Xiao P is a black moor goldfish, named after the black pig P-Chan from Ranma 1/2. Like Ponyo, his name was determined before we even picked the fish. We had known that we wanted a black one, and Xiao P was the first and only adorable black cartoon character that we could think of. By
Our Pets (1 & 2 of 4)
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This is Ponyo, a oranda goldfish. Her name came from the strange yet ridiculously cute sea creature from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. We had decided on the name before even going to the pet store to look for a fish. The idea was it’d be hilarious to name a goldfish after Ponyo,
New Aquarium
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We got fish. As animal lovers who always enjoy zoos and aquariums, owning pets is a constant conversation between us. However, the cost of responsible care for a dog or a cat is beyond prohibitive for two busy professionals in an apartment. Besides, our home is full of stuff that can be knocked over, and
Car Shows
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Early last year, I came across a so-called “research” article claiming that people who play car racing video games tend to get attached, become car enthusiasts, and end up purchasing more expensive sports cars. At that time, my interest in cars was close to zero. I hadn’t driven in years, and had no particular desire
LA
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Shortly after the wedding, we flew out to LAX in preparation of a big family event. Although it wasn’t quite a “honeymoon”, it was a very nice vacation. California is the state of sunshine in my heart (screw Florida), and it felt great to be hangout out in the dry climate with the warm but
New Life
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A lot of stuff changed within a three-month window: new car, new license (state), new apartment, new marriage, and new job. After that diamond ring, this maroon colored 2010 Honda Accord LX-P renewed the record as the most expensive thing I’ve purchased with my own money. The experience returning from a New York City resident
Toy Story 3
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The best movie. Ever. Quite worth the 5-year wait.
Snow Storm NYC
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After record-breaking storms visiting all those regions surrounding us, New York finally got a sizable one this winter. The District of Columbia needs to learn the spirit from the Big Apple: this city never sleeps, not even at 1AM in a freaking storm. Armies of workers managed the streets with plows, blowers, and shovels of
VT Trip (2/2)
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Going back to school always makes me happy. Even back in the days when driving down I-81 meant having to prepare for finals after Thanksgiving, I could never help but start to hum “country road… take me home…” Well, this time we picked a really memorable weekend to visit. The school was shut down on Friday, and
VT Trip (1/2)
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Phil and I decided to take a weekend trip back to VT. So did a record snow storm. We managed to escape before the worse part of it hit NOVA, and the highways were kept clean for most of the trip. However, we did have to go through some pretty bad sections of the storm: