The Ramsey's

Went to dinner with Brentt and Christie tonight. It is always good to see them....we always have a good time. It is always nice to be with just normal everyday people. Even though Brentt is a big baller, he is still just a regular 'joe'. Joking about the mistakes he and Christie make...the way Aya and I laugh at each other as well. It is always good when people can laugh and make fun of their own mistakes. Most people are always so pretentious and think they are sooo perfect.

Well, as excited as I am that we are expecting soon, Brentt and Christie are expecting their second child...a boy. Now, I just have to convince Brentt not to move out of state....but to move from Santa Monica to Culver City. I figure Brentt and I grew up together and it worked out well...why can't our boys do the same thing. It is even better, because Brentt's first kid is a girl...she might be able to hook our boys up with some of her girlfriends!!

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So pretty busy at work this week. I will be sure to post more stories next week.

Close Quarters...

So they rearranged our cubicles and made them SMALLER. This is my cube. That is it. See the box on the far right? That leads right into the mirror image of my cube on the other side. Basically my chair back is 3-4 inches from my cube matess chair back.

Jet Blue

If you didn't hear, on Wednesday a Jet Blue plane had to make an emergency landing because the front landing gear wheel was crooked. The plane was going from Long Beach to NYC. The place had to circle for 3 hours trying to dump fuel before landing. Jet Blue planes are equipped with TV monitors so during the whole ordeal they were able to watch their OWN plane on the news and actually see the landing gear all messed up.

So, do you think Jet Blue should have cut the transmission so people couldn't watch tv? Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Sure, if I had a tv I would watch so I could know what is happening. I think any person would do it. I just think for the saftey of the passengers Jet Blue should have cut the feed. Elderly people could have gone into shock and had a heart attack. People could have gone hysterical.

Luckily everything came out okay. I am just not sure I want to be watching. My anxiety level would have went through the roof.

Nutter Butter Math

So Aya bought me a package of Nutter Butters. I had opened the package, ate a few cookies and put the rest in a Tupperware. Nothing exciting…quite simple in fact. Well, after eating 20 cookies in a week…give or take there was 3 Nutter Butters left.

Aya ate 1 cookie. (3-1 = 2)

I then went to eat one and I noticed the lid on the Tupperware was suspect. It was closed, but not closed tightly. Nevertheless I ate one.

Miles ate 1 cookie. (2-1 = 1)

So while I am eating it, I tell Aya, "Dude the nutter butters are stale."
Aya then tells me, "Yeah, mine was a LITTLE stale too."

My brain slowly starts thinking….if I ate the second one and it was stale, then the person who ate the THIRD one, must not have put the lid on tight. I think blurt out, "AHA, you made my nutter butter stale."

Aya denies it and says that the person who ate the FOURTH cookie didn't close the lid and made the cookies stale. Who knows who are the fourth cookie. Maybe me, maybe Aya.

In any case, I refused to eat the LAST remaining nutter butter. Two weeks has gone by and no one has eaten the last cookie. I think Aya should eat it for making them stale. What do you think??
EDIT: I found out this morning that Aya threw out the nutter butter. Typical of someone who is guilty of making the last nutter butter stale.

Family

What is about family, one minute you love them, the other minute you hate them? I guess there comes a time in everyone life’s where you don’t like hanging out with your family. For me, it was probably from the time I was 15 to 25. Here is So. Cal, my cousins are my sister’s age so I am at least 9 years older than them. It kinda sucked being at the kiddie table when I was so much older than them. Now, age isn't so big but when you are 15 and they are 6 it is not so fun. In Hawaii, my cousins are closer to my age…just they are in Hawaii so I didn’t see them often.

Well, now I enjoy spending time with family. Sure, I might not want to go initially, but when I am there I have fun. I am used to going to family events because that is how I grew up. We always got together and it was mandatory that I went.

Unfortunately, Aya’s family does not get together often. I guess it is good and bad, depending on how you look it. I like it because if her family did as many get together’s as my family then ALL our weekends would be booked. The bad side is that we do not get to see Aya’s family often because no one wants to be flexible in their schedule. It also makes Aya sad...so that sucks too.

It kind of got me thinking. What is going to happen in 15-20 years? Who is going to plan family pot lucks? Is it just me getting together with my sister? Will it be my sister and I with our local cousin’s? What if my sister marries a tard like her other b/f (not eric) where no one likes him?

I guess this is another reason why I enjoy the family outings a little more now. I realize that time is short and that we won’t be always getting together…so I should enjoy it now while people are healthy.

More pain...

So when I was bored outta my mind in our baby classes I noticed some of the guys carrying the wife’s bag, chairs, rubbing their spouses back or kissing them when watching the ‘live birth’ on video. I kept thinking what a bunch of retards. C’mon…grow a sack and call yourself a man.

If you are that hen-pecked to be at your wife’s beck and call do you still call yourself a man??

(In addition, I was the only one to ask if class would be done on time on Saturday so I could make it home by 1:00 to watch the UCLA game....which they won...making UCLA 3-0).

A slow pain...

Future dads to be out there, let me tell you….do NOT go to a breast feeding class. See, when your wife is pregnant, people always badger the guy about being supportive and being there for your spouse. You know what I hear, blah-blah-blah.

I am all for being supportive, but last time I looked, it was not possible for me to breast feed a baby.

So Aya and I have 3 hour class on a week night, AFTER work and we have to sit there and listen to this breast feeding nazi. The instructor goes on for 1 hour about why breast feeding is better than formula. Not only does the nazi try to push breast feeding but she also pushes product on us like I am an idiot that doesn’t realize she gets a kickback on items she sells. The class is pure torture. (Yes, I do realize breast feeding is better….but I also realize not everyone can breast feed).

Luckily our classes are almost done. We went to prepared childbirth, breast feeding, infant care and our hospital visit. The sad part is, the more you learn the less you end up knowing!

Let me just add, newborn babies are super ugly. They got this white waxy crap on them, their heads are shaped funny, they don’t have any color in them….yucko.

Blog War I

So Brentt is starting up his website again....I guess he has a little down time in between his daughter and soon to be son. (Congratulations!!)

Looks like Brentt wants to start a little blog war. He fired the first...and I might add weak salvo, so here is my return. Nice picture from jr. high school, huh?! hhahahaha. Wrong weekend to start a war sucker. I was looking for old pictures of the girls I coached so when I read your website, I just dug a little deeper in the crate...I have more too!! hahahaha!!

WildOnes

Where does all the time go? Tonight I met up with some of the girls that Alice, Jeff and I used to coach. I started coaching in 1989. Here is a picture of the first basketball team that I coached.

This is how the Wildones got started. We orginally were the Venice Ninjas. It was a combo boys/girls sureshot (the kids shoot at 7 foot baskets). When we split at age 7, we decided to coach the girls since we already got to know Leah, Cindy, Amber and Jun Niko.

So the 'original' members were Leah (#23), Cindy (#7), Amber (holding the ball) and Jun Niko (#5)

Here is the WildOnes a few years later. Backrow - Samania and Mariko. Front row = Misako, Joy, Cindy, Jun Niko, Amber and Kristen. I think Courtney was sick that day because she was on the team.

Amber, to answer your question, we had your cousin Clarissa and her friend Sarah for a while.

Kristen, you and Joy joined about a year after sureshots, because I have a schedule were we played your StingRay team...and won. =)

Fast forward 16 years later. Misako, Cindy, Kristen and Amber.

I have seen Cindy and Kristen here and there through the years. I ran into Courtney several years ago. I do not think I have seen Amber, Misako, Joy, Leah, Mariko, Jun Niko, Samania since I stopped coaching. Well, maybe Amber, Misako and Joy at carnivals but not for years.

Hopefully we can get together again.

When I started coaching I did it just because I always had a coach growing up. I thought it was a way to 'repay' something that I had taken for granted and do something for the community. It was fun and I didn't think much about it. I liked all the girls and they were fun to be around....for the most part. =)

As the years have gone by I thought coaching the girls was one of the best things I have ever done. I am not a patient person by nature, so whatever patience I have now is due to them. Like most guys, I wanted to be a father someday and I always wanted a boy. After coaching the girls, I realized, "Girls aren't that bad. I could always do sports with them."

I guess I just didn't realize how fast time goes by because I met some of the girls when they were 6 years old. I knew them until they were 12-13 years old. It is nice to see that they are doing well. I wouldn't say it makes you feel proud like a parent (but I would not know since I am not a parent...yet). It almost warms your heart to see that they are doing well. (Yes, I know, I have no heart...that is why I said almost warms your heart...maybe seeing the girls just re-kindle's my heart burn).

Vegas...

One good rub, deserves another! Well, we decided to take the 'boy' out for his first trip to Vegas. I was trying to get Aya to go to a strip club but she said I can do that later when 'he' turns 18.

So much for retirement. I was all set to NOT play in Las Vegas this year, but due to my sister breaking up with her b/f, I slid into his Vegas slot and played this year. Luckily, we didn't lose both games like we have the past 2 years.

The first game went well, but I got hurt late in the game. I turned my ankle that was almost 100%. After that I wasn't able to move very well. The second game we lost in sudden death. The third game we bounced back to take 3rd place. I had fun going to the tournament but not enough fun to make me want to go back. I think that was definately my last year.

Thanks to Ron and Laura for dinner at the Aladdin. Aya and I were like "JENNY" we were the "MOOCHES". Ron and Laura got dinner and Jeff and Melanie got the tip. Funny, being the mooch wasn't half bad. =)

Ugh. I lost every single parlay I made for college and pro. The funny thing was that my sure shot locks all lost and the ones I was so-so on, won. I should have just went with my gut instincts. I also got smoked in all my Fantasy football leagues too. Hmm, for having a good wekeend...it really wasn't that good.

My butt...King tut!!

So all I hear is that King Tut is sooo good. People plan vacations to So. Cal just to go and see the King Tut exhibit. Well, they extended the showing so I bought tickets for Aya, Dawn and myself.

One, there are certain times that you can go.
Two, no cameras or picture phones are allowed.
Three, they search large purses.
Four, there are a ga-jillion people at the exhibit.
Five, everyone except me was either fat, ugly, smelly and a slow reader.

Alright, so we had reservations at 7 pm. We got there around 6:15ish and we wait in this huge tent. The line is like an amusement park line....literally. We decided NOT to get headphones...well since so many people are there you have to wait to get to the enclosed exhibit to read what you are looking at. A lot of these bozo's read so slow or just walk in front of you. Hence, big fat, ugly, smelly people is not so cool when they are right next to you. (I am not talking about Aya either).

So we get done around 8:00 and you know what?? When I am leaving the exhibit, it dawns on me. I did NOT get to see King Tut. Yup, no tomb, no casket, no mummy, no King Tut mask, no King Tut mummy. What the heck?! Did I miss it? Dawn goes bummers....no King Tut. I KNOW!!!!

I mean it was nice to go and see...maybe even worth $30 bucks but since I had to buy 3 tickets...so not worth it. I only went hoping my future kid could absorp and learn something. I want him with a little culture.

End of Days...

(l - r: neil, linton, ron, hans, jeff, eric, me, kogan and yosh)

A picture of the fella's at Jeff's bachelor party. It was fun getting together with everyone. You know times have changed when you are talking about lawn mowing and cholestrol levels.

From the looks of the picture you would think Eric was the one getting married since he is the only one not smiling! Marriage does that to a person....

It looks like I will be breaking a promise. I said no more Vegas Tournament after last years loss but since Eric backed out I might fill his spot. What happened to retiring?? One year later and I am still playing the same about of basketball.

At dinner we talked about how "we used" to get technical fouls....hmm, I guess I was in a nostalgic mood as I got ejected yesterday and suspended for the final game of the season. Oh well, one less game I have to play now!

Ghetto Slap and more math problems...

1. WTF ??? I started getting these magazines two weeks ago?? Stupid Kogan put me on a mailer. It's okay, now I am probably on some junk mail list...well, pay backs a biatch!!

2. I went to see 40 year old virgin with Aya and Dawn on Friday. Probably one of the best movies this year. That isn't saying much. It was like adult american pie. It was good and had a few good laughs. One part was pretty funny and "WE" were all laughing, when I get 'ghetto' slapped on my arm by my sister who tries to "SHUSH" me for laughing too loud.

3. I also managed to go to AAA to pickup my "2 KWCK 4 U" license plate that I transferred from the Celica to my now non-existent Boxster. Well, to transfer it back to the Celica it cost me $33 bucks. $66 total to get it back to how it was in the first place. ARGH!

Miles: You owe me $66 dollars for my license plate

Aya: Don't blame me, the bean (our baby) cost you $66 bucks

Miles: Well then bean (talking to Aya's stomach) the next person that gives you $100 bucks, I am deducting $66 dollars....so you only get $44 bucks sucker.

Aya: $44 bucks?

Aya: $66 dollars from 100 dollars is not $44.

Miles: DAMMIT. Stupid bean, you get THIRTY-FOUR dollars then. argh.

Aya: Bean, did you hear that?? When you go to school, you come to me (aya) do not go to your daddy for any home work problems.

Miles: :(

Katrina

So, I have been watching and waiting. As you know, I hate talking politics and religion. I am all for being selfish and helping myself first.

When the Tsunami hit in south east asia, it was nice to see Hollywood stars, the government and people get involve to help and donate to the relief efforts. Heck, I had even donated.

Well, after seeing the damage of Katrina, I have been waiting for the US to do something to help the people in New Orleans. Why is that we are so slow to react to help our own people? We are more than willing to help foreign and third world countries but we can’t help our own. That stinks.

Why can’t we get food and water to the people? Can we not drop supplies via a helicopter? Can we not mobilize the national guard or troops? Why is Bush’s biggest concern to not use gas if you don’t really have too??

I have also heard that maybe people are so ready to help because Bixoli is a poor town, mostly black and that they should have left. Well, since they are poor, they probably didn’t have the means to travel….and where would they go anyway? I am sure no one that Katrina would be that devastating. Besides that isn’t the issue. The issue is that we should take care of our own citizens before we help others. I hope everyone can donate something…anything to help these people.

Look who is "IT" now...

First of all you need to read this entry about eating with mooch's:

http://jenjenkay.blogspot.com/2005/07/mooch.html


Hmmm. Very interesting....so tonight Aya goes to dinner with Shirley and Jenny.

Shirley pays for dinner.

Ayako pays for parking and the valet.

What does that make Jenny?? The M-O-O-C-H!