ARTHUR JAMES

Listens to Kanye West - All of the Lights

2012-01-31T18:50:00.000-08:00

Rihanna *singing*: "Turn off the lights in here, baby..."**

...

**DISCLAIMER: I just realized that's not how the song goes but I have hard of hearing and I thought that's how it went ever since I first heard the song... until today when I looked up the lyrics. Whatever, Rihanna still makes my body get ready.

Keep Moving Forward

2012-01-29T19:54:00.000-08:00

I feel I have been making good progress with my personal goals so far -- every day I'm inching closer, just trying to keep pushing forward. I personally feel that I have a strong work ethic and am able to align myself constantly with my goals. But, I still don't think I'm doing enough.

Sometimes I feel that ambition can be a curse.

That drive, the constant desire for improvement, that hunger, sometimes feels insatiable. To never be content, to always trying to push through some goal. I feel that this can drive people to insanity. I don't doubt that some of the past great artists, musicians, inventors and others of that ilk were consumed by this delirium -- an incessant fervor that has resulted in great personal strides and contributions to mankind.

I'm not saying that I will become insane from hard work, but I have felt the frustrations that come along the way -- like I've broken out in sweat while painting? Who does that?

I do sometimes ask myself "Why? Why are you doing what you are doing?" I always answer, "I don't know." or "I just want to see what it feels like -- what it looks like. I want to know what I can do."

I am content with that answer, for now.

To be completely honest, there's no real direction for this blog post. If anything, I think that it was influenced by my recent plateau I've reached with one of my goals. I would like to think of this blog post as a spark plug -- it will signify the day that I tighten the bolts up a little bit more and up the notch on my Discipline and Hard Work stat. It just seems like I'm grinding away daily, pouring these experience points in, and nothing significant has come out of it.

With that, I will continue to work hard... and start to work harder. I will not be disparaged at diminishing gains, I will push on, I will keep moving forward.

I leave you with one of my personal favorite motivational videos.

Support Your Local Library!

2012-01-26T19:48:00.000-08:00

The published book is slowing deteriorating with the advent of e-readers, e-ink, e-pages, e-covers, e-porn. Libraries are dying, b. Don't let this happen! There is just something about having a real Playboy in your hand, turning musty (maybe crusty) paper pages... You can't replace that.

Seriously though, support your local library! There are many ways to support, here's how I personally did it.

I just gave them hella money.

This is, by far, the largest fee I've ever incurred from borrowing books at the library -- 30 dollars !!! I could have probably bought all the books myself. I could have bought ~28 McChickens. I could have bought a fifth of Jameson.

S'all good though, because I am supporting my local library.

If you are wondering what the heck "Lolita" is (because it cost me 19 dollars), it's basically a book about a pedophile who is infatuated with this super young girl and instead of smushing her mama, he uh... 'lays down' with the young girl. Like hella times. And drives around the country with her, laying down and stuff.

DON'T JUDGE ME.

It's heralded as a 'classic' book and I've been trying to catch up on that 'classic' list. This is why I also had Catch-22 (which I really enjoyed).

Basically the reason why I got so many fees is because I went 'Waitlist' happy and put like 3 books on hold. It wasn't my fault they all came at the same time. *pause* I just read them in order and I just couldn't read them fast enough.

Anyway, 30 dollars to the library. Strong support, brah #feelsgoodman

The Handshake Debacle

2012-01-25T23:37:00.000-08:00

I want to shed light on perhaps one of the more awkward things that happens amongst young males -- the casual handshake. You won't find many male/female interactions of this nature -- usually those interactions involve hugs (#inthere), kisses on the lips (#mybodyisready), feeling of breasts (#igab), etc.

But I digress, allow me to disect this handshake debacle.

The Dap

Follow the picture to showcase camaraderie between friends via dap. There are many variations of this -- some point at each other like a gun, some grasp just the fingers, some play a game of patty cake...

...then some like to intertwine legs, smile, and point at each other when they find out the baby isn't theirs (true friendship!)

The Pound
The pound starts out like the dap but instead of interlocking fingers, each persons hands slide away and then fist pound each other -- clearly showing how rock solid your friendship is and how kewl you both are.

The Debacle
The differences between these handshakes is what creates this debacle -- is he going to high-five me? Is he going to dap me? Is he going to pound me? *pause*

I swear it's almost like a game of rock-paper-scissors. One false step and one is left stranded grasping air, both parties feeling awkward. To exacerbate the situation, some people may even just fist pound straight up... putting others reactions to the test.

Some react different than others

Solutions
With the situation explained, I will offer some solutions. These have been field-tested and Arthur Approved (srs).

Make your intentions super obvious. You can do this by initial hand position (pointed up = dap, pointed down = finger dap, pointed straight ahead = slide and pound, hand up high = high five). Shit, announce it before hand if you want. "Pound me brah!" *pause*
Go for the regular businessman handshake. You can't really go wrong here. Actually nevermind, you can -- I have had handshakes where they close their hand too early and only grab my fingers AKA make you feel like a biatch.
Judge the person. I don't condone judging people but if worst comes to worst, there's an unsaid rule: minorities will usually dap while caucasians will usually fist pound. To be honest, for the most part this is true. Use this information at your discretion brah.
Hug. Yes, I hug some of my guy friends #donjudgeme #comeatmebro

I can't believe I wrote all this out, but whatever -- I wish you all well in your future handshake interactions.

Lost in Tokyo by Mark Bramley

2012-01-09T15:38:00.001-08:00

This video takes you on a eclectic 3 minute tour of Japan (wild guess is that its Tokyo) filled with bright lights and acute and obtuse camera angles.

The video is pretty well done -- I got mildly aroused at the airport shot.

I have always held Japan high on my places to travel -- I have a strong appetite for every thing Japanese and Lost in Tokyo by Mark Bramley satiated my hunger. At least for a little bit. :)

Lost in Tokyo from Mark Bramley on Vimeo.

2012 Resolutions

2012-01-08T22:11:00.000-08:00

Five super exciting resolutions for me! (not srs) At least I think I'll be able to keep them... maybe.

- Get to bed earlier (lol at writing this at 10PM)
- Get more sleep (lol at first line)
- Be more organized (whatever this means)
- Open up stock portfolio and get at least 8% profit by 2013 (#birdmanhandrub)
- Get better at stuff (whatever this means)

New Hero = Masunobu Sato

2011-12-23T10:39:00.001-08:00

Masunobu Sato -- I respect and admire this man for he is the king of masturbation.

Masunobu Sato is the 2-time world champion masturbator. Dude puts in WORK. Most people wake up and eat breakfast, read the newspaper. Not Masanobu-san -- dude wakes up and whacks it for 2 hours straight. In front of his girlfriend. While she makes dresses. While she times him. In front of his cat. To Japanese gameshows.

HOLD THAT (literally). Son's a boss.

Not only that, he holds the world record for pocket pool at 9 hours and 58 minutes.

9 hours and 58 minutes.

How you gonna bang-a-rang for 10 hours straight son? You know how long that is? I can drive from where I live in Washington, to northern California.

That's two states. TWO.

What if me and this dude Masanobu-san went on a road trip to California? Conversation could be like..

"Hey Masanobu-san, let's goto California!"

"Alright dawg."

"It's 10 hours though, you gonna be good?"

"Yeah man I'll just beat my meat the whole time."

I ain't even mad. Masanobu-san, you have paved your way into Arthur's Hall of Heroes, alongside my mama and papa.

Gun Range Virgin

2011-12-11T23:41:00.001-08:00

Today I went with a couple of my co-worker friends to the gun range -- it was my very first time (that's what she said? Maybe? I didn't build it up enough.. that's what she said? Maybe?).

My first thought was, 'Wow. These are real guns.'

My first emotion was, to be completely honest, fear.

I mean, I play violent video games, I watch movies with hella guns in them and people getting murked left and right... but to actually be in an environment completely surrounded by real guns, that was some shit. I may sound like a wuss but whatever -- guns take lives, b!

One of my co-workers was pretty well versed when it comes to wielding dem bangerz brah so he pretty much led us through proper use and how to slang your piece bow bow ping pow. Not gonna lie, I was super meticulous with my movement -- last thing I wanted to do was drop the thing or shoot a bullet somewhere.

After a while though I felt pretty g with it -- it helps that the first gun we used looks and feels exactly like my younger brother's airsoft gun lol

We shot a .22, a 9mm, and then those .45's AKA those bullets that will make dem shoulders clap brah (owie). The .22 was like a little peashooter -- you can shoot that gun one handed. The 9mm is the one I really liked, not too soft, not too hard *pause*. It seemed pretty versatile. I pretty much tried the .45 just to try it and feel its power (lol that sounds weird) but damn it was so hard to shoot that thing straight because of the recoil.

Accuracy wise, I felt that I did pretty well especially for my first time. I credit all the time I spend playing Call of Duty and Battlefield -- my trigger fingers were already well trained brah come at me.

I recommend trying it out at least once for sho. Firing the gun? #feelsgoodman

Things I'm waiting for in the mail...

2011-12-05T20:32:00.001-08:00

Seattle print by Anderson Design

Crewneck from randomobjects.net

Pretty excited brah, I want!

Seattle Skyline

2011-11-29T15:37:00.001-08:00

Right here is one of my recent paintings -- it's of the Seattle skyline. I really like how it turned out and thought I would share it to the masses plus add a little of that artist commentary.

Some boring information -- it's acrylic on 11 by ... 14 I think? It's a good size *pause*... took me about 30 minutes to do.

Process. Started off with just painting the whole canvas red. Played video games for like 5 days waiting for it to dry before deciding to take out the white paint. I wanted it to be very continuous and minimalistic at the same time. I don't think minimalistic is a word but work with me brah. That said, I just took a medium brush and let my hand go for a bit from the left all the way to the right.

I didn't take very much time in measuring if the buildings were the right height -- the most important thing to me was to make the Space Needle stand out. Everything else is just kinda "there" as psuedo placeholders.

After the main white line was done, I took out my tiniest brush and put some windows in however I felt like with my blue and white.

With the windows and dots and stuff in, thought it was a bit too minimalist with just that so I threw in Mt. Rainier in the back chillin. Made sure that it was a color in between the white and the red (read: pink) as to give the viewer some sort of weak illusion that it's in the back -- making sure that it was behind some of the buildings helps too (lol).

I think this was about my 3rd or 4th acrylic piece and personally I think I'm learning something new each time. Basically I screw up something in the painting before and do my best to log it into the memory bank so I don't repeat it the next time.

I didn't really learn much this time because I am pretty happy with it. Therefore I called myself 'awesome' in my head and treated myself to some cookies.

Andressa Soares though..

2011-11-22T20:03:00.001-08:00

fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fifififififififififififififififififi

This is sick..

2011-11-20T12:51:00.001-08:00

Handmade Portraits: The Sword Maker from Etsy on Vimeo.

COME AT ME BRO

2011-11-20T12:13:00.001-08:00

The universe is crazyyy big...

2011-11-14T11:52:00.001-08:00

Smoke DZA ft. Dom Kennedy - Pow Wow

2011-11-13T00:36:00.001-08:00

This song been on repeat all day. The beat is very tough, huuuuooooeeegh.

Juan Manuel Marquez's Secret Drink

2011-11-12T10:03:00.001-08:00

Manny bout to put it in tonight though, pause.

How I Sleep Every Night

2011-11-10T06:46:00.001-08:00

Just need Jergen's... *pause*

VALUE

2011-11-09T12:48:00.000-08:00

Imagine there is a bank that every morning adds 86,400 dollars into your bank account. There is nothing wrong, they're all legit transactions done by a kind rich person.

But the bank does not keep the money to the next day -- every night the money that you didn't spend disappears.

What would you do in that situation?

You'd of course use all the money that was put in on your account, day after day. The funny part is that we actually have an account like that -- it isn't money that is transported into the account.
It's TIME.

Every day you get 86,400 seconds. At night, every second that you did not use will be gone forever. If you don't use them today, it's your own fault. There's no way back, you can't over credit your account tomorrow, you have to live in the present.

Use your time wisely. DO the best of your day, today.

Every moment is valuable, and time waits for no man.

Great Children's Book

2011-11-09T06:51:00.001-08:00

The type of Yelp review I hate

2011-11-07T20:52:00.000-08:00

I hate the reviews on Yelp that are like, "I lived in Hawaii so I KNOW Hawaiian food... blah blah blah etc. etc. etc. I give it 1-star because I'm a dick." I'm sayin', just because you were from somewhere or lived some where for 1 hour or knew somebody ... that doesn't entitle you to know everything about that cuisine.

Makes me SEETHE.

Here's an example:

Robert F says - I grew up on Chinese/Cantonese/Taiwanese cuisine so I consider myself knowledgable on what good Chinese food tastes like.

While this place had great decor and very cool/unique drinks, the food just didn't live up to it's brand promise. I love the idea -- a modern take on the traditional staples of Chinese cuisine. On the contrary, Bako's execution of that promise was entirely lacking.

I REALLY wanted to like the food -- but I just couldn't :(

This dude ended up giving the place 2-stars. Dude said, "I grew up on Chinese/Cantonese/Taiwanese/any Asian race you could ever think of so I consider myself..."

No. You said "grew up", you didn't say "cooked" so stop it -- for what we know, you could have just ate your mama's food, b.

"I AM ASIAN SO I KNOW ASIAN FOOD!"

"MY FRIEND IS ASIAN SO I KNOW ASIAN FOOD!"

"I USED CHOPSTICKS ONCE SO I KNOW ASIAN FOOD!"

"I WALKED THROUGH THE ETHNIC AISLE IN SAFEWAY ONCE SO I KNOW ASIAN FOOD!"

I always will skip those reviews, because they make me mad.

Yes, I'm salty. #comeatmebro

TYBG

2011-11-07T20:35:00.001-08:00

Kramer driving and listening to Skrillex

2011-11-07T00:30:00.001-08:00

I want

2011-11-04T09:42:00.001-07:00

This is why Tim Hardaway is one of my fav. NBA players

2011-11-03T17:39:00.001-07:00

THAT'LL TEACH EM

2011-11-02T21:40:00.001-07:00

Daigo Umehara = My Hero

2011-11-02T11:58:00.000-07:00

#comeatmebro #swag

SRK just posted an interview with perhaps the best player to ever play fighting games, IN THE WORLD. This guy is a G, no doubt. I've seriously looked up to this guy since I started playing Street Fighter II with my cousins.

A (long) quote from the article that resonated with me:

You reached another level in what way?

“Domestically and internationally, I’ve been getting many interesting, real offers of projects that would mean a lot to me. And that’s given me a different motivation. Of course, I love fighting and traveling to another country to fight. At the same time, these new challenges have brought my professional life to another interesting level. As a pro gamer, I used to think I only need to focus on playing games and I need to bring the result, which is to win. I still want to win, but my way of thinking fundamentally changed and gotten even deeper.

I am taking more holistic approach to my professional life by taking care of my body. I’ve changed my diet to macrobiotic, and have been working out to build balanced muscle. I don’t even drink any more except for special occasions. I have set a strict schedule for myself consisting of 8 hours of sleep, 1 hour of gym training focusing on weight lifting or jogging, 1 hour of bike ride between home and the arcade for each trip, 9 hours of game practice, and the rest is spend for eating, shower, and the likes. [Editor's Note: You gamers that want to become pros, this is real tawk.]

There are two major reasons for my physical training. First, in Street Fighter, mental strength holds such a large part in one’s winning. And in order to stay mentally strong, I have to be physically healthy and stay balanced as body and mind are related to one another. Secondly, I want to look good in order for the sponsors, fans, and supporters to feel proud of me and feel good about myself. As more people get to know about me, I want to give them a best impression as possible and believe in me.

I take my profession very seriously and am confident that I am the only one who takes it this seriously. I work the hardest. I am proud of my profession, and I am determined to make the best out of the opportunity given to me, for myself and the community. And this confidence has given me another level of confidence in me. Nothing and no one can defeat me.”

I admire people that work hard. It hits home with me because I feel that I also put in a ton of work into what I do and towards the goals I set for myself. Daigo is my guy.

The interview can be found HERE

Fine, just do it, just DO ITAAARHGHHGEHEwiaaeew

2011-11-01T20:59:00.001-07:00

Turbo goes IN

2011-10-31T23:14:00.001-07:00

You know damn well that sidewalk was still dirty as hell -- son didn't even give the broom one stroke. *pause*

I got it, I got it, I got wh-who-WHOAAAAAwefjawdfio

2011-10-30T10:28:00.000-07:00

Me After Every Meal

2011-10-29T15:03:00.001-07:00

Young Mike Getting Ready for Work

2011-10-27T18:04:00.001-07:00

Waldo in Paris

2011-10-27T08:21:00.001-07:00

Swag Vol. 1

2011-10-23T18:31:00.001-07:00

THIS ONE'S FOR YOU MORPH

Dragonzord is the BEST

2011-10-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

You know when you hear this...

Shit is about to get REAL, son.

You know you about to get murked hardbody... like in the butt. Might as well roll the end credits to the episode because when you hear this, it's a WRAP.

Hold that.

Play that flute and that Dragonzord boutta emerge from the ocean lookin' all majestic on some, "WHO DARES SUMMON ME? I WILL TOUCH ALL." steez. Robot ready to shoot mad finger missiles at a minion, son.

He just doesn't have finger missiles, he got a mean tail swipe too! Who else you know got a Black and Decker drill bit attached to its tail? Dude got a whole Home Depot in his arsenal -- Dragonzord walked into a Home Depot and said, "Yeah, I'll take all of it."

Come at him.

C'mon.. no other Zord could see Dragonzord on the battlefield. Dude is built like the Lebron of Zords but like 2000 feet tall, 240 tons.

Dragonzord is the BEST.

I got Trebek, Trebekkin'...

2011-10-13T19:47:00.000-07:00

Joon, c'mon b...

Man.

2011-10-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

Only car I'd really want.

Random Thoughts Vol. 1

2011-10-11T21:41:00.000-07:00

My chest feels the pump.

That's because I worked out my chest. That's why I feel the pump.

I also worked out my arms.

My arms feel the pump.

That's weird that to say the same thing I just had to take the 's' off 'feels' and add it to 'arm'.

My dog is crawling under my desk. I always say "HEY NIMO!" then he gets scared. I only do it because its for his own good. I don't want him to chew through any wires. I also don't want him to mess up my computer. If I didn't have this computer, I don't think I'd be able to write on this blog.

I didn't have to say "HEY NIMO!" this time. He's next to the couch now.

I lied. I can update this blog from my netbook. I paid 400 dollars for that netbook -- its a ASUS Eee netbook.

Speaking of netbook, I started taking a pre-workout supplement called Jack3d. Yes, it has a '3' in the name because it is that douchy. It makes me push through my plateaus and really obliterate my muscles.

And yes, I'm aware that that statement did not relate back to the netbook, even though I started that sentence with a precursor that it would relate to said netbook. Whatever.

This is actually kind of enjoyable, just spewing out all these random thoughts that leak out of my head. Probably through my ears because I keep them clear with Q-Tips (even though I'm not supposed to). Q-Tips are pretty godlike, not going to lie.

One last thought that I had: Filipinos sometimes make spaghetti not with spaghetti sauce, but with banana ketchup. Actual bananas! I don't get it, especially because the banana ketchup is red. I guess ketchup is the dominant gene in that relationship. Anyway, so if I eat said spaghetti... do I also get a serving of fruit at the same time because of the banana ketchup?!

Please advise.

I'm going to hang out on the couch now, good night!

Araab Muzik though...

2011-10-09T19:10:00.001-07:00

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Squats are Kewl

2011-10-08T13:23:00.000-07:00

"....Carumba."

Magic Eye Sucks

2011-10-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

Remember these books?

Yeah? Well Magic Eye sucks.

Want to make somebody look like a dumbass? Give them Magic Eye I through III. Want to make somebody nauseated? Give them Magic Eye I through III. Want to ruin a child's vision and turn them into Minkus from Boy Meets World? Give them Magic Eye I through III.

I could never do these as a kid. NEVER. Might as well change the name to 'Cross Eye' because that's what it damn well made me do -- had young ol' Arthur seeing double. I used to spend hours trying to see dolphins, skulls, and flowers amidst the throwup of colors and patterns. Here's what I really saw:

Biggest waste of time. Not even remotely entertaining. You know what's more entertaining? Watching my puppy hump his toy otter. Little man just learned how to do it Nimo style.

Magic Eye, making optometrists millions since 1991.

787 First Delivery

2011-09-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

Let me get serious for a little bit.

Today marks the day when Boeing delivers our first 787 to our Japanese homies, ANA. This is monumental moment for Boeing. I have no doubt that this very plane right here will single-handedly change the aviation industry. It is the definition of aircraft excellence.

This is also a monumental moment, for myself. I have personally worked on this plane for more than a year. I have directly impacted the configuration of this plane. This is one of the moments during my career as an engineer where I have come to a realization -- that this is why I'm an engineer. This is the impact I can create. I am a part of this product.

Damn.

How to Judo in 30 Seconds

2011-09-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

North Korean Party Rock

2011-09-18T23:05:00.000-07:00

I laugh every time the 'wee wee wee wee WEE whon, wee w-wee wee wee wee, thonk' part hits.

Cheat Day Documentation Vol. 1 3SEP2011

2011-09-13T21:29:00.000-07:00

Alright ya'll. This is the first installation of me documenting all the crap (read: actually good tasting food) that I eat on my cheat days!

Let me explain some things -- not sure if you are aware, but I've embarked on a journey to chisel the mound of hard pillows that is Arthur. The result of this journey, we may never know, but the goal is 'mad aesthetics brah'. You jelly brah? You mad Smucker's brah? Brah, brah?

Anyway, the reason I have cheat days is for my own sanity -- I eat VERY clean throughout the week. Rarely no candy or 'sweets', no alcohol. Straight H20 (that's nerd for water), protein drank (that's meathead for water), coffee (that's Seattle for water), and weights. Saturday though, is when I worship the food gods and the dam breaks -- I eat anything I want.

Copious amounts.

No counting calories.

I could drink a whole keg if I wanted to. I could eat my puppie's doo doo if I wanted to. I could eat a planet. You get the idea.

ON TO THE FIRST DAY!

Breakfast

Healthy meal. Egg whites + 1 egg + spinach + black beans + spinach + pico de gallo + protein shake + a lot of water. No picure here. Boring boring. The reason why I eat a clean breakfast is because I have to start my metabolism correctly. This is key for cheat days.

Lunch

Tom Douglas' Serious Pie
Beet and peach salad with some bacon in it, some nuts in it, and some oil on it. I swear it sounded way better when the waitress explained it. This was really good. Very clean tasting and was an interesting blend of tastes and textures.

Their potato pizza. This was pretty godlike. The crust was amazingly light and had the right amount of crisp and oil. Doesn't hurt that it had plenty of potatoes on it, which is one of my favorite foods ever. The cheese was something fancy sounding -- good but I wish it was more melted. One thing I kind of wanted on this pizza though was actual sauce! None to be found unless they used like invisible tasteless pizza sauce, sneaky Tom Douglas.

Dinner

Beecher's Handmade Cheese

The Mac N' Cheese doesn't need an explanation -- it is super piff. That cup was empty like .0005 seconds after I took the picture. It's a little bit better than Kraft and Velveeta (lol).

The Mac N' Cheese set the bar a bit high for the Deougeoness (crap I don't know how to spell it and I don't want to look it up, if you have a problem... go smell something bad) crab and cheese sandwich. The bread was kinda hard and it had some capers in it. To be honest, I don't mind the capers but the crab to bread ratio wasn't worth the scrilla.

Dessert

Yogurtland
Nothing new here -- we always goto Yogurtland. I can't really tell exactly what I got from the picture, but I usually get pistachio (piffstachio) and taro swirl with a smattering of another random 3rd flavor. I usually put Heath, mochi, strawberries, graham cracker, and some small nuts (I think I went with almond this time). Shoutouts to the homie Chococat.

Conclusion

It was a fun cheat day. Some things worth mentioning is that it was a super nice day out in Seattle -- not alot of things can beat a sunny Seattle day downtown. Some things not worth mentioning but I'ma say it anyway is that we drank coffee during the day and plenty of water. It helps my metabolism.

I know you may say, "you are wasting all your hard work by eating all this stuff!" I will respectfully say your wrong -- I look at my body everyday *pause* and progress is still happening. The concept behind this is I cheat to 'shock' my metabolism and prevent it from switching to a lower gear from processing clean food throughout the whole week. Plus I work very hard in the gym. I will save your eyes from pictures of my body.

This cheat day though, solid -- 4/5 overall.

Cat Vs. Me

2011-09-01T21:14:00.000-07:00

The Word 'Moist'

2011-08-07T19:50:00.000-07:00

No female I know likes the word 'moist'.

NONE.

Emotions range from indifferent, cringe, to vomit.

OK not vomit but I have gotten no positive reviews on the word 'moist'. I think it's Yelp rating right now would be 1 star.

I don't know why, but if all 123123 females that read this blog (minus 123121), could chime in and tell me why... that would be great. Like, my guess is that they are reminded of their private parts and maybe that invokes a gag reflex (I'm not surprised, OoOoOO ZING!). WHO KNOWS?!

Anyway, that's my random thought for now. We just got a new doggie named Nimo and he's a brat and wants attention so I'm going to go bub-bye now before he poops and pees everywhere and rips all my shoes in half.

I've thrown in a picture of me and the little booger.

I've also made will make a poll on the right so you all can chime in on how you feel about the word 'moist'. In the mean time, I will be using the word 'moist' anytime I can -- this post was MOIST!

Arthur's Diet

2011-07-07T15:42:00.000-07:00

breakfast:
(30 mins within waking)
egg whites + 1 egg for flavor mixed with spinach
black beans with some sort of flavor kicker (ex. pico de gallo)
1-2 full glasses of water

1-2 hours later:
protein shake with milk

1-2 hours later:
leftovers from dinner/chicken/pbj (either one of these)
black beans
spinach with a slice of bacon + balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing
multi-vitamin, cinnamon, fish oil, magnesium/calcium pills

1-2 hours later:
random snack -- yogurt, string cheese whatever, black beans. depends on if im lifting weights after work.

pre-workout:
usually nothing really, but sometimes ill drink a cup of black coffee for the caffeine spike before lift

lift + kettlebells

post-workout:
protein shake

dinner:
some sort of protein, veggies, water/milk

lol now that i type it out, it kinda weird how it doesnt really deviate. but i like what im eating and think it tastes good so meh. i drink hella water/tea throughout the day too

i will take one day on the weekend and not care whatsoever what i eat. i can eat whatever i want, literally. ive looked at myself before and after the cheat day and it all subsides on monday, perhaps even looking better *pause*. this day is basically for me to get all the cravings out and also shock my body so my metabolism doesnt 'downshift' and get lazy. to be honest, its actually really hard to cram all that junk that i wanna eat through my body because i get full :( but i really really really look forward to this day haha

ive been doing this for about 1-2 months now and im happy with the results. since i started way back i was like 225, now im at a stout 185 -- ive gone as low as 175 but ive been lifting and bumped back up. i cant go by the numbers much now and just have to go by aesthetics.

im not yoked or chiseled by all means, but im working on it. pretty much my legs are tree trunks ;[

I WILL SHOW THE WORLD TRUE POWER!!!!!!!

lol syke i just wanted to sound like an anime nomsain. did it work?????????

One of my favorite quotes

2011-06-27T11:59:00.001-07:00

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

Theodore Roosevelt

High School Letter Breakup

2011-06-24T16:26:00.000-07:00

Summary:
He does not want to goto an event with Asusna. He wants to go with another female because she...

...is older
... has a supple rear and voluptuous breasts (see: "tet tet's" and "that a$5")
...will let him have sex with her on his birthday
....is a crip.

Umm....

Bobby Flay...

2011-06-08T23:18:00.000-07:00

...is a douche.

How you gonna let people think they are hosting a show where they showcase their BEST recipe, then crush their dreams by challenging them, cook the SAME dish the "B FLAY WAY", and quite possibly embarrass them in a showdown in front of ALL their homies?

I mean, dude is a decorated chef and he's gonna pick on little peons of the food game?

This guy has won Emmy's for his cooking show, EMMY'S, and he's gonna pick on cream cheese hot dog truck outside of the Shell station on the corner of Broadway and Pike?

I can picture it now...

Hey Carlos, that's a great hotdog you got there... but here's MY take on the hotdog!

What I've prepared for you all today is a chorizo sausage with roasted red peppers and onions on a modified ciabatta bun, all topped off with a chipotle aoili. All resting on bed of blue maize tortilla chips.

...the hell outta here son.

I'm surprised nobody on the show hasn't gave him a cold duff to the chin yet.

What a douche.

Sunglasses

2011-06-02T23:44:00.000-07:00

I feel like a douchebag when I wear sunglasses.

I don't know how to explain it, it's like whenever I have them on... I feel like people perceive me as trying to be 'cool' -- like I have a shield up. I only have one pair of Ray-Ban aviators and I barely wear them. I wanted to buy some Wayfarers, but they ended up being too small for my head (I have a big head, pause) and I figured that I wouldn't wear them that much anyway. Maybe?

Arghhh, is this normal? Or do I just needa get slapped real quick?

Wow, this was senseless drivel. I'm going to press 'Publish Post' anyway because I spent time writing this.

I'm at a loss for words...

2011-05-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

230+ dollars worth of groceries... for 6 dollars. You kidding me?

Hey you! What song are you listening to?

2011-05-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Brought a smile to my face, esp. the Lil Wayne - Lollipop dude -- the way he said it all matter-of-factly and kept it moving.

Plus I thought it was cool to see a whole range of people being asked the question, the diversity was cool to see. I found that the songs they were listening to were a real authentic expression of themselves. It had to be real because of the way the dude was asking them off-cuff.

C'mon Son

2011-05-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

C'mon son...

...you the buffest dude out in the league and a swipe at the ball turns you into the next Denzel Washington aka best black actor. Might as well give you an academy award.. shake my damn head.

Random Thoughts: Squeezits, Caprisuns, Fruitcups, etc.

2011-05-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

Ya'll remember these food items when you were young?

Get all excited to get your grubby little mitts on em right after you've been playing at recess or smacking kids at kickball or grabbing your balls or some shit, go to open it all fast, and BOOM all of it squirts everywhere?

That's some bullshit.

You know the makers of Squeezits were sitting in the Squeezit factory, chillin' by the Squeezit spout with an empty bottle like, 'Yeah I'ma fk up a kids white tee some day.. But I don't give a shit!!' Then goes and fills that bottle right up to the top.

Man screw you!!

Same goes for Caprisuns. You wanna go and put the straw in the hole *pause* without covering the end with your thumb? Your face getting squirted on word to Peter North vs. Nautica Thorn. *pause* Got Mountain Cooler all up in your nostrils and shit.

Damn.
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Who needs shoe cleaner...

2011-05-16T20:13:00.000-07:00

When you got your tongue?

Yo ugh!

I liked the part though where he stopped for a bit... thought about it... then was like 'nah I'm not done' then kept on going LOL

Shoutouts to my brother for showing me this one.

Kewl Yahoo! Answers Vol. 1

2011-05-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

How do i know my body is ready for sex?

i have been in a relationship with a guy for about 4-5months now, i am only 14 and he is 15, he asked what i think about losing my virginity to him, i told him i would have to think about it as he was fine with that, i have decided that im keen for the experience but im not to sure on a few things such as... how do i know my body is physically ready for sex? is there any pain? is there much blood? how do i know he will be able to fit in me? if i can please have some help with these question thank you :)

Link to question

I mean, if you gotta ask questions like that, you probably ain't ready for that smash-smizzle-ping-pow nomsain (know what I'm saying)? You ain't ready for that swag-splash-big-bash nomsain (know what I'm saying)?. You ain't ready for that sling-slang-bing-bang nomsain (know what I'm saying)?

One day though, you just gon wake up and be like..

But for now, you ain't ready... nomsain (know what I'm saying)?

Hi-Tech Student

2011-05-10T07:56:00.001-07:00

"...I'll just download the attachments."

An Educational Segment: Hoverhands

2011-04-26T22:21:00.000-07:00

It is your lucky day!

I have put together an educational segment to enlighten the masses on yet another awkward social moment -- the hoverhand!

Due to the content being heavily populated with pictures, I have chosen to choose a different medium for this presentation -- a 15-page Google slideshow.

An Educational Segment: Hoverhands
By Arthur

I hope you enjoy. Thank you for your time.

New Drawing -- Kimono Lady

2011-04-25T23:03:00.000-07:00

Recently done drawing, used an art reference. For all you pervs out there, there are unedited uploads at the bottom of this post. Don't get offended, I drew it, so what does that make me? LOL

I'd appreciate any comments/criticisms/pie, thanks.

Unedited closeup
Unedited whole

Boobies!

IT'S BEAUTIFO!

2011-04-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

Fish lookin' like a Magikarp. IT'S BEAUTIFO! ANH! ANH...aye but don't touch nuthin' LOL.

Ayo why the guy sound like he's sexually aroused though, sounding like he got a fantail goldfish fetish and shit on some, "oooohhhhhh yeeahhhhhhh.........."

That is a big ass fish though.

It's a Process Vol. 2

2011-04-16T14:02:00.000-07:00

eggs = scrambled, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 of an onion, spinach, pepper, 4 cheese, milk
muffins = english, sourdough, natural jelly, butter

taste = 9/10
ease of make = 8/10

Kid Cudi - In My Dreams

2011-04-11T16:50:00.000-07:00

Long before we know ourselves, our paths are already set in stone. Some may never figure out their purpose in life and some will. There are a lot of us who are caught up in this hell we all live in, content with being blinded by rules and judgment.

We live in a world where it's more okay to follow than to lead.

In this world, being a leader is trouble.

For the system we are all accustomed to... being a leader in this day and age is being a threat. Not many people stood up against the system we all call life.

Bot toward the end of our first ten years into the millennium, we heard a voice. A voiced who was speaking to us from the underground for some time. A voice who spoke of vulnerabilities and other human emotions. And issues never before heard so vividly and honest.

This is the story of a young man, who not only believed in himself... but his dreams too.

Thank you!

2011-04-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

My birthday was a few days ago, April 7th to be exact.

I just wanted to take some time outta my day to thank all of ya'll that wished me happy birthday. I take that back, not even just wished, if you even thought of it like in your head like, "Oh shit it's Arthur's birthday... I'ma say it later." and just forgot -- I don't even care, thank you for even those milliseconds that you thought of me.

I'm been blessed with what I got so far and ya'll have definitely been apart of that. Sure, I may not run into ya'll as much lately.. but I feel that the companionship I have with every one of you has influenced my life in a positive way.

Thank you, got a dude walking around with a strong diddy bop and my swag on very, very high. Got me feelin' like..

THANK YOU!

It's a Process

2011-04-04T22:58:00.000-07:00

Potatos = salt + pepper + parmesan + olive oil
Meat = chicken + salt + pepper + onions + secret ingredient(s)

What's the secret ingredient(s) you may ask? Secret.

Happy

2011-04-03T00:36:00.001-07:00

Touch the Rainbow

2011-03-30T11:45:00.000-07:00

Dub Step Scares Baby

2011-03-22T16:02:00.001-07:00

lololol

Damn Dentist

2011-03-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

I thought my teeth were pretty good -- not the best, but not too shabby. Here's what they look like.

Turns out they suck balls (not literally)! Went to the dentist today on got put on blaaast. Turns out my gums suck and I got tartar and plaque in some weird places (in my mouth).

I know I don't floss as much as I should, but damn I didn't know it was like THAT. The lady that was cleaning me up made my gums look like I got in the ring with Tyson for 12 rounds. Straight murderous intentions and shit.

I took it like a G though. I'ma say though that that water and pipe sucking thing (whoa) is a lifesaver because I was about to drool all over the place like 102938 times.

Anyway, I went through ALL of that and I STILL gotta go in for a 2nd time, AND I got 2 cavities (don't judge me). Dentist and his cohorts definitely did a number on me, straight jumped my teeth and mollywhopped em.

Shake my damn head.

So I lied

2011-03-20T20:13:00.001-07:00

I kinda like this blackberry blog thing, so I'ma keep doing it. Neener neener, suck it, etc.

Just had dinner at this taiwanese place called Facing East. I've never had taiwanese food before but this was probably one of the best meals I've had lately.

To be honest I thought it was going to be your standard fare of chinese food -- instead it was your standard fare of piff. I recommend the pork burgers.

My gf is driving us to my parents place -- I'm going to high 5 my mama, say wsup to papa, and give daps to my brother from the same mother -- I think he just got done with another quarter of college so halla at him.

Also I probably am going to cut my hair :O

New Place

2011-03-20T13:03:00.001-07:00

I haven't been able to blog for a while -- I just moved into a new apartment with my girlfriend. Big step, I know... :)

I'm writing this through my blackberry because I don't have internet yet. I forgot I had this functionality. Why don't I use this more? I think I'll just say that I like to use pictures in my writings and this really can't accommodate that.

My phone's a piece-o-hot-basura anyway. Sometimes I want to just crush it in my hand -- like squeeze it really hard until all the microchips and transistors and resistors and capacitors pop out and go 'zzzzt!'. I would probably hurt my hand so I won't do that today. Maybe tomorrow.

Ok gotta go bye the comcast guy called.

Btw I wrote this whilst making poo and now I gotta hurry up and answer the door. K bye, for reals now.

Dwight Howard on Andrew Bynum

2011-03-14T23:21:00.000-07:00

Pause.

This is after Bynum grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked 4 shots. He had at least 9 in the first quarter.

WINNING

2011-03-07T21:06:00.001-08:00

WINNING.

Awkward Social Moments Vol 2 -- Saying Bye

2011-03-01T21:50:00.000-08:00

You run into a friend in the middle of red square.

You talk for a bit, catch up, you know, whatever whatever.

You realize it's time for your next class so ya'll say your goodbyes 'nice to run into you, we should hang out/drink/playchinesecheckers!' and alla that.

You part ways and start to walk to your classes.

You realize both of you are going the same way.

When I Listen to This Song...

2011-02-20T19:33:00.001-08:00

...I get aroused!

That's a fine-ass woman right there. Only fitting she's holding a huge hose.

Uh wot?

2011-02-14T22:46:00.000-08:00

So I took down the video of the reporter -- turns out that she suffered a stroke on air and was rushed to the hospital right after her segment. I hope she recovers quickly and gets well soon.

I Can't Stop Laughing

2011-02-09T22:48:00.001-08:00

Hahahahahah!!!

Plus, the song is filthy -- that George Michael swag.

Let's be Astronauts

2011-02-09T07:11:00.001-08:00

I want to be an astronaut now.

Is this what's good in NY?

2011-02-08T19:59:00.000-08:00

How you just gonna show your junk out like that? AND it's in a liquor store -- you wanna just buy a fifth of Hennessy and pull down your 501's? How you gonna be hard and throw signs up with your private parts out like that? Is this what's hot in the streets, son?

Dude said, "man my penis is hot, I needa air it out!" Other dude's was like, "that's not half-bad idea there, chap!" and followed suit.

Is this real life?

P.S. The .gif can also be seen as a shoutout to the Cavs, 8-44 son damn.

February is Black History Month

2011-02-01T19:43:00.000-08:00

This month is Black History Month. Here's Morgan Freeman's take on Black History Month.

He has a point here. We are all people, we are all humans, no need for months here. We are all Americans. I found it funny how he had dude straight flabbergasted -- lookin' like ..

I laughed vol. 2

2011-01-30T21:18:00.001-08:00

West Coast Rap Coming Up!

2011-01-26T17:57:00.000-08:00

Casey Veggies - Ridin' Roun' Town

"I'm a cocky, young n___a but I know when to cut it out,
Your girl amused by me -- when she talk, she got stutter mouth."

Feelin' the whole vibe of this video, from the cars, dress, females, environment. I need that 'WESTSIDE' fitted. Listenin' to this song got me feelin' like I'm in a Jetsons cartoon.

West coast on the come up!

For real though?

2011-01-25T19:09:00.001-08:00

Nadal and Federer are coo...

2011-01-22T15:19:00.001-08:00

... but they don't got that Bjorn Borg swag.

Second Graders Conducting Sexual Acts in the Classroom

2011-01-21T10:43:00.000-08:00

The teacher though? How you are going to let a old-school Julius Ceasar party happen in the classroom? SMH.

But really? Lil' boy got game like that? Lil' homie probly said, "Aye Becky, meet me in the back by my cubbie." Boy has that Tommy Pickles swag...

Being serious though? There's gotta be something going on in that household, parents, etc. I'm saying this because back in 2nd grade I was definitely not about that sexual life -- I was daydreaming on how to beat World 3 in Super Mario World for SNES.

I laughed

2011-01-18T23:28:00.000-08:00

Hahahaha dudes go innnnnn!

Feels Good Man

2011-01-17T22:14:00.000-08:00

Ever had a classmate back in elementary school (or if your lucky... jr. high or high school or college) that did this in the bathroom?

Hilaaaarrious hahahah! I remember I saw my fellow classmate do this like right at the end of first recess or something -- I went in there trying to take a whiz before the bell. I walk in and see buttcheeks?

Damn, it's like that homie? I ain't mad but I foresee an awkward situation in your near future LOL

Feels good man.

1997

2011-01-16T12:46:00.001-08:00

Dom Kennedy - 1997 from Pure Optics on Vimeo.

HUAAAAHH !!!

Guaranteed to Make Your Head Nod

2011-01-14T19:41:00.001-08:00

FILTHY !!!

Gucci Mane.. WHY?

2011-01-12T22:16:00.000-08:00

How you gonna get a tattoo of an Baskin and Robbins waffle cone with three scoops of Neapolitan ice cream on your face? Did you really have the dude shade it a bright blue? Then you got those red lightning bolts? I mean, I listen to your music... but damn.

Anyway, I ain't mad. People got different tastes. I understand that. Although I would have at least got the 2K logo on my neck instead of EA Sports though -- 2K been better than Live for a while.

Explain this to me?

2011-01-10T22:11:00.000-08:00

Being serious though, this defies Newtonian laws and shit. Like I don't know if I want to believe it or not. I'm thinking it might be real. Maybe.

Click the picture and it get's super big. *pause* Helpful for investigation, you know.

The Marshawn Lynch TD, as I saw it.

2011-01-10T20:44:00.001-08:00

A Touching Story - Transient With a Golden Radio Voice

2011-01-05T18:36:00.000-08:00

When I heard his voice I was taken aback -- he really did have a golden radio voice. I was hoping somebody out there would see this and give this guy and shot...

Somebody did.

I was almost moved to tears when he talked about his mom and how he kept praying that she would be alive to see him rebound. I didn't want to cry because I was on a break at work to be honest. It shows that you can persevere through anything.

Whatever God puts you through, God can pull you through.

Appreciate ya'll.

Argentina's Dancing With The Stars = Porn

2011-01-04T20:37:00.000-08:00

I'ma just warn you now -- this clip is not safe for work. Don't click if your at your desk or your mom's is right behind you.

Reason why it's not safe for work is because on Argentina's version of Dancing With The Stars, Bailando por un Sueño, allows pretty much porn but in dancing form. It plays out like a softcore porn -- janitor meets teacher, strips her, insert (lol, insert) copious zoom-in's of homegirl's crotch and ass, then dude stuffs it via interpretive dancing, and ends it with her baring her breasts and dude motorboating her. Not gonna lie, I was surprised. I was like...

Shoutouts to Argentina for showing brazzers on national TV. I'm not complaining -- import this to the U.S. ASAP.

Renewing driver's licenses is a pain in the ass

2011-01-03T14:54:00.000-08:00

Went to the Seahawk game yesterday and couldn't buy beer.

No problem -- today I'll just go get it changed to the horizontal license. Even better, my friend said I could even do it online! Nice!

Nope. Not that easy, Arthur.

Turns out I can't do an online registration because my expiration date is too far into the future. Turns out the Department of Licensing by my house closed down. Turns out that the only walk-in place is in Bellevue and is closed today (closed on Monday? Really?). Turns out that they close at 6 PM and I have to start the registration/renewal process 2 hours before closing -- I get off work at 4PM. Turns out I need to get an enhanced drivers license. Turns out I need like 5 pieces of documentation to prove I exist here to get said enhanced driver's license.

All for some beer?

Whatever.

Mila Kunis is Single?

2011-01-03T10:30:00.000-08:00

2010 Recap - A Year-End Review

2011-01-01T13:04:00.000-08:00

Merry New Year!

2010 was pretty awesome for me -- 2011 will keep it going. I got some more goals to fulfill and am looking forward to completing them.

With all that yappity stuff outta the way, I want to wrap up 2010 by listing a few of my favorite blog posts from the past year. These are the posts that made me crack up to myself, even after reading them a year later. I hope ya'll enjoy!

Croutons - This was a post where I explain the extraordinary piffness of croutons. I also define 'piff' for the first time in this post.

I like Rhianna - Rude Boy - This post was where I talk about how Rude Boy was the 2010 song of the year and how it made me feel whenever I listened to it.

Kicking Hera's Butt - I always crack up when I watch this, I don't know why. BTW Hera just got married so shoutouts to her and marriage and stuff.

Singapore's Swim Trunks - It just amazes me how they could overlook the design placement of this thing hahaah

Merry New Year to all! Let's toast to the douchebags and bring in another year of success!

The Epitome of IDGAF

2010-12-23T17:14:00.000-08:00

WOW. I cannot stop laughing at this.

After the first two hurdles, he said, "I don't give a fk!" and just bopped all the rest with his chest LOL! How did dude get taken down by an inanimate object though? Dude got clotheslined into confusion -- he said, "where am I?" as he went into his homie's lane and bopped the last two thinking it was his.

I don't get it though, don't these dudes practice? How are you not gonna be able to do your event, dawg? LOL

Get this dude on the Olympic team ASAP!

John Wall doesn't need to be taught the dougie

2010-12-23T17:05:00.001-08:00

Why is dude super filthy at it though? I was hypnotized, *pause*.

Kelly Rowland is prettier than Beyonce Knowles

2010-12-21T20:11:00.000-08:00

We ain’t got nothin’ to lose, ma’f-cka, we rollin’
Huh? Ma’f-cka, we rollin’
With some light-skinned girls and some Kelly Rowlands
- Kanye West, Power

Kelly is prettier than Beyonce. Yeah I said it.

People say Beyonce is the prettiest Destiny's Child.

Nope.

I mean, Beyonce is nothin' to scoff at -- don't get me wrong, Bey can stay. I'm just saying that Kelly is the epitome of ebony beauty. This is truth -- tell me another African-American woman that looks as good as her, at least in the entertainment industry. Please don't say Nicki Minaj. Don't think it's possible.

C'mon mannnnnnnnnn... OBLITERATES Beyonce. Don't act like you wouldn't drink her used bathwater. Don't act like you wouldn't boil her panties in water and make chicken noodle soup with it. Don't act like you wouldn't smell your finger if you touched her armpit just to find that it smells like vanilla.

C'MON SON!