// FEBRUARY 2006 · 10 POSTS
Art of Negotiation
The past two days I've been in a negotiation training course called Art of Negotiation. Man I gotta admit, Benedict Negotiating Seminars does a very good job teaching you how to negotiate. I feel like I can handle those …
My new beast!
Alan and I have given birth to a beast of a computer. Over the past couple of weeks we've been working tirelessly to create a top-of-the-line gaming machine that will put others to shame. After overclocking and stress-te…
Celebrate with red meat
Finally, after being back from China for so long (almost 3 weeks) I get to eat some real steak! My quest for real juicy medium rare thick cuts in China have always ended in vain. I've been to many restaurants that claim …
Medieval dream
I just woke up from quite an incredible dream. I dreampt that I was back in China and was an army commander during one of the dynasties. I led an army to defend our castle and township from a massive invasion by the enem…
Who let the dog out?
I got a citation today, here's the story... Michelle left for work and asked me to put the dogs in their cage if I was to leave the house. I took note of her careful instructions and proceeded to work on my websites. A c…
Lunch in the cafeteria, no thanks
Man it seems like the only people that look forward to cafeteria food at their workplace are those people at Google. I've had too many bad experiences with overpriced nasty tasting food at our cafeteria that I now try to…
First day of work
Today is my first day at work, FINALLY. It's weird, even though I've been looking forward to starting work, I never really thought that this is the life that I will have for years to come until my boss told me to make an…
Delayed jet lag?
I usually don't get jet lag and I didn't when I got back to MN this time. However I just can't sleep tonight, I think jet lag has finally hit me. I was watching the Superbowl tonight and fell asleep, I actually fell asle…
Sherry, Port, and Red Envelopes
Tonight I'm going to my great aunt's Chinese New Year party, and I'm bringing David and Andrea. One little catch, we're pre-partying by drinking sherry and port. I don't think I like either of these dessert wines but wha…
My one afternoon in Shanghai
I think most people know I don't like Shanghai, today I was reminded of how much I dislike the feeling that this city gives me. When I come to Shanghai, I feel like I'm in neither China or America. I'm in some place wher…