The One about taking a few days off…
Greetings everyone, I’ll be taking a several days off from full on blogging, one to recuperate because of health reasons and the other is that we had another tragedy in the family. Once I’m better, I’ll be back!
Category: Blog
The One about Ringing in the New Year for 2019
I want to take the time to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2018 was a year filled with a lot of happiness, a bit of pain but hopefully a year that we can learn from, and move forward to a more positive and productive Read More …
The One about wishing I knew more about blue light back then…
If there was one thing I wish I knew about back then, it was how much blue light can damage ones eyesight. I’m a person who has worked on a computer from the day to night and each time I went to my eye doctor Read More …
The One about ONE OK ROCK’s “Stand Out Fit In” and why it made me shed some tears…
I just happened to have my YouTube running, while I was working on one of my websites and I heard this song which caught my attention. It happened to be ONE OK ROCK’s “Stand Out Fit In” but when I watched the music video from Read More …
The One about “With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story”
My review of the 2010 documentary “With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story” which was featured on J!-ENT When it comes to comic books, Stan Lee is a true legend. Known for writing comic books and was an editor and publisher for Marvel Comics, but Read More …
The One about Stan Lee
On November 12th, Stan Lee passed away. I’m not going to say I was shocked because a lot of us has seen Lee’s health declining over the years and in fact, for us who have covered the events, it was a priority of trying to Read More …
The One about the “Flaunt Your Wealth” Challenge photo trend
Sometimes there are things that you see in social media that you just have to look at and think “Seriously?”. I know there are various sites of the wealthy sharing photos of themselves indulging in expensive cuisine, wine and clothing (and I know I’m guilty Read More …
The One about the SEEKONE 10×42 Compact HD Binoculars
I’ve reviewed numerous binoculars on Amazon in the past and the SEEKONE 10×42 Compact HD Binoculars from are probably the best binoculars I have reviewed under $75. First, you get the binoculars, strap, a bag and a smartphone adapter. That’s a plus! Second, these binoculars Read More …
The One About TikTok
As I’m approaching some normalcy in hopes to be posting more often than I have in these past three weeks, I know there are people who follow me on social media that have noticed quite a bit of TikTok videos. TikTok, a short-form video-sharing app Read More …
The One about how hot California is right now and how it’s snowing in other states
In California, its’ currently 83 degrees, still hot. But Angela has been sending me photos this past week from Colorado and now in Nebraska which is experiencing 3-4 inches of snow and it’s 33 degrees. I never had to grow up around any snow but Read More …
The One about a Weekend of Bummers
Hi everyone, sorry for not posting much these last few days. During the weekend, while visiting family, a drill bit went into by tire and with the holiday on Monday and this past weekend, I’ve been a bit busy of getting my vehicle towed and Read More …
The One about the “Produce48” Series Finale
When “Produce48” was first announced, I wasn’t sure how the show would be and to be truthful, I was skeptical when I heard that 48 of Japan’s AKB48G (members of AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, NGT48 including trainees – kenkyuusei) were going to South Korea to Read More …
The One about My Personal Conflicts with My Hair
Hi everyone, Another short blog post as I have been busy this week. But how are you with your hair? For me, I like to style things differently each year but I get in this conundrum of going short or going long. For 2017, I Read More …
The One about Whether or not to Travel or Pay Off Debt
I’m often asked the question, of why I travel and have posted about it before. But I need to make it very clear that I’m not one who can travel around the world or far distances any time I want. For one, like many people, Read More …
The One about My “Thank You” to Namie Amuro
On September 16, 2018, Namie Amuro will be retiring from the music industry. This is a shock to those who follow Japanese pop music because Namie is one of Japan’s most successful female pop stars who has literally released chart topping music releases (may they Read More …
The One about My Favorite Show this Summer – Mnet’s “Produce48” (South Korea)
Similar to how I enjoy my films and that is watching films from all over the world, I am the same way with television shows. Part of appreciating other cultures, traditions, cuisine and even their pop culture is to give things a try. And Read More …
The One about #CelebrateAngeloDay 2018
It’s July 15th and on that day, for me, it’s #CelebrateAngeloDay. A great friend, a bro., the person who introduced me to Anthony Robbins’ “Awaken the Giant Within”, the person who introduced us to the benefits of owning a laptop and electronic portable device at the Read More …
The One about Photographer, Nergene Arquelada and the Super No. 1 website
I need to take a few day break from the Mount Takao blog series, as I felt it important to write a blog about one of the people who made a major impact in my life as a writer. A person who’s photography would reach Read More …
EARTHQUAKE IN OSAKA (June 18, 2018) – The One about Tips for Travelers who are in or traveling to Osaka (or Kansai Area)
UPDATED”: [NHK] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the Osaka region in western Japan. Three people are confirmed dead. More than 230 others are reportedly injured. The Shinkansen line that runs from Tokyo to Osaka has resumed operation after service was partially suspended. But local Read More …
The One about the Random Musings Off-Shot 01
Greetings everyone, My “Random Musings” Travel Vlog #31 went up this past weekend but due to YouTube rules, it’s only available for viewing in Japan. But you can view it here: But I went ahead and posted an off-shot “Random Musings” to make up for Read More …
Remember to search “3.11” on Yahoo! Japan’s Search Engine to raise money for those affected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster
Since 2014, Yahoo! Japan has been one of few companies that have continued to raise money for those affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster of March 11, 2011. On that fateful day, more than nearly 2,000 people died, nearly 120,000 people were displaced. Read More …
The One about How I Paid Off My College Loans
This morning, I was reading Eric Levitz article on “We Must Cancel Everyone’s Debt, for the Economy’s Sake”, especially reading the comments on universities should be “free” (for engineering, science and mathematically-founded degrees). For me, my college loans were sold while I was in Read More …
The One about How I Became Interested in Japanese Culture
I’m often asked of how I became interested in Japanese culture. I know a lot of people get into it because of their interested in Japanese animation, the music, cinema and often pop culture-related. I think it would be a shock to some if I Read More …