Monthly Archives: February 2012

What you won’t see in “Act of Valor”

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

For all it’s intents and purposes, Act of Valor is a well crafted action film with a secondary recruitment video feel to it. The action sequences work, and unlike the film Navy Seals starring Charlie Sheen and Michael Bein, it … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Coming Obsessed About: Feb. 21, 2012

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

1. Adele — I bought both her albums at Best Buy the other day with enough gift card credit to make it a free treat, and I even have her album playing in the background as I’m banging out this … Continue reading →

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Observations on President’s Day: 2/20/12

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

1. Watching kids eat in their own little food court dining area with their tiny tables and tiny chairs is pretty cute. But with their parents sitting in the same tiny chairs looks like pure torture. Goodbye knees, you never … Continue reading →

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What I learned at Dim Sum brunch: Feb 19, 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

1. The ladies with the push carts have changed from speaking Chinese to broken English, in order to be more consumer-friendly. This seriously SPOOKS me out. 2. My father likes brewing his own tea nowadays. Of course, this makes us … Continue reading →

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What I learned today: Feb. 18, 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

1. Talking myself out of seeing “This Means War” is probably the best decision I made all week. 2. Sometimes a Chinese person really can make breaded eggplant like an Italian mother. 3. Sharing a midnight snack of leftover chicken … Continue reading →

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What I learned today: Feb. 17, 2012

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

1. Learning to say no to overtime is not the end of the world. More rest is better than going postal on Monday… 2. Eating a whole lot of Shwarma anything is going to give you a major food coma. … Continue reading →

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What I Learned This Morning: 2/16/12

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

1. Drinking grapefruit juice with Splenda, albeit less tart, still sucks. 2. Never leave McDonald’s leftovers you want to eat later in the fridge — your dad will raid it later in the middle of the night like a hungry … Continue reading →

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What Did I Learn Today: Feb. 14, 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

1. Just because it’s Valentine’s/Single’s Awareness Day, doesn’t mean you’re not loved. It just means you won’t be getting any sex tonight. 2. Sometimes a co-worker gives you decent advice — about 3 hours too late. 3. Apparently, my cooking … Continue reading →

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