Six

I went to Six Flags Magic Mountain yesterday. I was expecting unbearable heat, but it was actually just fine with a good breeze. Whoever is thinking about going to Six Flags, it is worth it to get the FlashPass. Pretty much always brings you to front of most of the rides ( except Terminator and X2). All the rides were fun, I've already riden them before. It's a shame if this place had to close down since they have so many great rides.

X2, the mother of all thrills and chills. This one was good, but I was disappointed that they didn't use the pyro effects during the day. Instead, they shot water, which was ok I guess. I waited a good 45 minutes, but this ride is ridiculous.

Colossus, probably just a big headache. I wish they still ran this with the racing carts. I wanted to take pictures of all the rides, but I just gave up.






In terms of getting pictures with characters, it is WAY easier and less of a hassle than Disneyland. Sylvester was all by his lonesome.

I think we rode almost everything there, even the water rides. We didn't ride Terminator, too long of a wait. Didn't ride 2 of the water rides, Batman, Revolution, Superman. But other than that, I think I rode all the roller coasters. I'm telling you now, get the FlashPass.

On the way home last night, the moon looked so sick, it was orange and was hanging really low. I had to drive back home from Irvine, good thing I had that iPod dock for the car.


Today, the mailman dropped off these LeWhifs that me, Lawrence and Frank have been waiting for forever. It's pretty much inhaled chocolate, tasted pretty good when I tried it today. We've been waiting since June when Lawrence first told me about them. They're in high demand I guess. If you see me, ask me for a whif, I'll let you try some.




I've been on a buying spree lately. I'll put up pictures in a couple of weeks to show you what I mean.

Defensive Leadership

This is what we need this season.

Despite all the other stuff, 'Lights Out' doesn't take day job lightly

By Kevin Acee
Union-Tribune Staff Writer
9:34 p.m. August 7, 2009

Shawne Merriman might Twitter. He might ham it up for fans and television cameras. He might relentlessly pitch his own clothing line and an energy drink and show up on television and in the gossip columns more than any other Charger.
But on the field, especially now, Merriman is all business.
“I'm on a different path,” he said this week. “My focus is different than it's ever been.”
Merriman, among many others, recognizes a more focused approach among the Chargers this camp. And he will not accept anything less than 100 percent adherence, especially from a vital cog.
What Merriman did at practice Wednesday should not be seen as earth-shaking. Things happen between teammates all the time. On every good team, players challenge other players.
What this is, though, is an example early on that this team's leaders have a goal in mind and will not be afraid to keep others focused on that goal.

After perceiving that cornerback Antonio Cromartie had dogged it on a play, Merriman yelled at the cornerback. When Cromartie yelled back, according to sources, Merriman shot back at Cromartie that he wanted to win a Super Bowl and Cromartie better get on board.

“I'm not going to let anyone ruin it for me,” Merriman said the next day. “And not just one person – anyone. And I'm not going to let anyone else down either. I'm so serious about what we're going to try to accomplish.”

Charged Up

When we dropped my sister off to fill out a form at work, we went to the top level of the Sharp Memorial Hospital parking. I saw one of those helicopter landing spots, it was pretty cool. Took some pictures while I was up there.


Pretty cool picture my cousin took of me.

Yesterday was the first Chargers public practice at Qualcomm Stadium. I thought the venue was a lot better than the ones on Murphy Canyon and UCSD, since theres just so much more room, and you can watch the practice from almost anywhere. Saturday is Fanfest, and theres also another night practice. A few observations:
1. LT is 100% healthy, and he looks quicker than he's ever been before. Really light on his feet.
2. Shawne Merriman has bulked up even more.
3. Larry English didn't practice, but he looks like a beast.
4. The new defense is definitely improved, can't wait for all the new linebacker packages Rivera has planned.
5. Sproles looked amazing again, he pulled a punt touchdown return.
6. Kassim Osgood was standing out as reciever ( not to mention his blonde hair)
7. Rivers was a bit off, a lot of underthrown/ overthrown passes.
8. Cromartie was screwing up as well. On a punt return, he caught the ball, then fumbled it. If that was a real game, that would of been 6 points.
9. Didn't really get to see much else, so I hope I can make it to the next practice.
10. Don't stay in line for the dollar hot dogs. Not worth it.






I finally got my ToyPunks DVD and S7 magazines today. Should keep me occupied for a while. My senior picture proofs came in today, they're alright I guess. Don't wanna retake em, so I'm just going to have to pick one and be satisfied. I'm finally getting a new window in my room tommorow. For those that have been to my room, you know about how weird my blinds are. The only thing that sucks about new windows is that there might be screens, so no more roof access possibly.

Smorgasbord

The new choices buffet at the Pala Casino. Been here one time before about a week ago, but this time it was better for some reason.

By the way, my mom bought a new Corolla after trading in our old van. Can't believe we got 4 and a half grand for that old clunker.

The inside is beautiful.

Crab legs, I forgot how many I ate, but it was a lot. I don't know how this place doesn't have crab forks. There crabcrackers arent even good.

I ate so many of these Creme Brulees. The Tiramisu was alright.


Cash rules everything around me...