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Jack

R.I.P. Chargers' Super Bowl Berth

About Me

Total computer nerd, though some say I hide it pretty well. But when it comes out, it like...comes out, man. It's, after all, what I do for a living. But I have plenty of other interests that I like to think keep me somewhat well-rounded. Like dancing. Mostly swing dancing but sometimes you might see me getting down to some house, underground/old-skool hip-hop and the occasional club/pop. And running. I'm getting back into it after a long hiatus (um, college) since my high school cross-country days. At least I'm being realistic and am not trying to be as skinny as I was. That would require a total lifestyle change, no sir. I like my weight and I'm keeping it. Oh yeah I'm also a drunkard who likes a good IPA (and my beer gut to go with it). Otherwise I'm a so-called easygoing person, not too opinionated, and a fair number of things will pique my intrigue.
I watch *way* too much TV. Not to mention the Fall Season just started and football (College and Pro) are both in full swing so I'm practically glued to the couch. Oy vey.
If I was in South Park, I'd look like this:

My Interests

nerdy things (like computers and video games). cool things (like computers and video games) bars, nightlife, drinking. watching football. running on the beach. gummi bears. girls.

I'd like to meet:

Pam Beesley from The Office. She seems like such a sweetie. And Veronica Mars.

Maybe dudes? I get most of my comments from chicks. Not that I'm complaining...

I'll tell you who I *wouldn't* want to meet: Chuck Norris. Because if I met Chuck Norris, he'd roundhouse kick me and beat me up and I would die, and I would not like that very much. And I don't care what others say, I believe Chuck Norris definitely has REAL ULTIMATE POWER , no joke.

Music:

A smorgasboard! Here's a sampling:

Electronica: Tiesto, van Buuren, Gabriel & Dresden, Jem, Zero 7, Delerium, Thievery Corporation

Blues/Jazz/Big Band/Swing: Sinatra, Martin, Basie (and Joe Williams), Ellington, Louis (Jordan and Armstrong), Glenn Miller, Goodman, Ray, Billie, Nena Simone, Diana Krall

Rock/Pop: Santana, DMB, Beatles, Cake, Coldplay, Clash, Depeche Mode, Death Cab For Cutie, Fleetwood Mac, Nickel Creek, even Siouxsie and the Banshees

.. Radio:

Radio Paradise , KCRW ,
Digitally Imported

My Last.fm recently played tracks:

Movies:

Indiana Jones, Star Wars, The Magnificent Seven, Singin' in the Rain, The Wedding Singer, Swingers. Favorite Actors: Harrison Ford, Matt Damon, Steve McQueen, Michael Caine, Gene Kelley (actor extraordinaire), Pitt, Denzel, The Rock, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, Charlize Theron, Ashley Judd, Kate Beckinsale.

Television:

Alias, Arrested Development, Heroes, Scrubs, CSI, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, 24, The Office, Jeopardy!, Veronica Mars.

Books:

Just got my hands on a few classics: Catch-22, Slaughterhouse V, Brave New World. Otherwise, I like Robert Ludlum's suspense/thrillers, like the Bourne trilogy. Ender's Game and misc. sci-fi.

Heroes:

Enrique Iglesias.

My Blog

my dad watches youtube.

I still get a kick out of that. He doesn't watch the lonelygirl15 or "Lazy Sunday" variety but even better, cheesy music videos of songs from Paul Anka to Sarah Brightman. Classic. All on his brand ne...
Posted by Jack on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:06:00 PST

sleep patterns

I've noticed that in my recent months of working I get a lot more done, and fall asleep less (if at all) at my desk during the work day. That's a Good Thing, I presume. I just realized the reason for ...
Posted by Jack on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:43:00 PST

Zero 7 + Jose Gonzalez last night

Went and saw them in concert last night at House of Blues. Awesome show! I wanted to take pictures but my camera phone doesn't get good enough exposure in its tiny lens...oh bummer. But it was nice to...
Posted by Jack on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:02:00 PST

America's Finest City 5K result

Go me! :-) A new PR (within the last 6 years) too! Yaaaay.OverallPlace SexPlace DivPlace First Name Last Name Sex Age City State Time Pace Bib GunTime Year 65 59 4 Jack Pham M 25 San Diego C...
Posted by Jack on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:11:00 PST

New profile song

Scrubs fans chime in, name that tune! er, the episode that already named tune appeared in.
Posted by Jack on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 04:02:00 PST

cold virus + tequila = bad

Just don't do it. No matter how good the tequila is. We're talking Patron and up. It was only two sipper shots, and I thought that'd help wash the tickle in my throat away, but I instead got the chill...
Posted by Jack on Thu, 30 Mar 2006 03:36:00 PST

i'll let you decide what to think

Just gonna throw this out there, no endorsements or complaints, whatsoever (picture is an active link):...
Posted by Jack on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 04:58:00 PST

Pictures, finally

So...after numerous requests to put some pictures on myspace, I have done so. Mostly to satisfy the "we want to see what you look like" sentiment. Let me scrounge around for some more but I do hope to...
Posted by Jack on Thu, 02 Mar 2006 03:58:00 PST

i'm no friend of jack

I wanted in on the rhyming action, but it says I can't comment because I'm not Jack's friend....harumph! Jack...who? there's my rhyme.
Posted by Jack on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST