being at ucla definitely has its perks.

yesterday, i went to the gym to see Kobe Bryant on my right and Paul Pierce on my left playing pickup games a couple feet away from me.  Also present and worth mentioning are Ronnie Turaif, Earl Watson, Sumakee Walker, Toby Baily among others.

just a couple weeks ago, i saw the asian a-list crowd at the asian excellence awards.  this included quentin tarentino (not asian), jason scott lee, grace park, tia carrera, the asian guy from 21 jump street and last but not least, a guy from one of my favorite shows, lloyd from entourage: