I'm telling this story because (1) it's awesome, (2) it makes me feel better and (3) I don't think my oldest friend David will mind. So I was recounting to David how I had my little freak out when I tried scuba diving for the first time a few weeks ago in Bali. He said…
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Kid Logan talks about his friend’s big Woody (video)
I feeling only a little guilty sharing this video of five-year-old Logan, the son of my friend Blake, comparing his friend's Woody and his own. Be proud of your little Woody, Logan!
Ridiculous Xmas Light Display and Nativity Set at “Bob’s Worlds” in Pleasanton
For Christmas Eve, the family decided to stop by "Bob's World" in Pleasanton, the home of Bob Stanley, longtime Pleasanton resident who has been creating ever-more elaborate holiday decorations outside his home for the past 20 years. What impresses you most about Bob's World is in the sheer AMOUNT of lighted Santas, reindeer, snowmen, cascading…
Kinky Ballgag Godzilla Attacks Christmas!
I don't usually catch these references, but come on, this Godzilla is totally into BDSM. Hopefully I'm not scarring for life the little kid I'm giving this to. Right now, I'm at home with my mom, doing last minute shopping, wrapping presents, grabbing burgers at In n'Out, making pumpkin bread pudding, and watching "Law and…
Fun Facts about Pleasanton, California
In late January, I’m moving back to my mom’s house in Pleasanton, California, a place I spent most of my childhood in, but don’t know much about. I did a bit of research today, and here’s some interesting tidbits I came up with: Pleasanton is a mid-sized city in the Southeast Bay Area with a…
Better Humans through Technology?
I have no idea why I'm thinking about this. Perhaps its feeling my mortality as I pass my 41st birthday. But I've been pondering how humans may soon be substantially changed over the next 10-20 years as more and more technology gets implanted into us. Some recent news along these lines: FDA approves telescopic implants…
Self Portrait: Rik the Wily Chinaman
I was invited to submit a picture of myself for an ad campaign, so I got a bit wacky taking self portraits of myself this morning. It's the first time I've used my Canon Rebel with an external flash, I don't own a remote, plus I'm not a very good photographer, so this took way…
First Trailer for Lego Universe MMO: ZOMG! (video)
Massively has gotten their hands on the first trailer for the upcoming Lego Universe MMO, coming soon(?). The trailer really has everything one could ask for: ninjas, zombies, race cars, knights, rockets and more. The cinematics of the video are incredible! Head to Massively for more screenshots. Gizmodo meanwhile has a nice description of what…
Baby Micah likes my singing… to a point (video)
Here's my friends Manu and Karen's baby Micah cracking up as sing to him. And then… not.
What shirt goes best with my awesome Christmas sweater? (animated gif, sorry!)
My friend Voon helped me pick out a couple of shirts to go with my incredibly sexy Christmas sweater vest. They are appropriately red and green. Shooting pics of myself in the vest, I realized it would work perfectly as a holiday-themed animated gif. Enjoy!