road blocks.

The hardest thing in life
 is to know which bridge to cross

and which to burn.

-David Russell

yours truly.

It's your road, and yours alone.

Others may walk it with you,

but no one can walk it for you.

-anonymous

lesson #2

Don't leave a woman alone for too long

because she'll start to think....

and you definitely don't want that.

TRUST ME.

-tommy

awww.

I normally don't gush over things that are cute
but really....come on, this is pretty cute yo.

five dolls.

I never was a big Jay Park fan.

However, I do have to say that he handled the fiasco 

surrounding him two years ago with class.

I mean, I didn't dislike him but I was never really that impressed with him.

He looks great enough with his shirt off and 

he appears to be a nice enough person but I never really understood his hype.
It's not like he was that great looking and his singing was just mediocre to me

Apparently, I could be bought with a 15 minute music video.

I guess all you need to do is let him guest star in a girl group video

and let him smile and I'm sold.
Yes, I know he looks like he is barely legal but he is 24.
So, I'm safe, thank you very much.

Also, does anyone know the cancer rate in Korea,

because damn they sure are dropping like flies in these music videos.

it's yours, take it.

So close..........yet so far.
The longer you wait,
the further away you are.
If you want it, you must go get it.

good luck.

Your best decision by far is seeing things as they are,

and accepting the challenges that come with it.

I wish you well.

california king bed.

I would like to steal her hair please.

easy as that.

"I don't care if you're black, white,

straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian,

short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor.

If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you.

Simple as that."

-Eminem

because of you.

"I will not break the way you did, you fell so hard."

enjoy it

Stop trying to figure things out.

The beauty of a good surprise...

is in the mystery of it!!!

marchin on.

"There's so many things we're not
but with what we have,
I promise you that we're marchin on..."

thanks mom.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Hope everyone had a great one.

Our mom cooked for us and we stuffed our face silly.

In return...the kids got her a new laptop so she

can watch all the K-dramas she wants!!

moving forward.

Not everyone fully understands my undying love for the Mavericks.

I mean, it's not something I can actually put into words.

I love them, I just do. I've been watching them since they've sucked.

I've cried, broken glasses, gotten in screaming matches, 

and even stubbed my toe because of them. 

There were many times where I've been disappointed and highly upset

but in the 14 years that I've watched them,

I can proudly claim that I've never once given up on them.

Whether they win the Western Conference title or make it to the finals or not,

I've never been more proud of the Mavericks.

weekend wrap-up.

Still recovering.

yay.

Wow, another Friday!

Honestly though, I'm a ball of nerves.

The Mavericks are hosting the Lakers tonight at the AA Center.

Let's show them how we do in Texas!!

Hope it goes well for everyone.

Enjoy!!!

lesson #1

It matters not whether you win or lose wife,

what really matters is whether I win or lose.

-tommy 

(i'm sure he stole it from someone witty)

my music.

You may recognize Kim Yeo Hee as YouTube sensation "Apple Girl."

Not only can she pretty much play any song on her iPhone,

she has some serious singing chops =p

safe.

exhausting, is it not?

the burden of being afraid..

the emotions you fear...the armor you wear...

the hurt you hide...it has to be tiring....the weight of it all. 

but go on and go...protect yourself from the pain..

safe you'll be but lifeless you'll remain.

never say never.

"we're falling apart and coming together"

not easy.

"no matter how wide you stretch your fingers,

your hands will be too small to catch 

all the pain you want to heal"

-sarah kay

suck it up.

My mom always taught me not to make other girls cry.

She should have actually warned me about the little whiny boys.

Geez, quit your crying guy and put on your big boy pants.

 Wipe your tears and pay up. You lost. Fair and square.

you, you.

"i've loved you. i'd hate to hate you."

The chorus to this song is so catchy,

I'm afraid it's stuck in my head.

dallas mavericks.

there are no words.

i lie. there are words.

i. love. you. alot.

if this is a dream.

please don't wake me up.

all of the lights.

i love the intro, especially the string instruments.

this is the perfect song to get pumped up to.

where amazing happens.

How can you not be his fan? He's amazing.

It's been 12 years now and my devotion has not waned.

All his hard work is finally paying off!!

MFFL!!!! 

regretful.

It's lonely at the top, is it not?

Watching those that fell......as you flew high.
That was not what was intended, yet that was what happened.
It's too late to turn back the hands of time.
The bridges you've burned and those you've left behind,
are now just distant memories of another place and time.

one.

"hope is a paper boat that sinks, isn't that sad?"

Epik High is one of my favorite K-pop groups
because the lyrics to their songs are so relevant.

sigh.

 "Hey wife, Andrea got ripped off, 

this hippo sleeping bag is too small, I can't even fit in it."

"Hey husband, that sleeping bag is for small children ages 10 and under.

I didn't realize you were 10 and under."

better that way.

Don't ever try take someones place,

it's not where you belong.

Instead...pave a path for yourself,

one that is completely yours.

oh, brother.

???????????? 

There are no words.

better in time.

"it'll all get better in time.."

moment for life.

Everybody dies but not everybody lives.

-Drake

weekend wrapup!

 "put your drinks up, 

it's a celebration every time we link up"

We're going to a party!!!!!

 Make way for Mr. & Mrs. Vo

TEAM BRIDE!!!

 Tommy you better watch it, Asher got game.

Rosie & Vesper, the dynamic duo.

Mrs. Vo and her fans!!!

Yes, they make me want to 

throw up all the time.

Holy cow..look at their cake =p

Get it? Their cake toppers are cows..holy cow.
I know, I'm so witty.

Look Rosie...we're both still sober =p

Wait a minute, are you flinching husband??

 Louisiana in the house!!!

Umm...Rosie were both still sober, right?

Shout out to Thuy!  

My cousin single-handedly fixed

up the bridal party's make up!!

And that was just round 1.  

We're Austin bound next weekend to do it all over again.

Same party...different town. 

Most brides only get one wedding day...Mai gets two!! 

This is definitely a moment she could have for life.

only you.

"all i ever knew, only you."

A hit from 1982 that was long forgotten,

until I heard it again at Mai & Vo's wedding!!

happy friday.

The Mavericks made it to the 2nd round and 

Mai and Vo's big day has finally arrived.

Congratulations to both!!.

 I'm definitely going to enjoy this moment.

Good day to all.

always.

Keep your heels, 

your head, 

 and your standards high.

-anonymous

fuel to their fire.

Be careful with your secrets.

Guard your thoughts and heed your words.

There are many who love to listen

 but few that actually care.

new soul.

"I'm a new soul, I came into this strange world,

hoping I could learn a bit about how to give and take"

round 2.

I love you. alot. Alot. ALOT.

But if I must confess, the Mavericks were looking pretty bleak the last few games.

So, it's a very good thing that you guys were able to pull through and win today.

From now on, don't drag the games out, ok?

 My poor heart can't take the excitement.

Do me a favor and just win quickly.
Thank you very much!

we're not.

Were not laughing at you. We promise.

It's perfectly ok to wear your girlfriends shirt.

We like how it fits on you. Snug and sexy.
It's very flattering. It's the style now, right?
Tommy...shh...stop laughing.
He's not laughing at you, he really isn't.

run.

"I'll sing it one last time for you, then we really have to go.
You've been the only thing that's right in all I've done"

not now.

Let's be honest. You're not ready.

You may think you are, you may even feel as if you are,

but the truth is,  you're not nearly as hard as you need to be.

You rule with your heart and not your head.

You care too much and hurt too easily.

Wait for just a while longer...

when you're a bit stronger and your skins alot thicker.

Wait, wait til you're truly ready.

Then you go.

if i were a boy.

BC Jean wrote this song and Beyonce made it a hit.

While I like both versions, I do favor BC Jean's voice.

let's not look back.

No one said it's going to be easy.
Saying goodbye almost never is.

But a step in the right direction, 
makes it much easier to bear.

so, i do.

why am i smiling?

oh, i need a reason to smile, do i?

 because it feels great.
because i want to.

because life is good.
because i still can. 

so....i smile.

because i'm a girl.

How pretty is she?

Also, can someone tell me why these k-pop videos 

always try to rip your guts in a billion pieces?

Can you let them have a happy ending please?

nothing more.

Promise only what you can deliver.

heads up.

You can hide them, yes, but you shouldn't have to.

Those scars of yours won't heal prettily.

Don't cower in shame. Wear it proudly. 

Let them see, that hurt you were,

but broken you'll never be.

rolling in the deep.

"We could've had it all....."

funny he is.

Meme: Hello husband.  

Tommy: Hello Wife.

Meme: What did you do while I was away?

Tommy: Not much. 

Meme:  I can see you did laundry.

Tommy: Yup.

Meme: Is there a reason why it's still on the floor?

Tommy: My hands hurt so I couldn't fold it.

Meme: Really? 

Tommy: Yes, it hurts so "fierce."

Meme: Really?

Tommy: It's painful just picking the material up.

Meme: Really?

Tommy: YUP.

Meme: That's odd, the hands you're using to swing the golf clubs right now?

Tommy: ------------------

you belong to me.

I heard that when Jason Wade plays the accoustic version of this song,

it can make grown guys weep. True story.

I've been waiting to see them perform live for awhile now,

hope it happens soon enough.

you.

Most can only dream their dreams.

You.............you can live it.

Don't let one person hold you back.

Sometimes it's best to live for yourself.

weekend wrapup.

 

Hats off to Bao..who designed, built, and painted 

the wooden giraffe for Huy's baby shower. 

He, of course, had the help of the pretty Ta sisters =P

 The same could be said about Hien, 

who literally crafted the cake before our eyes.

Ha. I know. Say what, right???

My 76yr old aunt, my most favorite person in the whole world,

made it for me this weekend when I stopped in for a surprise visit.

Yes, it's so ugly, it's cute. She's great.

 If you're ever in Louisiana..you must try the begniets.

I'm not much of a dessert fan, but I surely would eat begniets

for breakfast, lunch and dinner if I could.

 Pronounced bɛˈɲɛ, this deep fried pastry is extremely popular with the locals.

It goes great with coffee, nom, nom, nom.

Tommy gave me a Polaroid 300 instant camera just recently.

However, he gets super embarrassed when I bust it out at events.

Despite what I say, he vehemently believes his wife 

is the only creature that totes "such an archaic" device around.

It's nice to have proof that I'm not the only one, my cousin Kim has one too!!!

Yes, that would be me, doubling over in pain after the Mavericks

lost a 23 pt lead in the fourth quarter of game 4 against Portland.

It hurts so fierce!!

I had a blast in Louisiana.
I forgot how great just hanging with the family can be.
Thanks cousins!!  I really do appreciate everything!
I think I finally found a cure for my insomnia.
All this traveling, has totally worn me out,
sure signs of getting old, I'm sure.
I loved going back to Louisiana
but damn...it feels good to be home!