue jeans
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids
In a memory
I still see the blue, sunken barge
Down by the shore and I
Can taste the blackberry juice on our fingers
But there’s an echo of careless, callow footsteps
That run by so quickly
I remember you
So remember me
As I was back then
In my ripped blue jeans
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids in a memory
In a memory
It feels good to forget how wonderful it was
In the noise of a crowd
But sometimes cars in the night
Sound like the ocean and
Then I swear
I'm back there
Seems so real
It disappears
I remember you
So remember me
As I was back then
In my ripped blue jeans
Moments ago
It seems to me that we were just kids in a memory
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids
In a memory
Moments ago
It seems to me
That we were just kids in a memory
In a memory
In a memory
me: wow i'm slow its raining intensely
runiteking1: no its
not
its not raining......
me: yes it is
runiteking1: ?
me: its definitely raining heavily right now
runiteking1: outside?
me: yes
runiteking1: no
me: no, in the office. = =
yes it is
runiteking1: no its not....
its nice and sunny out my backyeard
me: its raining
I was right. I'm not imagining things.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Is it really a computer problem?
System Restore is a component of Microsoft's Windows Me, Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems that allows for the rolling back of system files, registry keys, installed programs, etc., to a previous state in the event of malfunctioning or failure. -Wikipedia
It must be really nerdy to relate life to the need for a system restore. My favorite sibling used it a few times for his laptop to counter the effects of various trojans and viruses. I can't turn my back, no matter how malfunctioned or failing things get. It's natural to check back, look thoroughly to find a solution, and overcome harmful effects on Windows XP.
It must be really nerdy to relate life to the need for a system restore. My favorite sibling used it a few times for his laptop to counter the effects of various trojans and viruses. I can't turn my back, no matter how malfunctioned or failing things get. It's natural to check back, look thoroughly to find a solution, and overcome harmful effects on Windows XP.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Help, someone out there?
It just so happens that every so often, Jack and I have a discussion over religion, science, and his stance on the whole thing. So, the all-famous Big Bang. How was it initiated? What was the energy that sent out this spark of life? Umm... Well, for now, God is the only answer that can even mildly be within reach by humans. My fantasy? That Jack and I somehow figure this out before we die. Because we really want to know. But of course, that's what everyone who has ever lived has wondered. How are we going to do this? Well darn it, we can't figure out God.
me: we should like, walk over to pasadena and just sit there
Jack: because pasadena makes us smarter?
me: sure
And then, reality strikes us again.
Jack: yeah
bill's wanting to show me a manstripper video
help
Another deep conversation has ended, as we would much rather enjoy our lives, having fun not watching certain YouTube videos, and refraining from pondering a question with no discernible answer.
me: we should like, walk over to pasadena and just sit there
Jack: because pasadena makes us smarter?
me: sure
And then, reality strikes us again.
Jack: yeah
bill's wanting to show me a manstripper video
help
Another deep conversation has ended, as we would much rather enjoy our lives, having fun not watching certain YouTube videos, and refraining from pondering a question with no discernible answer.
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