My birthday, Emily's birthday + Disneyland!, and 2 years!

Man oh man..what a weekend and I mean that in a good way.

- SATURDAY - 1-17-09
I woke up as a 20 year old at about 9 am and went on to work in the morning. I taught and left around 1ish with my sister. We went to go get some Yogurtland first and made our way to the Los Angeles Gun Club.
We made our way to the shooting range and met up with Ben, Ruben, Gary, my sister's boyfriend David, and my cousin Dito.
I was pretty excited because I've never shot a gun before so this was a new experience for me.
The worker gave us a quick introduction on how to load and shoot and from there on it was on!!!
At first I was a bit more nervous but after the first shot, you get used to it fast and easy. It was pretty dope and really fun! I shot a 9mm Beretta and a HK USP...fuckin' trigger happy with those. Later on Tony, Justin, Socheat, and Nikki came and shot up some sheeeit. Ima def go again so whoever's down let me know!

Moving along we went back to my pad and my mom had everything set up pretty much. It was chill, we just ate some sandwiches, corndogs, drank some of this and some of that. More people came as time went by and it was just a kickback. I was happy to be with friends, family, and my lovely ladyfriend ^_^
I thank everyone who came and also gave me a gift.

Some pics..

USP or as Ruben puts it, "Snake's gun"

Gary shootin' his load.

What?!

Zombie hunting training!

It's dope how the camera caught the muzzle flash.

Tony...the Laotian Assassin...

Chillin'

Groupies

Playing Jenga and Taboo and all that gangster shit.

My babybooboogaga!

The parentals

YOU'RE TOO CLOSE MAN!

Birthday B-boys

Familia...my dad looks funny in this picture hahaha

I didn't know my jizz was black!

Chocolate? This is doodoo baby!!!

And yes...I'll make my own damn zombie targets if I must!

If you're looking for more...you can check my myspace(myspace.com/monksorc) or facebook.

I guess I can cross shooting range off my "Things to do in 2009" list.

- SUNDAY - 1-18-09
The following day, I was supposed to wake up at 8 am but instead I woke up around 9..either my alarm didn't go off or I needed another hour to rest because last night I went to sleep at about 4 am haha.
Got ready and drove over to Emily's house.
Got to her house and picked her up.
Saw her mom for a brief moment...
"Thank you for taking Emily to Irvine."
Me: Oh you're welcome, it's no problem.
"So...are you Chinese?"
Me: Oh no..I'm Korean.
"Oh..Korean." *walks away*
Hahaha anyway moving along, Emily and I drove back to Irvine to drop off her stuff and then we finally made our way to the land of Disney! haha
It was pretty crowded but s'all good. Emily got in for free cause it was her birthday..lucky her >.<
It was fun although some of the rides were unavailable...Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World, and Splash Mountain. Somewhat of a bummer but it was still fun riding all the other rides. I still haven't ridden It's A Small World yet since I was like 5 years old..every time I go it's always under construction or something buuut oh well.
Another bummer would have to be the fireworks show!!! It got canceled due to "unusual wind conditions"..son of a bitch!!! We had really good seats too! Haha but overall it was still a fun and tiring day haha.
Happy to spend it with the mrs. ^____^
Drove back to Irvine and went to shreeeep.

I suppose I can cross Disneyland off my "Things to Do in 2009" as well.

- MONDAY - 1-19-09
Can you believe how fast 2 years go by? This morning I woke up to the most beautiful face I could imagine...the mirror...JUST KIDDING! Of course my lovely ladyfriend!!!
Unfortunately we couldn't spend the whoooole day together because she had stuff to do so we went out to lunch and got some yogurtland...again haha.
And out of nowhere guess who I see...motherfucking ABE! haha so random!!!
Then I dropped off Emily at school and made my way back to LA...pretty smooth ride.
And home here I am.

I had a great weekend and hope everyone did as well.
Till next time..stay up everybody! Back to work tomorrow.
Oh yeah...DON'T SCREW UP OBAMA! haha

Later.

NKOTB 4

So yesterday was my homie Nes' event: New Kids on the Block 4.
Basic premise of the event: 16 upcoming/unknown crews are selected and battle it out for the title of the New Kids on the Block...pretty simple eh?
This is the 4th event thrown in a row..it's grown a lot since the first one at Jayvee four years ago.
I woke up around 9 am and went to work. The night before I went to sleep at about 4 am because of a last minute late night session that went from 12 am to 3 am...I was fuuuuckin' tired but up I got and went to work.
I decided to leave work early so that way I would be ready on time to head over to the jam. So I drove back home around 11ish and by the time I got home...I was still really tired so I took a quick nap.
Woke up around 12:30ish and ate a small lunch(4 taquitos) and got dropped off at the venue which is like 10 minutes away from my house.
Met up with Nes and a few others. Helped set up a little bit but mainly tried to warm up and stretch even though the jam hadn't even started yet haha.
More people came as time went by and the place became pretty packed.
I was again entering the New Kid crew battles even though earlier I told myself I wouldn't but a few of my friends convinced me to do so since they needed more people and we were in the same crew so I agreed. We entered as our combined crew name: Bukakke Kings, reppin' that shit son! Haha but yeah it's mainly members coming from Zombie Hunterz and TAC - LA/France, been fam since the beginning.
Now before the jam, it was really difficult for us to get together and practice as one crew. Each of us had our own reasons: work, school, etc. So we did the best we could trying to come up with routines and what not..some members actually learned the routines the day of the event sooo as you could tell I was feeling kind of iffy about our performances that night.
Nes posted the battle lineup online before the event so everyone could see who they were battling...I honestly don't know why buuut whatever. We were up first against Chosen Few...and I really don't know if I should go any deeper into this subject.
All I gotta say is...biters...and even if it was a joke or something...the shit wasn't funny and it definitely wasn't cool.

Watch it for yourself.
I think this is big example why battle lineups shouldn't be posted ahead of time.
So anyway we beat Chosen Few and by we I mean my crew, I didn't even bother to go in because my crew handled that shit and went on the next round battling Arigatou Crew.
This was actually a fun battle. Each crew had good exchanges and this battle had a positive vibe unlike our first battle. Nobody pushed us for one thing nor bit any of our routines so yeah it was coo. Much RESPECT to Arigatou. *bows*
So we made it semi-finals against Squishydocious and again this was fun battle as well. I was happy I hit my shit and didn't crash haha. I felt I was on point that night and I was glad because before I felt like I wasn't ready.
In the end we lost but to be honest I don't really care because we had fun and all of us did really well. If there was an award for best/funniest/ORIGINAL AND NOT BITING routines I think we would take it lol. Squishy actually took the whole event so props to them.
All in all it was a pretty good jam, wasn't too slow and the vibe was fresh. It was dope seeing people I hadn't seen in a while.
The exhibition battles were good too. I'm glad to see 9 O'Clock alive and well, I actually hadn't heard anything from them since they won New Kids 2 but I'm glad they're still sick with it and pulled through during their exhibition battle. I was rooting for them the whole way through.
Miracles vs. Smurf..fuckin' nasty. Although the battle went by pretty fast, seeing these two guys go at it has been something I've been longing for, for a while. Good energy from both cats.

See for yourself.
Anyway after the jam helped clean up and move stuff. Then went on to go eat with some friends and finally went home. What an exhausting day..it really was. Didn't sleep till 5 am...pretty ridiculous huh?
I think the only complaint I have about the jam is the "New Kid" crews..a lot of the crews were recycled from the past events..it's hard to call it New Kids on the Block when many of the crews had established and known b-boys on their team.
I would honestly put New Kids on hiatus just to let real new kid crews emerge and then take their shot because every year it seems like the same people are battling each other. It's either they change the name or combine crews and yes even we are guilty of this but are we known/established b-boys? No. I've never traveled to France..I haven't even won a jam yet haha. So I think we were in the right but things like recruiting LAB/Pho Bangers into the team is...for lack of a better word...cheating.
I've got the utmost respect for LAB, Pho Bangers and every other crew out there except Chosen Few...sorry to say but New Kids is an event for...New Kids...quite simply put. But whatever, it's not my event and it is quite hard to regulate who's on who's team but that's just my input.
I also think this is going to be my last time battling in the New Kid crew battles because I've been battling in them since the first New Kids so I think I've done my deed haha. Even though I've never won New Kids, I think it's time to move on and let the real new kids move in.
Anyhoo another pro at the jam is that we got interviewed for some guy's documentary he needs to use for his portfolio. It was pretty dope to give my input on B-boyin' and what it means to me...even if it sounds cliche but saying those words actually did remind me why I danced..not to win but to have fun and do my best.

Outside getting interviewed

Jon rockin' the red pants!

Mee Shell! Coming all the way from France!!!

Gary wearing the red pants!


Us in the VIP room...getting hyped.


More hype..


We started breaking things.


But we kept our composure


That's right. The legend himself graced us with his presence.


Bukakke Kings know how to have a good time!


Deadbird




BANG


Boom! Thread all the way through! FREEZE!


People's airchair


I thought this was a dope pic too


This pic is one of my favorites thanks to Thon. A crew of individuals.

For more pics go here: http://kazjualte.com/partyphotos/newkids4/

Anyway pics and footage will be posted soon..you can bet on it...
Hmmm anything else to add....Furious Soldiers should have won the 2 on 2's..no tie breaker needed but then again what do I know.

Emily Ma rocks.

-EDIT-

Quarter Finals - Arigatou Crew vs. Bukakke Kings


Semi Finals - Squishydocious vs. Bukakke Kings (Our first routine is missing)

Enjoy!

Happy New Years!

The year 2009 has finally been bestowed upon us.
To be honest this year went by really fast.
I can still recall moments in my senior year in high school as if it were yesterday..hard to say that was two years ago.
So here's to a new beginning and a new year.

I got down to posting some resolutions and goals to accomplish this year. Hopefully I'll come through with all of them..or most of them haha.

1. Fix my car
2. Pass all my classes
3. Transfer
4. Make and save more money
5. Win a jam
6. Get back into filming and shoot at least 1-3 shorts
7. Test for my 2nd Degree Black Belt
8. Meet new people/Make new friends
9. Hang out with old friends
10. Travel - Nor Cal, San Diego, Korea, Japan
11. Improve in Breakin'
12. Disneyland!!!
13. Hit up a shooting range
14. Make and sell more clothes
15. Throw a jam
16. Go on a camping/hiking trip
17. No soda until February 3, 2010

Yep...that's pretty much it for me. I may add or delete some things but I think these are the ones I want to do or accomplish through this year.
I hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve and I'm sure I'll be seeing all of you in 2009!

Now it is exactly 16 more days till my birthday! ^____^

Be safe y'all!

Thanks

To all those who were thoughtful to give me a gift =]
And for those that gave me a gift and did not receive a gift in return...worry not my young friends for you are in for a big surprise...when it ships to my house ;]




Thank you to Emily for my Orisue Cardigan and Dark Knight DVD...you're number 1!


And for everyone that got me my first Mighty Muggs! Although three different people got me Iron Man hahaha but all worked out well..
Thanks to Emily for the Iron Man, Richard for the Ghost Rider, and Chris for the Symbiote Spiderman. These are number 1! Now I just want get more!!!


And my Secret Santa who actually turned out to be my sister's boyfriend decided to give me Warcraft hahaha...random huh? Probably because I am Korean! haha. I haven't played it yet..mainly for the fact that I'm afraid I might get addicted to it >.<
It's number 1!

That's it so far..my parents gave me money, my sister actually was one of three who got me an Iron Man Mighty Mugg but she got me some sweet headphones instead, my other sister got me the Dark Knight DVD as well...so she gave me some movie coupons instead hahaha. Talk about double gifts...but s'all good. This Christmas was a good one, spent it with family and friends...and that's what really counts...on the inside...







NAAAAH but really where's the rest of my gifts? Hahaha jk =P

Till next time!

Finally..

Aw had my last day of school.
Fuck my history teacher.
HE'S THE DEVIL!
THE KOREAN DEVIL!












Now what?

Rock the Beach 2008

Man...what a long and tiresome day.
I awoke at 9 am and drove to work.
Stayed at work until 2:30ish and rushed home..but of course there had to be traffic as well as an accident on the freeway -_-
Got home around 3:15ish...changed and drove to Jon's house in Glendale. Pick up Jon.
From there I then drove all the way to Arcadia to pick up Emily. Pick up Emily.
And we finally make our destination to the jam at CSULB.
I was somewhat psyched for this event because as I recall last year Gary, Jon, and I made it to semi-finals so we were hoping to make it far this time as well.
Get to the gym and see that Gary is judging the 2 on 2 newbie battles..haha fuckin' random right?
Stretch out and warm up a bit and also watch a few of the battles.
The event seemed a lot smaller...and we could only break on some...mats or something...I don't know...I guess the school didn't want the gym floor ruined.
Felt really confined actually and the floor was dirty as fuck.
Anyway we battle first round against Green Light crew and make it passed first round.
Now once again here's where things get tricky.
We were second to battle...before us it was Ill Flavored Rejects vs. ???
Ill Flavored passed and we passed first round as well.
If they went down the brackets which they should have because it was a 32 crew cap off we would have battled Ill Flavored next round.
So we wait and by the second round the MC announces a completely different order of the crew listing.
Crews were mixed around on the list...so we ended up not battling Ill Flavored next round and ended up battling who else...fuckin' BHAM Tribe(Zeus, Kane, Panda) for like the 4905843958653476537465034650349359803405793456893725934865 time -_- even though they battled like 3 battles after our first round..
and yes, we lost second round...and to be honest I wasn't mad that we lost I was confused at the fact that they changed the list of the brackets. Why mix crews around if it was going straight down the list?
Smells like some crews got cheated. I mean really...why do this?
I honestly feel the majority of jams I've been going to recently...sorry to say have been pretty whack. I always feel cheated or robbed and I'm actually growing pretty tired of the B-boy scene.
Perhaps it's just me but I'm sure many people understand what I mean and if they don't then that's fine as well...I really don't care haha.
Anyway after the jam, Emily, Jon and I ate around the LB area...there was a Cha for Tea...a Hawaiian BBQ place...a Yogurtland! Yeah just chilled and talked about some interesting things hahaha.
Then dropped off Jon and dropped off Emily and here I am!
So tired from driving...and breakdancing...and weird ass jams lol
All in all...I should have just hung out with my girlfriend today...even though I did hahaha but you understand what I mean...and if you don't then that's fine as well...I really don't care.
Anyway back to the lab I go so I can head off to another jam and see what other shinanigins I'll get into *shrug*
Fuck it.

CHRISTMAS LIST 2008

My Christmas List for anyone who's interested in getting me anything ^_^


Mighty Muggs - Spiderman


Mighty Muggs - Venom


Clippers Jersey - M


Puma Cabana Racer II - 9.5 - 10


Puma Onitsuka Tigers - 9.5 - 10


Puma Suedes - 9.5 - 10


Planet B-boy DVD


Iron Man DVD


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DVD


Screen Printer hahaha *shrug*


USA Basketball Jersey - M


+







T-Shirts - M...Acrylick, Scifen, 7th Letter, cool stuff like that..

Might add more but not sure!

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