The year of the dragon...

This past year has been the year of the dragon according to the Chinese. Today was the "forecasted due date" for junior. Everything happens for a reason. This Tigger in a dragon costume serves as a reminder for Ci and I...

Every dollar counts...

This one dollar note remained from last year's American travels and the start for next month's adventure...

Begins with one Penny...

The original NBA team I followed would have to be the Orlando Magics. The reason is Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. So much so, that When Penny moved to the Phoenix Suns I started to follow the Suns. One of the "classic" jerseys I've always wanted was Penny's Orlando jersey. Well here it is. There are a few more hardwood classic NBA jersey I'm after, but Penny's would have to be the original #1...

Korean food with Seoul...

The restaurant Seoulria Ci and I would consider as our favorite Korean restaurant. My favorite dish would have to be this spicy and and sour chicken. When it's just Ci and I dinning, we would purchase this dish. That was until today. More chicken for me and more YUM...

I don't know what to say...

I'm speechless and feels as though I have question marks coming out of my head! Found out today that the two ladies in this picture are pregnant! Yes, my sister-in-law told Ci and I today that she's pregnant too (well it was our brother-in-law that told us). I don't know what to feel...

Happy Straya day...

What a better way then to spend Australia Day than witnessing the Western Sydney Wanderers victory!? I can think of a few things yes, but seeing the Wanderers win with one man down I really don't want to complain...

Finding the right land...

We thought we had this land was the one we wanted, but after much deliberation; it isn't. Do we now wait or just settle for what's available...

Purchased the Nike "raygun"...

Thanks to the Waich, my custom made Nike Morgan Mid 2, dubbed the "raygun" has been purchased. Super excited you ask?! Oh yeah...

Going back to my childhood...

I don't think they make cartoons like they use to; take for example M.A.S.K. This would have to be on of my favorite cartoons growing up. Haven't heard of it? Google it! I should really go back and watch some episodes that I have on DVD...

Coming back home...

Looking forward to Wanderland this Saturday; place I want to go more often but too often I don't have the time. C'mon you Wanderers...

One hundred and thirty two...

The cost of my shoes; will need to pay the cousin back as Nike.com doesn't accept foreign credit cards...

Too close to the camera...

Who FaceTime's with someone who's next door? Jay does! Sometimes he gets too excited and comes a bit to close to the camera...

Beauty can be only skin deep...

The Mazda RX7 FD is a "legendary" car because it's a rotary. The reason why I like it & one of my all time favorites? Because it looks good...

Or could it be this one...

Another shoe to throw into the mix. The question I pose "is it worth $40 to get a customized show?" I need to act quick though...

Happy birthday to the Waich...

She's turned twenty nine and the picture says it all; even though I am older then her! Happy birthday Cuz, even though I know it's not the best moment in time. Ava good one...

Latte with no sugar...

That's my coffee of choice. This picture was taken after my overnight shift. The first one is always the toughest, no matter how much sleep you have the day before! Or I might be just getting to old for this...

Add it to my list...

My shopping list that is. Urawa Red Diamonds have revealed their 2013 jersey and I have the want/need to add it to my collection...

My option is narrowed further...

And it's down to these two; which one should I get...

Life is fragile...

This photo of Oma Saie (my grand aunt or Rachel's Oma) and I was taken almost 365 days ago. Rachel messaged me earlier today to inform me of her passing. There was one statement Oma Saie said to me when I visited her last year that really stuck with me, "this might be the last time I see you Ray..." Both Rachel and I told her not to be silly; and considering that I'll be back in LA later next month I thought that I'd get a chance to visit her again. But life is fragile and you never know what's going to happen next. Every moment you are alive is a gift. My revelation for today; cherish very moment you have with the ones you love...

NASCAR is back...

When it comes to racing around in circles (mainly) the driver I support would have to be Kasey Kahne. From his days in the #9 Everham Dodge through to his days now in the #5 Hendricks Chevrolet; Kahne is my choice in NASCAR. Might have to "pick a team" rather then follow a driver when Kahne retires...

Now it's down to three...

Now I've narrowed the search; which color-way should I go for...

More of this or that...

The result of working a quiet overnight shift last night; I've come up with more options...

This or that...

When on holiday I always buy a new pair of shoes. This time I want a pair of "Nike iD customized" pair. I've narrowed the option down to two, so it's either the Morgan Mid 2 (left) or the Mavrk Mid 3? Decision coming soon...

Whoa! Hot hot hot...

Today was hot! That is all...

Ripcity's French infusion...

Nicolas Batum kind of buck the trend. Usually in a contract year players play out of their skins for the "big contract". Nico got his contract and now he is showing his worth...

Expecting the nines...

So when in Portland (for 30 hours), our residence will be at The Nines hotel. I was speaking with a guest (from Portland, OR) at work today who said that it was "the nicest hotel in Portland". Can't wait now...

Ticket to witness ripcity...

Super excited juts like a kid in a candy shop! I'm going to be going to the Rose Garden @ Portland OR to watch the Portland Trail Blazers defend their home court against the Boston Celtics! Bring it on...

iPad in red...

So I've decked out my Christmas present (the iPad) with a red case & representing my two (main) football (soccer) teams...

Old school Civic...

Something about the ED Civics, especially when it's riding this low...

Parents-to-be...

Happy to announce that Ci & I are expecting our first child this July!

Pledge to the teams...

My wife calls me a sports nut and a follow too many teams; it's a claim that I don't disagree with. So I gave myself the "task" of culling them down to just 9; it wasn't easy, but here they are. Urawa Red Diamonds (J-League/football), Western Sydney Wanderers (A-League/football), Portland Timbers (MLS/football), FCC Barcelona (La Liga/football), Houston Texans (NFL/gridiron), Portland Trail Blazers (NBA/basketball), San Francisco Giants (MLB/baseball), Stanford Cardinal (NCAA) & the Brisbane Broncos (NRL/rugby league)...