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April to May 2006: Philippines Vacation | Photos
- Exploration of Luzon: Manila, 100 Islands, Alcala, Urdaneta, San Fernando, Baguio, Vigan, Paoay, Laoag, Bacoor, Laguna, Tagaytay, Manila
- Manila Metro: Pasay City, Makati, Quezon City
- Family, Friends, and everyone in between
- The spoils of A/C and the conveniences of a shower head and a flushing toliet.
- Controlled Chaos - driving, street lamps, airport, life...
- Thank you Grandma/Grandpa for your sacrifice!!! I love you!
Late January 2006: Indiana TDY | Photos
- Indianapolis - White River State Park, Downtown, Center Centre
- Bloomington - Indiana University, Downtown
- Crane - middle of nowhere
December 31, 2005: Happy New Year!!
Celebrated the going of 2005 and the coming of 2006 at my house. Lots of beer, lots of shots, and a crazy celebration that I only remember thanks to a constantly running camera. Thank god I did not pass out before the pointer struck 12! Otherwise, the day after was a wrecking due to the multiple cleaning (backyard, front yard, street, sheets, clothing and my rug!)... but a day to relax around the living room.
December 24, 2005: Merry Christmas!!
![[blue noble christmas tree at my place]](photos/christmas_2005/Christmas_Tree_2005.jpg)
The Badua's celebrated Christmas at my place ... great time, lots of food (as usually), Texas Hold'em Up, Sing the 12 days of Christmas - Hawaiian Style, Bingo, and just hanging with the folks.
December 3 to December 17, 2005: Connecticut TDY | Photos
- Connecticut: Groton, New London, New Haven, Bridgeport, Westbrook, Mystic
- Rhode Island: Providence
- New York: Manhattan
November 17 to November 30, 2005: Central Florida Vacation
- Magic Kingdom
- EPCOT
- MGM-Disney's Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Universal Studios
- Islands of Adventure
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Tampa Bay
- Busch Gardens
- Ybor City
January 20 to Febuary 10, 2005: Guam 711 TDY
Alupang Beach Tower - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen, and dining room plus Free Dinner Buffet.
Tumon Bay - Sitting in the Sun
The Shopping Bus - Premier Outlets, Duty Free Shopping and Micronesian Mall.
Long Days, Long Nights, Sleep?
The Joys of Working with Others
"Pictures does not do this justice"
The Wonders of a Dollar/Twenties
Breeze, Shine, 6.4 Earthquake, Rain, Shine, Rain, Shine...
Who corrupts Who?
Late November 2004: Above Plates, Below Horizons
I can officially say that I "shitted at test depth". Life is about experiences ... stuff? what stuff?
October 16 - 22, 2004: Washington DC TDY
Overcast Skies and Temperatures of ~60 F degrees
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Crystal City
MetroRail, Taxi, Georgetown Dupont Shuttle, and DOD Shuttle
Washington Navy Yard
Crystal City: Shopping and Club Italia
Rosslyn: Dinners at Orlean's House
Pentagon City: Shopping
The National Mall: White House, Washington Momeument, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Captial, Museum of American History, Museum of Natural History, Air and Space Museum, and Native American Museum
Dupont Circle: Exploration
Georgetown: M-Street
Late August 2004: 3/2.5/2
My own place... Woo hoo !!!
August 2 to 10, 2004: Guam TDY
Marriott Resort in Tumon
Tumon Bay "mini-Waikiki" But With More Japanese Signage
Day two: Introduction of a Submarine Tendor and Rainy, Rainy, Day
Day two: The Maze They Call a Surface Ship
Day three: Assessment and Standing My Ground!
Day four: Outbrief and Material Status
Day seven: Hatch Issues, Fasteners, and NSN's
Excellent Hole in the Wall Korean Resturant in Harmon
Marty's, Guam's Taste of Mexico, off Marine Drive
Sakura's Kitchen, Japanese Resturant, off Marine Drive
Shirley's Coffee House, Agana Shopping Center
??, Korean Resturant at East West Center (strip mall)
Guam Greyhound Park (won 1/12 races)
Free Seafood Delight via Festival
My Vietnamese Love "Misa"
The Wonders of a Dollar
Western Gun Club and Several Shots From a 357.
Road Trip GUAM - Southern tip, AAFB, Nimitz Hill, the Dome, Route 16 loop, Chammarro Village, Micronesia Mall, Guam Premier Outlet, and Two Lover's Point.
May 15, 2004: Uncle Ray's Funeral Service
![[Uncle Ray with the kids, Justin and Marissa]](uncle_ray/uncle_rey_marissa_n_justin.jpg)
Love you Uncle! Thanks for your laughter and joy you brought into my life and everyone that you touched. Keep a look out on the family.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I am following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh, yes these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and and share with me.
God wanted me now, He set me free.
March 27, 2004: 52nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
February 1, 2004: Super Bowl XXXVIII
Great family getogether, great 1st half and ending of 2nd half game, and lots of food (as usually) ... it was a joy!
January 09 - 19, 2004: Burnt Out Relief Vacation...
- San Diego - Balboa Park, Harbor Excursion South Tour
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September 11, 2001 : Paradigm Shift
Shock! When I fired the web browser today, I saw what I thought was an April Fool's joke: a picture which seems like it came from
a Godzilla movie with the caption "Terror in NY, DC". Hold and behold, this was not a joke. TV, internet, radio, friends and
college professors ... it has been all the talk. My professor started out his discussion on the paradigm shift:
Change from one way of thinking to another. It's a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis.
It just does not happen, but rather it is driven by agents of change.
The transformation--in those seconds overlooking the World Trade Center-- is when the plane became a weapon. Can you imagine
the sight of F-15
fighters loaded with missles in Hawaii's sky as they "escort" passenger planes to Honolulu International Airport.
Passenger planes ... the metamorphosis.
Now, what
shall we do? My answer, do what we were suppose to do. I'm a student hoping to advance society by technology. I will
continue to do so in the wake of this tragedy. Yet, I will stand proud that I'm an American, and I will do my part to keep
this country running. Contribution ... transformation ... understanding ... acceptance. And my condolences.
September 8-9, 2001 : My Piece of Sh*t Car
Just installed an engine in my Toyota due to the authorized dealer wanting to
rape me 300 bucks for one -- read one-- camshaft. It was a pain in the ass but definately enjoyed
the lesson learned.
Fall 2001 Semester: Cool, more free time.
Removing approximately 3 hours a day of commute time does open up a lot of possibilities. Most importantly, time to socialize and time to
study. I actually don't have a time constraint that would typically occupy me because I haven't done this due to me doing that. Confusing?
Summer Vacation 2001: I loved it!
Just got back from the mainland: Fontana, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Paid for by
working two jobs.
Highlights and Stuff
Video of your host, brother Shelby, and cousin Cathy on Thrill Shot at
Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Let me be honest with you, I was afraid yet very excited; however, I still loved it! I almost shit in my pants as
I was literally hanging from a 4-point harness up 265 feet in the air facing the ground. I guess, it is either baby steps (bungee jumping) or a
giant leap (sky diving)?
[deleted: Ride 1 of 2 (3.3MB in MPG format)]
Golaith is one
awesome ride! Damn, roller coasters and the metal structures that make them thrill machines are an art form.
The river / lake expedition was fun. Fresh water swimming, plenty of toys, and no sight of buildings anywhere. It was a whopping 110 degree yet
all I had to do is jump into the lake. Damn, I want to buy me some toys -- everyone on the mainland has them, including my Uncle Kevin, Haole and Proud! Nevertheless, I prefer a river run
than gambling at Las Vegas. Enjoy the video!
[Deleted: Tubbed Jet Ski at Lake Havasu, Arizona (3.44MB in MPG format)]
Gambling is not my thing. Then again, I'm a very cheap kind of guy -- who else skips lunch/breakfast or rides his bike to work for the sake of saving
couple of dollars. I spent less than 50 dollars gambling, not much huh? I believe the
only time I was having fun is when my mom gave me $5 which lasted me over 20 minutes, and the other time is when I
tipped the waitress for my bottle of budweiser and got a shot of cleavage :-) -- call me a pervert who hates gambling.
Knotts Berry Farm is surprising a good theme park. The two ultimate rides are Ghostrider, a wooden roller coaster, and Surpreme Scream, a "drop" ride up 200+ feet. Check out the
video of (from right to left) [Deleted: Mike, Shelby, Alika, Megan, and Cathy on Surpreme Scream (2.34MB in MPG format)].
More to come.
August 12, 2001: Almost Heaven
... well almost. I was expecting more body dropped and chopped top trucks but it definately was a jaw opener. What got me is the lack
of body dropped trucks; thus, the swelling of my head since I'm still the few minitruckers who can body drop a truck. From my observations,
everyone is leaning toward street-cruising trucks with fast bags, and full-custom heavenly 4x4s that can toll the weekend toys. Yes, I want
some toys!!!
August 3, 2001: Wrapped up another chapter
I terminated my Project Aide position at Hawaiian Electric Company. It has been fun. Thanks for the opprotunity. OK: 3 jobs down, another coming up next --
easy web page development.
HECO - Good Times
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