.500 Season

So JETS (our basketball team) ended its rookie season with a .500 record (5-5). We brought home the bronze (not so impressive considereing there were only 4 teams). However, the most amazing part is that we went 1-4 during the first 5 games and 4-1 during the 2nd half of the season; much improvement. Our team has made giant strides and we plan on adding a few pieces during the off-season to make the team even stronger.

Fall season starts on 9/16. We better be taking home the Gold this time around.

5 more days...

K and I depart from LAX Friday at 1:15pm. This will be the longest vacation I have been on since the beginning of my corporate climb. It is going to be busy at work but the reward at the end of the week certainly out weight the pain. I am also finalizing a few things for the trip. The only question I have left is: will PiRo be OK with Big Daddy Lee for ~3 weeks!?!?!


[PiRo is now 35.5 pounds - I hope it stays that way...]

Naplex and Dubai

After many weeks of intensive studying, my lovely fiance took the NAPLEX board exam yesterday. Although she said it was hard (what board exam isn't); I'm sure she passed with flying colors. She has another exam to take next Tuesday then she can officially relax and not worry until we return from our vacation. Speaking of vacations, I just found out my dad will be visiting Dubai in mid-September. I am personally fascinated with Dubai; it is a desert in the middle of nowhere yet has become one of the premier destinations for the world's rich and famous. And what makes me more jealous is the fact that he will be staying one night at the Burj Al Arab; the world's most extravagant hotel (and self-proclaimed 7-star resort). It is currently the tallest hotel in the world (soon to be surpassed by another hotel in Dubai) and also one of the most expensive; one night will set you back $1,000+. Their royal suites are $25,000+ a night. I hear they shuttle you into the hotel in a Rolls Royce. Dubai in general is just amazing; the Burj Dubai has already surpassed the Taipei 101 in height; upon completion it will be the tallest man made structure in the world. Dubai also boasts the world's largest shopping mall. And if you haven't heard of 'The World', google "the world dubai"; you will piss yourself silly. And just for good measure, go ahead and google "dubailand"; I'm speechless. What a lucky dad (though much of this stuff won't be completed for another few years).

HP7

Just finished reading the final installment of Harry Potter. This is all out war between good and evil; let's just say I can't wait to see how they port this one over onto the big screen. Good job Rowling; confusing at times, but you ended this with a bang.

New Number, New Home

NICE.