What happened to your teeth, Zachary Chun?!?

TH, 090409 @ 1:50AM
Hello my son. I love taking photos with you where we are both in our little world enjoying the moment as we were above. We're both so very happy, don't you agree? I was eager to post this because I have updated your .doc file. 199 whole pages. Can you believe that? Here's the link in case I babble, babble and somehow forget.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XGU9XHE0
I realized that the first three months of any year have either 90 or 91 days. Why? In case you don't know, HW! This should be an easy one. Anyways. I just wanted to get this link up so that I can somehow dwell on my ever-lasting, ever-changing masterpiece. I'll have to hurry up and ketchup so that I can somehow celebrate the big 1-0-0 posting. That's a pretty big deal, you know. The one hundredth posting. Wow. If my math serves me correctly, I only have tomorrow to ketchup because Friday is the big day. Oh no! We'll see what happens. TTYT son!
TH, 090409 @ 1:57AM

TUE, 090414 @ 2:27AM
Long time, Zach. How have you been? You probably don't know this, but today (the 14th, not the date of this posting) is your grandfather's 71st birthday. Yae! He and I are going to a local restaurant to celebrate. Him and your grandmother actually celebrate their birthdays according to the lunar calendar. I've wondered all my life what that's all about. Uh-oh. HW! Give me a full report about the origin, the usage, and most importantly, its relations to the, uh, 'normal' calendar. Hmm. If there is a lunar calendar, what is the 'normal' calendar called. I'm so curious George. This is a big one so plz do it. For me? Pretty please, with cherry on top? I got your Guitar Hero beanie the other day. One for Rachel too. I think that's gift number 2. Oh yeah. I've been trying to come up with some plan in terms of helping your cousin Thomas with some simple math. I was taught by someone in my childhood to break away from the traditional thought in terms of simple math. You know, if someone asked you for 15% of $75, the first thing you would do is write these numbers down and do long math, right? Here's my little 'trick'? Lesson One. What is 10% of $100? 15%? 25%? 37%? 79%? All easy, right? Because $100 is an even, whole and complete number, figuring out whatever percentage of it is easy, right? 79% = $79. Too easy, right? Now, do that again, but this time, for $200. Traditionally, you would have to write it all out and do long math in order to figure it out. This is where my method comes into play. Before you actually figure out the exact answers, look at the question and analyze the number. In the first set, $100 was the amount. In the second, it's $200. Hmm. $200 is double $100, or x2. Focus on that instead of diving into long math. Now, try to figure out the same percentages for $200. 15%? Traditionally, you would multiply 200 by 15 and move the decimal place two spaces to the left, right? Now do it my way. In the first set, the answer is $15. In the second set, we're figuring out the percentage of something that is double. So, why not just double the answer. $30. 15% of $200 is $30. All I asked was that you step back and analyze the question. Do the next one. 25% of $200. Looks tough, right? Not if you think about the question for a split second. For $100, it was $25, so for $200, it's $50. Times two. Catching on? Now what is 37% of $200. Wow, that seems pretty hard, doesn't it? Not if you do it my way. Just double $37, and you get $74! WOW! 37% of $200 is $74. Finally, we have 79% of $200. Impossible to do in you head, right? WRONG! Simply double $79, and you get, $158. 79% of $200 is $158. And we did this without even lifting a pencil. These examples were pretty easy because we used the first set as reference for the second set. The secret is this. Whatever problem you are being asked, think first before reaching for a pencil and try to simplify it down to 10 or 100. OK, another set to practice my little method. This time, we're going to figure out percentages for $50. 15% if $50? Remember to pause and think. $200 was double $100, but $50 is half of $100. Rather than doubling the answers, we have to chop it up in half for $50. You ready? 15% of $50 is (half of $15) $7.50. 25% of $50? (half of $25) $12.50. 37% of $50? Again, this one looks impossible, but if you just think about it for a second, it's easy. Half of $37 is $15 plus $3.50, or $18.50. (Again, I simplified to figure this one out. First I took $30 and chopped it in half. $15. Next, I halved $7 and got $3.50) 37% of $50 is $18.50. And we did this in our heads. Did you think that was possible? It is now. Finally, what is 79% of $50. Don't be alarmed. Just stay calm and focus. Okay. Break up 79% to 70% and 9%. Half of 70 is 35 and half of 9 is 4.5. Now add 35 and 4.5. You get 39.5. 79% of $50 is $39.50! Good job, Zach! You did it! Well, we did it. Just so that this lesson sticks with you, I want you to figure out 5%, 20%, 35%, 67% and 84% for $100, $200, and $50. After that, you'll have mastered this little technique. I'll continue on with a different set of questions to further your skills. I haven't figured out what that is going to be, but I'll come up with something soon. Whew, that was a lesson and a half, wasn't it? I wish I could pop open a can of Coke for you to enjoy as reward for hanging in there and finishing our little lesson. I love you, have a nice day!
TUE, 090414 @ 3:16AM

This is the before picture, Zachary Chun.

WED, 090318 @ 2:48PM
Hello again, Zach. This is the before picture from yesterday's posting. We came out so good, I had to post it even though its almost identical. Hope you don't mind. I certainly don't. To continue on with yesterday's lesson, I wanted to share with you file structure for computers. Everything on a computer can be replaced because of the wonderful world of the world wide web. That means, the only files that is important and of any relevance are those files that you create. A homework assignment written on Word, or a math problem solved in Excel, or even photos you take. These files are uniquely yours because you created them and they're the ones of any value. That means, you have to keep them in your My Documents folder and periodically back them up. Any time you do something major, you should consider backing up your files. For example, if you download a bunch of great photos from a birthday party, consider backing up your My Documents folder. I use to burn DVD's any time anything important was placed into My Document folder. Some years ago, 4.5 GB's was huge, but nowadays, that's not much. My photos take up about 8 discs and I have several copies of these sets. I consider these files to be of the utmost importance so I made various copies, multiple times. These days, prices have gone down for external USB drives, so I just backup everything onto these drives. The thing to remember here is that anything that you create is the only thing important on a computer, so you should treat these files differently and back them up as often as you can. OK, that's that. The next thing I want to share with you is the importance of knowing file extensions. A file extension is a three letter designation of the type of file that it is. Some important file extensions I can name off the top of my head are .exe, .pdf, .xls, .jpg, .doc, .txt, .bmp, .mp3, .mov, .flv, and .avi. There are dozens more. What these things are, are designations of the type of file that it is. For example, .exe are executable files, or applications. They're usually hidden from view by default but that doesn't mean you should know what they are. HW! Sorry guy, but this is very important, so I'm going to give you a HW assignment. Under the tools option from any open folder, scroll down to 'folder options'. The last tab is titled 'file types'. Under this tab are all of the registered file types on the computer that you are on. These are the registered file extensions. I want you to go through every one of these known file types and write an Excel spreadsheet. Column A will be titled 'file extension', column B will be 'file types', and column C will include the names of the programs that it 'opens with'. Many of these extensions are system files so you won't have to deal with them. Also, many different types of programs can open the same file type, but Windows only designates one program that it will open with, so write that down. It would be too redundant and unnecessary to know all of the programs that are capable of opening up a certain file extension. Okay, I think I'm done here. Just remember the main file types and be aware of their existence because it will help you to understand those items in your My Document folder for you to back up. I know this may all be way too much for you, but it is important so I had to share. Consider this HW a WIP and take your time with it and add to it whenever you come across something new. Anyways, I think I'm done now. Promise. Kiss Rachel for me and tell her how much her daddy loves her and misses her. And that goes for you too, Zach. What can we do? We are surrounded by friggin animals. TTYL!
WED, 090318 @ 3:20PM

Zachary Chun and Rachel Chun are two of my favorite things.

TUE, 090317 @ 11:58PM

Hello Zach.  I'm a bit behind, aren't I.  My apologies.  I've been thinking about the various ways to catch up and I couldn't really think of anything non-negative.  I've been going through a bunch of photos, and the more I dig through them, the more bitter and hateful I get.  Every last picture captured a good, memorable event.  Things we take for granted and overlook.  Oh wells.  I did have this thought though.  It's kinda like HW, so bare with me.  This is my two minute lesson I give noobs on computers.  When comparing different systems, there are three key bits of information you need to know.  1) Processor, 2) RAM, and 3) size of hard drive.  Of course there are many other factors to consider such as FSB memory, the speed of the HDD, and so on.  For our purposes here, let's keep it simple.  When comparing systems, these three items are the main factors.  In order to understand these numbers, I compare these numbers to a simple, everyday scenario.  Specifically, a computer is no more than a man sitting at an office desk.  The processor can be compared to the person him/her self.  The faster and newer it is, the smarter the person is.  That is, the better the processor, the smarter the computer.  Simple, right?  That one's easy.  The second piece is the amount of RAM available.  Interpret this as the size of the desk that this person is sitting behind.  With minimal RAM, you have a small desk.  No matter how smart you are, if your desk is small, you can't get much done.  You can open a book, but if you have to open another book, the first book has to be put away in order to continue working.  On the flipside, if you have a large desk, you can have dozens of books open and reference them easily just by moving open books around.  Here, books refer to applications.  A computer with lots of RAM is capable of performing many tasks because there is plenty of memory available to leave a whole mess of books open on your desktop.  Therefore, size of RAM eauals size of desk.  Again, simple.  Right?  Last is the size of the HDD.  Compare this to the size of a person's filing cabinet.  This is where everything is store.  Photos, videos, applications, and so on.  If you're smart, you can open up many, many books on your large desk, those items you pulled out of your rather large file cabinet.  The key to having a good system is the ability to balance these three factors evenly.  You can be the smartest person in the world, but if you have a small desk and a small filing cabinet, you won't be able to do much.  Another example is that if you're not too bright, but you have a huge desk with a room full of filing cabinets, you won't get anything done.  Or, if you are smart and your desk is huge compared to others, you won't have the opportunity to do anything if your filing cabinet is small.  You following me?  Lastly, you can be Einstein sitting behind a hugh desk, but if your filing cabinet is very small in comparison with others, there won't be enough available to do.  Do you get it?  These three factors have to weigh in just right so that this person, or your computer system, can perform many tasks on a huge desk.  Knock any of the three items down and you have productivity loss, or simply, a bad computer. I've used this explanation with dozens and dozens of people.  When a retailer prints out these numbers in their descriptions of the system being sold, it's ignore a majority of times because people just don't understand these numbers.  For example, the computer I'm posting from, is a processor by Intel running at about 1GB.  That's not fast compared with the new systems that is utilizing dual processors.  That's like having two brains!  Ya get it?  I also have 1GB ram and a 300 GM HDD.  I built this computer myself and it took me awhile to get everything just right.  Well, I hope I made some sense.  This is a very crucial exercise and practice because it will come up many more times that you can imagine.  Anyways, that's it for now.  BYE!

WED, 090318 @ 12:28AM

Admittance of guilt, to lessen the punishment.

TUE, 090217 @ 1:18AM
Hello Zachary Ryan Chun. The photo above was taken when you were 6 weeks shy of your second birthday. It ws during a church Thanksgiving luncheon in the parking lot. LOL. I opened the image to better see what you were holding with the right hand, and oh, my! You have food all over your face. Oh, no! Sorry I even let that happen. With your left hand, you're holding that ice cream prank toy. I added the image because it gave me such a warm feeling. So how are you, Zach? Oooh, its been awhile since I googled you guys. BRB
Poo. Ryan Chung's facebook page took the number 7 spot. Oh, and for the FIRST time, I noticed that Google lists the number of visits immediately following the page title. I should stop clicking on those links to get the color right...Oh yeah, BRB.
Rachel Lauren Chun is ranked 1-4, and 6. 1-6, & 8. Ahh, this is the way I will play by play the search results page from here on out.
Oh darn, Zach. I had this huge epiphony earlier that I had to post. I forgot it now. Darn. BRB, too miffed to go on peacefully.
EUREKA! Whew, I did it. Darn I was so scared at one point. Brrr. I thought of two other things to talk about so I'll list them first before I forget.
Who Killed the Electric Car? - IGIA9. This documentary is about events that unfolded about 15 years ago. The title is perfectly accurate. An electric vehicle, the EV1, was produced by GM in the early 1990s and someone killed it. The facts behind this documentary is overwhelmingly factual. It shouldn't have happened, but it did, and it matters more today than it did back then. This one you must see. RULE: Any film IGIA 9 or 10, you have to see. I don't IGIA R-rated movies, so any film I review, you can watch them. Moving on...
I learned fairly late in life, to break off from traditional math when it comes to simple equations. You may already know how to imagine a simple multiplication equation, such as 8 x 11. You imagine the 11, place the 8 below that, and begin solving. 8 times 1 is 8 and 8 times 1 is 8. 88. The next example is just as simple. 99, right? Sure it is. But how about the next example. 10? We can't really do what we just did, but we know the answer is 110. Whenever multiplying by 10, 100, 1000, and so on, you just move the 0 over. So, we had 11, move the 0 and now we get 110. Here is the point of the lesson. What is 11 times 11? You can't solve by imagining it like it was learned to you. What can you do? This is what I do. Always reduce one of the numbers you're working with to a factor of 10. You know, the numbers above. 10, 100, 1000, and so on. There should be a name for these numbers. HW! (In case you forgot, HW stands for homework and the exclamation point means "do it!") Reducing one of the numbers to 10, you can figure out 11 times 10 just by moving the zero over. 110. What do you have left? A 1? A 1, and what else? Times 11! YES! You didn't just push aside a 1, but also the times 11 as well. Well what is a number times 1? That number, yes! 11! Now add that to the 110. The answer is 121.
Heres the HW. Write an excel file with these numbers. For example, on worksheet one, you will have 0-10 on the first row and 0-10 down the first column. Use the formula =A2*B1 for cell B2, =A3*B1 for cell B3, =A4*B1 for cell B4, and so on. Here is a simple analysis. Look at the formula, '=A2*B1'. The only changing variables are the number following A and the letter that precedes 1. =A2*C1, =A2*D1, =A2*E1, =A3*B1, =A3*C1, =A3*D1, and so on. Look at the inside sections. 2C, 2D, 2E, 3B, 3C, 3D. Do you get it? Do you even know excel? Oooh, want me to teach it to you? I would love to be your Excel coach. It's my second most favorite application in the whole wide world. Continuing on. On the second worksheet, change the numbers in column A from 0-10, to 11-20. 21-30 for the next, and so on. 100 should be the last number, so you should have a workbook with 10 worksheets. Label the worksheets 10s, 20s, 30s, and so on. If this is too advanced for you, we will revisit this post when appropriate. (I just added the post label, HW. )
That's funny how I'm looking at your photo above and speaking with you about documentaries and math. Anyways, here is the dumb reason for this posting. I was thinking about the number that increases with every post. 1-31 was easy. The date was the number of the posting. In February, depending on the date, I simply added it to 31. I guess I'll have a new number to add to the date in March. The point is, in all my years, I have never, ever looked at the days of the year ordinally. The dates all reset at 31 or less every month. Because of this blog, I'm looking at the days of this year, ordinally. Uh, today (the 16th) is the 47th day of 2009. Wow, huh? It's something rather simple to do to a very well known, common number. The date, converted to the ordinal day of 2009. The 47th day is very different than February 16. I will be celebrating the 50th day, but certainly not February 19. Another epiphony! I can only post the link for the grouped set on the day following the marked day so that that day's posting is included in the word doc. Wow, today is an especially nerdy day, eh? Oh, about the title. I am writing this post and posting to yesterdays date and time for the FIRST time. Circuit City is closing and we went on a LCD rampage. Anyways, son. I'll lay off the HW for a few days. Promise. Have a nice week, son.
TUE, 090217 @ 2:43AM

The Way We Were...

MON, 090209 @ 6:40PM
Hello, Zachary Ryan Chun. Isn't that a great picture of us? The epitome of how we always were and how much fun we always had doing nothing. I want what is best for you and your sister. Believe in me and I will deliver when the time is right. Look at the picture again and tell me you didn't release a chuckle. I was telling someone about ZandR yesterday. I told him how I'm putting pressure on myself by declaring publically onto this post about my venture. There are sincere expectations of me and I can't let you guys down. I won't. Look at the picture again and tell me you're still not smiling.
Here are the folders within this set:
050611, ZRC's FIRST Kalbi
050616, Zach's Airplanes
050619, Good Pics with dad
050702, Zach's FIRST Choo Choo
050724, Zach in tub showing his helicopter that he made
050817, Antioch's Graduation
050820, Zach's shoes before donating to Mexico
050826, WOW! Zach's a T-Rex!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AO6DBCBN
What a good set this is. Trust me, you'll like them. There are two photos from this set that I will have to have to post out loud, so I'm going retro later on. Let me do a play by play.
PICT0216-PICT0218 - This is a perfect example of what a FIRST folder should do. In the first photo, you are eyeing your very FIRST Kalbi with a mesmerized dedication. No one's stopping you now. Your order has been given and you are at maximum throttle on the flight deck ready to take off. In the next photo, you have the look of someone biting into too much hot kalbi. The heat is painful, but the taste overwhelms that input and eases you into peace. Look at you chew! And lastly, the second photo proving the event. Open wide and show us, Zach. lol, I think this may very well be my favorite FIRST folder.
PICT0430-PICT0430 - This is a set of pictures that we took with you on my lap at my desk. In the first picture, the strings for the blinds distracts you so the picture doesn't work, but it does remind me of how often you pulled on them. I suppose you enjoyed watching the workings of Venetian blinds by the mere pull of a string. Next, you realize photos are being snapped, so you respond. "Oops. Excuse me. Let me get ready by puckering up". Next, you said "Did I say roll? Please tell me if I gave the order to go because I don't remember anything." The next photo is the added image above. I wish I knew exactly what it was that I said that had us so naturally happy together. The above is very special. Top 3. (Lesson Alert: I use this phrasing to give out my ratings for certain things. The terms are: Top 3, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, Top 50, and very infrequently, Top 100. If you are visiting a restaurant you really like, saying that it is a Top 3 restaurant for you means that you either classify it as number two, or three. If it was your Top One restaurant, you would simply say that it is your Favorite Restaurant. Top 5 is less important, then 10, 20, and so on. I usually use Top 3, 5, and 10. I'll use examples so that you can master my little quirky ratings scale thingy. Back on track.)
PICT0433 - This is the picture above.
PICT0434 - Aww, this is a very special photo, too. The laughter subsided but you are still rolling about in delirious laughter. I love this photo.
PICT0435 - This is the summerizing aftermath of our laughing session. This was a close second to the added image because we both came out so nice.
Oh, this next folder was totally unplanned and unexpected.
PICT3677 - We were at a CANA picnic and someone brought crayons for the kids. You grabbed one and started drawing Thomas onto the sidewalk.
PICT3678 - Ahh, look, you have your Thomas all posed out so you can create your masterpiece. I love how the pictures progresses as I snap these photos. You are an artist very busy at work.
PICT3679 - His face is now complete. You started drawing something in front of Thomas. I couldn't figure out what...
PICT3680 - Suddenly, you leap over your creation and add to Thomas' smoke.
PICT3681 - And lastly folks, the finished masterpiece. Look how you have Thomas in hand. I love that about you. I have to use this picture for a post image. BRB.
There's an upload button from my Picasa photo viewer. Any deseving photo is uploaded, waits its turn to be used, downloaded, and uploaded by blogger when the time is right. It's funny how I would do that instead of just browsing for the image when ready. Oh, I think its because of my ability to pre-organize a group. Visually on a CPU it's the same, but I bet the later photos aren't as big as previous photos. Anyways. Oh, since we're on the topic. I don't know why, but added images from previous postings are 'corrupt'. Like three of them. I fixed other ones before so it's no big deal, but I'm curious about 'why' factor. Anyways, let me continue with my play by play.
PICT4210 - Ahh, this is another very important, meaningful folder. Again, what a great set of photos. I'm stunned. This is a set of photos I took to record a very meaningful event. This was your very FIRST Lego helicopter. Yae! It's okay that you covered your face while presenting your creation, because your showing eye tells twice the tale.
PICT4211 - This, my dear son, is a very good picture that tells all of the good stories and memories we have from that Japanese tub. I love seeing you happy in photos. That's my favorite pose. And this photo here, is a definite Top 5.
PICT4212 - The helicopter you made.
PICT4213 - You reaching for the camera even though you're in a bathtub.
This is your Antioch graduation presentation folder.
PICT4504 - Look at you leaned over and performing live, on stage.
PICT4506 - You in your FIRST pom-poms. To be honest, I cannot, for the life of me, remember what your performance was about. At least you look good.
PICT4511 - This was a picture I took of you guys after your performance. Look at how much of a leader you are to your two friends. You're holding their hands and being extra alert because you have a responsibility.
PICT4513 - Look at you looking down at that girl. I've forgotten her name. Do you remember her? Anyways, this is a very adult photo of you being a good oppah.
PICT4514 - The happy camper. This photo has a good picture of your dimple.
050820, Zach's shoes before donating to Mexico
PICT4683 - The only meaningful photo from this set is this one. It's Rachel's FIRST shoes. I took photos of your baby shoes.
PICT4744 - And finally, ladies and gentlemen, here is Zachary Ryan Chun's rendition of a Tyrannasaurus Rex. AHH! Scare me, dude. This photo too, shall be an added image for a future posing.
The End.
That took quite a bit of time and effort. I suppose I was lucky in that most of the photos represented good memories in such a small group in this set. I dont think I would have been able to bare it if I wasn't so into the photos. Anyways, enjoy them as much as I did in this preparation. Let me see...A final thought?
Oh yeah. I printed out this blog yesterday and have enjoyed reading through it. The order needs to be corrected, but otherwise, it reads plesantly well. I hope you enjoy it. That's all I need in return for every last minute spent on this blog. Gauge how much I love you according to my efforts you see on this blog. Know the lies from the truth. The most distinguished difference between an autobiographical novel and a blog is the differences in structure. A blog does not have a beginning, middle and end. The live, daily input is the factor being utilized. I'm saying this just to point out how the printing of this blog read. Well, my son, I hope to continue on with this most important task with the same level of energy and excitement as I have been feeling lately. I think this is the 40th post. I am excited for the 50th, 100's going to be a momumental date, the one year, 365th posting will outsour them all, and so on and so on. I love you Zach.
MON, 090209 @ 9:02PM

Hey wait a minute. The work is about the same, no?

SAT, 090207 @ 5:02PM
Hello there Zachary Ryan Chun. I was thinking over all of the different ways I could present C2C favorably when it dawned on me. Money for what? Here, at this very moment, I am officializing and publicizing and, uh, legalizing it all right here. Cash2Consumers.com was founded by, and is entirely owned by, Jason Top Chun. Ta Da! I am going to have to do a complete 180 and begin apologizing, in advance, for any lapses in the near future. F the business plan. Webmaster Jason T. Chun is the first employee. For his services, in lieu of cash compensation, he accepts the role humbly, in return for all 100% ownership rights. This will be the play by play that kills em all. I shall journalize this adventure and you will see it grow, as I care for it. That was my reason for this post. The legal declaration, and birthplace and time of ZandR Enterprises, Inc. dba C2C, Inc. Lemmie go research the cost in legalities. LegalZoom.com is heavily supported by KFWB, AM 640 News Radio. A more Stimulating Station....

Wow, that was awhile ago... it is now 6:20. I'm doing this, and the best way to begin a web page is on your back, in your bed, with your eyes closed. Oh, no, no, no. That's not the reason why I cam back. The drawing for the My Coke Rewards sweepstake, ESPN Zone Viewing Room, will be held on the 23rd of this month. 16 days away. I think I'll crop and add image to this posting. Remember, this is going to make or break me. If I lose, I swear, officially, that I will never, ever partake in any sweepstakes, period. Fin. No Mas. Das Boot! (jk about that last term. Hmm. I wonder what it does mean? Look it up and tell me Zach) Anyways, gotta go meditate in the realm of nerds. CYA.

SAT, 090207 @ 6:26PM

SUN, 090208 @ 8:33AM
Good Morning, Zachary Ryan Chun. I went to the laundry to fold up some of my dad's clothes this morning. As I folded, I noticed that I had placed my Blockbuster copy of 'Righteous Kill' on top of the dryer I retrieved his clothes from. I distinctly remember myself saying, 'oh, good. I better not forget that.'. Guess what? I forgot. Hmmpph. I had to go back about an hour and a half later and lucky me, it was there. The moral of the story is that any and every time you catch yourself almost forgetting something, you take care of it right then and there. There was a reason why I fogot the DVD on the dryer and that very same reason made me forget it a second time. Stuff like this should be learned early in life so that it doesn't happen later in life. Anyways, I wanted to share all of that with you because as I drove around and around, I came up with a new idea. I am officially presenting to you and your sister, Rachel Lauren Chun, 11% share of ZandR Enterprises, each. Why 11%? That way, you guys will own 22% and you remember by spiel on 22, right? There's even the two of you. I also had the thought that the '2' and 'to' can and should be replaced with '4' and 'for'. So, I went to GoDaddy.com to check on the URL Cash4Consumers.com and,...it's taken! Oh, no Gargamel. I didn't check the other one. BRB. Oh, no! That one's taken too. Oh poo. I'll just have to grow this company so that it'll be able to easily afford to buy out those two URLs. Anyways. This addition was written to officialize your stakes in the company. Oh, one stipulation is that you won't be able to touch your ownerships until you guys turn 18. We don't want animal you know who to mess with us, right? Anyways, I'm still in the planning phase so I don't have anything there to report, except the fact that I haven't done anything with Legalzoom yet. Hope you guys are doing well. Bye for now. Muah!
SUN, 090208 @ 8:49AM

SUN, 090208 @ 2:16PM
Greetings, Zachary Ryan Chun. I go to check on the availabilities for our URLs, and I found a four year old purchase of JasonTopChun.com. It expires Oct of next year. One down, three to go. I'll tell you the addresses after I register them. Oh yeah. Reason for the visit. BRB. Success in being able to print out the html for a certain 'inspirational' company. But oh no. Boo hoo. I just got my ass royally kicked by them in html. Half way through page one, I began reading commands for actions I didn't know existed. A program must have been used. I don't see myself actually being able to write the html. I'll focus now on the design and context. I will have a SW hurdle to deal with next. Financial. I should just make this blog my official accounting for ZandR. BRB. So far, I've invested 20 something bucks to register cash2consumers.com and cashtoconsumers.com. A program to aid in the actual page construction will be the next line item. I couldn't figure out how to change a post label, so I am, from now on, using ZandR as my new post label for this exciting new venture. Hmm. Had a thought towards the financials. Why not always a third? Yeah, a third is a very fair number. I want to record this.
- A Third, man. We promise to give you a third of anything we take in.
This will be a mission statement inclusion. (Shh. I now have four URLs I need to register. The 43% off 6 or more didn't work out. I'm going for the $10 off $100 coupon code.) Wow. I just realized that the general formatting of a business plan is only good if all parts are properly written and supported. Without the need of one now, I have the time to invest in those parts I do need. I'm not requesting funds or trying to go public. Baseline reads: make the webpage. I'm a WebMaster, damn it. Go master it then. Shoot. Self pressured good. ouch. (Dunno if this point was made. I'm just going to write down my company here on these pages. Keep my files on the Seagate, but officialize and brainstorm, here on these channels. Same Bat channel, same Bat time! Anyways, gonna go sweep.
SUN, 090208 @ 2:58PM

SUN, 090208 @ 4:59PM
Hello again and again, Zachary Ryan Chun. I don't know why, but I wanted the text for this blog. It took awhile, but here it is.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0G4UUQCK
All 32 pages thus far. This is the 39th posting. Hmm, does that mean I'm 7 pages shy? I pretty much maximized the borders in word. Hmm. Should I just change borders so that I'll get 39 pages? BRB. Wow. That was the third change. Disregard the previous link. The real one is:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VAHTKH1X
I had to re-save, zip, encrypt, and upload. Duh, I just realized I maximized the word boarders for fewest pages. Oh wells. Plus, this last update to the post isn't on the linked zip file. Hope I remember that when I do this again on the 50th post. That's it for today, I promise.
SUN, 090208 @ 5:37PM

Zachary Ryan Chun's FIRST Movie!

TUE, 090203 @ 8:10PM
Hello Zachary Ryan Chun. Yae! I did it son. After hours of digging around, I found the picture of your very FIRST movie. Double YAE! I was taken on my palm Treo, so the quality is lacking, but that's not what's important. What's important is that this was your very FIRST movie! Oh, I get excited all over and over again just thinking back at that night. BRB. Oh, poo. This picture doesn't have a date stamp and the properties don't reveal the date taken. As before, I shall go on the prowl to hunt down this information because it was such an important night. Can you see what movie we saw? YES! Spiderman! (Do you web-slinging shots!) I remember how mesmerized you were at the large screen watching someone you really, really liked. Your shirt says Thomas the Tank Engine, but your heart cries out SPIDERMAN! I probably looked at the picture over a hundred times in the span of over two years. I really, really liked that night. Anyways... I ended yesterday's posting with the comment that I would return to add another photo set to the mix. Well, you can see that didn't happen, so you should be expecting something tonight, no? You should, but I'm going to have to disappoint you again. Sorry son, duty calls. What duty you ask? Here it is...
If asked, "What does your daddy do?", I know you don't have an answer because you really don't know. If you asked me that question, I suppose I would tell you that I'm an entrepreneur. But, you can't really consider yourself an entrepreneur if you don't have anything to back that up with. I'll break down my history of jobs for you later. For now, consider your father an entrepreneur and lend me your ears. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and publicize to the whole world my intentions and plans for the immediate future. This way, I'll be forcing myself to act on my idea because it's no longer a secret. I'll have to push myself to the extreme to realize this venture because others now know of it. I don't have a name for the company yet, but I just registered the URLs. Cash2Consumers.com! Yae! Here is the background. I have always believed in network marketing. All businesses, regardless of size, must invest a portion of their operating expenses to advertising. It's a well known practice to most businessmen and it is that investment that supports most network marketing strategies. If a company is going to invest 30% of their gross to spread the word around about its products or services, why not directly give that portion to the end user? Amway is the perfect example of this. They don't spend a dime on traditional forms of advertisement. Last I heard, they did close to 6 Billion in annual sales. I'm scared to know what their numbers are now. Anyways, it is a business concept I deeply believe in. If all of this is going way over your head, remember to reread this post when you are older because it is that important that you learn this very important lesson. I wanted to incorporate this belief into some other venture I am tinkering with. I have to keep that hush-hush because it will happen someday soon, I hope. Continuing on. In the last six months, I learned about online surveys. Companies were providing a benefit for gathering consumer opinions and purchasing habits. Out of the 10 or so companies I involved myself with, I was paid by only 2 of them and the third has taken close to 2 months just to process my $10. About three companies gave me points for my time, but points don't have a tangible value to them. Cash is the only card that calls. I came up with my plans and ideas for Cash2Consumers.com today. I am going to start a company that will pay out cash to consumers for doing various acts online. The internet is the only true wave of the future and I am in my wetsuit ready and willing to ride the next big wave. I suppose I could detail my intentions and ideas, but the more I think about this venture, the more I need to put together my business plan. You will have a copy as soon as I secure financing and start this very interesting venture. Just know for now that Cash2Consumers.com was started by your daddy. And why am I so gung-ho to startup a business and make lots of money? Your mother is showing her true colors as the animal that she is and preventing me from speaking with you guys. The anger and frustration has turned into a directed goal to ruin her. I didn't fight for you guys because I didn't want to steal you guys away from your mother, but she doesn't think that's a problem for us. Steal my kids away from me? I will have to make millions just so that I can legally get you guys back. You guys are the driving force behind my intentions to make millions. I shall now mozy on over and start putting together a business plan for Cash2Consumers.com. She declared war years ago, but I am going to start fighting now. The only way to beat an animal is to put her in her place by showing who's boss. I wanted the best for you guys and taking you away from your father is the worst thing that she could have done. I am officially starting Cash2Consumers.com, and your mother is in my crosshairs. Make it so.
TUE, 090203 @ 8:57PM

A Novel is the success of structure, but a blog can be limitlessly visual.

SUN, 090201 @ 8:26PM

Hello Zachary Ryan Chun. I just noticed how sad you are in the picture above. FIRSTs, are FIRST, so here is the photo of your FIRST zit. Oh, no! Look how genuinely sad you are in that picture. Awww. Dumb zit. Shoo. Go away. Today is Superbowl Sunday. The XLIII. The Pittsburgh Pirates were 7 pts. favored over the Arizona Cardinals. I may or may not reveal the play by play. I'll just assume you watched it too. As I kept reading through the ads and visual displays, I couldn't resist reviewing my Roman Numerals. I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, ? = 100, M=500, and ? = 1,000. Oh, poo. BRB.

C is 100, M is 1,000 and D is 500.

I was born on the year of the pig, in 1971.

MCMLXXI

Hmm. I was most comfortable with this site http://www.yourdictionary.com/crossword/romanums.html

If smaller numbers follow larger numbers, the numbers are added. If a smaller number precedes a larger number, the smaller number is subtracted from the larger. For example, if you want to say 1,100 in Roman Numerals, you would say M for 1000 and then put a C after it for 100; in other words 1,100=MC in Roman Numerals.

VIII = 5+3 = 8
IX = 10-1 = 9
XL = 50-10 = 40
XC = 100-10 = 90
MCMLXXXIV = 1000+(1000-100)+50+30+(5-1) = 1984

This is a very simple sytem of mathematical designation still in use today. Consider it a lesson and master Roman Numerals now. So, the Superbowl was today...hmm. BRB, patio sweep.

Back. I remembered that I was going to post to a set of photos for the last posting, hence the name "Getting Back on Track". It was funny because within the added image was a shot of a train. I vaguely recollect the moment and events that occurred back then. Nonetheless, the results were this. A photo of the very FIRST movie you ever saw is somewhere within discs. I remember it clearly because I looked at it so often. It was a viewing of "Spierman" and we were both very excited. This second movie wasn't as eventful, even though we expected much more because of the choo choo on the poster. Thomas the Tank Engine dominated your leasure, so we were both expecting too much. Anyways, I will find that picture some day. Ok. To be back on track, we need a listing of the folders in the next set.

041101, Playing in his fun room

041106, A Day with Thomas

041108, Zach on my back somewhere

041109, Zach loves cake!

041110, ZRC's Shoes

041111, 2nd Movie, Polar Express

041112, FIRST Zit

041121, Some Dumb Church Presentation

(wow, MegaManager is sa-low...)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ETQNK68B

Whew, we are officially back on track. I'm using my Seagate 250 to organize all of my photos, so you will have to excuse me a bit. I know you love it when I ramble on about nothing, but I must bid you farewell for tonight. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Cheerios!

SUN, 090201 @ 9:02PM

Oops, I did it again.

FRI, 090130 @ 3:37AM
Good morning Zachary Ryan Chun. I think this is the longest I've gone, so far, without a posting. Sorry, I did it again. Lemmie give you an update on the photos. Overlooking the last post, because it was a set I found that I haven't posted yet, we're back on track if I post...
041031, Halloween Videos
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FTR4DIIV
The entire set consists of videos on your big night. I haven't reviewed any of them for me to comment on, so I won't, cuz I can't. Oh, the added image above was a loose photo that's been hanging around cuz it is one I like very much. I loved drowning you in love and affection and watching you react to my over-doing. You're not that evasive above. Oh, but you'll soon find out how much I eventually get to you... I've finally decided to sort and organize my entire, My Photos collection. It's spread out flat, amongst close to 40 DVD's, as much as 10 copies, as few as one. I purchased a Seagate external USB HDD. In today's pre-inflationary, uncertain times, $80 is a good price for a 250 GB. Now I have this, a 150 Maxtor and a 320 Buffalo. Seagate wins for design, the Buffalo for cord storage, and Seagate again for design. It's made so slick, I had to give it up twice. I bought the Buffalo about a month ago for the same price. The Seagate is 70 GB less storage, same price, and half the size. The USB connections aren't correct on my computer right now. One of them isn't transferring at USB 2.0 speeds for some reason, so I'm not playing WC. I don't see the need to continue using my HDD sleves. These USB externals are much more compatible with other CPUs and laptops. I love technology. You're going to have to as well. I shall bore you to death for hundreds of hours, until you realize it would be easier to join them, rather than fight them. Anyways, I suppose I should continue on with my closures. We're back on track with the photo postings so let me finish up my stories from the last post. Ahh, yes. Ttak Chee. I remember spending a lot of time with that silly game. Half the game was about competition and dominance. Man places a lot of importance and need on competition. We have to be able to sustain a certain level of competition for everything we do. It is a necessary requirement for everything in life. As a youth, you don't really segregate this instinctive need for competition, but it does play a role. Oh, and I forgot to mention that along with this competition is the desire to win. Maybe I should rename it, successful competition. It is our need to win, I suppose. Yes. The need for successful competition. This will become much more transparent during your education. Hmm, I would like to somehow devise a systematic gameplan that we can adhere to as we trek on through life. Elaborate on these very important aspects of life that I've personally witnessed and devised. Very interesting. Yes. Make it so. I will call it TopChun's Life Plan. The set of instructions on how you can manage yourself and react to the events that will shape your life. This could sound like another attempt to squeeze out of an obligation, but it is not, Dear Boy. I need rest and peace in order to properly mold my secret weapon. Until next time.
FRI, 090130 @ 4:30AM

Back to the Future!

TUE, 090127 @ 8:38PM

Hiya Zachary Ryan Chun. One down, four to go. Happy 2nd day of the Week, or...Happy Tuesday! Yae! I was organizing a bunch of your photos last night and realized that this set was overlooked! I wasn't sad about missing these photos and knocking things about chronologically. They are so good and special, I was pleasantly surprised and very glad. Here are the folders:

040201, FIRST time @ a beach!

040502, Zach wants to drive

040507, Zach in the car with Clear Buzz

040508, Me and Zach in the Garage

040512, Kissing a cup after drinking it

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VU937VKH

The fourth set are the photos I took along with that great photo of you on the ladder. The last folder is special, too, because you use to kiss your cups after you took a sip for some reason. Very strange, but very cute as well. I'll play by play the photos that require an explanation.

PICT0876 - This is the very first time you were at the beach. You're still strapped in the car at Torrance beach. You weren't all that thrilled at the new and different environment. In fact, you really didn't take notice of the never ending sea.

PICT0878 - This is the official FIRST photo. Again, you aren't all that intrigued by any of this.

PICT0880 - This was a shot I took of you when we finally made it to the sand. Again, this was more eventful for me than it was for you.

PICT0885 - This is the picture above. We ended up at this Korean seafood joint on the Redondo Beach pier. You were enjoying your cone so much, you didn't even bother with the seagull that just hung around and stared. Classic pic. Top ten for sure.

PICT0886 - I pretty much pulled a lick every chance I could. Uh, I was trying to teach you the importance of sharing. Yeah, that's it. You never, ever offered me a lick or a bite or a sip at anything, ever.

PICT0887 - LOL. I love my Zachary.

PICT1080 - LOL. I just realized that in this picture of you, you're wearing my shoes. We were waiting around to go to church in front of the Stevenson Ranch home. That's how come you're all dressed up and looking mighty spiffy. You're very handsome in this photo.

PICT1091 - This is probably your very first photo behind the wheel of a car.

PICT1093 - LOL. This is almost identical to the photo I posted yesterday. I told you this was a very, very common occurrence. It happened every time. The funny thing is, I saved the photos you took and there are a few in this folder of photos you took. Precious.

PICT1094 - PICT1114 - How funny. It's obvious that you took these photos because you're face is splattered all over the photos with the flash bouncing off of you. And so begins, your deep passion for a hobby you can share with your dad.

PICT1215-PICT1219 - You and I spent the day together outside that day. I just bought you a Buzz Lightyear sprinkler flying thinga-ma-jig that never really worked. You're grabbing on to that rod because you know its suppose to fly, but it didn't. LOL look at how I have a shot of you with your mouth wide open after every shot, like you were yelling your complaints.

PICT1221 - This shot came very close to being the shot that proved your FIRST ladder. And you're holding Buzz so well, too. It didn't show the intensity of the situation because I took too much of a close up.

PICT1222 - PICT1223 - Look! You're pointing down at something in these shots, too. I think you were just trying to tell me how high up you were. I've racked my mind trying to figure this one out, but no luck.

PICT1224 - PICT1235 - These are your photographer-in-training photos. I'm very glad I saved them because it shows your progression.

Wow, can you believe it? How terrible of me to have totally forgot about these pics and excluded them from this blog. Oh, the mere thought sends chills up my spine. I will double up my efforts and make sure nothing like this will ever happen. I rearranged the folders that I've organized into sets, zipped, and uploaded. Currently, there are 108 folders. I'm gonna guess that I have 30 more scattered about. I'm working on it, so be patient. I want to reiterate something. As much as I love you and want you to look through these photos, just as equally, I need you to keep them to yourself only. Of course you can show Rachel Lauren Chun because she is just as precious and important to me, but beyond that, no one else. I had to rethink the encryption password because I don't want your mother to look at any of these photos. It was one of the many losses she incurred when she filed. Promise me, Zach. Your mother will never see these photos. Richard can see them, if he can look over the desk and chair. Or if you sit him on your lap. Anyways, son, have a good rest of the week and I eagerly wait until the next posting. Lemmie try something new tomorrow. I don't know what it is yet, but I'm not afraid to figure it out. I'm going to have to 'save as draft' and publish a minute after midnight. TTYT!

TUE, 090126 @ 9:22PM

TUE, 090126 @ 9:38PM

Hello again Zachary Ryan Chun. I heard something on the radio today and I wanted to share it with you. You're probably way too young to realize anything about the condition of the world economy and the financial crises' that have been causing so many people, so much pain lately. This is, more than likely, very improper to be speaking with you about right now, but it was so important to me that I wanted to make sure it was recorded somehow. Anyways, I was listening to I believe Al Rantel on AM790. I probably have that way wrong. He was dissecting House Speaker Pelosi's recent interview with Stephanopolis and brutally smacking down any of her points and strategies. It wasn't hard because she was having a hard time making any sense. During this rambling on about our economy and the lack of action in play, he mentioned a very simple concept. Lower Taxes. California is looking at a 42 Billion dollar deficit next year and it is estimated that our national deficit will reach one trillion dollars this year alone. With government in such dire straights for money, is lowering taxes, even imaginable?!? You have to look back on Economics 101 for your answer. Communism doesn't work because man, by nature, inately, is lazy. I'll post something later that explains that stament. For our purpose here, pretend it to be true. The opposite to that is capitalism and democracy. It is the form of government that has allowed our young nation to grow higher and faster than any other civilization to date. In the core center of this belief is the absolute confidence and belief in the free market. Competition drives our economy and is the basis for all ventures and investments. That being said, with the economy in the bad shape that it's in, one of two things can happen. One is to raise taxes to cover these historic losses being incurred from bailing out major industries. The financial market, including brokerage houses as well as banks, and the domestic auto industry are two industries that have seen billion dollars worth of aide in the last few months. GM is having such a hard time, they are seeking even more, additional aide. The flip side to this 'fix' is to simply close our eyes and revert back to the theoretical concepts that has made us as successful as we have been. Even though government needs money, believe in who we are and lower taxes to drive up new ventures and investments. A large corporation who has been planning some huge venture, may finally decide to go forward with their plans, if there are tax breaks or other incentive. Entice the market to invest in the market by providing epic cuts in taxes. Wow. When I heard that point being made for the very first time, a light bulb clicked on. Yeah, I said. I am in total agreement with this strategy. Obama is asking for 850 billion dollars for another bailout plan. Instead, give that amount in the form of tax breaks and let the market work itself out. I believe this to be the solution because the situation is so bad that something drastic needs to be done. Do it! TTYT!

TUE, 090126 @ 10:18PM

Lemmie have the Camera, DAD!

MON, 090126 @ 4:20PM
Good Morning, Zachary Ryan Chun. And hello there Rachel Lauren Chun. How are you both at the start of another fine week. I hope you both had loads and loads of fun this weekend. I know school can be a drag at times, but that's what kids do. Go to school. You just have to learn how to control your perceptions about everything. Let's just say that your school teacher gave you five, long assignments over a holiday weekend. You have parties to go to, shopping to do, and bakugan battles to fight. Oh no! Rather than being mad about your unfair teacher, just be glad that she didn't give you ten assignments. That way, you won't waste time thinking about all of the terrible reasons why she's so unfair and before you know it, you'll be done! It takes a lot of effort to be mad and hateful. It's not worth it 99% of the time. Be cool. Stay in school. Ha ha. Anyways, I picked the picture above because it is one of the many, many times that you reached up to me to grab at my camera. Look at how happy you are. I was just as happy. The folder names for this set are:
041006, Went to Robinson's may for 2nd & 3rd pairs of Spiderman Shoes
041022 Lemmie have the camera
041031 Halloween 2004
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UZZ2GWC4
Hi Zachary Ryan Chun. This posting's been lingering on all day because I have these photo sets I can post with. I didn't fill in the time when I started it, but that was a mistake. Even though I'll wait to post in the future, I shouldn't mess with the time stamp of the posting. I forgot when I started this posting, so I just filled it in with my favorite time of day. I'm like 28 minutes away from midnight when all will be cleared for takeoff. Lemmie go back to the 041031 folder. This was your first trick-or-treat, so a play by play is in order. Here goes...
PICT0475-0476 - Rachel was only 3 months old, so she's still tripping off of her walker with the Looney Tune guys.
PICT0480 - Another fine example of 'give me the camera!' The more you asked for it, the harder it was to take your picture. Here, I pulled away and took our photo, hence the poor crop. Look how you still have a Thomas train in both hands. Hard to let go, eh son?
PICT0481 - Your moms called you over to put on your Spidey gloves for our very first trick-or-treat. The anticipation was overwhelming more for me than for you because you had no idea what was in store for you.
PICT0482 - Here you are putting on your Spidey gloves. LOL, look at the Thomas trains. You had to put them in order when you put it down. I think you get that from me.
PICT048 - It's Spiderman! Yae! Look, your reaching out. Either you want the camera, or you're trying to swing into action.
PICT0485 - It took all your effort to make your hands do like Spidey. This is a precious moment. You not only look like Spiderman, but you were acting out like him too. I cried and smiled all night watching you. I'm tearing now from the joyous event.
PICT1987 - You're looking down to see if you can swing into action!
PICT1988 - Spiderman in action. LOL, you're so special.
PICT1989 - PICT1997 - I think I was more excited over taking your picture than actually trick-or-treating. You were only two BTW.
PICT1998 - We came back pretty early because the houses were so damn far apart. Instead of a bag full of candy, I gave you this apple. Sorry Zachary Ryan Chun.
PICT1999 - LOL, you're chomping away at that apple like crazy. Look, you're picking at your teeth but you can't let go of your Spiderman. Too cute.
PICT2000 - Still chomping away at the apple with the Spidey in your hands.
PICT2001 - PICT2002 - Rachel Lauren Chun loved dozing away in her swing. I was having too much fun with you with everything that I actually forgot I have a daughter too.
PICT2004 - PICT2011 - Back in your messy playroom. I treasure every night that we spent together there because you were always so much fun. I miss you Zach.
Well, there's the play by play of your very first trick-or-treat. I'm sure you don't remember that night, so I hope these pictures can help you realize what a fun time it was. Another thing I want you to realize is how much I care for and love you Zachary Ryan Chun. I consider myself an exceptional dad because I love you guys so much that I snapped and snapped all of these great photos. Why would I do so if I didn't love you guys? All of my love and energies went to helping the both of you learn and grow better and wiser. Things are way different now simply because your mother and her family are animals. Sorry to have to tell you the truth. I hope that you guys can realize the truth for yourselves simply by reading this blog and looking at the photos that tells the truth. Oh, there's the bell striking midnight. I can publish in peace now. Have a great week and TTYT!
MON, 090126 @ 12:01AM

The Numbers aren't adding up?

FRI, 090123 @ 11:40AM
Hmm. My dashboard says that I have 24 posts, the blog says 22, and this should be the 23rd for the 23rd. Lemmie publish this to see and edit my 'official' posting later...BRB
Back. The blog is finally correct, meaning the number of posts equals the number of days in 2009. The dashboard still says 25, so it's not perfect yet... I think there must be 2 postings I haven't published yet. Hmm. TTYL!
FRI, 090123 @ 11:44AM

FRI, 090123 @ 1:13PM
Google Update: Zachary Ryan Chun is 1-4 of 10 on page 1, and Rachel Lauren Chun is 1-2-5-6-7. Getting better and better...
FRI, 090123 @ 1:14PM

FRI, 090123 @ 6:21PM
Google Update: Rachel Lauren Chun is now: 1-2-3-4-7. Hmm, there wasn't any real changes made improve her ranking, but SEO's are delayed by days. It's never a snapshot at the time of the search, but rather, the culmination and gradual of growth of whatever formulas they are using. Anyways. Hi Zachary Ryan Chun! I'm focused only on the first page of google results when searching your full names, so I'll revert back to your full name, shout out, every time I say Zachary Ryan Chun. It's Friday! Yae! Fridays are favored 3-1 when people are asked to choose their favorite day of the week, because it means work is over and playtime begins. I have lived enough to tell you this sincerely with the maximum focus of all of my wisdom, Zach. Do not work on Saturdays no matter what. That is a small business' biggest sacrifice. Saturday, when looked upon in sum, rather than as a single event during a week, will have a deeper meaning. The simple explanation is this. It may not be much to say "I have to work Saturdays because my business must open on the day I am busiest." Would you work a job earning $50,000 for 5 days, or simply work, for 6 days, for $100,000. I'm using these numbers very purposefully. Would you work Saturdays, if you could double your income, and all other things being equal? It's really, really tough for me not to simply answer, "OF COURSE!" because I can now see the summation of all the Saturdays during the course of one's life. To explain the reason's would diminish my entire, solid decision. Trust the old man by the river on this one. Live your Saturdays, son. Yesterday, I had the thought that I am so deeply embedded into this blog, that I could get more personal with you. I wonder how many people will ever read these exact words, right here, right in front of you, the one's you are currently reading... I can rest well knowing that only you ever found the time to read my book. LOL, it's become bigger than just a blog. This has now become an autobiographical, non-fiction, potentially printable, wish-come-true fairytale. I'm alone at this right now Zachary Ryan Chun. I have told of this blog to your aunt, your uncle, and a dude named Brent. Three others know of this blog, but I don't think they've spared the time to investigate my efforts. I think that the longer I go, the more words I type, the more days I have to wait, the longer I trudge on alone...all of these factors will be of greater value when we do meet. I am going to persist with this forever, Zachary Ryan Chun. I estimate another 3 months of posting just to get your photos online. You know I won't be able to post the link with every posting, so it'll be a good 4-5 months of good writing. Allow me to share a quick little story. Your grandfather, my father, was very bad with an important aspect of parenting. He was a child during the Korean War, so he was forced to leave his past, in his past. My father never really told me his stories. I liked hearing about any, and all of the variations caused by time, culture, and economy. I was well into my 30's when he finally told me of his recollection of my accident. This is how it goes...
May 5 is Children's Day in Korea. Back in 1975, when I was 4 years old, a terrible accident occurred. (TIME OUT: This blog will exist forever and you will read every last word. This being true, I shant not speak down to you as I speak to you now, because you are young. Rather, I should speak in an adult tone! Hmm, another good decision made. Tap-tap-tap. BRB, Patio) Back.
To celebrate the important holiday, five jets flew low and in an arrow-like formation. Back then, TV was very unavailable to Korean Citizens. For two hours, beginning at 6PM, news was broadcast for all viewers. Nothing more. No sitcoms, commercials, or the like. Wow, knowing now, the history of broadcasting here in the states, and being able to compare the two because I clearly remember the availability of it in Korea back then...Excuse me, I've tangentized (oooh. First time I used it like that and we'll try to make it a word, okay?). Back to the story. The jets flew over above and a building was blocking my view. I chased after the jets and from there on, I have faint memories for about a month. What had happened was that a delivery truck ran over my left leg and almost shredded it off. You'll have to ask me to show you the scars again so that you can imagine the horror of the event in its entirety. Only a few years ago, your grandpa finally told me his side of that story. Ambulances didn't exist in Korea at the time. No one came to your aid in cases of emergencies because no one was available. My father, wrapped up my bloddy leg carried me over to the nearest hospital. After examining this frail little four year old boy, the doctor told my father that he would have to cut open my head to rule out any damage to my brain. CAT scans didn't even exist, let alone be available. My father defiantly refused the doctors recommendation. "No, you can't cut open my son's head." He carried me off to the next closest hospital, about 2 miles away, again with his limp, dying and bleeding son in his arms. Fortunately, the second doctor agreed with my father to leave my head alone and proceeded with my obvious injuries. I broke my femur and lost most of the skin below the knee. After four major surgeries, I was challenged to recover and so I did. For some reason, my clearest memory comes from a moment when a nurse was cajoling me to take some medicine. I pretended to hate whatever I was given because they were all easily bendable. I think I was at that cute age where no lady can resist. Do as I say, or else! She offerred me 1,000 won, which was like a $20 back then, if I ate this medicine. I did so I got the dough. But isn't that cool about my dad carrying me?!? You can totally imagine the event as it unfolded. The desperation of hope. That reminds me. I wrote about 3 full screenplays. Don't forget I have this to offer if you put something up as well. Anyways, that's my car accident story. Damn, what do you call that line that lets you move into a different subject...Newspeople do it a lot...Damn! Anyways. I hope you liked that one. Maybe I shouldn't speak so directly to you because it keeps out others....Hmmm. Anyways, I hope you had a good week and plz, plz enjoy your weekend. Muah!
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FRI, 090123 @ 7:34PM
Ha-ha! The two attempts that I thought I lost in yesterday's final post, were the culprits behind my numeric dilemma. NOW, finally, everything lines up. 23 Posts on Dashboard, 23 in parenthesis next the the month, and today is 090123. Ya-hoo! Have a nice weekend, son.
FRI, 090123 @ 7:37PM

Oh the agony, again!

TH, 090122 @ 11:03PM

Damn, this is my third attempt of this third posting today. I'm frustrated because the second attempt had all of the good spices to be a thumbs up contestant. Kudos goes to the photo judge and contestants, so we will reflect with that first today. What a great picture, eh? Everyone should have enough sense to capture moments like this, an early gathering, of family members. In the photo are Alec, Thomas, and Zachary Chun. I had to choose among eight or so photos, so when I saw Alec telling me this is the one, I added it. Also, all photos should have the date stamp, always. No butts, period. Date stamp. We went over to your aunt's home, so we took a time out and took these photos. Oh, is that a play by play, I hear? Oh, sorry, I went through the first long set and a play by play wasn't in order...

PICT1410 - This is the picture that sum's up your love of Thomas and Percy when you were young. I remember your love well, Zachary Chun. There was absolutely nothing at all the matter of you fiending Thomas 24-7. I pretty much bought you everything I could and you managed to satisfy your desires well. There is not one bit of anything wrong with Thomas. The quality of the photos was pushed way up, so the large file will only have about 20 photos in total. Noobed it big time. Damn, 9 minutes to go with the set link. OH YEAH, I CHANGED THE PASSWORD TONIGHT. I REPEAT, THE PASSWORD WAS CHANGD TONIGHT. BRB, gonna go sweep the patio...

Two seconds before the link was available, I switched over.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K1KG2WYC

The folder names are:

040613, A day with Thomas and Alec

040614, Playing with Thomas and Percy

I just realized how much of a permanant archive this blog will be towards my photos. I noticed one file in the first folder, PICT1385, is corrupt. I will hunt it down. There are 26 photos in the first and only 3 in the second. This posting was so meaningful because the photo on the post is so precious. Today's posting deserves a solid A. Hmm, I'll start self grading from here on out. My constant aim is to entertain. Anyways, I shall publish you now, in order to beat the rush hour traffic, when this carriage returns to itself, a pumpkin. Ding...ding...bye...ding.

TH, 090122 @ 11:37PM

It's Wednesday!

WED, 090121 @ 8:08PM
Hiya Zachary Chun! You're still number 1-4, and surprisingly, Rachel Lauren Chun is search result 1-3. It's getting better and better every day. Oh, why am I so excited that it's a Wednesday? Cuz we're half way through the week! Always be optimistic and positive. The glass is always, always half full, Zachary Chun. Wish and hope for the best in all things because when things do go right, you'll appreciate your situations that much more. Trust me on this one and even though it's hard, always try to be positive. I didn't add a photo to this posting because there wasn't anything good. There were only 12 pictures, but there are 3 videos. And one of them is hella long. I haven't watched it and I don't think I will because the folder:
040425 Kat's 29th Birthday
is a stupid folder. My biggest mistake and only regret in life? Take a wild guess son. Anyways, the link for this stupid set is:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=F6G6CRJB
LOL, here I am posting stupid folders just for your sake. I forgot to tell you. You have to promise me that you will never share any of these photos and videos with your mother. That is my one and only condition. She is an animal that won't even want to see them anyways. NVM. Anyways son, I'll talk with you again tomorrow and I promise to be in a better mood.
WED, 090121 @ 8:19PM

The quest for high ranking continues, Zachary Ryan Chun

TH, 090108 @ 9:38PM
I realized two things today. Oh, in case I forgot...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! He he he. The first was that if I want to write multiple entries onto this blog, the time stamp for the latter entry was going to be recorded. I wanted you to see that I was up at the wee hours in the morning to wish you a happy birthday, so I wrote this posting onto a notepad with my own timestamp. I will be publishing additional entries on the following day before I write that days posting so that this blog's timestamps are accurate. Does that make sense to you? I shall begin every entry with my own timestamp to clarify this intention. Speaking of which, allow me to explain my personal timestamp. The day of the week is important and necessary in order to convey the 'mood' or 'situation' of the entry. The days of the week are abbreviated MON, TUE, WED, TH, FRI, SAT, and finally, SUN. A comma follows. The date is the most important piece of information because whereas time of day repeats, dates do not. The only format that is computer friendly is '(year)(month)(day)'. Zeros must be used for single digits. This is the only format that a computer can recognize and sort in an ordinal manner. Next comes the 'at' symbol, followed by the time. Lastly, to clarify which hour the time is referring to, the abbreviations AM or PM is written. Hmm, I wonder what AM and PM stand for? This would be such a good question for you to research and answer for me. Can you remember to do this and tell me so that we can both learn? Whew, what a mouthful. If you don't know, Zachary Ryan Chun, your father is a nerd. A proud nerd, I must say. It wasn't something one could announce proudly when I was young, but times have changed for the better and being a Super Nerd is fashionable. Maybe this is only true to us nerds? Who cares. I'm a nerd and I'm proud! That brings me to my second point. I spend quite a lot of time googling 'Zachary Ryan Chun' during the day hoping for any sort of improvement. Then it occurred to me that search engines refer greatly to the body text. I've been relying solely on the title of this blog for hits. In order to increase my ranking, I am guessing that having 'Zachary Ryan Chun' written many times on postings will increase this blogs ranking. What do you think, Zachary Ryan Chun? Do you, Zachary Ryan Chun, agree? "Chuut. Zachary Ryan Chun, I am your father. Chuut". (That was suppose to sound like Darth Vader.) If you haven't seen Star Wars yet, promise me you'll wait to see it with me. There are so many movies I want to introduce you to. It will mean a lot to me for you to wait, Zachary Ryan Chun. I found out that a guy named Kevin whom I've befriended shares this day with you. It's his birthday too, today. I'll get his last name too so that we can keep track of everyone we meet who has this birthday. The only person I know who shares my birthday is Dr. Martin Luther King. Mine falls exactly one week after yours, I'll be 38 next TH. What do I want for my birthday? A big fat kiss from my seven year old son, Zachary Ryan Chun. Next year, a big fat kiss from my eight year old son, Zachary Ryan Chun. The year after that, a big fat kiss from my nine year old son, Zachary Ryan Chun. You get the picture. I love you Zach, have a nice day.
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6 years and 363 days old today.

Hi Zach! How was your day today? I've been thinking about how much you've grown and how you're developing into a fine young man. I have good news and bad news. Pick one. Okay, the bad news first. I won't be able to start Rachel's blog until her birthday. That's really not bad news for you, I suppose, but since she's your sister and what hurts her, hurts you, consider it bad news. The good news is, this blogging challenge has excited me in ways I cannot compare. I'm determined to make it easy for you to find me so that you and I can share in ways we should be able to. I guess that's really not good news for you either. We're all family, so consider it good and bad. I've been thinking of all the different ways in which to get this blog up high on search engines and am determined to succeed. We'll just have to see. Today, a co-worker printed out a posting on Craigslist for a 1990 Volkswagon Jetta. It was only going for $800 so I was determined to buy it. When I got home, I finally made the call. OH NO! Someone else was purchasing it as we spoke. Pobre mi. Boo hoo. There'll be others, I suppose. But what are the chances that the very car I was calling about was being sold as we spoke! Shrug it off and move on, I say. It never does any good to dwell on something, no matter what. There's too much to life. You'll have your ups, and as much, you'll have your downs. It's your ability to deal with these ups and downs that will get you through it all that counts. You have to learn early that not everything will go your way, so you have to be strong and be able to take the punches as they come. Just some food for thought. We'll discuss this in detail later when you're older. This is a very important lesson that you must learn. I realized today that I can only post once per day. Whatever entry I must add, I'll have to do it using line breaks . That's how come yesterday's posting looks the way it does. When you finally do get to see me, the number of postings will equal the number of days I've been blogging to you because I think about you every day. It's going to be so special for us both when you finally meet this blog. I can't wait. Anyways. I'll speak with you again tomorrow! (2 days and counting) Bye!