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  • "I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine." - Bruce Lee

    "It is not daily increase but daily decrease; hack away the unessential." - Bruce Lee

    "Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances." - Jackie Chan

    "I always tell people," he says, "that if I didn't have crisis or need in my life, I never would have learned to survive." - Martin Yan

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  • Catching up

    Friday, Jul 4, 2008 7:13AM / Members only

    Been a super busy week...a perfect storm of sort at work. Finally it's calm...just in time for a 3-day weekend...just caught up with my feeds and am ready to leave. Everyone have a great weekend!
  • Weekend Roosters

    Sunday, Jun 29, 2008 1:02AM / Members only

    I should know the answer to this, since I've done it...probably you have too.

    We have 2 weekend Roosters...our kids. How is it that we cannot get them out of bed for their daycare M-F...but on Saturdays and Sundays...they're up and early before 7am!!!  But not a quiet up...a screaming laughing, jumping, on the bed up!!!

    Oh well...

  • Exercise overload

    Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008 4:05PM / Members only

    Rode the stationary bike over the weekend for 30 mins...first time since last fall....legs are sore!!! My friend Danton called and suggested that we should visit our old class and say hi to our sifu. So, I went down with the family to say hi. Sifu wasn't there. Doh! First time in over 2 years that I participated in class. I'll be more sore tomorrow. This exercise thing is painful! But I needed it...it's been a long week already...exercise helps clear the mind. Now, I'm tired....CSI rerun is over...time for bed. Good night

  • Back to Normal...

    Monday, Jun 23, 2008 3:33AM / Members only

    Temperatures...that is. The last couple of days were incredibly hot, 90's...today, it's back to "normal" for SF summers at mid 50's...at least near the coast. Yesterday, the kids got up early so we decided to visit Sifu Bryant Fong's wushu class at the Japantown YMCA. Amy used to train with SF Wushu and we wanted to let the kids see some martial arts to see if there is any interest. We dropped in and stay for a little bit watching the taichi class and found out that more wushu is on Sunday. So, we'll be back to watch.

    Afterwards we walked back to Japantown to check out the Japantown Asian/Pacific Islander Island Jam festival. We're all hungry so, we walked into the new hawaiian theme restaurant, Honu's. Right as we walked in, I see our very good friend, Danton Mew. (more on him below)Amy and I thinks he could be on AnD, as he's an actor and stuntman. Earlier last week, Danton email me about dropping by the festival, so that's another reason we ventured out to Japantown. He was helping out selling food for the festival and helped us get seated. That was cool as it was getting crowded in there. Sorry, no photos as we were soooo hungry, but we got the short ribs and the michiko chicken (sp?) The chicken was really good, especially with the sauce. It was fried chicken, but without the heavy batter. We all ate and with the stage right outside, the music made the kids restless in wanting to see the show. So, we went out and found some seats in the front row. It was a great show, with dancers showcasing different Pacific Islander dances. It was hot in the sun, but we lasted the entire segment.

    Afterwards, we walked around and the kids played a few games "winning" small little things like candy to funky looking "rock" balls. We went back to the mall and got some shaved ice, lime and strawberry flavors. Mmmmmmm.....shaved ice does make a difference because it seems to melt in your mouth. Our little boy loved it. Our daughter preferred her Tootsie pop.

    By that time, the kids were so pooped, that we made our way home for the rest of the day...which was OK, because Mom and Dad were in need of a nap too. It was a nice little outing on a very nice day. :)

    A little bit about Danton, he and I hit it off really well when he visited our gung fu class years ago. We found out that we have many, many friends in common. Subsequently, he started to attend our class and we worked out together quite a bit. I'd say he recharged me. One Sunday class, a long time ago, Amy and I were there stretching out and Danton walks in with a bald friend. Amy let out an "Oh my god!" I asked what's wrong. She said, "OMG, that's him!. I asked who? She said, "It's Club Foot!" I looked and OMG, it was Club Foot from Once Upon a Time in China movies. So, Danton was hanging out with him and brought him in to meet our sifu. That was nice. Danton is also Kru Danton, a Muay Thai teacher, he's taught me a little bit of Muay Thai and has invited me endlessly to MT workout...I'm such a loser and I say, "Yeah, I'll be there" only to cancel. One of my NY's resolution this year is to attend one of his MT classes...i've got another 6 months to make it happen.  I'm just afraid of the soreness that will come...plus I don't know if I can last!  

  • HOT...updated

    Saturday, Jun 21, 2008 7:29AM / Members only

    This is a screenshot I just took off of MSN...check out the weather section...98F with thunderstorm??? Didn't Mill Valley was in the Tropics.

     

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  • posted on Saturday, Jul 5, 2008 4:24PM  [Report]
    lol, I agree with you to be honest about anyone celebrating a day, also I find that Americans have a lot more fun in celebrating events, they put heart and soul into it. I often feel in England we lack enthusiasm and passion for remembering events from the past. So I pretty much celebrate any event in any culture, alway nice to have fun.
  • Official artist
    posted on Friday, Jul 4, 2008 6:47PM  [Report]
    thanks terry!!! :)

  • posted on Friday, Jul 4, 2008 5:16PM  [Report]
    lol, I will do :D

    I hope you both enjoy the working out, it's half the battle in getting back on track, and it's a lot easier when it's a skillful routine you're re-taking.
  • Official artist
    posted on Friday, Jul 4, 2008 8:37AM  [Report]
    thanks

  • posted on Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008 6:26PM  [Report]
    TQ for your wishes!

  • posted on Tuesday, Jul 1, 2008 6:01AM  [Report]
    Hey, who's your dad? I'll bet some of the guys at Arthur Chin's Tai Mantis class would know him. http://www.fortmason.org/classesworkshops/martial.shtml

  • posted on Monday, Jun 30, 2008 3:54AM  [Report]
    I was able to track down a bag of four cheeses Kettle Chips, the price tag was so worth it, hope the supermarket keeps stocking them now.!

  • posted on Saturday, Jun 28, 2008 10:08PM  [Report]
    i would say the description not so accurate - half half only

  • posted on Friday, Jun 27, 2008 11:54PM  [Report]
    Yeah NYC is not fun when it's hot and humid. The air is so thick, it's almost oppressive. No AC - that's rough.

    Mr. B and I visited SF 3 years ago in early Sept. It's nice there. We walked alot and got a great workout. The one thing we couldn't get over is that it feels like there's a continuous undercurrent of wind blowing at all times that kind of chilled our bones.

  • posted on Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 11:14PM  [Report]
    Wow, that's actually pretty significant that he asked you to be his student. He was very old-school and he really didn't talk much. You would've eventually been one of his senior students! After he closed down the school on Pacific he continued teaching at Fort Mason Center. Sadly, he retired in 2005. We all still meet up there throughout the week though. Shoot, you can drop in any time. BTW, is Bryant Fong's your main school?
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