Two Scoops of Real Talk

Drunk on HATERADE!

2010-07-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

I've come to the realization that I am not immune to haters and their hateful tactics. Today, I read my first ever hate mail. Yay! It was an actual letter sent via the US Postal Service -- this person must really, really hate me to invest $0.42 in postage.

Rather than get into all the details of this "hate mail," I'll keep it general and in bullets of what was directed at me:

Either I'm lucky or the world has gone mad
I need to open my chinky eyes to SEE better
They would never work for an idiot like me
I am a brainless idiot

I think that sums it up pretty well. Though I have to admit, this person is very charismatic with their words. It's just unfortunate that such raw writing talent is going to waste. Truly unfortunate.

Now, you're probably wondering why I'm blogging about it instead of tracking down this anonymous hater. Two reasons:

#1 - I truly don't know who the fuck it is
#2 - It would be a waste of time and effort

As with all haters, their intent is to illicit some sort of emotional response from me. Well, they've succeeded because I am ANGER!!! But I need to channel this anger in a positive manner.

The content of this hate mail was not some random "fuck you asshole" message, rather, the hater provided some advice on how I can improve both personally and professionally. Such as:

"You should really shut the fuck up and listen to the ones who actually know what they're doing so you can finally LEARN something."

And my personal favorite...

"The only way for your company to have fewer problems is you being less stupid."

Holy-mother-fucking-cow...this person spits out pearls of wisdom just like Warren Buffet! I am awe struck by the beautiful verbal diarrhea that comes out of this persons mouth. Excellente!

Now honestly, I can't agree more with this person. If I had learned to shut the fuck up more or be less stupid, our multi-million dollar company would probably be worth....mutli-millions! So I guess you can say this is positive hatred? Brilliant!

Anyways, I'm going to absorb this letter for a couple more hours then I'm going to devise a plan to make life even more miserable for my employees. All in hopes of receiving more positive hatred! Yay for me!

But I do have one message for the hater:

Warren Buffet speaks REAL TALK!

2010-06-24T17:23:00.000-07:00

The Oracle of Omaha spits truth about life. Check out this little nugget of wisdom:

"It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction."

This is absolutely great advice. I realized a few days ago that the people I associate with isn't always beneficial to my personal growth. Whether it's acquaintances or life-long friends, sometimes poor behavior rubs off. I only began to realize this just recently -- that's because my wife was calling me out on my shitty-ass behavior. The other day I burped loudly, grossly and in front of friends without excusing myself or feeling embarrassed. To top it off, it felt completely natural! I know it's nothing crazy but that's how it starts. One day I'll be burping, the next day I'll be running a ponzi scheme.

I understand that the world is full of people with odd personalities and that it's unavoidable. I have some friends who are negative, childish, frugal, ill-mannered, and inconsiderate. I'm sure there's good in them but it always seem to be outweighed by the bad. So I ask myself, "Do I want to be around people like that?" No fucking way!

So I've decided to listen to Mr. Warren Buffet. He obviously seems to have the right approach.

I'm at a stage in my life where choosing the right folks to hang out with is essential to both my personal and professional growth. I want to be around people who are ambitious, honest, considerate and most importantly has integrity. The same qualities that I strive for.

People say you can't pick and choose your parents but I can definitely pick my friends. So to those reading this post, I implore you to re-evaluate the company you keep. You don't want to be THAT person people shy away from. That' two scoops of real talk for ya!

E3 Expo 2010: Booth Babes > Video Games

2010-06-23T21:14:00.000-07:00

E3 Expo 2010 was a wonderful display of awesome gaming technology and booth babes! I'll have to admit, even though I own all the popular gaming consoles (360, PS3, and Wii), I've only turned them on a handful of times over the past 6 months. So why on Earth would I even be remotely interested in attending E3?

1) Who would turn down an invitation to the most HYPED convention in the world?

2) Experience all that is E3 -- including the sweaty, geeky, and stinky gamers

3) The Swag (free stuff)

and finally,

4) Hot TV hosts and booth babes!

So did this convention meet my expectations? Without a doubt, hell fucking yes! Even though things didn't start off on the right foot (hotel overbooked and we got "walked" to the Westin in Pasadena), it all worked out in the end. The hotel eventually compensated our 3 night stay, cab rides, bar tab, and valet parking -- so a big THUMBS UP to Starwood Hotels!

Just to recap my 3 days at E3 I'm going to keep it short and quick. If you want something extensive then I suggest you peruse another geekfest nerd gamer blog.

> DAY 1: The madness of E3 was contagious. Once the doors were open, the crowd became a mob. It kind of reminded me of the craziness that ensues at a NKOTB concert (not that I've ever been). The booth exhibits from the game publishers were extravagant. Looks as if no expenses were spared, especially on the booth babes that could potentially moonlight as high-priced escorts..

We spent most of the day getting the lay of the land. There were too many things to see and experience in one day.

To make things interesting, I gave myself daily missions...

Mission #1: Take a picture with G4's Attack of the Show host Olivia Munn

Status: SUCCESS

Bonus: I also got my January 2010 Maxim autographed by Olivia! Ultimate WIN!

Memorable things from the first day: CROWDED. HOT. SWEATY. NINTENDO 3DS. PS3 MOVE. XBOX KINECT. OLIVIA MUNN.

> DAY 2: I can breathe! Luckily the weather in LA was a few degrees cooler. We could actually feel the air conditioning. Less sweaty and stinky people = win. This day was all about hitting up the exhibits we didn't get a chance to see on the first day.

We tried getting in line to test out the new Nintendo 3DS. Unfortunately, the line was unbelievably long and full of Nintendo fan boys. Argh! So we settled for the next best thing, the PS3 Move!

Here is your typical looking E3 attendee wielding the new PS3 Move controllers. The glowing round ball thing is all part of the "motion sensing" technology, not just a cool gimmick.

My thoughts: After shooting up bad guys on Time Crisis, I can honestly say this thing is...nothing special. I got your back Nintendo!

Mission #2: Take pics with hot Booth Babes

Status: FAIL

Why was this such fail? It's because I didn't take enough! I contribute this fail to my constant urges to stare at shiny cool toys all while ignoring women. Argh + Sigh = FML

Bonus: I did manage to get pics with "other" cool people =)

Alison Haislip - super nice and approachable!

Jessica Chobot - if I had a PSP for her to lick...

Method Man - Promoting Def Jam Rap Star

Memorable things from Day 2: PICTURES. BOOTH BABES. LONG LINES.

> DAY 3: On my last legs. Woke up in search of a much needed foot massage. After two days of standing, walking, and standing for 20 hours my knees were buckling and my feet aching. Fortunately, I had just downed my 8th bottle of NOS energy drink (which we got FREE at E3) providing enough "powah" to tackle the final day.

About half the crowd had practically left the convention and there was enough room to stretch and moonwalk. The atmosphere was a bit quiet, exhibitors weren't as loud and gung-ho as they were in previous days. This was actually a better day to demo a lot of the new games like Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.

With a chip on his shoulder, my buddy Vu decided to challenge the Afro-Guy. I expected a hard fought battle between hardcore gamers. Unfortunately, chips get brushed off the shoulder like dirt. Maybe next time Vu...

We also got a chance to visit Sony's 3D game station. They set up several Sony 3D LCD screens complete with 3D glasses to play 3D ready PS3 games. Was it impressive? Kind of. The games weren't "immersive" enough to warrant three dimensions.

Mission #3: SWAG! Specifically Nexon's Red Spirit Hood!

Each of those fur "hoods" go for $129!

Status: FAIL x 1,000,000

We waited at the Nexon booth for over 90 minutes, sat through a shitty ass demo reel, and had to listen to some hack producers talk about the games they "created." In actuality, these "producers" ported existing Korean games (Vindictus and Dungeon Fighter) for the US market -- LOL. But at the end of the day, they got the last laugh because I left empty handed! Did I just get rick rolled? It's too bad because my wife would've looked creepy and cute wearing this.

Here's some of the crappy swag I got. Oh well, if it's for free, it's for me! T-shirts, key chains, tote bags, wrist bands, stickers, and aluminum water bottle (sweet!).

I guess it was worth sitting through some horrid demo reels for these things.

Memorable things from the final day: SWAG FAIL. PAINFUL FEET. THE END.

> E3 FINAL RECAP: This was definitely a fun time. Met some very interesting people during my 3 days here, some cool, some smelly, and some very hot. My expectations were definitely met. Next year's mission is to attend as many after parties as possible - I can't wait until E3 Expo 2011!

Photo courtesy of Adrian Javelo

New Look -- New Feel -- Same SHITTY Blog!

2010-06-23T16:40:00.000-07:00

OMFG has it been over a year since I last blogged? Damn, I must be spending way too much time on Facebook. Short status updates certainly beat long-winded blog posts!

With some renewed interest (and a recently purchased website, www.jasontrenh.com), I'm welcoming myself back into the blogosphere. Even though my contributions weren't much before, they are contributions none the less!

Thanks to the new design tools from Blogspot, I've changed up the look a bit. I've also re-titled the blog from "The Douche Chronicles" to "Two Scoops of Real Talk." Why? Because everything tastes better with two scoops goddammit!

So enjoy...or despise what I have to say. Oh and here's a pic of my wife with cherries.

Ana Mandara Resort - Nha Trang, Vietnam

2009-04-23T14:43:00.000-07:00

This is probably one of the nicer hotels we stayed at during our trip to Vietnam. Very friendly staff and tons of amenities. This is a quick tour of our hotel room. I'd give detailed reviews but you can find a lot at tripadvisor.com.

Ana Mandara Resort - Nha Trang, Vietnam from Jason Trenh on Vimeo.

Park Hyatt Saigon - Hotel Tour

2009-04-23T02:13:00.000-07:00

Though its been a year since my Vietnam trip, I have gathered a few hotel tours during my vacation. This is the first! More to come from Nha Trang and Phu Quoc!

Park Hyatt Saigon - Hotel Video Tour from Jason Trenh on Vimeo.

Hyatt Regency Chicago - Video Tour

2009-04-23T01:40:00.000-07:00

Another contributer to my small but growing hotel video tours. This was a quick tour of the Hyatt Regency Chicago by Wendy & Jeff... enjoy!

P.S. - I don't know why it shows a color bar as my video thumbnail.

Hyatt Regency Chicago from Jason Trenh on Vimeo.

New Hotel Tour Contributors!

2009-04-16T01:04:00.001-07:00

Since I can't go everywhere in this world to provide hotel reviews, I will be relying on others! Here is one from my friend Preston giving his tour of the Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui!

Royal Lahaina Resort from preston lee on Vimeo.

Video Hotel Tours and More!

2009-03-31T14:23:00.001-07:00

Absence only makes the heart grow fonder. Have you missed my shitty ass blogs? My first blog of 2009 will incorporate a new hobby of mines, hotel video tours! Here are a couple I've done...

Maui, HI -- Ka'anapali Ocean Inn

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Westin Grand Vancouver

I can only promise you that the production of these videos will only get better!

Hockey Mockumentary Redux!

2008-06-30T15:52:00.000-07:00

*** VIDEOS HAVE BEEN REMOVED DUE TO LEGAL REASONS ***

For those that don't know, I love ICE hockey. I capitalized "ICE" because there are people who play roller hockey. Roller hockey are for pansies and I'm not a pansy. Hockey isn't hockey unless there's ice.

I'm re-posting a few videos we shot a couple of seasons back for the now defunct Pacific Predators.

We're in the process of compiling a new video for the PUNISHERS. Release date is TBD. But for now, enjoy these videos!

-THE MOCKUMENTARY-

-HIGHLIGHT MUSIC VIDEO-

-THE "FLIP"-

Closing in on THIRTY

2008-06-26T16:03:00.000-07:00

The countdown has officially begun. A year from now, I turn 30. That means I have 365 days to enjoy the last year of my twenties. Is this a good or bad thing?

I spent a majority of this past week reflecting. Reflecting on the 29 years of life that I've lived. I asked myself, "did you enjoy those years?" After much thought, I honestly can't answer that. Not today. But I can definitely say this: life becomes a routine.

I eat. I sleep. I work. I love.

Not much in-between but the occasional planned adventures. I just don't think I can live a life knowing what's going to happen today, tomorrow, and next week. I'm afraid that one day, I won't have a choice. My ultimate fear is to have someone tell me, "this is your life, this is how you're going to live it, so make due."

I"m not looking for a crazy adventure or a life altering experience. But maybe that's what it takes to break a routine.

I may sound like I'm ranting but I admit that I've had a very fortunate life thus far. I have everything I can possibly need. A loving family, a beautiful girlfriend, good friends, and a job. But for some reason, I still don't think that's enough. What's missing? What do I need?

So I am giving myself exactly one year to find out. I plan to evaluate every facet of my life leaving no stone unturned. I'm going to attempt to find that "missing piece." It may or may not happen. But that's life, right? You make due.

The next 365 days will be both interesting and challenging. Wish me luck!

Here's a video of the "free" cake I got at Alexander's Steakhouse, yummy!

Vegas Baby, Vegas!

2008-06-23T16:35:00.000-07:00

Attended a Bachelor Party 6/20/08 - 6/22/08. We played freeze tag on the strip and I won multiple times. We also went to Q-zar for some laser tag too. It was the best ever.

But seriously, this was a trip we all needed. The atmosphere of the city was a great change of pace. We drank and partied like rock stars. We met great people and had unforgettable experiences. I had my share of regrets but who doesn't? This is SIN CITY!

Vietnam, here I come!

2008-04-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

It's been way too long since I last blogged, my apologies to all. Life has thrown me some lemons and I've been busy making lemonade. Very, very sour lemonade. Want some?

Actually, I've been busy planning my exciting trip to Vietnam. Yes, Viet-fucking-Nam! Why am I visiting Vietnam? Why not! My itinerary as follows:

Ho Chi Minh City > Phu Quoc > Hue > Nha Trang > Ho Chi Minh City > USA

I will be in Vietnam for 2 1/2 weeks! That's the longest vacation I have ever taken in my life. It's also the first time I've been to Asia and in a 3rd world country no less. I plan to blog at each of my stops. Hopefully I'll be able to find some sort of internet connection. I hear that the connection speed totally blows over there.

Anyway, my flight leaves in a few hours and I gotta finish packing. The next time I blog, it'll be from a hot, humid, and stinky internet cafe' out in the boonies.

Holy shit, it's Joe Thornton!

2008-03-05T10:20:00.001-08:00

I had quite an anniversary to remember. Was eating at Alexander's Steakhouse to celebrate and saw a few San Jose Sharks players. Sitting across from us was Joe-fucking-Thornton. How awesome is that? For those that don't know who he is, he's an NHL All-Star and former MVP. Being a loyal Sharks fan that I am, it was an exciting moment. Here's a blurry picture I snapped with my phone:

Also there was Douglas Murray, Jody Shelley, Brian Boucher, and Brian Campbell. Awesome.

Of course, I did not ask for an autograph since it might be poor etiquette to disturb them during dinner (didn't want to get my ass kicked by Shelley, the team's enforcer).

So anyway, we had a very enjoyable meal and loved the "view." Hopefully in future anniversary dinners I can meet more athletes and/or celebrities!

By the way, what's the fobby Asian girl doing with Thornton? LOL.

Inspirational Posters

2008-02-25T15:42:00.000-08:00

Sometimes at work I lack motivation. And when I do, I just stare at this in my office:

Vision - "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Every time I read that, it gets me so motivated that I work at twice the pace! Because my dreams are so fucking beautiful I MUST achieve them!

And if that doesn't work, my new calendar surprises me with a different inspiration for every month of the year. For February it says:

Opportunity - "The right man is the one who seizes the moment."

That's me! I'm the right man!

As you can see, I'm a lazy ass bitch who requires useless motivational tools to survive in this world. And if you're like me, then you'll definitely enjoy some extra "pick me up." Check out this LEGENDARY thread:

Got Motivation? (Thanks Preston) Enjoy!

You can create your own posters here: http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/motivator.php

Here's a picture I took a couple of years back on my way home from work. It's now an awesome poster.

V-Day is OVER-RATED

2008-02-14T15:44:00.000-08:00

"The perfect card, the perfect gift, the perfect date . . . Isn't there enough pressure in relationships without having to live up to some romantic ideal on Valentine's Day?" - random quote

Seriously, that quote couldn't be more true. And it goes BOTH ways.

Gong Hey Fat Choy!

2008-02-06T09:53:00.000-08:00

First off, I'd like to wish all my fellow Asian compadres a Happy Chinese New Year! And for those that aren't Asian but celebrate this joyous occasion, I also wish you a Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

Over the years, I've heard a variety of superstitions. Some make sense and others are just "what the fuck?" These superstitions are meant to help you retain "luck" for the upcoming year. Now, what if you never had any luck to begin with? Wouldn't it render these superstitions useless?

Anyways, after hours upon hours of gathering superstitions off the internet (wikipedia), here is a list of the most popular beliefs (that I'd like to refute!!):

Opening windows and/or doors is considered to bring in the good luck of the new year. [and burglars too.]
Switching on the lights for the night is considered good luck to 'scare away' ghosts and spirits of misfortune that may compromise the luck and fortune of the new year. [if I believed in ghosts, I'd need luck NOT to shit my pants.]
Sweets are eaten to ensure the consumer a "sweet" year. [tell THAT to the dentist.]
It is important to have the house completely clean from top to bottom before New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year. [if my housekeeper cleans it, do I still get good luck?]
Some believe that what happens on the first day of the new year reflects the rest of the year to come. Asians will often gamble at the beginning of the year, hoping to get luck and prosperity. [what if I lose? should I just kill myself on day 2?]
Wearing a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you. [if that's the case, I'd rather buy cleats.]
The night before the new year, bathe yourself in pomelo leaves and some say that you will be healthy for the rest of the new year. [what if I bathed in coca leaves?]
Buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck amongst some Chinese. The word "shoes" is a homophone for the word for "rough" in Cantonese, or "evil" in Mandarin. [yeah, if I had hobbit's feet.]
Buying a pair of pants is considered bad luck. The word "pants"(kù) is a homophone for the word for "bitter"(kŭ) in Cantonese. (Although some perceive it to be positive, as the word 'pants'(fu) in Cantonese is also a homophone for the word for "wealth".) [the fuck?]
Washing your hair is also considered to be washing away one's own luck (although modern hygienic concerns take precedence over this tradition) [no shit?]
Sweeping the floor is usually forbidden on the first day, as it will sweep away the good fortune and luck for the new year. [I guess I'll tell 'Maria' to mop.]
Talking about death is inappropriate for the first few days of Chinese New Year, as it is considered inauspicious as well. [who the fuck talks about death on a regular basis?]
Buying books is bad luck because the word for "book" is a homonym to the word "lose". [and "fuck" is a homonym for the name "Phuc"]
Avoid clothes in black and white, as black is a symbol of bad luck, and white is a traditional funeral color. [OK, so I'm basically half-naked with only a pair of slippers and a red t-shirt. Awesome.]

Please feel free to "add" to this list. I will give you a red packet if you do.

Irritating Seat Mates

2008-01-30T15:27:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine sent me this fucking hilarious email, enjoy!

***
If you are sitting next to someone who irritates you on a plane or train follow these instructions: (and maybe say goodbye!).

1. Quietly and calmly open up your laptop case.
2. Remove your laptop.
3. Start up
4. Make sure the guy who is annoying you, can see the screen.
5. Close your eyes and tilt your head up to the sky.
6. Then hit this link

http://boortz.com/mp3/archive/countdown.swf

***

The Ultimate Sleeping Bag

2008-01-29T16:01:00.000-08:00

I have a sleeping bag. It's stowed in the trunk of my car. It goes wherever I go. I never under estimate its importance, ever. Why? Because you never know when you'll need one.

My sleeping bag has gone on many travels. It was with me during the "2006 Playstation 3 Campout / Fiasco" where I spent many a night on the cold concrete pavement. It also comes in handy when I'm relegated to the "dog house," which happens at least once a week! Countless times, it's been my savior.

So it goes with me, wherever I go. But I think it's time for a replacement. Something hip and modern, like the Lippi Selk Bag One:

It's like a walking sleeping bag. It looks super convenient, super comfortable, and super-fucking awesome! Not to mention, it's super-fucking EXPENSIVE too! ($190USD).

Regardless of cost, think about its advantages:

Sleep Naked

Wear it as clothing
Improved Mobility (Bears beware!)
Useful for night hikes - if tired, just lean against a rock and sleep!
Awesome "Transformer-like" appearance

The advantages are endless! There's a whole host of other colors like brown, white, green, etc. Personally, I would buy the green one (I have an affinity for Gumby).

But I do recommend that everyone carry a sleeping bag in their car. If I do it, so should you.

Life According to 'Shoot'em Up'

2008-01-25T14:45:00.000-08:00

Top 25 Things I Learned from the movie 'Shoot'em Up'

Carrots can be used as deadly weapons
Giving birth and gun fights go hand in hand
Umbilical chords can be severed with a gunshot
Don't tie your hair into a ponytail, it can be shot off
Sliding on your back across any surface can be an effective means of escape
You can shoot at a merry-go-round to make it spin
Rats can be used as house keys
It takes minutes to employ 50 henchman but seconds to kill them
Tanks make for a good nursery
Gun shops will not accept food stamps
Newspaper can be used as diapers
Dirty socks can be used as a beanie
Signal when weaving in and out of traffic
Robotic baby decoys are readily available
Newton's law of gravity does not apply when killing bad guys whilst skydiving
Sex and gun fights also go hand in hand
Gun shots to the head are reserved only for Politicians
Babies are indestructible
Head-on car collisions can be deadly, only if the other driver flies through your windshield shooting his gun
Dead bodies can be used to break a fall
When in need of a bone marrow transplant, harvest your own babies
Setting up gun booby traps in your enemy's lair is quick and simple
Carrots can impale a skull but head-butting a scalpel will only cut your skin
You don't need a gun to fire bullets; broken fingers and a fire place will suffice
Guns don't kill people but they do help

I suggest everyone go rent, fuck that, BUY the movie Shoot'em Up. You will not be disappointed.

Golden Nuggets of Joy

2008-01-19T16:45:00.000-08:00

Fried Bananas and ice cream (FBI) has got to be the best dessert on this planet.

This past week alone, I've had three servings! That's like 10,000 calories. I must admit, I'm fucking addicted. That's saying a lot since I don't have an addictive personality.

My first encounter of this mouth-watering morsel of delight was at a local Thai restaurant a few years back. Since then, it has become my dessert of choice. Life is not complete until you've eaten one of these. The fried banana itself has a crunchy outer layer and a warm/sweet center that literally melts in your mouth. Combine that with some vanilla bean ice cream and you'll find yourself "knock-knock-knocking on heaven's door" - GNR.

Having eaten so many this week, I was afraid of suffering an FBI overload. To be honest, I'll never get sick of these. For those that haven't tried it, you're missing one of humankind's greatest inventions.

Being a very sharing individual that I am, I've put together a very simple recipe.

Jason's Golden Nuggets of Joy

Ingredients

Bananas
Pancake Mix (Bisquick / Krusteaz)
Ice Cream (sherbert or vanilla)
Vegetable Oil

Directions:

Peel and cut bananas into 1 inch sections
Prepare pancake mix
Heat oil on medium
Dip bananas into pancake mix
Fry until golden

MUST eat the fried bananas when warm, otherwise it will get soggy. You can also sprinkle some powder sugar and/or drizzle some chocolate syrup. Finally, enjoy the fried bananas with some ice cream. Personally I would recommend some orange sherbert ice cream, it gives it a sour-tangy kick.

A few bites into Jason's Golden Nuggets and your problems will magically...stay the fucking same! Enjoy!

Brag Much?

2008-01-14T13:16:00.000-08:00

While eating my cup-o-noodles (chicken flavored), it occurred to me, "I'm too good to be eating this shit!" I should be sitting at a swanky restaurant enjoying my $20 cheeseburger rather than suffering through each bite of this crap. But then reality hit me, I can't afford to eat a $20 cheeseburger! Thus, I've resorted to foods like cup-o-noodles, hot pockets, and bagged lunches. It's not that I'm poor, rather, I find more solace in not wasting hard earned cash on foods that will be squirting out of my ass. You feel me? But there are people out there, that we all know, who can't stand the sight of a lowly meal. Which brings me to my main topic, "Do you brag much?"

The people that know me, know that I'm humble. I make a decent living (relative to Silicon Valley) and enjoy the fruits of my labor. Do I like the finer things in life? Certainly. Can I afford them? From time to time, maybe. Contrary to popular belief, I'm no richer than you are. For the people that don't believe me, they should look beyond the $100 bill hanging out of my ass. Is it that obvious?

Anyway, it got me thinking. I've met and befriended a variety of people over the years, both affluent and not-so affluent. If I were to juxtapose two friends from either spectrum, both equally educated, the biggest difference I found is the way they talk, specifically, the way they complain. Here are some real-life examples:

Topic: Oil Changes

Richie Rich - "I can't believe my oil changes are so expensive! Fucking Mercedes!"

Johnny Poor - "Oil changes are such a rip-off these days, I've got to learn how to do it myself."

Both individuals are complaining about oil changes but notice how Mr. Rich has to interject that he has a FUCKING Mercedes. Hmm...

Topic: Vacations

Richie Rich - "God, my time share is sooo annoying. They're ONLY giving me two weeks in Tahiti."

Johnny Poor - "Dude, can we drive?"

Time share + Tahiti = You have too much money for me to even comprehend.

I mean, can you literally see the difference? How could the truly affluent put up with each other? It's like a never-ending battle of "my shit stumps your shit." I guess it's easier for the rich to imply that they're rich rather than just TELL me that they're rich. I guess it's a faux-pas.

I wonder if I talk this way. Probably not. Anyways, back to eating my cup-o-noodles since my BMW M5 is out of gas.

Popping the Blog Cherry

2008-01-13T19:00:00.000-08:00

I feel like a complete amateur. The internet has been around since the mid-90's and this is my first "personal" blog. Although not new to blogs (www.myspace.com/pacpreds), I'm hoping this will help fuel my blog-whoring to a whole new level.

Hmm, why have I decided to write a personal blog? I think this world needs another voice. Specifically, a voice that "tells it like it is" from my jaded point of view with a very distinct personal flair. My blog topics will be completely random but what blog isn't? Please be advised, I'm not good with words so my blogs may be laced with profanities.

A little about myself, in a nutshell. I'm educated, I'm employed, and I'm approaching 30 years old. Haven't seen much of this world but would love to. My hobbies include playing ice hockey, watching movies, and writing creatively. There's a lot to experience in this world and I hope to share it in this blog.

Well, that's enough blogging for today as I have spent way too long setting this up.