I didn’t expect to be able to blog any part of my vacation, but my hotel room on the first night actually has a computer, so here goes. (Typing on a Japanese keyboard is a pain too.) I thought flying out on Christmas would ensure an empty flight, but I was wrong. The airport was …
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The deed is done
I finally submitted my Ph.D. yesterday. I would have blogged yesterday, but as you might imagine I was too tired. I spent all weekend prepping my dissertation for printing, and then a few hours actually printing the necessary three copies. It weighs in at 583 pages (about 200 pages for the text, and the rest …
26 hours
It was a busy weekend for me. On Saturday at 2 PM, I first went to the housewarming of Tessa and Dan, who I know independently from IBM and Caltech, respectively. It was made all the more memorable by Seth flying a radio-controlled helicopter right into a tree, and then him climbing the tree, a …
Turning 30: The New 21
Since I and so many of my friends are turning 30 this year, I thought this New York Times article would be appropriate: Smiling Through the 30th, a Birthday Once Apocalyptic Once, turning 30 was slightly irritating, an embarrassing passage, and people were in no mood to broadcast the news. This was especially true for …
Blue Angels
My mom and I went to see the Fleet Week air show today, including the Blue Angels. What a show! The weather was perfect, and the view was great from Crissy Field, with plenty of parking at the Main Post in the Presidio. I haven’t seen the Blue Angels for about nine years, so I’d …
I’m eligible for what?
Here’s one of the more amusing letters I’ve gotten recently: Dear Mr Jimmy Lin, Our records show that you haven’t yet registered for the benefits of AARP membership, even thought you are fully eligible…. I know I’ve been a grad student for a long time, but still…
Vasona Light Rail line
On Saturday, Jonathan and I went to the grand opening of the Vasona Light Rail line, which runs from downtown San Jose to Campbell [photos]. It was packed. At 11, they started the speeches. I leaned over and saw the schedule — there were a lot of politicians lining up for their turn. We decide …
Grand openings — updated
An updated list of grand openings I’m keeping my eye on: Guadalupe River Park and Gardens: Saturday, September 10 Vasona VTA Light Rail Extension: Saturday, October 1 San Jose’s new City Hall: Saturday, October 15 De Young Museum: Sunday, October 16 (it actually opens on the 15th, but this is close enough)
Cupertino’s 50th birthday
Yesterday I went to the festival celebrating Cupertino’s Golden Jubilee at the Civic Center. I spent most of my time at “History Lane,” which had nice exhibits on Cupertino’s past, starting from the Ohlone Indians, through Elisha “Stevens Creek” Stephens, the vineyards, the orchards, the Cali Bros. Mill, and finally the development boom of the …
Guadalupe River and Los Gatos Creek parks
Two weeks ago, Michael and his two brothers joined me in the grand opening of the Guadalupe River Park. It’s a somewhat odd juxtaposition of greenery, urban and suburban landscape, and the sounds of jets landing at San Jose International Airport, but it is a nice respite in the heart of San Jose, and I’m …
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