"Why didn't you talk to Annie?"

"...."

Desire has such a mysterious nature.

"May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face, and may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars."

- from Blow

Today was the event that I've had in mind for the past 2 years. The big test. It was and wasn't what I thought it was going to be. I endured and came out intact. Another significant step in the journey accomplished.

"You've probably been responsible since you came out of the womb - you need a wild side."

- A construction worker to me

Someone in China imported my YouTube video onto a website. I feel flattered. The video has only been up for a couple of days. Too bad I can't understand anything on that site.

I don't mind that taxes are higher in the U.S. than in Hong Kong. There's an intangible value in being here. I can't really talk about it. But often it flips and becomes tangible.

I want to stay as close as possible to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you can see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.

- Kurt Vonnegut

Goodbye.

Inspiration gives no warnings

A man who has no skills can be taught. A man who has no honour, has nothing.

I bled on 2 people.

A close relative routinely says "New York" in 1 syllable. I can't decide if this is fascinating or annoying.

Even though the other person can't see you, use gestures when talking on the phone. It affects your tone in a good way.

A rising tide carries all ships.

It's not our birthright. We have to earn it each year.

- Coach K on Duke's 1st round loss in the NCAA tournament

Pai Mei: [punches through a block of wood from three inches away] Since your arm now belongs to me, I want it strong. Can you do that?
The Bride: I can, but not that close.
Pai Mei: Then you can't do it. What if your enemy is three inches in front of you, what do you do then? Curl into a ball? Or do you put your fist through him?

People are more interesting than their opinions.

After setting off in grand style, can you retreat to less without anguish?

We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents.

- Emerson

Life cannot be grasped, only lived.