Monthly Archives: January 2006

Under the bridge in Nakatsu…

Posted on January 31, 2006 by

…there is an old Corolla… …that will probably still be here in 20 years. There are also… …a matching set of Canters.

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Scratch the Planet

Posted on January 31, 2006 by

I’m testing the embedding feature of Google Video. Let’s see if this works: (Click the play button to start playback) Wow, that works pretty well!

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choose your pwned adventure

Posted on January 31, 2006 by

This is the funniest shit I’ve seen for a long, long time: “Choose Your Own Adventure” Books That Never Quite Made It I really used to be into those books, and the Zork series as well. The Zork books had … Continue reading →

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But was it Jungle Style?

Posted on January 31, 2006 by

This is perhaps the grossest thing I’ve ever seen before lunch: In-N-Out 100×100 In other news, I have officially decided that Chuck Norris references are already too gay.

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High Heel Theory

Posted on January 30, 2006 by

At the end of last year, Nam interpreted in Bangkok for a famous Yoshimoto comedienne, High Heel Momoko. They ended up hitting it off, and Momoko invited us to dinner this past weekend. This is how I, the guy who … Continue reading →

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Bird's eye 24

Posted on January 27, 2006 by

Go check out this Google Maps hack that traces Jack Bauer’s movements during this season’s episodes of 24: Jacktracker Who’d have thought we’d have this kind of awesomeness, even just a year or two ago?

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Google China

Posted on January 27, 2006 by

Last week I railed against Skype for selling out to the commies, so it’s only fair to spread the love to Google as well. Here’s to hoping you have the good grace to perform a reacharound when you’re getting fucked: … Continue reading →

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My Genius Wife

Posted on January 26, 2006 by

Nam just finished her last interview and it looks like she’s set to receive her PhD in March! ALL THESE YEARS OF STUDY AND WAITING ARE FINALLY GONNA PAY OFF!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I AM SO FUCKING HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m alone tonight (she’s … Continue reading →

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Allergies?

Posted on January 26, 2006 by

Related to my previous post, I’d like to know if anyone has food allergies or food preferences (disclaimer: I am basically the living antithesis of vegan. My philosophy is, “God gave me canine teeth for a reason, and damned if … Continue reading →

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Let's eat!

Posted on January 25, 2006 by

The upcoming trip to Thailand will mark my longest stay there thus far; it will also mark my longest stay in Bangkok. I have a simple policy regarding food in Thailand: Street vendors and food stalls are king. For the … Continue reading →

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My pockets are shrinking

Posted on January 24, 2006 by

Maverick! We’re in a nose dive! PULL UP! PULL UP! Bonus tailspin: Dollar version Jesus, Thaksin is kicking my ass.

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Jack Bauer vs. Sam Gamgee

Posted on January 24, 2006 by

Was I the only one to laugh out loud when a certain hobbit appeared on last week’s episode of 24 and proceeded to save Jack Bauer’s life by catching a detail that both Chloe and Buchanan missed? Good ole Sam … Continue reading →

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We wants our beef bowls, Gollum

Posted on January 24, 2006 by

Last week we picked up some American beef at Jusco, complete with AMERICAN BEEF! FROM USA! stickers on the packs. “Awesome,” I thought. Beef bowl renewal at Yoshinoya must be imminent… Think again. And American companies wonder why they can’t … Continue reading →

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Role Reversal

Posted on January 24, 2006 by

I’ve been walking home from work again lately. I started this eco-transportation pattern last October where I’d ride the bus to work and walk home. My coworkers thought I was crazy because nobody really walks on this island (It’s the … Continue reading →

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Wanko

Posted on January 23, 2006 by

WANKO – “Sweet life with precious dogs” That’s just wrong.

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Hormonal Question

Posted on January 23, 2006 by

QUESTION: At a friendly get together, what is more annoying than having a guy who acts like he can kick everybody’s ass in the room, as well a girl acting like the head cheerleader at high school? ANSWER: Having the … Continue reading →

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Snow Warning

Posted on January 23, 2006 by

Be careful of falling snow!

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Paper mache, ole!

Posted on January 23, 2006 by

A paper mache bull we found outside a public bath in Kannabe.

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Cell pro

Posted on January 23, 2006 by

T is Keitai Master. He can talk on the phone while skiing, driving, eating, playing the guitar, even while sleeping.

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Bombe

Posted on January 23, 2006 by

Portable yakiniku device.

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