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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Again, really?
So I'm off doing some out of town business and I get a call from a former employer asking more details about my tenure with the company. So I go into detail and tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. कर्म | கர்ம
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Do you have a first aid kit handy?
June 7th
Wildjam concert! Performing artist: Jesse McCartney, The Bayliens, Danity Kane, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, Colby O'Donnis, Ray-J, and Lil' Wayne. A one hour wait in line and a notice that a few performing artist wouldn't show up(boo Nelly and Donnie) and feeling very old next to these twelve year olds dressed like 18 year olds. But I like the local boys the Bayliens(see video below).
Wildjam concert! Performing artist: Jesse McCartney, The Bayliens, Danity Kane, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, Colby O'Donnis, Ray-J, and Lil' Wayne. A one hour wait in line and a notice that a few performing artist wouldn't show up(boo Nelly and Donnie) and feeling very old next to these twelve year olds dressed like 18 year olds. But I like the local boys the Bayliens(see video below).
One Crazy Week
May 26 - June 1
So one of my best friends just graduated from San Jose State(go Mike) and since everyone from my team has a lot of love for one another, my other buddy swung up from LA. This would be the beginning of one long and hectic week. Let’s try to break things done from after the graduation:
Monday, May 26th, 2008 - Memorial Day
A very impromptu potluck ends up with me and 12 of my closest friends finishing off 8 bottles of alcohol, 4 bottles of V8 splash, and enough food to feed a small village in Cambodia. We finally ended the night yelling at each other words we couldn't say. That’s right we were playing taboo and we learned what happens when you lose control of a motorcycle without wearing a helmet or anything you usually wear while riding(once again, go Mike).
Tuesday, May 27 - more food
With a few less people this time we had dinner at Red Robin’s restaurant. With burgers bigger than yo face. Afterwards its back to the house for more drinking and tila tequila(what a sl*t) :0
Wednesday, May 28
A day of rest
Thursday, May 29
More FOOD! Sushi from our favorite spot(Sen Dai Sushi) and some more drinking. Sake bomb anyone?
Friday, May 30
Karaoke - empty orchestra in Japanese(hauntingly beautiful huh)
Karaoke night in downtown san jose at bamboo 7. Where the drinks are hard, the music is loud, and the people are American Idol status (that night anyways)
Saturday, May 31
Hiking, really?
After a long night of drinking what's the first thing you want to do the next day? That's right, HIKING! 6 hours for a 18 mile hike up UPHILL. Although the experience was nice, the dehydration, steep climbs, heat, and funky odor leaves you wanting(a nice air conditioned room that is).
Sunday, June 1st
Beach time
So the drinking ad the hiking may have not been a good combination, but you know what always is? The beach and food. Yes we like to eat. Along with once again, adult beverages, a food fight involving green tea cake, and me learning that a career in boogie boarding is not in the cards, it was a really good time.
And thus goes my hectic week. To all my friends, thanks for coming out/up. It was nothing but love and you know you guys are all family. Will and Mike, congratulations and I got nothing but love for you guys.
So one of my best friends just graduated from San Jose State(go Mike) and since everyone from my team has a lot of love for one another, my other buddy swung up from LA. This would be the beginning of one long and hectic week. Let’s try to break things done from after the graduation:
Monday, May 26th, 2008 - Memorial Day
A very impromptu potluck ends up with me and 12 of my closest friends finishing off 8 bottles of alcohol, 4 bottles of V8 splash, and enough food to feed a small village in Cambodia. We finally ended the night yelling at each other words we couldn't say. That’s right we were playing taboo and we learned what happens when you lose control of a motorcycle without wearing a helmet or anything you usually wear while riding(once again, go Mike).
Tuesday, May 27 - more food
With a few less people this time we had dinner at Red Robin’s restaurant. With burgers bigger than yo face. Afterwards its back to the house for more drinking and tila tequila(what a sl*t) :0
Wednesday, May 28
A day of rest
Thursday, May 29
More FOOD! Sushi from our favorite spot(Sen Dai Sushi) and some more drinking. Sake bomb anyone?
Friday, May 30
Karaoke - empty orchestra in Japanese(hauntingly beautiful huh)
Karaoke night in downtown san jose at bamboo 7. Where the drinks are hard, the music is loud, and the people are American Idol status (that night anyways)
Saturday, May 31
Hiking, really?
After a long night of drinking what's the first thing you want to do the next day? That's right, HIKING! 6 hours for a 18 mile hike up UPHILL. Although the experience was nice, the dehydration, steep climbs, heat, and funky odor leaves you wanting(a nice air conditioned room that is).
Sunday, June 1st
Beach time
So the drinking ad the hiking may have not been a good combination, but you know what always is? The beach and food. Yes we like to eat. Along with once again, adult beverages, a food fight involving green tea cake, and me learning that a career in boogie boarding is not in the cards, it was a really good time.
And thus goes my hectic week. To all my friends, thanks for coming out/up. It was nothing but love and you know you guys are all family. Will and Mike, congratulations and I got nothing but love for you guys.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Lead Visual Designer, WooHoo!
May 19, 2008
Finally started my new job as Lead Visual Designer at Echovox - US division. I'll be working on multiple projects pertaining to web/mobile payments and subscriptions for their ZONG brand. The company originated from Europe where it became a monster success. Hopefully lightning will strike twice here in the states. So far I've been working on a few major league projects that I'm just waiting to get clearance on to put on my website. Hopefully everything goes live soon. Keep checking back here for updates.
Finally started my new job as Lead Visual Designer at Echovox - US division. I'll be working on multiple projects pertaining to web/mobile payments and subscriptions for their ZONG brand. The company originated from Europe where it became a monster success. Hopefully lightning will strike twice here in the states. So far I've been working on a few major league projects that I'm just waiting to get clearance on to put on my website. Hopefully everything goes live soon. Keep checking back here for updates.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Michael Buble, HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA
May 5, 2008(Cinco de Mayo)
So branching off the one year anniversary post from earlier, it seems that the first year anniversary is paper. Paper?! What can a guy do with freakin paper? The answer? Concert tickets. Not just any concert tickets, Michael Buble concert tickets. Now I've tried to get tickets before to surprise my wife but as it turns out we missed the Oakland tour stop and from there he went straight to Germany. GERMANY! Anyways, flash forward to a year later and here we are at my anniversary. And now I have a paper gift. Now while his type of music is geared more to an older audience, my wife and I actually like it. As for his performance, Mickey Bubble is a really good singer and an even nicer guy. Case in point, during one part of the concert Michael actually jumps from the stage and goes into the audience to take a picture with a seven year old boy. His reasoning? It's because of fans like the seven year old at his shows that keep the tradition of jazz and standard music alive(and apparently stop him from turning into Amy Winehouse - his words, not mine). A class act from a classy guy.
So branching off the one year anniversary post from earlier, it seems that the first year anniversary is paper. Paper?! What can a guy do with freakin paper? The answer? Concert tickets. Not just any concert tickets, Michael Buble concert tickets. Now I've tried to get tickets before to surprise my wife but as it turns out we missed the Oakland tour stop and from there he went straight to Germany. GERMANY! Anyways, flash forward to a year later and here we are at my anniversary. And now I have a paper gift. Now while his type of music is geared more to an older audience, my wife and I actually like it. As for his performance, Mickey Bubble is a really good singer and an even nicer guy. Case in point, during one part of the concert Michael actually jumps from the stage and goes into the audience to take a picture with a seven year old boy. His reasoning? It's because of fans like the seven year old at his shows that keep the tradition of jazz and standard music alive(and apparently stop him from turning into Amy Winehouse - his words, not mine). A class act from a classy guy.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Role Model Program
So a good buddy of mine asked Hidden agenda if we can do a little promo video for the Role Model Program. Now to fill you in, the Role Model Program is a supplemental school program initiated by former San Jose, ca mayor Ron Gonzalez. Its purpose is to teach under privileged children that they can achieve more from life through education. A good program indeed. So to help explain what they do to volunteers, we made the following video below for people to grasp the concept. Check it out and click here or the link below to learn more.
The Role Model Program
The Role Model Program
One Year Married
April 21, 2008(yah im hella late on writing this)
So its been one whole year or marital bliss already. We already outlasted 90% of Hollywood couples. Didn't even feel like it. My how time flies. Anyways, to celebrate, wifey and I took a nice little trip down south to San Louis Obispo(or SLO as it is referred to by the uber cool). While down there we discovered this nice little diamond in the rough diner about 3 miles away from Hearst castle. Awesome breakfast and super service from a guy named Phil but looks like a Bob(or is that the other way around?) Moving on, we hit the regular tourist spots with Hearst castle(the man was a pimp!) and Splash Cafe(best clam chowder ever!) and had fun on the beach. All an all a good trip. So a toast to 1 year and many more to come.
So its been one whole year or marital bliss already. We already outlasted 90% of Hollywood couples. Didn't even feel like it. My how time flies. Anyways, to celebrate, wifey and I took a nice little trip down south to San Louis Obispo(or SLO as it is referred to by the uber cool). While down there we discovered this nice little diamond in the rough diner about 3 miles away from Hearst castle. Awesome breakfast and super service from a guy named Phil but looks like a Bob(or is that the other way around?) Moving on, we hit the regular tourist spots with Hearst castle(the man was a pimp!) and Splash Cafe(best clam chowder ever!) and had fun on the beach. All an all a good trip. So a toast to 1 year and many more to come.
And I'm out
May 9th, 2008
And so long to Southern Wine & Spirits. It’s been an interesting two years but it’s time to move on. Design wise I did learn much that I will take with me and grow from. Professionally I learned much as well. I learned that there will be times that you will run into people with power who just shouldn't have any. I learned in order to lead a team, your presence is required and that you have to earn your employees respect in order to be taken seriously. And I also learned that team morale is important and that little things can either make or break a team. Good bye Southern Wine, I put a lot in and got a lot out. How much I wanted though, I don't know.
And so long to Southern Wine & Spirits. It’s been an interesting two years but it’s time to move on. Design wise I did learn much that I will take with me and grow from. Professionally I learned much as well. I learned that there will be times that you will run into people with power who just shouldn't have any. I learned in order to lead a team, your presence is required and that you have to earn your employees respect in order to be taken seriously. And I also learned that team morale is important and that little things can either make or break a team. Good bye Southern Wine, I put a lot in and got a lot out. How much I wanted though, I don't know.
Don't call it a comeback
Whoa hello folks. I know its been awhile but a lot of changes have come into the world of SChhen.com and Hidden Agenda. Expect multiple postings in the next few days(hours?) about all the happenings of the last TWO MONTHS!?! Ok I know I suck at this blogging thing but hey I'm shooting for an honest effort. Stick with me here. Expect an update followed by the dates of occurances(hopefully in chronoligical order - yah I know I suck) in a bit. Thanks for still visiting. God bless -sonny
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