Portly Sheriff

Sunset

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:15:38 GMT

My Run in with the Cops

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:18:48 GMT

= FAIL

So, im sitting on the 3rd floor of the Library at FSU yesterday and all of a sudden i hear someone walking behind me. I turn around and it is a FSU police officer. He snaps his fingers at me and says "OUT NOW!" Then, he proceded to tell me if i saw anyone else, tell them to "get out."

So i closed down my laptop and walked out of the building..... apparently smoke or a small fire caused all of the drama.

Who taught this guy manners? A simple explanation could have resolved everything ("Sir, we need everyone to exacuate the building at this time, thankyou.")

But instead this guy is the role model for most police officers.

Family

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:38:06 GMT

We aren't so different you and I.
All along through the years we have butted heads.However, I discovered something tonight. I think we have broken the barrier and we can finally communicate. I can understand you, and you understand me. Our different interests have spread us apart, but our values remain steadfast. We can learn from each other, and we will; as this is only the beginning. Rocky roads are far from over, yet greener pastures await.

This post is dedicated to Sarah the wise, the traveler, the artist, the people person,the hitchhiker, and the bike rider.

Apple Launches the 3G IPhone

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:10:58 GMT

Today the new 3g Iphone came out and I really want it. Its way cheaper than the old one at $299/$199 for 16 gig and 8 gig storage respectively.

The new version includes High Speed Data, A GPS chip, Software 2.0 and the new App store.

Heres a commercial to make you drool.

Verizon Buys Out Alltel

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:12:06 GMT

    Come and get your love while you still can!

    Its a sad day in Wireless. Alltel has come to the end of its run. Behemoth Verizon has payed 28.1 Billion dollars to acquire Alltel and its more than 13 million customers. This means Less competition in the market and it means that all of those great things we have come to love about Alltel will soon be gone, Including the My Circle Plans.

    What does this mean for Consumers? By the end of the year Verizon should have gained Regulatory approval and Alltel's customers will start receiving bills from Verizon. One good thing is that all contracts will be voided at this point and you will be free to go to another carrier if you dont wish to stay and get price gouged.

     For Nostalgic purposes I thought I would throw up one of my favorite commercials. You all know that you will miss Chad and his heckling of the other guys.

Obama 08'

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Ha

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:50:10 GMT

At the Coast

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:17:56 GMT

Memorial day seemed like such a good day to go to St. Marks

I went fishing which is something I am not experienced at but it was fun.

Heres Slopter pulling in the net

He caught 1 minnow. oh well.

Sloppy, as usual.

This is my favorite picture...

It was fun until the end when the Sand Gnats bit me.

Tuesday around the apt

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:19:47 GMT

So, I got my favorite camera phone back.

A Trip to the Car Museum

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:32:25 GMT

Today was the grand opening of Devoe Moore's new Antique Car Museum.

Sitting right outside the Car museum a few locals decided to park their cars and show off for free.

Pretty cool, anyways after a few minutes I made it inside and checked out the premiere collection. What a collection it was! I must have counted close to 100 Cars in there!

Ill post pictures of some of my favorites below, enjoy.

And Apparently Devoe Moore likes motorcycles as well.

Museum isnt complete without a Batmobile OR.........

PENGUIN mwahahahahah

It appears that Mr. Moore collects just about everything. the 2nd floor was full of knick knacks.

Ok, well you have a flavor for the museum So i just saved you 12 dollars :)

I guess its time to go, let me hop into my ride

Seeya

I Just Discovered Books are great!

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:32:08 GMT

School has me reading something crazy these days. I have something on the order of 15 books to read for this semester. Well, Funny thing is, Since I am being forced to read i actually sort of enjoy it.

Lemme tell you about the last couple of books I have read.

Things Fall Apart. Yes that is probably the best title for this book. Somewhere in an African Village a primitive tribe lives. But things don't work out the way they are supposed to. These people have bad luck and some choose not to follow the rules. The best part is it never gets boring. Just as you are thinking about putting your placemarker in the book and reaching for the next beer, something happens and you are glued to the pages to find out just what could be the matter. Towards the end outsiders set up shop nearby and "stuff" happens.

See i didnt spoil it for you. As the book cover proudly displays, there are 2 million copies in print. I wonder why?

And my favorite by far is The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac. What could be so interesting about a few bums hooked on Buddhism? Well A lot actually. Its definitely, a wild spiritual journey about a few friends that don't call it quits until the last page turns.. This book creates some of the best visual imagery that you can imagine. While I was reading it, I could see exactly where and what they were doing.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a casual read.

Hmm, I hope the other assigned readings are as magical as the first few.

Until next time,

I'm Back

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:04:15 GMT

Hello Readers, Im back. I havent wrote in quite some time, but i promise to start it up again. Today was not the best day. I was working with a start up company that decided to lay me off. Reasons? none really... I think they didn't like my good ideas... Anyhow I would like for everyone to boycott Zirga.com

Their competitors are much cheaper and better established anyhow. Try Asksunday.com

MTV VMAS were Incredible

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:43:10 GMT

Wow, just finished watching the 07 MTV Video Music Awards and It was incredible!

I wanted to post just to show everyone this video if you missed it..

Chris Brown in his new Single Wall to Wall.

The Next Michael Jackson!

Its been a While!

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:56:35 GMT

Welcome Back, I should be saying this to myself, because I havent posted on my blog in forever!

Anyhow A lot has changed since my last post.

Previously, I got back from San Francisco and had been looking for a job for some time..

I Finally Scored a job with Target

As a Stock person....
Everything seems to be pulling together, School is starting up soon and the job fits my school schedule and everything seems well.

Tonight I went to Pockets with some friends and after we got home someone was a little tired Hahaha

Daniel

Hahha, The camera doesn't lie! someone is out like a light!

Saturday at St George

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 19:21:36 GMT

Today Gear and I decided to head down to St. George late afternoon.

It was a nice day on the coast and so i decided to make the most out of it and took many pictures...

Gear brought along his new digital camera and we messed around with that as well..

Heres the evidence:

Just arriving :)

Soon after we got there, We wandered into El Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant....

Apparently El Jalisco has some good business sense, because he has the area blanketed with tasty Mexican Cuisine...

We passed a joint in Crawfordville as well.

Heres some of what we ate

mmm Fajitas

Of course, No mexican eatery is complete without a band, So El jalisco rallied the troops and he himself led the band in joyous song.

After we ate our bellies were saggin on the floor so we decided to make our way back out the the beach and walk around.

This is where my skills came in handy as I pulled down multiple snapshots of the coast for you..

Im so nice, you can sit at home on your computer and see yesterdays sunset..

King

One of my Favorite Shots, the Sunshine is literally on his Shoulder.

Sol

Fun with Black and White

I really like this shot as well

So thats a wrap...

Summer Presents :)

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:21:47 GMT

Today was awesome because I applied for a few jobs and im set to tackle the market with many resume's in hand.

On a Side note Gearheart Scored a Sweet ass digital Camera the Canon SD-1000 Digital Elph!! Ive been wanting this camera for so long.

Anyways heres a picture of it.

This thing is Positively TIny!!! it packs a Whopping 7.1 Megapixels along with a 3x Optical Zoom in a small and attractive package.!!!!

I will get this sometime!

My sister's trash is my treasure!!! My old Original Motorola V3 Razr That I let my dad and sister use for a while, had run its course.. They complained that the Phone didn't work and that they couldn't hear.

I went home Popped my T-mobile sim into the Phone and made a test call.

Gear said "it sounds clearer than your blackberry"

Resucitated!!! I have a new (old) toy until i cancel my t-mobile contract!!

Hehe.

Off to shoot some pix with the new camera and chill..

O i couldnt leave u without a picture of the phone,

Scott and Jennifer Bickley Married

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:00:23 GMT

Today I went to their wedding, which was at the church.

Bringing up the rear of the church there is half of Chris,
Steven the Cowardly Lion, and Patty studying the wedding materials

The Sanctuary prepped and ready to go for the Ceremony.

Posing near the cake

Cutting of the Cake.

There he is, Scott the Bride.

There they go, dodging the party poppers.

Good luck to you two :)

Back to Tallahassee

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:01:32 GMT

Downtown Tallahassee Via Adams Street

So, I realized I just wasnt happy out in California. Their were a lot of reasons that went into the decision to come back to Florida.

1. Money- I miscalculated its super expensive to live out there, and even when i was helped it still didn't work
2. Job- it's not its all cracked up to be to work in a sales job where you have quotas to meet and sales goals.... too much pressure
3. Friends- I had some cool roomates, but they kinda kept to themselves more or less, and although it takes time to make friends in a new place I couldnt handle it.
4. School- After realizing that the job wasn't all i thought it would be, I was faced with the decision of waiting to go to school for a year before I got residency in California so i could afford it. I already had been registered for classes for the fall back at FSU and I only have about a year left before my bachelors degree. I didnt want to wait......
5. Tallahassee is not that bad, I think I just needed to get out to see whats on the other side.... It was a very expensive venture, but I would never give up the experience... Thats what life is about, you win some you lose some, but Now i never can say i didnt live in California during the summer of 07'

So....... Now that im back im applying for jobs like mad, If you know a place that has an opening let me know...... Ive hit most of the stores that i would prefer to work at, and now im going to scan the classifieds

I have a few more pictures im gonna drop on this post from out in california and some sightings on the way home..

enjoy.

Kite Flying In Mountain View at Shoreline Park

What a View, People relaxing on a Sunday

Better hair Style than yours.

Beautiful Mountain Lake on the Way Home.

Arid Mountain.

Ok, These are some huge tires. Id like to see the Rappers
And Famu Homecoming Crowd try to stuff these underneath
Their Impala.

I'm gonna say Arizona or New Mexico is where I was,
I love the rock piles, very western landscape.

This was after the Race, and I let him pull ahead so he
wouldn't feel bad.

People are always borrowing my cars.

Back in the Apartment

Thanks for Reading.

First week is Complete

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:31:53 GMT

My first week of training is done and im tired. I really liked the training, my instructors name is Michael Smith. He is one of those awesome people. Keeps you laughing.

One thing I didnt do a good job of this week is taking pictures like I usually do. Anyhow, So every morning its a 30 minute commute to the town of Pleasanton which is in the east bay. The drive is nearly all interstate so its not to bad.

I did however get one strange occurence on camera... I was walking out to leave one day from training and I heard this loud noise and I looked over and there was a real Turkey making his way across the garden.... It scared me so bad cause this thing was huge......

Overall Im having a good time...

I did work my first day in the store as well yesterday... I enjoyed talking to customers and helping them, but there is so much information that I don't know.... Its frustrating... The computer system isnt ready for my login yet so I was slowly learning while i put in the info using other peoples accounts....

I think its going to be a good job but I cant wait until i learn the system so i can complete a sale....

Last night i slept for about 11 hours and I needed it.! 5 days full time in a new job is stressful..

anyhow Im just taking it easy today relaxing so ill be ready to go tuesday...

One thing im looking forward to is my employee lines and new phones should show up to the house on monday....

I need more than one picture so ill tag this one... This is from last week when I was out at the Shoreline park.

Exploring Mountain View

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:24:54 GMT

The past few days, while I have been waiting to start my training, I decided to explore even further and I found a few cool places.

First off I found the Headquarters of google.

Yep, apparently there is a huge campus here. since this is the headquarters for the Search Giant.

The campus is quite nice, here are some pics :)

Anyhow I couldnt leave out one of my other roomates who works for google....

This is Paul decked out in Google Attire SPINNA!

Haha, he should wear that around town.

anyhow, Earlier in the day I found Shoreline Park which is right near San Francisco bay,, they Have boat and kayak rentals and a nice walking or skating path around it....

Paddle Boats!

haha, its so windy here! check out those moutains in the back!

Flowers on the bay

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This Morning:

I checked out REI which is an outdoors store

and then I snagged some lunch at a chain mexican place called Chipotl'e

While I was there I couldn't help snaggin this pic of this man, he definately gets a spot in the dork patrol

Haha nerd Central he has his little headset on it looks like hes hacking into the government mainframe!

End.

Anxious to start my job

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:12:37 GMT

Hmm. I wish i could start my job as soon as tomorrow because I hate sitting around....

The good news is, Today my boss called and he said the drug test and the background check have cleared, and my training which is in a neighboring town should start tuesday.......

hopefully i can start before that on the weekend cause im anxious to begin learning...

I found the road to the close by mountains today and rode up there...

Here are some pics of my car and the view from above.

On the way up.....

Me at the top

Smokey mountains anyone?

PimpN! Look at the slick prelude sittin on the ridge!

Yum!

I was in the Palo Alto Foothills park for these shots :)

While i was there i took a quick hiking trail as well it was nice and quiet up there, just me and the mountain.

Hmm interesting expression....

This butterfly didnt move an inch when i got close for the picture... and it was alive!

Anyhow thats it for the trip to the mountains.....

EARLIER..... Their is a nice park right by my house called

This is the main road i live off of, anyhow Its nice, i walked around... it has a lot of facilities... Their is a pool, tennis courts, basketball courts a skate park and fields to chill in...

Ill add some pics below of the park

So.... anyhow the sooner the better i start my job im getting restless....

Relaxing Day. + Last Night

Thu, 31 May 2007 04:36:29 GMT

Ahh Finally got a day to chill and relax.... Today was nice... I got to sleep in my new room and wake up late..

By the way here are some pictures of my somewhat barren room from a few angles.

Well thats not all I did..

I suddenly realized my car was dirty and im not doing the neighborhood any favors with a dirty wagon sitting on the street outside of the beautiful house.

So.... With the help of Alex, We washed our cars at the new digs.

Hehe. Alex is prepared to soak the honda.

This is the BMW Alex drives this thing is Pimp'N watch it shine!

Anyhow that was fun, after the vehicles were washed we headed over to Fry's

Which is the ultimate electronics store... It is about as big as a walmart with everything from computers to HDTV's.

No, I didnt take this picture, and no I dont know these creeps. This is a generic picture from somewhere.. but I had to post it, look at that dork patrol

Now, A few interesting bits about frys.... Apparently frys has some sort of western theme with cowboys and horse manicans throughout the store. this is one of them... To me it seems this isnt the correct Motif for the product.
!

Ahh yes, and then we have a Computer USB powered Pole dancing doll... this is by far the creepiest thing I have ever seen, but You know I had to bring it to you.. The package explains you plug this doll into a USB port on your computer and it uses the computer power to start poll dancing for you....

Hmmm.

Here she is

IF that isnt weird enough, look who else showed up at Fry's.. Scooby doo and the gang... this is a sweet ride I must admit.... It looks like Alex has joined the crew.

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Last Night......

We, ( me and 4 out of 5 of my roomates) went shopping for furniture in IKEA. IKEA is a cool store, but it is weird because their is one path you must follow through the entire store, (therefore you end up buying crap you dont really need)

Anyhow heres a few pics....

Our real goal of going there was purchasing a bed for a roomate, but I took the liberty to test out a bed.

Wow, I look cozy, who wants to come relax with me?

Then, Ari, one of my roomates wanted to ride on the cart so he did.... looks funny for a grown man to be riding on a furniture cart...

We are so silly lol.

Now for the last random bit.... I learned that when checking out at a store, all of the things that you shouldnt need but are so convenient to buy right there buy the checkout line are called Point of Purchase products or POP.

Thanks Advertising class :)

anyhow, who would buy a Chocolate horse on their way out the door?

With that I will let this post end.

My new home is Mountain View California!

Tue, 29 May 2007 03:16:51 GMT

Wooo Hoo,,, After crawling out of bed at 5am I drove up the freeway and made it to San Francisco!

Shortly after I parked in a garage across the street from the Hostel that I booked for a few nights.

I made my way into the hostel at 10am only to find out that I couldnt check in until 2pm.!

Anyhow, Then I decided to go down to Palo Alto where my job at sprint is, and try to find housing.

Fortunately With the aid of my friend Alex and his trusty Craigslist Expertise, I was off to find a house.

I am elated to tell you that I found a place to stay on the first day!!!!

This place is a dream

It is a brand new house! at only 2 months old in a beautiful neighborhood!

Its in neighboring city Mountain View, which is home to Google, Apple, Microsoft, Ebay to name a few companies.

Its only a 10 minute drive to work also!

Heres a link to The Criagslist ad with a detailed amenities and lots more pictures of the house check it out

www.danielchen.com/1930

Wow. Im really happy and tired at the same time.

Im Safe I have a Job and a place to live.

Now im just anxious to start my job and make some money, I need some!

This is a short post cause im really tired....

Anyways. I will post more in the next few days when I have more time to relax before i start work.

Thanks.

I made it to California!

Mon, 28 May 2007 02:49:05 GMT

Holy crap I drove a long way today! I made it all the way from New Mexico through Arizona and into California today!

Hmm... The Mountains were pimp as I was rollin through, heres some pictures.

This morning in New Mexico I thought I was in for it because I had to stop for a Border Patrol Checkpoint.... I got up to the guy and he said.

Dirty Border Patrol Joe: Hey Where you from?
Me: Tallahassee, Fl
Dirty Border Patrol Joe: Where?
Me: Tallahassee Fl
Dirty Border Patrol Joe: Oh, Where are you going?
Me: California
Dirty Border Patrol Joe: You live there? ( As he is staring into my backseat seeing boxes of things)
Me: No, Im moving there.
Dirty Border Patrol Joe: Oh ok, seeya.

Wow, I was glad he let me off without searching my car, because even I can say I was a little suspicious Having my car loaded down....

Thanks border man!

5 Minutes down the road I saw an illegal immigrant handcuffed on the side of the road... Thats bad luck, I felt sorry for him.

Welcome to Arizona, there is the sign!

Countryside in New Mexico this morning

Look, the Mountains are coming

There they are!

Lots of trains out here, that follow the interstate.

Thats more like it, some real Mountains.

Rock Piles. I hope those are secure and are not prone to falling onto the roadway.

Windmills! There were so many windmills in this one place!

How Many can you count?

On this leg of the trip I also saw many Dust Devils...

Wikipedia has the definition..

Dust devil: A dust devil resembles a tornado in that it is a vertical swirling column of air. However, they form under clear skies and are rarely as strong as even the weakest tornadoes. They form when a strong convective updraft is formed near the ground on a hot day. If there is enough low level wind shear, the column of hot, rising air can develop a small cyclonic motion that can be seen near the ground. They are not considered tornadoes because they form during fair weather and are not associated with any actual cloud. However, they can, on occasion, result in major damage and fatalities, especially in arid areas

Credit Wikipedia.com

Anyhow I finally made it to California and Im very very glad im north of Los Angelos. The traffic is Terrible there...

Anyhow I finally made it into a hotel for the night, and Im tired as heck...

Tomorrow I have a much shorter drive so im happy about that!

Im gonna go grab some dinner and go to bed. seeyas!

Traveling on my way to California Day 1 + Day 2 Mega Post!

Sun, 27 May 2007 01:55:31 GMT

Wow, I have driven a LONG way the past few days.... after 2 days of solid driving I have made my way all the way from Tallahassee,
To New Mexico.

I am very tired... but only 2 more days and I should be home sweet home in San Francisco.

Heres a good place to drop some travel pictures...

Here I am crossing Mobile bay at the beginning of my trip. Thats quite a skyscraper that Mobile has! I Like!

Blurry, But a Tunnel under Mobile.. Kinda cool.

I think this is in Louisiana, There was a 20 mile bridge crossing Swamp land.

Traveling, This would be Louisiana I think as well.

Cloudy Day

End of Day 1 Pictures... Made it to Houston, TX on the first day.

Day 2 Begin!

Texas, Whew, such a big state! This is the way to Cruise in style.

Whoever thinks Texas is Flat is wrong! Check out these hills! (apparently south Texas is hilly where north Texas is flat)

Me again, I think im happy knowing that eventually this state will come to an end.

I thought the Rocky walls were cool.

Countryside... Not as Barren and Desert like as i Thought.

There are some Proper Texas Hills!

The King Suite! this is where I rest the head.

Ahh. this is more like it.. ( I have a fat head haha)

End day 2!

Luckily, this hotel has free WIFI, but i may not have internet access for the rest of the trip

Fear Not, I will update the blog at my earliest Convenience!

Thanks for stopping by.