Song of the week

The Twelves: M.I.A. - Boyz (The Twelves Remix)

My bike is my life

For the past week or two, ive dedicated my life into my bike. In return, i get a dislocated finger and a burning hole in my wallet. Continuing from the last thing i bought(Giro Ionos), I picked up Pearl Izumi biking shorts, Toshi Double Straps, MASH SF Green Velocity Deep-V, Dura-Ace Cog/Lockring, Vittora Rubino Tire, U-Lock and some tools. All i have to say is GAH!
The half links in my chain are too small for my cog is catch, soooo I cant ride until i get a new chain with the proper measurements.

Now I need Pedals, Headset, Seat post, Cranks, Chain ring, and a bottom bracket.

I'm...

Definitely not riding my bike until i get my rear wheel situation sorted out.

Song of the Week

Chromeo- Momma's Boy

Jiggly....PUFFFF!!!!!!!!!!

Hello, I am a bear.
Yesterday was my birthday, but let me rewind a bit. So a few weeks ago, I had Vietnamese food for the first time (courtesy of Q). It was pretty sweet. Then, that same day, we drove up to SF to visit Kenny at Fatlace and to survey the Legion of Honor and Palace of Performing Arts. Besides getting lost for FIVE HOURS, it was pretty gnar. Now about my birthday...
I went on a picnic today with Q featuring international cuisine. Very nice :]. Then we chilled at Shisha with Fermin, Nasser, Dan, Jesus, Joey, Alex, Brian, and Kim Long.
Okay, I'm gonna play some COD4, ill post more pics later in the week.
Fuck you.

Song of the week

Depeche Mode- People are People

2nd Iraq Tour Pictures

I know I promised to show all of you some of the pictures my brother took during his 2nd tour of iraq. Well, here you go. I'm gonna have my brother explain them to you just to jazz up your picture viewing.


me and my buddy holding security in the rear. i took a pic anyways.

this is where 3/5 was during the push of fallujah in 2004. there are still bullet holes in the walls and doors.

this is the entrance to 4th platoon's OP(observation post) guarded by iraqi policemen.



fallujah, iraq , senai district.

USMC (United Sandbag Making Company)Fu!k my life!

camp baharia-saddam's vacation spot

marketplace area in 4th platoon's AO(area of operations)

Awww WEAK!

DAMN! I havent been on this blog for a hellz of long time. I feel like being black tonight since I'm listening to Black Kids. I dont know why, but theyre pretty gnar(imo).

This is the SanJose Fixed BBQ that was held in the Almaden Lake Park. It was coo to chill with other local fixed gear riders. There's nothing better than eating steak and drinkin' some beer.

After the BBQ, Kenny Chow and I hit up some trail near oakridge that lead us down the street from Gunderson High. After doing some skids on the blacktop, we met up with Q and ate at the yogurt shop(dont remember what it was called) near TAPx.

Later that night, Q and I decided to visit Pizza Hut where we got the special chance to see Nasser's new name tag. His name is now Alberto Nasser Khan. Whatta prick.

A couple days later(lost track of time), I hit up Cupertino Bikes off of De Anza Blvd. I picked up a Continental Ultra Gatorskin for my rear wheel. Its so much thicker than the stock shitty tire. I think it was worth every penny.

Yesterday, I met up with Brian Au to check out his new Windsor The Hour bike. We rode around the neighborhood for a good half hour just to kill time while I waited for my paycheck to come in. I rode it enough to say its different from my bike. And its white. Not green, white.

When paycheck finally came in, Nasser and I went back to Cupertino Bikes to pick up this Giro Ionos helmet. I RIKE IT AROT!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!
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Okay let's back track a few weeks. I went to the WhiteWalls showing of Shepard Fairey's new artwork in SF and Monterey Bay Aquarium/Cannery Row without my camera. These pictures are taken with a camera phone so theyre meah.







Here's a legit picture of Q and the one-and-only Shepard Fairey.
The only two pictures taken in Monterey haha. Jerry Fishing!

Monday Monday

Today was pretty interesting. Let's see... I woke up early to scare the shit out of my co-worker Fermin. After the mall, I met up with my buddy Sean to get lunch. Ended the day with Dan and Nasser at Pizza Hut. Pretty cool, i suppose.

Finally a bike picture. It's back from the dead.

A rare glimpse of Nasser modeling.

Here's a picture of Nasser I never had the chance to put out.

Song of the week

Emanon- Blind Love

New Stuff Part 2

This is an addition to the last blog. Im at Kenny's house uploading the pics i took that day we went to the east bay. Pics taken at Fatlace in SF and Fentons in Oakland.
Enjoy..sorta.

New Stuff

I just got in my Pearl Izumi half finger Gel-Vent gloves in the mail. Unfortunately, I havent had the chance to use them. I have a few more things im waiting for in the mail box like my stem, fork insert, and headset cap. Until those things come in, im at a complete halt on the road of fixing my bicyclones. Yesterday was a pretty good day of boredom and fun. Q, Cablove, and I decided to hit up Fatlace in SF to visit our friend Kenny. We ended up chillin at Fatlace until closing, and headed to a bike shop(forgot the name) a few blocks down. I finally picked up a front Velocity Aerohead with IRO hub. All I need now is a tire and some rim tape. Hopefully I'll be on the road to fixing the bike up soon.

Song of the week

Cibo Matto- Clouds

My Brand New Eating Utensil

Yesterday, I opened the store up so I can get home as soon as possible. Why? Because my new fork was coming in the mail! So I got off at 3ish and decided to head straight home to have my package in my arms. When I got home, it wasnt there. Instead it came 5 hours later, but I found productive activities to kill time. Michael Hang is going to come over later today and help my chop extra fat off my fork because the steerer tube is long. Oh yeah I forgot, I watched Tropic Thunder with Nasser, Milad and Q last night. The movie was pretty funny and I liked it. I'll leave the movie review to my brother Khamburger.

Song of the Week

Yelle- Ce Jeu

Oh Oh OH!!!

I started my day HELLA bored. I was so dead at work today even though our numbers were pretty good. Anyways, a former San Jose Shark player named Brad Stuart came by and bought a khat. It seems like I was the only person to recognize him. I wouldnt be surprised since he plays for Detriot now. But anyways, I took a picture of the receipt he had to sign. I'll post that later. So sick, that totally made my day.

Knitting Saturday

Staying away from the blazing sun, Brian Au and I decided to make friendship bracelets. Since it was Brian's first try at making bracelets, he had trouble tying his knots. Im pretty sure he'll get the hang of it. But yeah, it was a good time killer.

Saddle Up

My Tioga Spyder racing saddle came in just the other day. Since my fork and front wheel aren't present, I cant really try out my new saddle. Hopefully sometime this week, my bike will be in working condition so I can stop driving to work. Anyways, Im pretty excited to try out the new saddle, it looks uncomfortable but Im pretty sure its better than the stock saddle. Well, I'll keep you all updated on the status of my bike as the week progresses.

Song of the week

MGMT- Of Moons, Birds & Monsters

Welcome Home

Welcome home to Brian Au. He returned 2 months early from his trip around Korea and Japan. Im pretty stoked that he's home early. Brian just purchased his new bike from bikesdirect. I cant wait until he gets it in. Speaking of bikes, I just had my 4th or 5th flat tonight. I dont feel like talking about it because flats are ghey times eight.
Let's see, what I did today.. I hung out with Brian for the first time in months. I let him ride my bike around, so he can get comfortable with fixed gear bikes. Took a few photos on his street, but I didnt have the tripod so the photos came out pretty whack. Went to work after blah blah blah, now Im here. Well im tired, and I need to look for some tires or something.
Goodnight, and hopefully something cool will pop up thats blog worthy.

Song of the week

Cold War Kids- We Used to Vacation

Sexual Seduction

Once again the Arab Parfait Brothers hit the karaoke again. I uploaded this video a while back, but Ill blog about it today. Nasser and I are on a rampage making these videos.

Please, sit and enjoy video.

Nothin Really

Sorry I haven't been updating this often as i should. Let's recap on yesterday.. I went to work in the morning, met up with Dan and Nas after work so they can get their bikes. Later in the evening we Dan and I rode to Nas's place to ride around his neighborhood. Before wee all cut out, we went up lyric lane(the big as hill next to Davis) I went up a little more than half way then tired out. Riding down the hill at full speed was pretty damn scary. But yeah, that's pretty much it. Hopefully i'll do something amazing over the weekend.
Test shot

Song of the week

Ukulele Orchestra of GB - Life on Mars

Arab Attack

Nasser and I have just come up with our new characters named Salad Parfait(me) and Hamburger Parfait(nas). After work, I headed down to Dan's house to record our covers on TLC's Waterfall and Lupe Fiasco's Superstar. I havent uploaded the Superstar mix-down but ill do that next time.

Woo-Hoo!

Today, well yesterday(late blog) was my first official day of being a Lids associate. So far everything seems pretty chill, and im looking foward to going to work. I have no right to complain about my schedule or anything, but I have a good feeling about this.
Anyways, Michael Hang got me a rear tube so I can bike without worrying about a flat. I also uploaded our Sunday afternoon vid on youtube. Pics on the bike will still have to be postponed.
Let's do a quick movie review since I haven't done any lately. I'll start off on the most recent flick i watched. I watched Shutter today with Tina, bottom line is that its not scary at all. Once again, the trailers have deceived us. Its not scary, creepy yes but far from scary. It has an average story line, but for some reason i think the movie was rushed. One thing i liked in the whole movie is the camera technology. Hassleblad all the way, those babies are sexy. I dont wanna make the movie seem hella bad, its still worth watching for those into creepy movies and those wanting to see Hassleblad cameras. Id rate it a 6 out of 10. the Movie was meah.
Shutter, Directed by Masayuki Ochiai


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The Quality is so crappy, watch it in high resolution if possible.

Finally..

Today was my first day of work at Lids! Leslee trained me today, so i guess it isnt my "offical" first day of work. Im looking foward to racking up some paper and serving some chill ass new eras. A big ass thanks to les for hooking it up.
I was planning on posting a video blog today on what I did yesterday(July 20th Sunday). Until then, the video will have to wait.
I still havent taken any pics of my bike, as soon as i fix my flat, ill consider taking pics soon.

No all i have to do is find my khaki pantalones. I havent worn khakis since i worked at Target. It feels good to be a noob again.

Song of the week

Oasis- Stand by Me

Some New Stuff

I got my Mercier Kilo TT(Bright Green 50cm) bike on tuesday, and ive been riding it every day. Im pretty stoked that i got a bike because now i can go out and exercise instead of sitting on my asian ass playing call of duty all day. Yesterday, I bought a new tube and some Ritchey carbon drop bars but since they are 31.8mm which is too big for my stock clamp, i now must buy a new stem. I'll post pics as soon as i can.

Song of the week

The Sounds- Living in America

Very Hot

Well, I haven't done anything too productive over the week because of the heat wave. I am limited to sitting in front of the fan or duking it out until night just to sit again. Over the week, Ive been fighting crime helping the world from threats from other planets and I relaxed in my multi-million dollar mansion in france. Other than that, Ive been pretty much bored.
My bike delivery date was suppose to be today, but UPS pushed it and rescheduled the bike to the 15th, so ghey.

But here's an interesting music video, its pretty good.
Michael Leviton- Summer's the Worst

Backyard Brawl

Yesterday felt productive, yet I still felt bored for more than half the day. My brother came home for the weekend, but he hung out with his girlfriend so we didn't get to chill too much. Let's get back to Sunday. When I woke up, I remembered my dad had a vintage Schwinn road bike in the backyard shed. I thought to myself, theres only boxes to move out and around. For a good hour and a half, I battled through small and big boxes, and some weird ass objects i've never seen before. I didn't know the frame was buried under 3 different bikes and wrapped around a vacuum tank thing. I swear, just imagine a vacuum with tank treads and an armor shell. After pulling the bike with all my might, it finally budged through and I came out victorious. Cleaned off the bike of dust and webs, stripped most of what was on it, except the kickstand which is welded on the frame and the cranks. I wanted to strip the rest of the bike so I can paint it (white) and slowly rebuild it. But Im going to spend much of my money on my upcoming bike, so it leaves me with nothing for the Schwinn. I think I'm just going to post it on craigslist and sell it for 100 bucks. I really want to sell it to a friend who is committed to build up this bike. I want to see how it looks after all these years. If anybody wants it, 75 bucks and its all yours. Just remember, a lost of work needs to be put into it before you can ride it. New wheels, stem, cranks, chain, handlebars, seatpost, seat, and paint. Probably around 200 bucks would put this on the road again.