Imagination

"Artists can color the sky red because they know it's blue. Those of us who aren't artists must color the things the way they really are or people might think we're stupid."

Football

"Ballet is a contact Sport. Football, is a Collision sport." -Coach Evans

When I tell people that I play Football, they go like, "You!?!? You play football?!?!?!?!" ... I do play football. Mission San Jose has the worst football team not just in the MVAL but, in Fremont. You can tell by looking at our JV team (see picture)... I mean compare us to any other team and you will see the difference. :P

Some people ask me why I still play for a team that "sucks" so much. Sometimes I ask myself that question.... "is it worth it to play for a team and go to practice every day just to lose every game?

I think it's worth it. Think about it... high school will be the only time I will be able to play football. I'm not going to get a football scholarship to play for a college...

"To play basketball or soccer, you will only need a ball. However, for football, you will need much more than just a ball to truly experience the sport: "football."

This is a great experience and many of my friends all regret not joining the football team. It's a once in a lifetime chance for many.... you better take advantage of it.


I got defensive MVP reward :P
me... Isaac Chang at 145 lbs. played Defensive Tackle (a position made for the strongest and biggest players on the team). Why had I done so well in a position that doesn't fit my build? Well, iI am small and agile. In high school JV football, the offensive linemen are'nt that big..... So right when the ball snaps, I do not use strength, because the Guard/Center/Tackle will easily overpower me, but I use agility to get through the gaps and therefore making TFL (tackles for a loss) and getting about 10 sacks this season.

If you are reading this and you are still in middle school/high school, I encourage you to try out for the football team. If you don't make the team, you didn't make it. But, I hope you at least try out for the team. Football is not only a fun sport to play and watch but, it also provides one with many skills such as: leadership, teamwork, and teaches you not to give up. Common guys! This is an once in a lifetime chance!

New School Year, New Goals.

Oh man. One whole summer has passed already... School is going to start tomorrow!

Some goals I set for myself this year are to get A's and B's not C's or D's or F's.
Because if I don't, my parents will go Asian on me. And trust me... don't mess with Asian parents.

Another goal I set for myself is to get over my old girlfriend. Love is funny that way. It can be the best thing that will happen to you yet it can also be the worst.

Sir Isaac Newton:

"Every Action has an Equal and Opposite Reaction."

Sometimes Cupid just fails.... hard.



Anyways, I'm going to meet these goals by not forgetting to do homework and study for tests.
I never study for tests.... Weeee :D.
And the other goal.... I don't know, I just hope I will meet the right girl someday.

Oh, I got another goal; to try to stay out of trouble this year. :P
I mean seriously.... my freshman year, every teacher hated me and I was sent to the office like every 5 minutes.



"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
- Mark Twain

Fall For You

Secondhand Serenade - Fall For You

The best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting
Could it be that we have been this way before
I know you don't think that I am trying
I know you're wearing thin down to the core

But hold your breathe
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
Your impossible to find

This is not what I intended
I always swore to you i'd never fall apart
You always thought that I was stronger
I may of failed
But I have loved you from the start
Ohhhh

But hold your breathe
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
It's impossible

So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in
I'm yours to keep
And hold onto your words
Cuz talk is cheap
And remember me tonight
When your asleep

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
Your impossible to find

Working at Baskin Robbins

What would it feel like to have a job?

I've always thought jobs were awesome.
Finally having the chance to earn your own money.

Freedom.

Never having to beg your parents again if you really want a pair of shoes, a warm comfy jacket, or even a new video game.

-

This summer, my dream finally came true; I got a job at Baskin 31 Robbins (it's an ice cream snack bar for those who don't know what it is).

Despite the fact that I finally had a chance to earn my own money, 6 hours a day was pretty painful; especially when you only get paid $8 per hour.
Not only was it boring but, scooping ice-cream can be a real workout.

However, it was a great experience as well.
The people I work with are amazing and are among the coolest people I have ever met.
When I just started working there, they would always help me out and correct me when I did something wrong.

It felt as if I belonged there.

In addition to this experience, I started to realize why my parents refuse to buy me everything I want. It's not because they didn't love me but, rather because they wanted to train me so when I grew up, I would know how to manage money.

When I spend money provided by my parents I didn't feel any regret.
However, now when I spend my own money, I realize:

"Wow, I had to work hard to earn this money. Should I really just... spend it?"

That made me realize money does not grow on trees.
Before, I would hate my parents for not buying me this and that.
Now, I thank them for teaching me that money is not an easy thing to earn.

To conclude, I had a great time working this summer. It not only provided me an insight on money management but, it put an extra $600 in my pocket. :)

Tears Don't Fall

Bullet For My Valentine - Tears Dont Fall

Lets go!

With blood shot eyes I watch you sleeping
The warmth I feel beside me is slowly fading
Would she hear me if I calls her name?
Would she hold me if she knew my shame?

There's always something different going wrong
The path I walk's in the wrong direction
There's always someone fucking hanging on
Can anybody help me make things better?

Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home
Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home

The moments died, I hear no screaming
The visions left inside me are slowly fading
Would she hear me if I calls her name?
Would she hold me if she knew my shame?

There's always something different going wrong
The path I walk's in the wrong direction
There's always someone fucking hanging on
Can anybody help me make things better?

Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home
Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home

Oh! Yeah!

This battered room I've seen before
The broken bones they heal no more, no more
With my last breath I'm choking
Will this ever end I'm hoping
My world is over one more time

Lets go

Would she hear me if i calls her name?
Would she hold me, if she knew my shame?

There's always something to be going wrong
The path I walk's in the wrong direction
There's always someone fucking hanging on
Can anybody help me make things better?


Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home
Your tears don't fall [tears don't fall]
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come
Back!

Your tears dont fall they crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home.

Drink Powerthirst!

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The Future?

I haven't really given much thought about my future.

My plans for after graduating high school is to go to UC LA or UC San Diego or something like that.

My friend asked me where I think I would be in 10 years. I actually don't know where I would see myself in 10 years.

I always just figure that it will come to me when the time is right. That sounded really cheesy. But, you get the idea.
I never really plan things at all.
I just do whatever I think I should do. Just like go along with the flow; or whatever.

I don't know if that is good or bad. I'm just like that. But, if I really had to plan what I'll be in 10 years...

Well, maybe a lawyer, or a dude that works for the government, or a sushi chef, or the owner of a Pho store.
Everyone loves Pho. Whoever doesn't like Pho I will personally hunt them down and beat them up.....


In a game of Wii tennis.

A Lesson

I've learned a lot of lessons
In the short time I have lived
I've learned how to appreciate
And I've learned how to give.

But in these past few months
There's two I'll remember most
I've learned how to love
And I've learned to let go.

You entered my life with such a force
And left it with one as strong
And though we tried to make it last
We both knew it wouldn't be long.

I lie at night and think about
How I'm the one to blame.
If only I would have trusted myself,
I could have missed this pain.

And so I spent each day of my life
With my heart in pieces
And when I thought it could never be cured,
Something happened; I expected it least.

I guess my soul was all cried out,
And it was tired of being used.
And even though I know I'm guilty,
I was tired of being accused.

And so I've learned to end this
Without an urge to cry
These are my final words to you,
"I love you and goodbye."

In Honor of Stupid People

In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed to stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:

On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping.
(Shoot, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)

On a bag of Fritos -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special)?

On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap,"
(and that would be how???....)

On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's "just" a suggestion).

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down."
(well...duh, a bit late, huh)!

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating."
(...and you thought????...)

On packaging for a Rowena iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me more time)?

On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)

On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(and...I'm taking this because???....)

On most brands of Christmas lights -- "For indoor or outdoor use only."
(as opposed to...what)?

On a Japanese food processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."
(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious)

On Sainsbury's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)

On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: maybe, ooh...fly Delta?)

On a child's Superman costume -- "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)

On a Swedish chainsaw -- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
(Oh my ..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)

Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity.

9 Things I Hate About Everyone

1. People who point at their wrist asking for the time... I know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?

2. People who are willing to get off their butt to search the entire room for the TV remote because they refuse to walk to the TV and change the channel manually.

3. When people say "Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too". Damn Right! What good is cake if you can't eat it?

4. When people say "it's always the last place you look". Of course it is. Why the hell would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they?

5. When people say while watching a film, "did ya see that?" No Loser, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the darn floor!

6. People who ask "Can I ask you a question?"... Didn't give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?

7. When something is 'new and improved'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it, couldn't be new.

8. When people say "life is short". What the hell??? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does!!! What can you do thats longer?

9. When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks "Has the bus come yet?" If the bus came, would I be standing here???

Tribute

"Death is a teacher."

I saw it three times.

First was on the street
Second was at the hospital
And third was in a church...

"Prince of Peace Church" was it's name
I walked down the aisle and touched the wood of the seats. Hard.
and I saw the orange, yellow, and pink flowers tied to green stilts.
"To our beloved ___."
and i saw the box. A box with brass handles. A box with brass handles that held the peaceful man of God. He no longer had to fight; he no longer had to suffer.

I fought back the tears
of the many years
of his love and kindness.

We are hurting. But he no longer is.

"To his family, we knew him to be a generous and caring man..."

But a thousand tears I wept.

"We lift his soul up to you, God..."

and I clutched my heart. I gulped down big gulps of air, in an attempt to relax my strained throat.

I fought back the tears
of the many years
of his love and kindness.

How could we find solace in this chapel with more than hundreds dressed in black?

I couldn't hold back the tears any longer. I snatched at the tissue box but, put it back down. I knew it would not stop the tears.

I stepped up to the box with brass handles, and I said to The man of God; my friend, teacher, .....my Grandfather:

"Trust in the Lord. Rest In Peace. If death is a teacher, then you have taught me everything."
With love,
-Isaac

Life

People often write on blogs such as Xanga, Blogspot, and Tumblr, venting about life and its complexity. I really don't understand why people do this; letting people read their every thought... vulnerability. However, I'm going to give it a try and start posting my thoughts. I doubt anyone will read this blog, but if any of you do, know that I don't intend to offend any of you or your friends. I'm simply "venting".

Venting? Not really. But life has been extremely tough. I constantly feel hopeless, that I should go with the flow and to wait for something interesting to happen to me.

And it certainly has...

I met a lovely girl.
I saw death.
I met problems that made me so angry

And then what? How does one cope with stress?

My cousin would tell me to read a book. It helps

My friends would tell me to take play some video games. It takes your mind off of things.

My church would tell me to talk to God, read the bible, pray. He listens

My parents would tell me to talk to them. They understand.

... But I tell myself to just keep going through the motions of life, because pain will eventually pass, right? Suffering never lasts forever, and eventually I will reach the light at the end of the tunnel.

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"

Whenever I read this quote, it lifts my soul up. Along with my friends who send me encouraging messages telling me they love me.

And so I take their advice:

I read a book every time I’m angry.

I play video games to release stress.
I read Proverbs 3:5-6 until I fall asleep smiling, knowing God was there from the very start.
And I tell my parents about how I'm stressed, they really do understand.

Life for Isaac: I took a random test... It says I have a life span of 75 years. 60 more years to go...

Bring it on.