Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Resolutions 2015

Here's my list for 2015:

- More yoga. Handstand, Crow, Full Lotus and Splits.

-Finding my GF

- Foreign Travels

- Learn more languages

- Yoga Certification

I know this is a short list. I am sure I will stick to these things till I reach them.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

HK Style Cafes-Los Angeles Area

Many years ago, I was introduced to a different kind of Chinese restaurant. I was fortunate enough to go beyond regular Chinese fast food and Dim Sum. HK style cafe was the way to go.

Portions are big. Service is very fast. Noisy environment at times during the weekends and lunch time. One of my favorite drinks are HK style milk tea. English Breakfast Tea w/ evaporated milk(cold) or condensed milk(hot).

I love eating German Pork Knuckle that includes veggies, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and brown sauce. I don't always order it but when I do on special occasions.

One of the places I love to go is called "R.H. Garden Cafe" in Rowland Heights, CA. Monterey Park, Alhambra and San Gabriel Valley areas are the best places to go to find other cafes.

Pork chops, HK style noodles, tea time specials from 3pm-6pm, breakfast specials from 7am-11am and more.

A Letter To My Future GF/Wife

Dear Soulmate,

I am really excited to tell you the stuff I experienced over the years. There is alot of catching up to do. I am sure that we will have time to do things, normal couples do. I know you will not be from California. You could be from out of state. It would be interesting to see if you will be from Sweden.

It is interesting that fate has brought me out here in this lifetime to find you. I heard from someone that you were coming. You were nearby dealing with your karma until it was time for us to meet. We all have karma to deal with and sometimes, I might of seen you appear in my dreams. Those unknown faces I see in my dreams.

Here's a riddle for you:

If you were in a place where I normally go to, would you glance and sense my aura? Would you approach me or take a glance? Would you be aggressive to leave your number on your business card? Would you be secure to know that I have female friends and those I work with alot. Would it bother you those are my closest friends? Would you have a jealous streak? If there is a negative trait you would like to share with me what would it be? If there is one negative trait that I share with you, what would you say to me?

See you soon!

Slot Machine Thoughts

I gave advice to a friend that went to Vegas. I told her to take a $100 bill and set it aside. Once you gamble your money(and saved the rest and not leave Vegas without cash). Go to the High Limit slot machine area and take a chance at the $5 or $10 machines.

Play a $5 machine that has a maximum bet of $10(2 credits) or $10 machine with a maximum bet of $20(2 credits). Regardless of you win or lose, it teaches people to try and take a chance. You must use that $100 bill only. Never more and never less.

Why would you risk $100? Wouldn't be better to play 1 credit on either machine? What if I told you that you if did not max out on your bet and you you hit the best combination on the reels? You would get a 1/4 of that win.

It happened many years ago when I was 21yrs old. I was at a famous hotel and casino and played $1 slots. I hit "777" but I only had $2. Maximum bet was $3. I won $250. If I bet $3, I would have made $1000. Big difference there! This is why you want to bet max whenever you play at the casino unless you want to play penny slots.

Good luck!

Yoga: The Game Changer

It's been over a year since I started yoga. Aug 26th 2013 was the day I committed to yoga. The first two weeks was hard. I did not know if I had to keep going or try something different. Jumping to two months ahead, I started to see a change in my body. My clothes were loose and had to get new clothes which is a good thing. I had to change my salt content and stopped drinking soda.

The more I committed myself to yoga, the more I got excited about the compliments I get from people. Plus I get to meet more women too. I seen other guys that come there to impress women for a few days and then they quit. If guys commit to yoga, they will meet the most wonderful women they can find.

I reached my goal of a headstand after 6 months of practice on the sand. That was my first attempt. I knew the planks, chairs and side planks helped me alot. A month ago, I decided to go for a handstand next to the door and I was able to hold it for a few seconds.

The beauty of yoga is the poses you think you cannot do but with commitment, it is possible to do. It is not just being able to do the poses that matter, but the part of breathing, meditation, commitment and eating right all contribute to success.

I am grateful to my instructors for helping me reach my physical goals. I want to work on my yoga teaching certification in Canada once I get my projects going. There is more to learn as I do yoga and who knows, I might meet that special woman of my dreams along the way.

My Random Thoughts