Sunset Silhouette: Animal Kingdom
IMAGES I FOUND ON TUMBLR REFLECTING THINGS I LIKE
- I like open markets & night street markets
- I like great art, like paintings from Raipun
- I like a woman that is into fitness & taking care of her body
- I still like to dream & wish for better things
- I like desserts if it is filled with plenty of fruit
- I like fresh, organic produce
- I like photography & the beach
- I like afternoon bike strolls in the park
- I like old, vintage homes & hope to live in one
- I like reading books & collecting hardcovers of the classics
The Avengers movie just set the bar for all superhero movies! A well-written script packed with incredible action, a great villain and a smooth transition of bringing iconic Marvel Comics superheroes like the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor from fantasy world to life, producer Christopher Nolan made comic book geeks like me proud. Hot women, handsome, buffed guys, unbelievable special effects and CGI, lots of funny moments and each character has a big part in this story. There is something for everyone in this movie! The most I’ve been entertained since the Star Wars trilogy all those many years ago! Highly recommended! I will see this action thriller again and again!
Now, I want to have some shawarma too!
I was fortunate enough to see Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird play and followed their entire careers. I was not born when Bill Russell played and barely able to walk when Wilt Chamberlain retired from the game.
In other sports, I did not see Sandy Koufax pitch but I saw Nolan Ryan throw two no-hitters past the age of 40. I got to see George Foreman fight because he made his comeback at the age of 38 and fought until he was 47. Muhammad Ali was light years past his prime when I first took notice and then he was gone.
I wish I saw Roberto Clemente and Henry Aaron play baseball, OJ Simpson and Bobby Orr dominate their respective sports, maybe Bjorn Borg in his. But the one athlete that I would have loved to have seen the most may have been the most special of them all and he was not even human!
Secretariat was a thoroughbred legend and unquestionably the greatest racehorse ever. He won the U.S. Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing in 1973, dominating the field like no other racehorse before or since, setting race records in two of the three events in the Series—the Kentucky Derby (1:592⁄5), and the Belmont Stakes (2:24 )— records that still stand today.
Secretariat’s amazing win in the Belmont Stakes was the greatest moment in horseracing history and the feat - he won by a jaw-dropping 31 lengths and ran the fastest 1½ miles on dirt in history, 2:24 flat, broke the stakes’ record by more than two seconds. His performance was so astonishing that it left everyone breathless, brought an rousing applause and some people to tears. Those who saw it knew that they had witnessed something special. Some have called it the greatest spectacle in sports history even until this day, almost 40 years later.
He was beautiful, flamboyant and magnificent, the biggest and baddest racehorse ever. Many say he was the most perfect horse God ever created. Secretariat was special and I wish I was around to see him run.
BRAINSTORM: The 90’s
- family loss & pain
- college graduation
- LA riots
- OJ Simpson murder trial
- learned to drive stick
- blackbelt tests
- Tyson-Douglas
- moved to San Francisco
- christian music
- hip hop culture
The NBA Playoffs Are Here! It has been refreshing to limit watching TV this year. Now, I spend little time watching television but, next to the upcoming summer Olympic games, the NBA post season is must-see-TV for me in 2012! Can’t wait!
Now that I am back home, I can start thinking about some important things I had to put off because of the damage to my property.
While I was away, I had a lot of time to think things through. I also just completed a rather intense six week discipleship training course that was offered at my church. During this period, I abstained from much media and watched almost no television. And I did not really miss it! Before, I do not know if I could have gone without watching the TV for a few hours, let alone a few days or weeks.
I really built up my faith in the Lord, spending much more time reading the Bible daily and meditating on it. I believe God has revealed some wonderful revelations to me through His Word. And I also know that I can speak the Word (quote scripture) against adverse situations and take authority over them as can all who are the children of God. I am more bold and fearless.
I also relent in worrying about my father’s financial affairs and how it can impact me and the family. I have given this situation over to the Lord as well as everything else that brought me grief and frustration before. He is proud, beyond stubborn. But I still have him in my life and will cherish this while I do. Flawed and misguided, my father is still a good, decent man and I love him. In the martial arts world and with the Korean community, he has built quite a legacy and casts a powerful shadow. With his family, we do not live under that shadow. His presence and influence was too distant to really ever cast one on me in the first place. I will just love him and show grace. The whole family is indebted to him. I will honor him.
So then faith come by hearing, and hearing by the word of God
Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
New wooden floor panels to my condo. A lot darker than the ones I originally had before the water damage to my unit. But I think I like these more.
It is just good to be back home after living in a hotel for nearly two weeks and my place in shambles for two months.
I am not completely happy with all the work and some things were left unfinished. I will deal with this, as well as finding a peaceful means of getting my neighbor or her insurance company to reimburse for the insurance deductible that I had to pay, in the coming days. Right now, it is just feels great to be back at my place. And, in many ways, it is better than it’s been in years.
We first lived in Midtown Sacramento before moving into a more affluent area in East Sacramento. I also spent much of my early childhood living with my grandmother in several places throughout downtown. An influx of South Koreans moved to the city years after our family had settled there.
I have since moved throughout California. I went to the University of California, Davis and graduated with a degree in Organizational Studies and a minor in Economics. I then lived in San Francisco for a few years before settling down in southern California. I lived briefly in Los Angeles and now reside in the city of Fullerton.
My Korean heritage, college campus life, a diverse group of friends, and living and working in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco - both which are truly a large melting pot of ethnicities and culture - are reflected in my varied taste in music, film and, of course, food. I enjoy food immensely and think I'm fairly adventurous when it comes to trying new things. It has helped me develop a discerning palate for all kinds of cuisine.
For some time now, I have tried to live my life by certain key principles. My motto and outlook remains virtually unchanged. These are to keep disciplined and discard unproductive thoughts and vices, show resolve in the mist of pain or disappointment, always have hope, seek and remain faithful to God, show character and patience, and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
The mind, body and spirit must be balanced and in harmony with each other in order for me the individual to function at full capacity; they all need to grow or be strong, not polluted and never stagnant. This is why I believe it is important to exercise some discipline in my life.
I have trained in various forms of martial arts for many years, due largely in part because of my father. My dad is a grandmaster in tae kwon do, aikido and judo. He has taught thousands of students and I was one of them. In fact, my dad has owned and operated his martial arts studio since the early sixties! I have also practiced several other disciplines of martial arts, including jujitsu and muay thai. Perhaps the one form of hand to hand combat I have spent the least amount of time learning but feel almost equally adept in is boxing. It is still one of my favorite sports to watch.
Injuries and age have relegated me to other forms of exercises and recreational activities. They are far less taxing on the body than combative sports but equally beneficial. I still place a high value in health and fitness. I try to workout at the gym everyday. And I enjoy cooking my own healthy meals.
My other hobbies include reading, blogging, traveling, listening to jazz, blues or traditional pop music, watching classic and mostly Asian films, trying foods from different cultures and regions and picking up a new hobby every year. I want to learn Spanish and improve my Korean. Hobbies I vowed to pick up in the past few years have included mixed martial arts, cooking Thai food, surfing and learning to play the guitar. I have enjoyed learning them in various levels of success.
I also plan to pursue a Masters degree in either Business, public policy or psychology. It has been a goal of mine for some time.
My family and I believe salvation comes by God's grace. We have all placed our faith in Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Savior. I go to a Four Square church in Anaheim called the Rock and serve in different ministries there.
I would like to travel to Asia again. My trip to Korea in 2009 was my first trip outside the U.S. and only my second time traveling out of the continental states.
I thank you for visiting my page and allowing me to share my thoughts and my world with you.
