Must blog about that game last night.....Sigh.

Yeh that was how I felt.

I mean having the quickest goal in World Cup history scored on us wasn't a very good way to begin. I mean that was shocking. One slight slip up and boom, Korea was down 1-0. It's the kinda stuff you would joke about happening, but never really expect. Then we scored in the 6th minute by number 13, the player my brother hated most on the team for some reason.

And then Turkey proceeds to score two more shockingingly pathetic goals all in the first half. We think Ahn Jung Hwan scores, but he was offsides apparently.

Yeh, we scored once more before the game and the crowd erupted. When the final whistle blew, the crowd was still going crazy. I think this was their final in-game chance to show appreciation for both participating teams. It was pretty cool to see Korea and Turkey run out hand in hand and bow for everyone there. The Koreans in attendence even whipped out this huge Turkey flag and everyone was going pretty crazy. Amazing to say in the least.

But yeh I was pretty upset. It wasn't until the final few moments that Korea played in the manner that was best represented the effort they showed in this World Cup. I mean still darn proud of em, but it's just kind of a weird way to end the awesome series of games they had this year. But yes, world cup party tonite, then no more soccer for the next 4 years.

-Phil

So tired people. So tired.

Woke up early this morning to go to the beach. Dave came by on time, but I knew that we'd all end up being late however. Candice woke up at 9:30, when I said I'd be there at 9:40, and Grant IM's me and says he needs a ride to Duke's house because he's outta gas. I was like "what??" because it was pretty much out of my way to go to Duke's. But I picked him up anyway, and on my way to Duke's, I call Duke, and as I suspected he wasn't awake either. Blah.

Anyway, we got to the beach before 2, and the weather cleared up nicely. It was quite cold and cloudy in Pleasanton when we left, but by the time we got to Capitola, it was quite the perfect beach weather. Dave had to pee real bad, so we dropped him off at a Nob Hills where he ran to use their bathroom. He was looking like he was in hell and was getting pretty serious, so we had no choice but to drop him off. This story relates to something later.

So we get to the beach, and the beach itself is kinda gross. There was seaweed strewed everywhere, and in the ocean. And the sand wasn't packed very well, so although the water was probably clear, it just looked kinda murky because all the sand was swirling around. Duke, Amith, Dave and I went to go grab something to eat, while J-law, Grant and Candice watched out spot. Let me say something about Capitola. It's the smallest little white town in the world. Okay, not the world, but it's your typical little beach town. The kind R.L Stine would write about in his Beach Party books. But yeh, so as three Asians and an Indian guy (technically Asian), we stuck out like sore thumbs. I think the waitress at the restuarant we were at, kinda noticed that, and the service there was kinda...crappy. I mean she threw down our silverwear and our napkins, instead of setting it for each person. That was cool....the food was alright though.

Anyway, when I got back, Justin got bit by the seaweed or something. Weird. Candice told me later when she got home she got all these scratches on her feet from the seaweed. Double weird.

But yeh, since the water was kinda gross, we stayed away and tossed the frisbee around. But there was this area with recalcitrant contaminated water. And guess where Dave throws the frisbee. So we chilled for a little. Then chilled some more. Then drank some of the buttload of drinks we brought. Then went to the water and see if it were possible to go in. Then we went back. And chilled. Then Dave, Duke and I went looking to buy another frisbee. This store was charging like twenty dollars for one. We just went to go get ice cream instead. And while we were there we found out we could find a frisbee at...the rainbow store. Yeh.

So we played ultimate frisbee for a team, but I think we were all out of shape, so we didn't last very long. Sooner or later we left for home, and on our way home I fell asleep for a little bit, only to wake myself up to my own snoring. When I woke up, I realized that I had to pee so freaking bad. I mean it was bad, then it progressively got worse. And us being in some bad 880 traffic, I knew it would be hard for me to make it. It was getting so bad that it seriously started to hurt. Dave began to laugh at me, but yes, wasn't very funny. As soon as we exited off Bernal, I ran inside Rings Superburger, and went there. Whew......

But yes, later on, I shoulda stayed home and rested, but instead Brian called me up and said he needed more people to play Mafia at Jessica Reed's house. So yeh played Mafia there and then played Capture the Flag at the park. That was kinda...because everyone was kinda tired and we were in stalemate for a long time. But Amith came through and won it for their team, only to puke right after. That's clutch. So money. He should be in a gatorade commerical.

Anyway. Korea/Turkey game for 3rd place in an hour. One last time. Let's do this guys.

-Phil

Well I got my hair chopped today. Butchered. Massacred. Severed. Gone. Sigh. I don't know what happened, except now it's the shortest it's ever been. And I look like I just came out of the marines. I always hate that point where the barber asks, "How is it?" And you lie and say "fine," because honestly what else are you going to say. At that point, there's nothing you can do to fix it. So you give them a weak forced smile, pay them their lousy tip and you head on out.

My grandma doesn't seem to like it. She was like, "I don't like it. You should wear a hat." Hahah. Bbin and Dahye seemed to like it, I think Dahye just likes it because she likes that really short look. But Dahye has weird tastes. She thinks Vin Diesel is hot. Weirdo.

And when I came out of the barber shop, I saw "BJ" written with KFC hot sauce on the hood of my car, and the empty packet neatly tucked under the window wipers. I was freakin pissed. If I had seriously caught the person doing it, I would have ripped off their head. Having my head shaved, I wasn't in a good mood. Later after I went to Brian's house with Bbin, it turned out it was Brian and Kwan who did it. Those bustards.

Afterwards, Bbin and I kinda cruised around for a while doing nothing, calling everyone to see who was available. We ended up picking up Dahye, and went and got boba with Dave, and played pool at Edgies afterwards. We were there for quite awhile, I think like 2 hours. But yeh, most of us were sucking it up. I swear, Bbin is the slowest person in the world. He's a slow driver (driving 34 in a 45, he says he likes relaxing and "mobbing"), and he takes forever in his pool shots. Seriously, it's almost as if it's open heart surgery for him. His look of concentration is pricelss, his eyes narrow then bulge, and his lips pucker as if he's sucking on a lollipop or something.

But yeh, then we just went home. I got Jack in the crack with Bbin, and after eating at my house, I felt so bad, so I did some bench press sets in my garage at 1:30 in the morning. Insane in the membrane.

I'm going to the beach tomorrow!! Whoo sausage fest.

-Phil

Well Korea lost. And I'm not that sad really. I mean it would have been incredible had they gone on to the finals, but I'm just really proud right now. And not in that obnoxious, arrogant kind of way. I'm just proud of what I've seen and felt the past few weeks. But first with today's game.

I'm glad they lost to Germany, of all teams. In my eyes, they seemed like the most respectable teams they could have lost to, in terms of effort, skill, and sportsmanship. Reading about Germany coming into this game, I knew that unless they were jackasses on the field (which they were not), that Germany would most definitely be a respectable opponent for Korea. Go Germany. Kick butt in the finals!!!

May I say both teams played their hearts out today. Korea held up their own and even had a few good chances here and there. They were able to stop Germany from attacking in the air, and matched Germany's skill and power with their speed and passing. Good game guys.

After the game I expected, Koreans to be killing themselves, but instead there was just an ovation for all the players and coaches. They may have not been happy with the result, but there was still a good amount of respect given to Germany, and Korea. I would have been angry had they done anything else.

They'll face either Brazil or Turkey on Sat. in the third place game, who knows where that'll go.

In the end, yeh I'm sad, but freaking proud. Proud of the soccer team who busted their asses all this time for their nation and for the game. Proud of the fans who amazed the entire world with and unseen level of national pride and support for a team. Countless times I just sat back in awe as the Korean flag waved in the crowds, drums beat, and 65,000 voices chanted Dae Han Min Gook (Great Republic of Korea). I'm proud of Korea as a nation, for coming together like never before in their history. And I'm proud to be a Korean-American. Whoo!

Korea may have started cheering for the soccer team, but I believe in the end it expanded into something much greater. Korea experienced a level of nationalistic pride and a sense of unity that amazed the world and yours truly. Knowing this will most definitely not be the last time,

DAE HAN MIN GOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Phil

Mmmmmm just had Japanese food. As Janet would say, I "lovers" Japanese food. I had this roll called the disco, it had avocado and eel on top, with like tempura and stuff....MMM.....

Had to go to the PG&E Office today and lay the smackdown by showing them authority. Those fools at PG&E think they can shut off the electricity and MY apartment whenever they sarn well please??? Uh uh!!! 'Cause when you mess with MY electricity, you mess with Phil Nho. And as Jet Li would say, "DET was a mees-teak." So I cruised on down, and was thinking I was gonna just smack em around and make 'em give me free electricity for a year, but from some reason, I had a twinge of compassion. So instead I just laid on my charm on the lady there, and the last thing she said as I left was, "We should have it back on by tomorrow."

Yeh, that's right. Who's the man? I'm the man....

Saw Minority Report with Grant, Candice, J-Law, and Amith. Grant thought it was the best movie this year, which isn't saying much. Me? I thought it was good. However, I didn't think it was GREAT. Granted there was some awesome artistic work, and some of the best sci-fi imagery and design that I've seen in quite awhile, perhaps even surpassing the Matrix in that department. Storyline wise, it seemed like there were some unsatisfying moments. I haven't had too much time to think about it yet, so I can't really pinpoint what it was just yet. But don't get me wrong, still a good flick. And the undying question, is it worth shelling nine bucks to see? Of course, what're you dumb???

Btw, KOREA. Germany. 4:30 AM. Be there. Well if you can't be there, then make sure you watch the game. It's gonna be tough, but I think we've seen never to say never in this WC.

KOREA FIGHTING!!!!

-Phil

Wasshup blog.

Woke up and went and grabbed lunch with Henna. It was weird eating at Mac Grill considering I hadn't returned there since quitting last summer. I hoped I wouldn't have to go through all the awkward crap of saying hello to people who probably forgot my name and all. But for the most part it was pretty good. I got to eat Pasta Milano again, mmm, and Henna treated me. Awww...Normally I don't let people treat me but I was afraid she was going to beat me or something.

Went back to her place and played pool for a little bit and then watched Green Day's Behind the Music on her comp. It was interesting to watch. They always make those pretty interesting. It's always something like "Everything was going fine, but on the inside, walls were crumbling. VH1's Behind the Music delves into *blank blank blank* when we return."

Tonight I chilled with Grant for a bit at Starbucks or Byul Dohn for you Koreans. Then Brian joined us and we wandered over to the movie theatre and back. Inside Starbucks, JT joined us. Then Justin Law. I was gonna leave earlier but it was J-Law's b-day and I thought I'd stick around and at least say Happy B-Day. They were talking about the grossest things.

Brian: How much would it take for you to have sex with a 60 year old?
J-Law: About 10 million I guess...
Me: No way dude....
JT: Nothing
Me: Nothing?!?!? You'd do a 60 year old for nothing?!?!?
JT: I mean nothing could make me do that!!!
Grant: I wouldn't, wait Justin what did you say???
Me: hahahh he said he'd do it for free!!
Grant: What the f--
JT: I meant nothing could make me do it!!!

And on it went. I think Brian even brought in Justin's mom at some point where everyone admitted nothing could force them to do such a deed.
Grant: The therapy alone would cost a good 10 million.

Although I was most amazed by J-Law. He would do anything for money. He even said "I would give myself a vasectomy with a jagged rock for a trillion dollars." The line was crossed however when:

Brian: Would you do a dog for a million??
Law: Hell yes!
Me: What the?!?!? A dog?!??!
JT: That's gross....
(Grant goes to get a cup of water to prevent himself from barfing)
Me: You can't be serious....
Law: Dude a million dollars!!!
Brian: Why settle for millions when you could settle for...
Group: ....
JT: Think about it though. What if someone asked you where you got all the money? Whatre you going to tell em? "I f***ed a dog?"
Law: I'd probably have my memory erased.
Me: Hahah, Justin, if you ever become a millionaire and get amnesia, I'm gonna tell you you did a dog for the money...
Law: .....
Brian: How about a dude for a million?
Law: Not for a million
Me: Wait wait, you'd do a dog for a million but not a dude?
Law: Yeh well...
Me: Why are we talking about this?
JT: Yeh on your b-day??
Law: He brought it up!! (points at Brian).
Brian: ....how much would it take for you to deep fry a cat??
(I groan..)
JT: Shoot I'd do that for a 100 bucks.
LOL...

All in all entertaining but traumatizing. It's amazing what some people will do for money. Other topics included eating a tub of mayo, eating Justin's hamster alive, and other stuff.

Went to Vivian's afterwards and saw the rest of Black Hawk Down with them, but no one was really paying attention. I mainly went to say "payce" to Vivian since she's going back to WA tomorrow.

Anyway, church tomorrow! I'll probably watch some "Cowboy Bebop" and then sleep. Payce.

-Phil