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| Wow, it's been about two years since my last Xanga entry. I have to admit, I became the poser blogger who jumps on the newest and latest blog medium that comes up. Maybe it's that time again when things about life are really worth writing about... oh wait, that's everyday!!! Let me do this one small step at a time. Today, I decided to XANGA again... like I told the boys at the PNA extravaganza. So, this shout out is for you guys! Also, shout out to Mingo! I see my buddy IMAGNOLIAS is the only one who stuck through it... can you believe her last entry was just two days ago???? I can't help but admire her dedication. Patrick Cagulada, I can't wait to see your updates.  Wassup XANGA WORLD!!! | | |
| yes it does... when you least expect it. | | |
| The Grammys look really desperate and can't think of anything new to engage the audience. Same ol awards formula: 2 or more Celebrities come up stage, tries to do something funny (not) but scripted, video clips, open envelope and voila! That's it, oh and the occassional performances. To be honest, I think the only thing funny about the Grammys is the fact that it coincided with the 96th birthday of the Boyscouts... Why funny? Because Michael Jackson wasn't at the Grammys (Tonight Show).
Sucks coz this year, they looked so desperate for new ideas that they've tried to put together different contrasting artists together to perform... eeew.... that didn't work. Did you hear Maroon 5 and that girl, whoever she is... sounded like NAILS ON THE CHALKBOARD!!! *shudder* They definitely looked like anything but having fun.
I was just happy to see this dude that we used to hang out with here in Houston, Van Hunt! Probably better if he didn't have to share the stage with Joss Stone and John Legend for that tribute to Sly. But dang it's good to see that dog getting some Grammy air time. Can't believe we shared laughs and drinks with this guy before, and now he's getting pretty darn big. He told me he was under Randy Jackson's label. Speaking of which, did you notice Randy Jackson playing the bass guitar in the back? It was weird seeing that dude actually performing instead of saying "wassup dawg" from behind a desk on the other channel.
It got so boring that I ended up surfing the channels to find the Girls Gone Wild commercials.
--- ok I was kidding, it was the Thigh Master commercials.
I'm A Fan
Since I'm talking about music, I gotta confess that I can't believe I'm a fan of a 17 year old kid. You guys gotta hear this kid's songs. Saw him on "Love Monkey" (love the show) and found out he's a real artist. A raw prodigy; Awesome songwriting! LISTEN | | |
| I've always wondered if it was ok to ride the bike between two lanes of slow moving traffic. So I decided to do research on the law and this is what I've found:
- Lane Splitting: Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Which apparently means, there's just no law written about it. Well, of course my opinion or interpretation doesn't constitute legal advice. You need to pay a lawyer for that which is stupid coz that means none of us regular folk are meant to understand the law without legal advice from lawyers... and they say ignorance of the law is no excuse? That pisses me off! How can we NOT be ignorant if the law wasn't even meant for us to understand? No wonder people hate lawyers... even lawyers hate lawyers. (Hey Annie Dang! Oh hey there Mark Dingle! I love ya'lls)
What a Way to Get an Answer
On the way to work this morning, I was confidently lane splitting through a freeway standstill going 5 to 10 mph. I say "confidently" because I've never gotten an answer on this law question and I wanted to push it... uhhm that was stupid really.
Anyway, so after 2 to 3 miles of lane splitting, I heard a loud horn behind me. Since the cars in front of me were pulling over, I decided to do so nonchallantly.
Then the Texas State Trooper (known for their viciousness) stopped right next to me and shouted "hey! come here!". I slowly back walked my bike right next to his lane, up against his trooper and I leant on his window with my forearm in a very relaxed way, with a "what's up buddy" kinda attitude.
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"After he instructed me to draw up my smoked black faceshield, and while turning red he shouted..."
-pidong 02/08/06 |
After he instructed me to draw up my smoked black faceshield, and while turning red he shouted angrily, "You can't ride between lanes!!! That's only legal in California!"
So I just calmly said, "You are the best officer. Did you know that I've been looking for the answer to the question of lane splitting's legality in Texas for weeks? My HPD buddies couldn't give me a straight answer. Since you said I couldn't then I won't. Because I seriously would've kept on doing it if you didn't inform me. Thank you so much for keeping me out of possible trouble."
While I was talking, his faced looked more relaxed, and then he started turning red again... BLUSHING! All he could say was "Just be careful out there aight? Don't hurt yourself."
This all happened right in the middle of the freeway mind you. We didn't even pull over to the shoulder.
So yeah, I wonder if that really answers my question. From then on, I learned to be a little more patient in waiting behind a car. Darn it! But it was so much fun weaving in and out between lanes!!!
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| Everytime I take the bike out (almost everyday), something enlightening happens to me and I've been writing about it on bike forums. I guess I could just start writing about it here on my xanga. It's not particularly interesting for people who don't ride but oh well. | | |
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