Fun over.. my leg is shaking...
grrr we must carry on
back in freakmont
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Rafting pictures
Monday, June 27, 2005
++ Rafting trip
Basicly what I had planned for this summer was many beach parties, rafting and road trip. So I called my friends and see who's available and so I manage to get eigh people going, include me.
The night before I was drunk and got home at 2:30am.. but I was excited about the trip and what about happend tomorrow. Getting up early at eight I start doing research on how to get there. Printed the directions and the map. At nine I start calling people up so that we'll meet and get started. The following ppl manage to go was
Nhat (25)
Nhat's girl friend Sullin (?)
Nhat's lil sister Lida (16)
Thinh (21)
Thinh lil sister Nance (7yrs old)
Ian (18)
Tuan (19)
We didn't leave Fremont till 11:30am. Driving to American River was not a difficult task aside from the long 3 hours strip.. but it took us another hour to find the "right place" to start rafting. At first everyone seems energetic and optimistic that we'll have tons of fun and we did. Its funny how at first I thought were trying to avoid all the rock and the bumpby parts of the river, but we ended up hitting it all. Everyone was having a blast till our strenght weary down. Then we began to take many break to pull to the river bank to rest and take pictures. The very first sign of bad was our drinks was being throw off the boat and we thought to ourselves.. its impossible to get it back at this strong current and deep water. Next signs was our other items is being thrown off because of the strong current. We helplessly know that its impossible to get it back. Next sign was one out of 4 inflateable part of the boat was deflated, because the rock knock the cap of the nozzle off. Quickly all other bad signs began to emerge. We realized that while were in the water for very long time, we didn't see anyone else beside us on the river, also the water flow began to get very STRONG and rough. We really tried our best to avoid, but it it was too many. At one point everyone was exhaust from paddling that we try to rest, but there was no sight of resting point.. so I had to grab on to the tree branch to keep us at one point so that we can regain strengh a bit. The river had many rock and barricade that creates turbulance and miny size water fall and whirlpools. Many times our boat was filled with water, and the only way to get it out was, stop at the nearby water bank and everyone would get off, rest, pour all the water out of the boat then get back in. Funny thing no one bring a watch because were afraid the water would mess up the electronics. I notice the sun began to settle behind the mountain. I knew we dont have much time before the night settle in. We had to push on to the end of the river and hope that everyone else would be there and we would take the bus back to our car and go home.
The unthinkable happend. We saw a very deep water fall, trecherous rocks and many whirlpool ahead... I remember Taun who sit in front of the boat being thrown out off the boat because the boat was poiting straight up at 90 degree.. then flip over side way. Everyone was being thrown off as well. At that very seconds we realized that our life was in danger and so is everyone else. My right arm was loop around the rope that tied to the boat. As I look to my left side I saw Taun still holding the paddle, he point it at me.. I grab it and pull him in. But another turburlance throw us into the water, I was drown for 20 seconds not being able to see the surface. I felt a huge boulder smashing against me underneath the floor. The water current thrown us around wildly. Till it calm again.. I pull the rope and emerge out of the water to look around.. I notice there's more rocks and baricade ahead.. within 100 meters. I look around screaming for people names. To my right side, I saw Ian hold on to Nance one arm, while other arm hold on to the rope at the side of the boat. That was the very first sign of relief. But its also worries me because that was all I saw, Ian and Nanci.. no one else. Look over to my left side I saw Thinh fighting hard trying to hold on to the rope. We all scream out for names and body count.. It was amazing that we all manage to grab on to the boat. Except Taun, he had to swam and grab on to the boat. The bank was very difficult.. to get into, although were near the land.. I still coundn't reach the bottom of the water... We was all using our last bit of strenght using our arms and leg to paddle the boat closer to the bank. I felt my legs cramp up due to the cold water so I start using my other arm to paddle in. Once we got on the side.. Nhat and others told the story of what happended to them. Nhat was being thrown off.. and Sullin manage to hold on to the rope.. pulling Nhat up underneath the boat, but the strong water flow kept them submerge most of the time. While Ian was so tired that he almost let go. At that point we all realized that its no longer a game, and we just risked our lives. Everyone was so glad that we all made it in. If we were drift far away.. It would have been like our belongings that got thrown off earlier. My leg couldn't stop shaking from what just happend.. just like everyone else. We decided to end the trip, by packing up our stuff and start hiking into the wood and ask for help. The boat, although it was deflated, yet it still heavy as hell. We all look as if were just got shipwreck. As I lead the group toward the down stream I notice a few Snake skin on the ground. realizing all the dangerous and poisonious animals may live in this wood. The path began to become very small, and impassible unless we have a machete, also the side so steep that we cant go anywhere.. except backward. Thinh went out and scout the other direction.. so that we may rest and wait for his reconasan information. He said there is a small road ahead. Its sounds like a good news. We just start walking up the old track. We ended up at this house, it look as if it hasn't had any people live in it for years, In front of the house there is a old car probably made in the world war 2 time. We knocks and scream for help, but no answer. So we continue walking up the path.. hoping it will lead to a bigger road.. and maybe a payphone so we can dial 911 or maybe a ranger to rescue us. Slowly shadows began to blend in as the sun come down, No food, little water, no flash light or lighters, and exhausted from the walk up hill. The thoughts of spending the night in the wood, middle of no where nearby these old cryptic houses with no lights sounds like how most many horror movies and tales started. Our last meal was this morning. We walked for very long time.. probably 1-2 hours. Its was all bad till we saw the very first good sign. Thinh pointed the other side of the hill. and saw an electric poles with lines, the lines lead to a nearby house that seem to have a car!!. As we get closer we notice the house is lid. Me, Nhat and Nancy walk up first to show our good faith and yell out "Is there anyone out there? please help" A man walk out with his wife and childrens greet us. We told our story and he said that we were really lucky because there had been five ppl died from that river since the opening season. At that point we realized that we are soo foolish and made so many damn mistakes. Lucky enuf he agreed to take us all on his truck to our car. On the car we came to an agreement to never raft again.. well or at least with Me.
Man we sure are damn lucky. Just the thoughts of coming back telling one of the parent that their son or daughter is drown from rafting is just... horrible. On top of that there were also other people that I ask but they didn't go. I used to think they missing some of the greatest time in their life.. but now i realized that What if they came.. and they couldn't hold on to the boat... I swear.. I never want anything bad to happend. Today I just check that very river water flow.. and it show that that very time we were on the water. the river flow was 4500 strenght. and there is a chart below said
1000-1300 = beginner level
1300-2500 = experienced rafter
2500-3500 = veterant rafter
4000+ = adventerous seeker and very experience.
Man.. im so glad we stop and take the time to seek help early. If we were to continue down.. man.. the unthinkable may have came reality....
Basicly what I had planned for this summer was many beach parties, rafting and road trip. So I called my friends and see who's available and so I manage to get eigh people going, include me.
The night before I was drunk and got home at 2:30am.. but I was excited about the trip and what about happend tomorrow. Getting up early at eight I start doing research on how to get there. Printed the directions and the map. At nine I start calling people up so that we'll meet and get started. The following ppl manage to go was
Nhat (25)
Nhat's girl friend Sullin (?)
Nhat's lil sister Lida (16)
Thinh (21)
Thinh lil sister Nance (7yrs old)
Ian (18)
Tuan (19)
We didn't leave Fremont till 11:30am. Driving to American River was not a difficult task aside from the long 3 hours strip.. but it took us another hour to find the "right place" to start rafting. At first everyone seems energetic and optimistic that we'll have tons of fun and we did. Its funny how at first I thought were trying to avoid all the rock and the bumpby parts of the river, but we ended up hitting it all. Everyone was having a blast till our strenght weary down. Then we began to take many break to pull to the river bank to rest and take pictures. The very first sign of bad was our drinks was being throw off the boat and we thought to ourselves.. its impossible to get it back at this strong current and deep water. Next signs was our other items is being thrown off because of the strong current. We helplessly know that its impossible to get it back. Next sign was one out of 4 inflateable part of the boat was deflated, because the rock knock the cap of the nozzle off. Quickly all other bad signs began to emerge. We realized that while were in the water for very long time, we didn't see anyone else beside us on the river, also the water flow began to get very STRONG and rough. We really tried our best to avoid, but it it was too many. At one point everyone was exhaust from paddling that we try to rest, but there was no sight of resting point.. so I had to grab on to the tree branch to keep us at one point so that we can regain strengh a bit. The river had many rock and barricade that creates turbulance and miny size water fall and whirlpools. Many times our boat was filled with water, and the only way to get it out was, stop at the nearby water bank and everyone would get off, rest, pour all the water out of the boat then get back in. Funny thing no one bring a watch because were afraid the water would mess up the electronics. I notice the sun began to settle behind the mountain. I knew we dont have much time before the night settle in. We had to push on to the end of the river and hope that everyone else would be there and we would take the bus back to our car and go home.
The unthinkable happend. We saw a very deep water fall, trecherous rocks and many whirlpool ahead... I remember Taun who sit in front of the boat being thrown out off the boat because the boat was poiting straight up at 90 degree.. then flip over side way. Everyone was being thrown off as well. At that very seconds we realized that our life was in danger and so is everyone else. My right arm was loop around the rope that tied to the boat. As I look to my left side I saw Taun still holding the paddle, he point it at me.. I grab it and pull him in. But another turburlance throw us into the water, I was drown for 20 seconds not being able to see the surface. I felt a huge boulder smashing against me underneath the floor. The water current thrown us around wildly. Till it calm again.. I pull the rope and emerge out of the water to look around.. I notice there's more rocks and baricade ahead.. within 100 meters. I look around screaming for people names. To my right side, I saw Ian hold on to Nance one arm, while other arm hold on to the rope at the side of the boat. That was the very first sign of relief. But its also worries me because that was all I saw, Ian and Nanci.. no one else. Look over to my left side I saw Thinh fighting hard trying to hold on to the rope. We all scream out for names and body count.. It was amazing that we all manage to grab on to the boat. Except Taun, he had to swam and grab on to the boat. The bank was very difficult.. to get into, although were near the land.. I still coundn't reach the bottom of the water... We was all using our last bit of strenght using our arms and leg to paddle the boat closer to the bank. I felt my legs cramp up due to the cold water so I start using my other arm to paddle in. Once we got on the side.. Nhat and others told the story of what happended to them. Nhat was being thrown off.. and Sullin manage to hold on to the rope.. pulling Nhat up underneath the boat, but the strong water flow kept them submerge most of the time. While Ian was so tired that he almost let go. At that point we all realized that its no longer a game, and we just risked our lives. Everyone was so glad that we all made it in. If we were drift far away.. It would have been like our belongings that got thrown off earlier. My leg couldn't stop shaking from what just happend.. just like everyone else. We decided to end the trip, by packing up our stuff and start hiking into the wood and ask for help. The boat, although it was deflated, yet it still heavy as hell. We all look as if were just got shipwreck. As I lead the group toward the down stream I notice a few Snake skin on the ground. realizing all the dangerous and poisonious animals may live in this wood. The path began to become very small, and impassible unless we have a machete, also the side so steep that we cant go anywhere.. except backward. Thinh went out and scout the other direction.. so that we may rest and wait for his reconasan information. He said there is a small road ahead. Its sounds like a good news. We just start walking up the old track. We ended up at this house, it look as if it hasn't had any people live in it for years, In front of the house there is a old car probably made in the world war 2 time. We knocks and scream for help, but no answer. So we continue walking up the path.. hoping it will lead to a bigger road.. and maybe a payphone so we can dial 911 or maybe a ranger to rescue us. Slowly shadows began to blend in as the sun come down, No food, little water, no flash light or lighters, and exhausted from the walk up hill. The thoughts of spending the night in the wood, middle of no where nearby these old cryptic houses with no lights sounds like how most many horror movies and tales started. Our last meal was this morning. We walked for very long time.. probably 1-2 hours. Its was all bad till we saw the very first good sign. Thinh pointed the other side of the hill. and saw an electric poles with lines, the lines lead to a nearby house that seem to have a car!!. As we get closer we notice the house is lid. Me, Nhat and Nancy walk up first to show our good faith and yell out "Is there anyone out there? please help" A man walk out with his wife and childrens greet us. We told our story and he said that we were really lucky because there had been five ppl died from that river since the opening season. At that point we realized that we are soo foolish and made so many damn mistakes. Lucky enuf he agreed to take us all on his truck to our car. On the car we came to an agreement to never raft again.. well or at least with Me.
Man we sure are damn lucky. Just the thoughts of coming back telling one of the parent that their son or daughter is drown from rafting is just... horrible. On top of that there were also other people that I ask but they didn't go. I used to think they missing some of the greatest time in their life.. but now i realized that What if they came.. and they couldn't hold on to the boat... I swear.. I never want anything bad to happend. Today I just check that very river water flow.. and it show that that very time we were on the water. the river flow was 4500 strenght. and there is a chart below said
1000-1300 = beginner level
1300-2500 = experienced rafter
2500-3500 = veterant rafter
4000+ = adventerous seeker and very experience.
Man.. im so glad we stop and take the time to seek help early. If we were to continue down.. man.. the unthinkable may have came reality....
Sunday, June 26, 2005
++Dark Side
I used to be intrigue with the other side of the world untill today. I used to think its very glamour and fun and interesting and refreshen way; but I learn along with that come a very dark shadow that hid behind all this time.
I mean the police district and paid to look the other way, and the upper class paid cash to toy around with people hopes and dream. While young girls playing their games and hopes that one day they come out of the pit. And the ppl quickly sinking to the additives addictions to get the feeling of release from daily stress.
I felt that my level aren't as much as high as I used to think, and the cost is just too god damn expensive to afford such place. I mean minimum is 60$ tips, but yeah. Its funny how the very parking lot forshadow what happened. The lot was filled with mercedes, BMWs, and all other luxurious cars.. realizing to myself. I dont owns anything except 2 piece of cloth and this empty wallet. I see no future in this way of life style.
Its seems that a person can easily blow away a G a night.. yet the place was crowded. No matter how hard a I tried I cant seems to fit in unless I pretend. Yet I pretend because I know this may be the last time I ever visits here. So I smiles and enjoy the moment. That very moment gave me the feeling that I was wealthy, successful, player, simply a prince night out.
Funny how tonight changed everything, tho in Optimistic (spec) I see my self motivate again, so that I may achieve big and to be better. Better at finishing the job, better at persue my goals, better at success.. simply better of alone...
That girl, her name was Angel and... it very name forshadow the thoughts of winning her heart, because it's impossible. They said, when a girl look for a guy, she tend to look for the best out of all their is. and that night, I dont see myself shine out of everyone else.. rather I was the dull rock that lies beneath of all that need to get polish that one day I may turn out to be something.... Splendor
The reason I wrote all this is because, I got beaten, by a better man. I knew him very little, at first I judge him as if he is a normal ppl like me and you. Till I saw his beautiful looking girl friend, and his brand new lexus sport utility car still having dealer licent plate. He pretty much showed me his world and I wanted to thanks him for his generousity but I knew that wont happend anytime soon. He achieved so much, It make me wonder what the use of education. Why cant I be like him, going to that place every weekend.. for the last four years.. party the way he is.. dress the way he dress, and laid the girls he lay... He truely is the Player.
The more I get into understanding this world, the less I do not want to start a relationship with this specific girl, because she is too Pristine for any of this. I felt like it would ended up like something tonight.. something bad.
I just want to be happy and have fun... always... is there anyone out there seeking the same goal? probably everyone... yet when it come to very end... I walk alone.
I used to be intrigue with the other side of the world untill today. I used to think its very glamour and fun and interesting and refreshen way; but I learn along with that come a very dark shadow that hid behind all this time.
I mean the police district and paid to look the other way, and the upper class paid cash to toy around with people hopes and dream. While young girls playing their games and hopes that one day they come out of the pit. And the ppl quickly sinking to the additives addictions to get the feeling of release from daily stress.
I felt that my level aren't as much as high as I used to think, and the cost is just too god damn expensive to afford such place. I mean minimum is 60$ tips, but yeah. Its funny how the very parking lot forshadow what happened. The lot was filled with mercedes, BMWs, and all other luxurious cars.. realizing to myself. I dont owns anything except 2 piece of cloth and this empty wallet. I see no future in this way of life style.
Its seems that a person can easily blow away a G a night.. yet the place was crowded. No matter how hard a I tried I cant seems to fit in unless I pretend. Yet I pretend because I know this may be the last time I ever visits here. So I smiles and enjoy the moment. That very moment gave me the feeling that I was wealthy, successful, player, simply a prince night out.
Funny how tonight changed everything, tho in Optimistic (spec) I see my self motivate again, so that I may achieve big and to be better. Better at finishing the job, better at persue my goals, better at success.. simply better of alone...
That girl, her name was Angel and... it very name forshadow the thoughts of winning her heart, because it's impossible. They said, when a girl look for a guy, she tend to look for the best out of all their is. and that night, I dont see myself shine out of everyone else.. rather I was the dull rock that lies beneath of all that need to get polish that one day I may turn out to be something.... Splendor
The reason I wrote all this is because, I got beaten, by a better man. I knew him very little, at first I judge him as if he is a normal ppl like me and you. Till I saw his beautiful looking girl friend, and his brand new lexus sport utility car still having dealer licent plate. He pretty much showed me his world and I wanted to thanks him for his generousity but I knew that wont happend anytime soon. He achieved so much, It make me wonder what the use of education. Why cant I be like him, going to that place every weekend.. for the last four years.. party the way he is.. dress the way he dress, and laid the girls he lay... He truely is the Player.
The more I get into understanding this world, the less I do not want to start a relationship with this specific girl, because she is too Pristine for any of this. I felt like it would ended up like something tonight.. something bad.
I just want to be happy and have fun... always... is there anyone out there seeking the same goal? probably everyone... yet when it come to very end... I walk alone.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Friday, June 17, 2005
[++Midnight hidden treasures
I love the summer, its the time of the year where you have nothing on your mind, no burden, pressure, or worries. Hence I can stay up late and do things that I like. One night, enjoying my blissful freedom surfing the net looking for interesting things, I happened to bump into this site http://poisoncage.free.fr/
That site have many beautiful artworks that inspire me to achieve one day to reach that level.
Aside from the artworks, I noticed the beautiful soundtrack being play in the background. It sounds like something i've never heard before.. its very soothing, mystical, as if an fallen angel had sung it in the dept of abyss. Like mermaid's sweet enchanted voice wooing sailors.
It took me long time to research and pin point down who's the artist and the title of the song. Once i've found the song.. I come to realized that Rurutia is not a one hit wonder, because all other songs are just as good in a unique way.
Artist: Rurutia
"Hallelujah" click to play
I love the summer, its the time of the year where you have nothing on your mind, no burden, pressure, or worries. Hence I can stay up late and do things that I like. One night, enjoying my blissful freedom surfing the net looking for interesting things, I happened to bump into this site http://poisoncage.free.fr/
That site have many beautiful artworks that inspire me to achieve one day to reach that level.
Aside from the artworks, I noticed the beautiful soundtrack being play in the background. It sounds like something i've never heard before.. its very soothing, mystical, as if an fallen angel had sung it in the dept of abyss. Like mermaid's sweet enchanted voice wooing sailors.
It took me long time to research and pin point down who's the artist and the title of the song. Once i've found the song.. I come to realized that Rurutia is not a one hit wonder, because all other songs are just as good in a unique way.
Artist: Rurutia
"Hallelujah" click to play
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Up coming schedules
June 13-14 (monday & tuesday)
Beach party and camping at santa cruz
Meet up at my house at 9:30 am
Bring beach gears
June 15
Tinh 21th birthday party
Hopefuly my Absinthe bottle arived
June 19
Rafting trip to Sacramento River
Meetin at my house at 9:30 am
June 20
Summer school start.
Im taking beginner swim and English 4 summer.
monday to thursday morning.
June 25-26
Sanfrancisco clubbin' at 1015
meet at my house at 9:30 pm
bring u'r ID and dressed up
July 1-4
Camping trip at Yosemite
not really clear on who's going so gimmeh a call if interested
June 13-14 (monday & tuesday)
Beach party and camping at santa cruz
Meet up at my house at 9:30 am
Bring beach gears
June 15
Tinh 21th birthday party
Hopefuly my Absinthe bottle arived
June 19
Rafting trip to Sacramento River
Meetin at my house at 9:30 am
June 20
Summer school start.
Im taking beginner swim and English 4 summer.
monday to thursday morning.
June 25-26
Sanfrancisco clubbin' at 1015
meet at my house at 9:30 pm
bring u'r ID and dressed up
July 1-4
Camping trip at Yosemite
not really clear on who's going so gimmeh a call if interested
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
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