Past Week

Another week passed and found some time to update. Some pictures below, there are a lot more but I decided Id limit it to no more than 15 each update to save me some time and hopefully that way I can get to updating because the more pictures the longer it takes.

So my Grandpa is healing up well. His bandages can now be changed by family members. I know youre thinking that Im a nurse so why wasnt I doing it in the beginning. Well like pretty much everything, there are a lot of legal limitations to what I can do with my license and since my Grandpa isnt a patient assigned to me, I couldnt do much. But now we got the permission to change his dressings.

This is what his stomach looks like. Something like Frankenstein huh?

Did a vision and hearing screening for my job at my old high school! Got to walk the same hallways I used to walk in 5 years ago. Seems so much smaller than back then. Brought back a lot of memories and makes me wish I was a kid again.

Lunch.
I havent bought anything for retail price in soooo long. Im guessing 2 months. Only place I have been shopping at, are thrift stores. Its totally worth it, no one else will have the same one and you can find some awesome clothes for 2-3 bucks. Cant go wrong with that. Here is a Gucci tie I found that only cost me $1.99!
My badge for work finally came in! Official!
My tattoo is healing up fast and its looking good.

Last night was spent in San Francisco. Had dinner at Torantino's (sp?) at Pier 39. Nice fancy-ish romantic dinner.
Then spent 45 minutes looking for parking to head tot he Elbo Room to check out some performances.

I forgot the name of this first group but they were really good. Kinda like a Beats, Turntable band.
But the main even was Dj Numark of Jurassic 5. He didnt play as much hip-hop as I expected but he was still good. Got the crowd moving.
Then got to see this little guy! Dougie!

Update

Once again got caught up with life. Been busy working but I actually had the weekend off to sleep in and recover. But I dont think 2 days was long enough. I just need to stick it out 5 more days and I get a whole week off to have some fun.

So... here are some pictures and updates.

Went to my sister's badminton game where she won. I was also able to see my old coach and some of my old teammates from high school.
Had dinner with my old co worker Khider. This guy has seen me grow up since I was 17. Hes still the same super nice guy and its good to know he is doing good.

A few randoms.


"Forbidden fruit creates many jams."
Lake Merritt


and it was bound to happen, but my snake bit me. It wasnt so bad but the beer I drank sure didnt help. The bite wouldnt stop bleeding.
Rode my bike for work the other day. Just one of the awesomeness of my job.

Lets do this? Please
I also finally went and made an appointment to get my first tattoo. Went to Tempe Tattoo in Oakland.
XI.X.MMMVII. I know its nothing amazingly creative or artistic but it means a lot to me. It was the perfect first tattoo. Its for one of the most influential and important person in my life. For my cousin and that is his death anniversary.
Ricos
Oakland Art
La Note
East Bay Vivarium
Smile for the camera
There are also some things I want to touch on but I think its best if I dont. I have been doing really good at picking my battles and keeping my life drama free. But sometimes its just unavoidable and last night should have ended on a happy note, but it didnt. Its too late to change that...

So moving on. Im gonna go and watch some how I met your mother and rest up for another work week!

Awesome Day (except for the weather)

Blogging 2 days in a row! Its been a while since that happened. I remember when I had so much free time I was updating this thing almost everyday.

But back on topic. Even with the daylight savings time taking away an hour of my sleep, my Monday went pretty damn well.

Had a real good day at work. Im slowly but surely getting the hang of things. No problems and pretty much stress free day. Had time to stop by and check on my Grandpa after. Since the rain gods decided to take a break, I made use of the rest of my day by getting on the new bike and taking it for a spin with Jeff. Up to the top of the hayward hills, down to castro valley, and back over to san leandro/hayward area.

Had a good dinner. Dessert was up there too.
and no you cannot take my picture.
allright... fine.
Got back home with enough time to shower, get ready for bed, relax, and blog!

Everyday should be like this. Goodnight!

Im still here

I know I keep apologizing about not updating enough, but I really dont know what else to say. Life has gotten so busy lately. I havent had a day off in 3 weeks and each day is booked from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. I dont even have time to nap! Its cool though. Im gonna start having weekends off and a whole week for spring break to anything I want.

But as for whats been going on in my life.

Today, after working for 5 years, was my last day working for Motel 6. I know its not the most elegant place to work at nor did it pay great. But I enjoyed every single day I was there. I was able to be exposed to a lot of different types of people which helped improved my people skills and handling complaints and problems. But what I loved most about were my co workers. They were like second family, always looked out for each other and you can always go to them if you needed someone to talk to. We pretty much have the same team as when I first started. These guys have watched me grow up, since I was 17! They still say I havent changed much though, I just have longer hair haha. But ahh anyways, dont wanna get all sad about it, I can always stop by and visit. I mean we still keep in touch with our favorite security guard till this day and he hasnt worked with us for nearly 3 years. Im really gonna miss that place. This picture below was taken in the last 10 minutes of my "career" there.
Moving onto different topics in no particular order.

My long time good friend Vernon finally got a bike! Took him out for a quick short ride around his area. Im so glad hes riding, one more person on a bike, less cars on the road. Feels nice to also share my love for riding, feels good to show them new places they would have never seen in a car.


It was also my Mother's 49th birthday. Took her and the family out for dinner. And since Ive been working a whole bunch, dinner was on me!
Here is a shot of what I wear to work. We dont have a set dress code so I have some freedom to get creative. Way better than wearing scrubs for the rest of my life.
Back when I was in high school you would come across the typical condom wrapper, but nope, kids these days are stepping it up.
Went to my brother's school for their movie night fundraiser. Despicable me was an awesome movie.

The aftermath.
One of the best news from last week was that my Grandpa was discharged from the hospital and is doing great. he is now back at home and is improving pretty fast. Hes up and able to walk on his own. Still not 100% but hes well on his way. But check out his hotel... I mean hospital room.




Here is my friend Gary helping... well he pretty much did all the work changing my oil. Thanks! I know youre reading this. I owe you lunch/dinner!
Random.
Went to Pet Smart in San Leandro to visit their cats.

But this guy is my favorite! 23 pounds!
So handsome. Hes also surprisingly light on his feet. I want to adopt him so bad but my mom would kill me. But imagine sleeping with this guy next to you.
Clancy's ice cream. Pre requisite to a great talk about life.
I also just picked up a new bike. A road bike, havent been on one since I sold my GT to Ryan. Ive been wanting one since, since it opens up a lot more riding options. But I didnt want to rush into buying the first bike I saw. I was patient and I just kept saving until I ran across this guy. 2010 BMC road racer with complete SRAM rival group. Such a great ride. Havent had much time to break it in, but once I get some free time, this will see tons of miles.
Actually took the new for a ride up my old college the other day. This was at the end of the day.
Pepperlunch for dinner with Ruel, Erica, Ryan, and Manny.
Last but not least. I have been a regular at my local pet store. Its all because I gotta feed my snake every week. Speaking of my snake, its gotten so aggressive lately, which I found out is because I have been feeding it in the same cage that its learned that when I stick my hand in there, it means its dinner time for him. Gotta get another tank to train him not to try and bite me.


Isntagram also updated and now has a tilt ship feature. Pretty cool.

See you guys in about a week. haha