Kimmy's Liberal Art Graduation Party

So I forgot to talk about this before bowling because it was before bowling. So It was Kim's graduation party which I showed up pretty late too because I had find someone to go with me and VInce got off work at like 10:30 p.m. and apparently her party started at 7 which is probably why the prawns were all gone sigh. Oh well it was pretty fun there a different variety of people, mostly youngin's but its cool. It was just me Vince and Kevin drinking all the alcohol and Kevin got really drunk or faded like whoa. Met some cool people there and saw some crazy stuff that night like whip cream body shots? and a porch swing broke but yeah its been awhile since I've been at that house. Good times though but there was a lot of cleaning to be done which I helped out with .

Friday BBQ

So yeah the previous post was about starting slow but the next day was already too epic. I think I should just list the people who were there right now just to get it out of the way. Jason of course, Joryl, Raquel, Lori, Teck, Jennalyn, Hazel, Marjorie, Arnel, Roanne, Mylene, Alex, Alex's friend Stephanie, Vince, Roger, Joseph,Kevin,and Festejo. The late arrivals were Dennis, Anna, Regie, Karen, Keith, and Joey. Also on a side note the people I did not know 5 of Jason and Tecks friends. I really hope I did not forget anyone or I would feel bad. So we played our usual games of beer pong and chandelier and flip cup. Played some physical games like tug of war which me n my partner Joe demolished in. Video of some memorable moments from the BBQ can be seen at youtube.com/itsjustrj should be able to. It was a very chill night some new people to hang out with here and there hopefully we can see more of them in upcoming events. The night ended kind of early probably did too much in a short amount of time. Hung out at Denny's for a little bit but cut out very quickly. I would go into more detail of some of the things that happened that night but most of it can be seen in clips on my youtube account that I mentioned earlier but here is a picture with some of the new people that came through.

Waiting in Line Start off slow with a Movie NIght

So I forgot to mention something that happened before watching the movie that day. I decided to go and be a good friend and stand in line with Alex to get the iPhone 4 which in my opinion is not that impressive. It is like square haha and yeah nothing too special. The funny thing is I might get one when I upgrade but I would not wait in such a ridiculous line. I mean thinking about the lines I used to stay in for shoes could be similar to an extent but the difference is that phone will always be there andthe price determined by memory. The shoes I waited for were either limited or the price would increase soon after. Back to the story though it was pretty sad seeing these people who have waited for so long to get this phone. I understand the people who sold their phones while they were still in demand at a good price to get this phone. Still though celebrating when a person gets to go in sad much. What I truly disliked is how people would set up there phones in the store and record the line really ignorant stupid ass fuckers. So where in the line for about 5 or so hours till we get the phone. The only good thing about it was the girl next ot us looked like London Keyes.

So I had some days of rest but there were already things to be planned and organized. Nothing to big to start off the return. So we did something simple so people bailed but it was ok it worked out for the best. So it was me Vince, Jason, Joryl and Ngan. We watched Toy Story 3 and yes I know I've seen it already but it is really a good movie. Nothing more to say to that we watched than cut out basically. Like I said started off slow.

Vegas day 4 of 4 the Departure

So basically this was the aftermath of our trip. Pretty tired practically no energy left. We just ended up chilling at the Caesar's Palace pool just to cool off and have a recap on the weekend. We did go to this 21 and up section where there were topless chicks walking around us so it was a good view while we just relaxed in the water. After that we had one more attempt to win at craps, Me Keith and Jake but still no luck at all. So coming home with no winning what so ever. So we finally end up leaving the place heading to the airport finding out we have a delayed flight. About two hours. We chilled talked about some mistakes we made during the trip and yeah it was still fun regardless of the issues which transpired. So getting back home only meant one thing for me. For as much as I wanted to retire from the whole planning thing for that to happen I would have to disconnect myself from the world.

Vegas 3 (part 2) of 4

So out of the drama mode now the four left and it was just Jake, Vince, Keith and myself. We took a quick rest and ate at this very very good buffet at the Encore hotel. So goo but bad timing because of our alcohol consumption. So we could not consume a lot. We waited for Vince's cousin Phil to arrive and as we did that is when the night truly started. Some shots of privilege to go around and out and about we went. A lot of things can not be really be spoken for and there really is not any pictures to prove anything of the sort. All that was truly remembered was a very good time as well as getting kicked out of two different places and coming back to the room at sun rise. Wish I could go into detail but I won't oh well almost time to go home.

Vegas Day 3 ( part 1) of 4

So this was the most drama and fun filled exciting day out of all the days in Vegas. Started off very subtle continuing from the night before, I did not sleep at all since there was a slight dispute over the bed. Instead like a good friend or person I did some room work threw away a lot of garbage and took care of the dishes but before all of that I went on a solo trip to the gym. Used about every machine there got a good work out from it pretty sore. After that I did the cleaning as mentioned and then began to pack since we were checking out that day. I felt really good at the time without any sleep at all and after I fnished packing I went to get people breakfast. So i got a lot of cardio done that morning and I felt fresh. Everyone eventually woke up and we went to go to our new room at Treasure Island not as big but would supposedly do the job. Since a majority of the people were leaving this was our gambling day before all the ridiculous drama began. So we pretty much lost except for Raquel who came up a bill. Everyone was pretty tired and wanted to go back to the room but Raquel wanted to go meet up with Karen and Trish to go sight seeing I guess. Which did not happen cause Trish was not feeling well. So back at the room I got really bored because everyone was sleeping so I went off on my own for a bit around the casino some cute girls here and there. Went back up and no one really slept the just talked for awhile and Raquel woke up and need to go to her car so I went with her. We chatted for a but and headed back to the room and all hell broke loose from there.Trish lost her phone so Raquel lended hers but Raquel had to use her phone and when she got it she noticed someone was talking shit about her on her phone. So she reacted but previous to this event we find out that they Alex, Karen, Raquel and Trish have to leave as soon as possible because Trish's brother was dying. There was a lot of screaming and crying but for some reason we ended having a group picture. This already a long post so the night time will be in the next.

Vegas day 2 of 4

So things got slightly more interesting through out this day. Where I awoke to a cell phone which belonged to me and I did not know it was tampered with because of how I was so caught up in the situation. I texted my anger towards the culprit who was Jake and apparently he switched the names causing one of the biggest successful pranks played on me which in some sense was kind of my fault for not paying attention to detail. So to move on form this we did really do too much during the day. Just ate at Chipotle got some Fat Tuesdays and chilled did some slot machines and what not no luck though. So we go back to the room and Vince is pretty much knocked out for the rest of the day til later when we go to XS. As were back in the room we start messing around and doing stupid tricks to entertain ourselves to kill time. Then as we get ready I help the guys out by ironing their clothes when I get a very upsetting text from my bestie. Where harsh words were thrown due to the issue of who can sleep in the bed. A certain word that did kind of stick to me though which was used during this unnecessary argument was "selfish". Which I really do take offense to because if you ask anyone I am quite the opposite of the word "selfish very far from it. Thinking about makes me want to finish my angry blog but not right now. To continue the story and also to avoid any trivial arguments I agree to the terms and I stay away from the bed but I did it cause she's my friend and love her to death and I did not want our friendship to be weird because of a fight over a bed. So moving on everyone is ready and I take a triple shot of goose because all the Hen is gone. So another note we actually have to carry Vince out because I guess his Fat Tuesday was too much for him.


He did wake up when we got into the line for XS was interesting finished a bottle of Yager or however you spell it. We get in for what 50 bucks which was ridiculous because all I wanted to do there was start shit with other people who thought they were tight. Anyways there is actually a point where an even becomes too "crackin" and this was one of them too many dudes not enoguh room surprised the shit did not hit the fan. There were like celebrity type people there like Paris Hilton, Chuck Lidell and ABDC's Poryotics or some shit like that anyways we cut out gambled came up a little but yeah pretty much came back chilled for a bit oh we did stop by for food before going up but as for myself not too hungry. So everyone was eating and I was just waiting for people to sleep because since I did not have a place to sleep I decided to venture off on my own which will continue to the next post because this was very lengthy but the next is a definite reader.

Finally Vegas Day 1 of 4

So after all these side adventures and accomplishments VEGAS trip arises but before that; on the same day as Vegas Toy Story 3 comes out and of course I'm going to watch it so me Aaron, Roni, and my baby girl Shanli go out to watch the morning show which was awesome by the way. Got to feel like a kid again before doing 21 and up stuff haha. So yeah go home do some last minute packing which was about everything but finish in time. Roni and Aaron take me, Keith and Jake to the airport and from there we meet up with Vince. The flight was cool and South West was celebrating their Birthday so free drink for the trip ordered a Jack and coke awesome drinking in the skies. So we get to Vegas and Keith gets super clowned by the driver which was a hilarious way to start the trip. So we get to the MGM signature nice place pretty big and yeah of course start drinking.

This is where the note taking of drinks should begin. Let;s just estimate the intake starting with 6-7 shots of Hen and maybe 3-4 shots of Grey Goose which should already signal a not so pleasant outcome for the normal but I am not even close to that. We leave and go hit up a lounge in Aria to what I recall the Gold lounge which we got hooked up with from Alex's friends. It was a cool chill spot and yeah Keith got at some girls and tried to pass off two others to Vince and Jake who were not so thrilled. In the lounge I had a Long Island some drink a girl gave me another unknown drink and for some reason I asked Vince to get me a drink off the table but it was untouched just to add that in. Keith was going to leave with or he did leave with the girl he was with but backed out because Jake was not there. So without Keith momentarily are back in the room and who is passed out in the bathroom none other than my bestest home girl Raquel and just like last year got kicked out again and drunk out of her mind. The night still young yet I stay and watch over her. Quite faded myself more Hen was offered but no glass so not once but twice did I take a swig of Hen from the bottle and took it in gulps which was not helping my situation. From what I am told though I was with Raquel in the bathroom for awhile some say 2-3 hours in the dark and the door was apparently locked to my understanding which I do not know why but yeah probably my favorite picture from the trip was that night and yeah it was only the first night. I mean look at it that picture is adorable ain't it. So yeah you know my dedication to my homies stick with em til I have no idea.

My Baby Girl's Graduation/ Promotion

So it was my kid's graduation one of the so called proudest moments of my life. Seeing my baby girl on grown up and such sigh how they grow so fast. The ceremony was ridiculous in terms of super unnecessary in terms of the emotion of the students. Speeches were a lot of blah blah blah and ever so dramatic I actually feel bad when they go to high school they really have no idea what drama is. So yeah my baby going to high school, just mean i have to train harder so I could beat the shit of those high school boys haha. It seems just like yesterday though teaching her how to play basketball running those drills, practicing the piano and such, taking care of her when she was sick and how she always called my name or came to me when something was wrong she better do that in high school too but yeah baby is all grown up but I taught her well not to mess with the wrong crowd and also how to not be like me so thats a good thing.

Lil Sis Kick it While she Visits

Sorry to back track but something did happen on the 15th of June. It seemed like it was going to be a chill day and most likely nothing would be going today but as usual something would bound to occur later that night. I was seriously pretty tired still and not feeling the urge to go out. As the day went on no calls of any sort until maybe around 9p.m. where I get a text from Joryl saying Janelle aka "Lil Sis" wanted to go La Vics later that night. Of course I would be down to go haven't seen "Lil Sis" in a really long time so I tell him I'm down. TIme passes by though a lot of timeas 10 turns to 11 and 11 turns to 12 and I wonder why the delay. Janelle was watching a movie and it basically took forever but eventually we finally leave and then Janelle, Joryl, and I pick up Vince and head out to La Vics. It was a Tuesday night and I already knew that it might be packed because of specials at Sabor when they have two dollar drinks. The crowd wasn't too bad some cute girls like out of every 1 out of every 6 or 7. So we caught up and such and talked about how Janelle was coming up and when she's done she's going to pay for our bills and take us out. Yeah it took awhile to kick but always worth it to hang out with friends that I haven't seen in awhile.

Random DnBs Night

So its the 16th of June and Vegas is coming up and I really was not trying to go out and spend. I then get a random call from Marjorie to come out and go to DnBs that night. Since she was moving soon I felt that I probably should go but I was too tired to drive. Barely anyone wanted to come through until I talk to Dennis and Anna who said they would not only go to DnBs but take me as well so the offer I was looking for arose and I took it without a second thought. So dropped off my car at my cousin's place and Dennis picks me up and then from there off to DnBS. So when we get there we meet up with Mylene, Marjorie, and Arnel; later Arvin and Kevin are there as well. I took a shot with Mylene, Marjorie and Arnel i forgot what it was but yeah might as well right. It was pretty chill a lot of cuties out that night but the tru highlight of the night was bumping into someone I have not seen in ages. Yliana aka "Best Friend" was there and I swear at first I was like that has to be here but I'm not sure because she's supposed to be in San Diego but yeah it was her awesome right. "Best friend" in the flesh. Yeah that was a very good decision to go out that night and its all thanks to Marjorie.

Roger's Grad

So Roger's graduation in Davis was quite interesting the trip on the way there was pretty fun though. We left around 11 p.m. and on the way there I realized that I forgot my shoes at home during the rush of me leaving the house. So on this trip we made predictions of what would happen in Vegas and also stopped by a Wal*Mart so I could buy some shoes. I ended up buying these converse knock-offs called Faded Glory. Horrible for anything kind of shoe even though they did look like chucks. So we chill at Roger's apartment eat some Wendy's, drink some beer and whatever we wanted to do there. So Jake,Vince and myself did not got any sleep at all with it being so damn hot. So we chatted about actually more complained about how we could not sleep and watched some youtube videos and then by then it was already time to get ready for the graduation. As we were getting ready I realize that I forgot my belt as well which is all bad, because now I am in uncomfortable shoes and loose jeans; I lost weight by the way but yeah those where my challenges for the day. It was difficult staying awake for the ceremony barely made it some snoring a long the way from one of us but got through it. Seriously though the only thing keeping me awake was either a D.B. or U.S.

After the ceremony we ended up eating at some type of all you can eat sushi which was alright we ate with Roger's family, mom, dad sister and older brother. The food was not that great to be honest but it was very inexpensive so no reason to complain. Went home right after and knocked out on the way there as well as knocked out when I got home. It was a fun trip there were cute girls there "Ain't gunna lie", but yeah it's always all good to support a friend who made it through.

VInce's B-Day at Hooters

So yesterday was Vince's Birthday at Hooter's event. A lot of people showed up which I will list but it was definitely more than 20. I guess I could start off with Vince's Gamestop folks which I only know a few because they were the one's who I picked my reserved games from, Nathan, I think Brian, Ashley and someone who actually knows my cousins, Fortunato. and then some other people I didn't know. From our group I was there, Mylene, Jake,Vince, Drew,Jason, Keith, Joey,Sheila, Jordan, Nicole, Roger, Regie, Dennis,Anna, Kevin. So Vince's drinking adventure started when he finished a 40 oz before getting to Hooters or at least in the parking lot, then AMF, An Irish Car Bomb, a red bull vodka and 1 more AMF did not finish the Long Island and AMF though. It was enough for him to start yacking throughout Hooters on the way to the bathroom. It was a good turnout very fun, just a preview of things to come most likely. Went to tuttimelon after but Vince was knocked out in the car and we just chilled and then ended up going home.

Thoughts on today and other stuff...Ha-ha kinda

Well let's start with the fact that I wanted to sleep but for some reason I just can't therefore I am blogging. so there are two things i want to talk about today. The first would be how my day went today, so I'll start off on a good note before it gets serious.

So, today I went to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. So it was me, Vince, and two of Vince's other friends, Fran and Beatrice, I think, oh well and also there was Regie, Vince's cousin Phil and niece Emma, cute baby haha. Well anyways yeah the new people were cool and yeah (ain't) not going to lie Vince's friend, Fran was really pretty just saying though. We went on a couple of rides saw some shows and walked around a lot, oh also I have not eaten for like the whole day just to add on. The day was fun though quite memorable, oh and i did get to ride everything yeah lost some weight. WHAT?! Went home finished the Laker game Woot woot Boston is weak. On a side note Fran would be a perfect example of the kind of kick it girl I described to Kwek, just saying.

So on a more serious note I'm ever so irritated with the way people have been acting towards handling certain situations with relationships with people. My opinion is this, life is very difficult as is and adding uncesscary problems just adds to the load that people already have to carry throughout their lives. There are different ways that a person can look at the word "miss". Example someone leaving, trying to hit something etc. you do not miss people that you have eliminated from your life and especially people that have done you wrong. It is definetly a waste of time and not worth the worry to care about someone that you dropped. If people complain about other people yet they miss them does not make any sense at all to me. The reason why they can be seen as gone is a particular reason in which a person may drop them. Those type of people become DEAD weight meaning they only bring you down so why have those type of people around especially if you want to come up. If what that person did was not to your liking or did something to you that you take offense why give them the satisfaction of having your time. Why do they deserve your concern at all. People just need to get over stupid ,emphasis on unnecessary, shit. With all that worrying we truly can not appreciate the other wonderful and beautiful things of the world that surrounds us. In other words QUIT YOUR BITCHIN'!!!!

A side note no one has to agree with what I say it is strictly my opinion and can be taken anyway as a person may read, but if you ever see me and wonder why I enjoy my life more than you, you wouldn't have to think about that twice for the answer.

Thoughts on the change

Well one of the few things that occurred at the air port which I did say I was going to mention but Kwek did pass on the torch to fulfill the duties of the wise man as well as to complete the ying and yang of my conscience haha. The name I will not being putting out there in the open but this person will be at the time the Kwek substitute.

So moving on to my thoughts on this situation. Well so my best friend just left for the Phillipines to go to school and how do I feel about that? Since I heard the news my mindset was people have left me before, people I depended on, people who took care of me, etc.Kwek is no different form those people. He is just doing what he feels he has to do to get where he wants to go which is understandable. Certain people expect me to be the one who would be the most sad or the one who would cry at the airport. I can understand why as Kwek was the person I confided to most and took my side on any battle I had to go through. We both went through moments where we defied the higher power and practically ran away. As I mentioned earlier influential people have left me but the way I see it as I have become accustomed to is a test of taking what these people have taught to me and applying it becoming a stronger, smarter, and better person overall. From the past I've been told how the reason why I got so much tough love from my "cuzzins" is because they knew I could take it and if they were not around that I would be able to take care of myself and be the stronger person they know I am. So as people have come and gone the reason for tears just does not seem necessary knowing they will come back sooner or later. It doesn't take away the fact that I am really sad that my best friend has left the country, I just know that he will be back and with the knowledge that he bestowed upon me and as I apply it, it will be as he never left in the first place.

Kwek's Last Days in America

These last couple of days have been quite interesting within terms of the events that had conspired for the weekend.

Friday the day which I planned was very much a success as usual in more ways then one I suppose. These were the events or the levels of Kwek's Farewell party. 1st level was at Naru's Sushi in Newark for 99 cent saki and beer.










The next Level was at Hooters for half off all drinks, wine beer, and mixed drinks. This second level was Kwek's tipping point in which he did yak all over the place I guess. Not in a messy way but like outside and in garbages etc.






The last level which we actually had to drag him there was the Hayward Karaoke "Karopee Karopee". It took him awhile to get out of the car but eventually made his way out and even sang a song but obviously he was done for the night game over.





The next night I was barely even able to go out because of the tasks that I had to endure but still I went for the sake of the minimal time that Kwek was going to be here. Met at TGIF chilled I felt horrible but just thought I could feel horrible later. We hung out at Wal*Mart for a but and went home.

Last day before flight we had a big kick it with the group at Vince's house. Played some poker watched some movies, actually did some workouts and had breakfast together before the big day.

So the day has come where my dear friend Kwek would be going to the Phillipines for school and will be gone for awhile. Went to the airport and said our farewells and such and that was about it.Now he is in the air and all that could be done is wish him luck and come back soon.

Do not know why the upload does not work but the link to Kwek's farewell speech can be found here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjeUhwx2_M