Sights, Sounds and Life

Music Mondays, 1.30.12

Thura FTW! — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:46:00 +0000

This week, I’ll bring you guys a mash-up of two great artists; Nujabes and Tupac. Unfortunately, these two individuals have long passed this life and are making music wherever they’re at right now, wherever it is, this is what it probably sounds like where they are at..

It’s so unfortunate that so many talented people die young, but I have a theory for that. My theory is that everybody has a purpose in life and when you’ve accomplished that purpose, there’s no point for you to be here in this life since you’ve achieved what you were intended to do. These two individuals brought love, life, meaning, and truth through their songs and I think they did it very well.

Smoke a bowl, relax and enjoy.

Lazy Sundays

Thura FTW! — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:25:39 +0000

Ready for lift off in about 30 minutes ^_^

Savoy Kitchen

Thura FTW! — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:28:38 +0000

Hainam Chicken with Rice and Lemon Iced Tea

Rossi vs Lorenzo @ Catalunya 2009.

Thura FTW! — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:49:36 +0000

One of the best of MotoGP. It’s historic.

Music Mondays, 1.23.12.

Thura FTW! — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:44:11 +0000

I’ve decided to do a weekly theme. I’m calling it: Music Mondays.

Let’s talk about Dubstep. According to Wikipedia, the definition of dubstep is:

“Dubstep (/ˈ d ʌ b s t ɛ p /) is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London, United Kingdom. Its overall sound has been described as ‘tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals’.”

Dubstep has changed over the years since when I started listening to it. Music evolves so quickly and it changes so fast. The latest trend in mainstream media is the electronic music genre. Which brings me to my next point; many people consider what they hear at raves “real” Dubstep, which I highly disagree. Dubstep is not all about the “womps” and “transformer sex” noise you hear from certain artists. I guess you can say that’s a subgenre of Dubstep, but my argument is that it’s not “real” Dubstep so lets be clear with that.

Can’t imagine how that sounds like? Roll up some greens, relax, and let the music do the talking. Enjoy! (I highly recommend getting a subwoofer (if you don’t have one) before to listening this)

Blue Moon Saturdays

Thura FTW! — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:01:56 +0000

Blue Moon beer pong on a chill Saturday

Hazuki Restaurant

Thura FTW! — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:00:09 +0000

I went to a small Japanese restaurant called Hazuki in little Tokyo. This small restaurant hidden away in Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles is truly a gem, it is a traditional Japanese restaurant that deserves more attention than it gets.

I’ve been here three times now and there is always only one waitress and cook, almost like a small family business. Sometimes there is a wait to get seated and served, but it is well worth the wait.

The dish to get is their Buta Kakuni (Braised pork belly).

This delicious braised pork belly literally melts in your mouth and you cut the meat with your chop sticks with ease. It is cooked for several hours so the meat is very tender and delicate, my mouth starts to water as I think about it. Other foods to try at this place are their Soft Shell Crab Salad and Broiled Miso Salmon which are equally delicious.

This place is hidden away on the second level of the Little Tokyo village on 2nd St, away from most of the foot traffic and other restaurants. If you’re ever in this part of Downtown LA, be sure to pay a visit to this hidden place.

Back from the grave

Thura FTW! — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:15:48 +0000

About 2 years later, I’m back from the grave. Stay tuned as I’ll be updating this more

Cheers with a cold mug of Sapparo.

New Tires

Thura FTW! — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:13:29 +0000

So… another rainy day, but I got my tires today from www.cyclesector.com . They were around $250 shipped, they are the Bridgestone BT-002rs, a very good track day/canyon riding tire. I can’t wait to put them on tomorrow at Joe’s place Very excited to try this new rubber. I believe my next set will be some 003 DOTs. I got a pretty nice sizable check from my financial aid because I didn’t use some of it, so I will put it to use by paying bills and getting goodies for myself. Thankfully, it gives me more time to find a job to support myself, but in the mean time this check will do. Next up after putting these stickies on is an oil change, brake fluid change, and possibly a coolant flush.

My plans are to get an R6 in a few months with the help from TK, if I can find a job, it will be much faster. I really want to attend a track day already, but I have my priorities I need to first take care of.

GMR 2.15.2009

Thura FTW! — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:51:06 +0000

I slept over at TK’s house last night to go to GMR in the morning today. We woke up at around 12… Got to GMR around 1-ish and met up with the SBN guys. The conditions were great and Pai was there taking pictures of us, although the area near the lookout was pretty sketchy because of the snow on the side. My front tire started to get loose on me near the last run because they are close to death… I guess it’s time for new tires! Anyway… The picture that Pai took of me today gave me even more inspiration and motivation to ride. MORE THAN USUAL. I’ve improved so much from when I first started riding that I’m amazed… Thanks to TK for forcing me to come out more, Danny for coaching me, Pai for taking pictures, Alvin for riding pace with me, and Jerome for making me ride the 250… (which made me love my bike even MORE). I plan to be dragging knee by May 2009… My goals. I will achieve it if I put my heart and effort into it. I know it.

I went from this…

I wasn't even leaning at all!

To this.

GMR Feb 2009. Picture by Pai