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• Just adding a mental note: Gyu-kaku and Gyotaku are two different Japanese restaurants. Googling one and looking for the other does not work #
• Omg. We need Curry establishments at home big time! Kim Chee cutlet was salty, but yum. http://twitpic.com/7fszb #
• @darleneho you have defied the stereotypical odds. Maybe you don't need the iPhone 3GS! in reply to darleneho #
• Ugh. Just got out of the dentist office. I think I swallowed some fluoride. #
• Free Jetty Punch at Tropical Smoothie for 1st 500 customers wearing flip-flops today! Do Eeeet! #
• @Edimamae Nope, just heard about it. Plus, I'm not wearing flip flops at work. +P in reply to Edimamae #
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• Overheard in restroom of Blue Martini: a car is an extension of your personality. I don't care if you drive a fuckin hyunda… #

Of recent, my paternal grandpa’s health has not been doing so well. There has been much deliberation over the last 2 weeks as to his status and when the right time was to go and visit. As a last heroic effort, he was transferred to the ICU about 1.5 weeks ago now to have doctors do what they could to improve his condition. Within the last 24 hours, he was transferred back to the oncology floor where he was before.

My wife and I made the decision to visit him June 12. That day, we were able to book last minute flights for us, baby, my parents and brother on Omni Airlines, a most punishing flight. It didn’t help that space was very cramped and I had an extra 25 lbs of carry-on in my lap the majority of the way. Oh yeah, and the lack of sleep. When we got here, we went to the hospital where my grandfather was in good spirits. He recognized everyone there in addition to my Uncle, Aunty and only cousin. He even recognized his great-grandson for the first time, as we had tried to send lots of pictures to him in the previous 9 months. Although, he can’t say much due to his shortness of breath, he whispered “nine…nine” to me, which is Edison’s birthday.

I have to say that my son has been a champ this whole trip. He’s got two big teeth protruding though his upper gums and is having a hard time with that. Plus, the humidity and jetlag are not helping either. But he’s been giving us all the levity to brighten up these sad days. Although I knew how important this was, it was seemingly, a difficult decision to make. Knowing that there were no babies/children allowed in the ICU, we came anyways. A special exception was made for us that allowed us to bring him in. I can’t tell you how very lucky a break that was.

He’s up now and I have to go feed him. We are here in Aiea. As a family. And I couldn’t be any prouder in a most difficult time.

• Testing out Gwibber http://is.gd/QQDq with fb and twitter on my Ubuntu Desktop. So far so good! #
• Wait times for my son's appointments have been less than satisfactory. Almost half a day has been spent here already. #
• I'm going to miss the much-anticipated mud-run at Camp Pendleton this weekend! To those who are still going, good luck and have fun! #
• Touchdown in HNL. Butt aches from holding Edison most of the flight. Wasn't ready for the extra 25 lbs! #

• Upon some cross-referencing, I stumbled upon gnarly pocket of knowledge. http://lostpedia.wikia.com #
• Man. Watching commercials about depression is depressing. Thanks Cymbalta. #
• Can’t wait to be home to watch game 1 of the NBA finals. Beer in hand. #
• RT @Veronica: Stop! Hammer Time! http://bit.ly/8FeaT This is truly awesome! #

• @padresj Good seeing you! Have a safe trip. in reply to padresj #
• Sweet! My barber is in today. Time to lose the fro. #
• @anp1980 oh noes!!! in reply to anp1980 #
• 1st post from Clear Wimax modem in Las Vegas. Neat and FAST! 7.81Mb/0.5Mb http://tinyurl.com/ocx3gt #
• RT @amazonmp3: 5/28 Daily Deal: iSouljaBoyTellem, Today’s price: 2.99. http://bit.ly/AMP3 [notmyfavbutsomebodyelses] #
• twitter. Could I have the definition? twitter. May I have its etymology? Any alternate pronunciations? Part of speech? #idigspellingbees #

• @Wiexpat hello! goodbye! in reply to Wiexpat #
• At the new M resort for the http://www.rocknrollwine.com event with @darleneho #
• @Wiexpat right on. Maybe next time. We will be in your area around mid-June too. in reply to Wiexpat #
• One of the many ways to roll in Las Vegas: Con Bus http://twitpic.com/5ce57 #
• Headed to Interop to get my volunteer on! #
• Working at #interop as an ITM for a few days was good times. My feet are 3-day Disneyland pass sore. #
• OMG! Ridonkulous game-winning shot by King James! #

• Today is quarterly car wash day! #
• RT @DannyTRS: RT @slashfilm: Wow, e-mail and Walk iPhone app is borderline genius http://digg.com/u13GlP #
• Lost 2-hr finale on tonight starting at 8pm. Countdown time! #
• @padresj aww man. Hope it’s good news we can see you around Interop! in reply to padresj #

So we watched Star Trek last night and it went way beyond expectations. I am not a big fan of the old TV series but JJ Abrams has really done a bang-up job here. It really has given life to the franchise and if sequels are made in the same fashion, I am totally there. This must be a good week for Abrams as the Lost 2-hour season finale airs tomorrow too. Good times for all!

• My son gave me a poopy diaper as a parting gift this morning as I was off to work. Awesome. #
• What’s a guy gotta do for some antibiotics? Seen several people with SARS masks at UMC not-so-quick care. #
• LOST is ON! #
• Eat cinnamon-roll or not eat cinnamon-roll? That is the question. #
• @darleneho Ok…I’ll stick to the english muffin instead. My new co-worker is a bad confectionery influence on me. in reply to darleneho #

• @padresj I’m afraid that would be the result of my second lesson too. in reply to padresj #
• Sushi at #kabuki was yum! A very happy hour indeed. #
• Volunteering at the LV 2009 Interop NOC mid-May @interop_events. Should be a blast! #
• With @darleneho at CSN to finish registering for her classes. This is reason 57 why I am not going back to school #
• I won my #directv HR-21 DVR ebay auction today thanks to the wife’s wait to the last min advice! This can only be done on my weekends… #