What actually happened at the Dave Chappelle show in SF
My first time watching stand-up comedy was in college, and it was a blast. I made several trips across the Bay to go to Punchline Comedy Club with friends, and it was (almost) always...
Author: seriouslyted
Lessons in Expectation Setting at an All-Inclusive Resort
“The thing about all-inclusive resorts is that the food isn’t very good,” Karen said. “And you don’t really leave the resort since you want to take advantage of the free food, so you might...
The Rules of Punctuality
“What late people don’t understand about us on-time people,” Mike Birbiglia paused for dramatic effect, “is that we hate you.” It’s a quote from his Netflix stand-up special, Thank God for Jokes. It’s hilarious...
The Joy of Missing Out?
Disclaimer: “This whole story is completely true, except for all the parts that are totally made up.” (Inventing Anna, 2022) “Dude, you won’t believe what happened at lunch,” Andy said. “What?” I asked. “I’m...
New York, part 2
“I brought a couple packs of instant ramen if we get hungry at night,” my cousin Ifly said. As mentioned in my last post, she was going to New York for Fashion Week, and...
Well, it’s happened…
Two and a half years in, I finally succumbed to Covid. Some friends wondered why I hadn’t gotten it earlier, especially since I’ve traveled out-of-state multiple times and had several close contacts. Well, as...
How to get selfies with pro athletes
“Is Friday selfie day or is Saturday selfie day?” I asked. “Everyday’s selfie day,” Andy replied. It was our second trip to LA in as many months to watch beach volleyball, and we were...
Is it better to ask for forgiveness than permission?
“Lap swim’s canceled today,” I told Malik on the phone. “Oh you’re there already?” He asked. “Yeah, just got here and there’s a sign that it’s canceled.” I’ve been swimming with Malik at a...
Why you should talk to strangers when you travel
I met Jason in December 2013 while traveling in Bangkok with my cousin and her friend. We were eating pad thai from a street vendor when I heard him converse with somebody in English...
How (not) to do a blind taste test
It all started with my first visit to Eataly at Valley Fair, when I wandered the groceries section in search of truffle chips. Well, I found the Urbani chips my friend posted about on...
Ted, thanks for your courage for speaking out your thoughts, especially right after this horrible event. It's been a a…