the science of napping.

In case you need some tips on napping... this is SO informative.

In fact, I think there should be a class on NAPPING.

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vote for my Haiku!

I've always had a passion and talent for Haikus. Some of you witnessed this during Grad night '07. Now I have an outlet for my creative energy. (being facetious, btw)

Recently my friend began an online magazine called the "Daily Gorilla." Based on a simple idea and great content. Their objective is to feature one good article everyday. He's a great writer and I think DG is great -- so make sure to spend time procrastinating on the site.

Additionally, one of the features on DG is something called the "Dueling Haiku. Every week two Haikus are chosen to duel (using votes) and one is chosen as the Haiku King. Then the next week the king is challenged. This week my Haiku was selected, and I'm challenging my good friend for the throne. So click here and vote for mine!

It's looking kind of close at the moment, but hopefully I can pull ahead. I hope you appreciate the tribute to Philly.

frustration

frustration = listening to a song for 3 hours but not being able to choreograph a single move.


perhaps i need to watch some step up for inspiration.

Inauguration 2009.

I waited some time before writing this post because I wanted some time to think and reflect on this past weekend when I went to D.C. I think it goes without saying that it was a historic occasion. An occasion I will never forget and proudly tell my children and grandchildren about. Perhaps, an occasion that I don't yet fully understand the gravity and significance of now. Nevertheless, I am proud to have been a part of this historic campaign, and I'm proud to have watched our 44th President get sworn in.

"Purple Gate"
I'm not sure if you heard much about the inauguration and how crazy D.C. was, but let me tell you... it was absolute chaos. The mall was separated into various sections marked by colors. The majority of ticket holders had silver tickets, but we had purple tickets. The section is a bit closer and being purple felt slightly special. Let me tell you now, there is NOTHING special about the purple ticket. In fact, I think that thousands other also showed up with a purple ticket feeling just as privileged, but didn't actually get in. Luckily we got in, but it was a challenge. We stood for 2 hours in a crowd packed with people. The highlight was when Rev. Jesse Jackson suddenly appeared and began wading his way through to the front. He pretty much cut us all.
Here's a video so you can get a sense for what I'm talking about.

"Youth Ball"
Watching the inauguration was really special, but the Youth Ball was a lot of fun. Eddie and I got our tux and bowties on to hit the town. We got to see Kanye, Kid Rock, Fall Out Boy, Ashton/Demi, and Rosario Dawson. So that was pretty exciting. Also, apparently we were on CNN for a good chunk of time as well. Still haven't seen any clips of that, but let me know if you happen to stumble across that.

"Change to come"
This is an amazing time in our country's history, also quite a difficult time. While I realize that the road ahead will be difficult, I believe that we will be led by a man of character and judgment. I look forward to the Change that's to come.

full circle.

It's funny how life works some times. I love how sometimes things just come full circle. When I was a Freshmen, I received so much love and food. Now, I try to give as much love and food as possible.

One of the highlights of my Freshmen year was when my family group Second Serve went on a snowboarding trip. So, this year Mo and I decided it'd be appropriate to allow our frosh and fg to have the same experience.

Check it out: Sunny :D! + Target Ski Trip
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1026248824680
Props to Ms. Bak.

Btw, I'm pretty sure I got at least like 4 ft on that jump. Haha, maybe more like 4 inches.

Dear theeloquenceofaction.blogspot.com,

It's not you, it's me...

I've returned from D.C. inspired by change and I've since found someone else. (imjase.blogspot.com)

Some good things aren't meant to last forever. Let's remember the good times we had. Thanks for being so faithful for the past two years.

Sincerely,
jyl

More updates and changes to come.

the big TWO-ONE.

I guess I should acting more adult-like now.


Thanks again to everyone for your Birthday Wishes!

Cross-Country

Imagine throwing a boiling pot into ice cold water.

That's how I feel. I left the burning hot Hawaiian sun and 17 hours later I was greeted by the chilly Philadelphia wind.

Yesterday I was on the beach, tomorrow I'll be on the slopes. Can't complain.

aloha.

from Hawaii.

airports.

Let me begin by saying that I hate airports.
Let me continue by saying I hate Orbitz.

This morning I woke up at 6:30am to catch my 9:00am flight. Only when I got there around 8am I learned my flight had been changed to 8:15am and the doors had closed. Of course there were no more free flights to Denver connecting to SF to Hawaii.

My options were to 1) come back the next day and join my family a day late or 2) stand-by for flights to Denver and then to SF.

Being risky, I decided to take my chances, which I why I'm still in the Kansas City airport. If all goes well I can catch my afternoon flight from SF to Hawaii. But more likely I'll be spending a night in SFO or Denver. Wish me luck!

(UPDATE 12:15pm CT)
Good news!

I just got a stand-by ticket to Denver! Hopefully, I'll get lucky with another stand-by flight to SF.

Keep your fingers crossed folks.

(UPDATE 5:10pm CT)
Terrible news. So I arrived in Denver, but I've been waiting here for 4 hours. There are literally hundreds of angry passengers trying to get to the West coast, which is unfortunately where I'm headed as well. Thus, I've missed my stand-by flight to SF and my connection to Hawaii. It looked as though I was spending the night in the Denver airport but the nice flight attendant woman pulled some strings so I'll be flying into Santa Anna tonight and I'll be leaving for Hawaii from LA in the morning.

Sigh. It's been a long and frustrating day. Thank God for free airport WiFi.

Only have to wait 4 more hours before I can head to Cali.

(UPDATE 7:20pm CT)
Today is the longest day of my life, both metaphorically and literally. I'm slowly making my way West and the time is getting earlier and earlier.

This is one of those days that I wish there were less hours in the day. I just want it to end.

Aloha!

Hopefully this time tomorrow, I'll be sitting on the beach looking at this view.

That's right folks, Lee Family's flying out to Hawaii tomorrow. It's going to be our first family vacation in 8 years. And, of course, the only reason we're going is 'cause Mama Lee has business out there. While she's speaking at a conference the Lee men will be hitting the golf courses. It'll be a short trip, but a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to chilling out on the beach, playing some golf, and seeing the volcano.

I'll be sure to post pictures later and I'm sure Eddie will make a video documenting our trip.

Nerdy Nightmare

Last night I had a nightmare, a recurring nightmare that has plagued me for years. This is how it goes. I find myself in my high school building, several familiar faces and classrooms. But I realize as I'm sitting in the class and listening, that I've somehow forgotten to do my homework. Then the course ends and I begin looking for my next course, but I realize that I don't even know my course schedule. So I begin wandering from classroom to classroom trying to find my class while the clock ticks down. Soon, I'm running through the halls of my high school frantically worried that I'm missing a critical lecture and forgetting more homework assignments.

I run faster and faster and until finally I wake up and the concerns of missed lectures and forgotten homeworks fade away.

Nerdy, I know.

Turning the Page: 2009

It's hard to believe that yet another year come and gone. Life is like a rolling stone; it just continues to gain momentum with each passing moment and before you know it we'll be at the bottom.

2008 was a great year. It was a year in which I got a glimpse of the real world and a trial-run at adult life. It's interesting though, the older I get the more I realize I have to learn. I have so much more to learn about this world, about life and about myself. Sure I've lived almost 21 years, but there are so many mysteries and wonders yet to uncover. I think that's at the heart of my new years resolution this year.

Happy New Years!