Who are you??
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LOL.. I think there is a privacy setting in there that you must have set - I don't see an "Add Friend" button anywhere...
I'm really NOT BEING RACIST with my following statement, and this introduction really says is all...it's going to sound hella racist
But you being Thai/Chinese sooooooo explains your posting habits on this board...Now it makes perfect sense. And just to elaborate what I mean by this. I haven't met a single South East Asian who doesn't possess that openly increased curiosity when it comes to sensations and gloating/schadenfreude (I was really stumbling when it came down to finding the right word, but had to smile when I looked up the dictionary to find the german word
) I hope you don't hate me now KKK, but it urged too much to suppress it!
JimLes
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I'm 30. Born in Bosnia, lived in Croatia, grew up in Calgary, Canada. Jazz fan since 94/95 season. Social Studies teacher as of last year. Non-believing and non-observant Jew. 5'11, about 175-180, and usually sporting some sort of facial hair. I believe I had a "Lemmy" in a picture I posted on the forum a year ago. I'm a trained musician(guitar mostly, though not as much the last few years as I probably should play), I love basketball and metric football. Have coached both. My initial degree was in History and English Lit. Love history and spend an inordinate amount of time doing research. Hoping to do a masters in it one day, just for my own sake. I've been dating a girl the past 3 years. Ideally will move in together by the end of the year. Budget cuts in education make me a little worried about that. Brand-new teacher get the short end of the stick during those. It'd be a lot easier to plan getting a place if I knew for sure where and how much I'll be working in September.
I've never owned an American car in my life.
I've been to at least 20 heavy metal or hard rock concerts in my life.
I used to box, but I stopped after my coach took a swing at me for calling him homophobic white-trash.
I've seen at least 75% of all Jazz games in the past decade on TV or computer, but have never attended one in person.
I dislike most vegetables.
When I was 14, I thought Bryon Russell would become our franchise player once John, Karl, and Jeff retired.
I've never owned an American car in my life.
I've been to at least 20 heavy metal or hard rock concerts in my life.
I used to box, but I stopped after my coach took a swing at me for calling him homophobic white-trash.
I've seen at least 75% of all Jazz games in the past decade on TV or computer, but have never attended one in person.
I dislike most vegetables.
When I was 14, I thought Bryon Russell would become our franchise player once John, Karl, and Jeff retired.
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I'm really NOT BEING RACIST with my following statement, and this introduction really says is all...it's going to sound hella racist
But you being Thai/Chinese sooooooo explains your posting habits on this board...Now it makes perfect sense. And just to elaborate what I mean by this. I haven't met a single South East Asian who doesn't possess that openly increased curiosity when it comes to sensations and gloating/schadenfreude (I was really stumbling when it came down to finding the right word, but had to smile when I looked up the dictionary to find the german word
Hahaha.. nah bro.. it's all just fun & game on this site. In real life I definitely don't get pleasure from watching someone suffer... I definitely don't point to someone on the street and shout "TAKE THAT!!!!!! SUCKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!" They way I often do it on this forum....
May be I've been posting here for too long, but I've given up trying to take things too seriously here... So my sincere apologies if I've offended you or anyone with that happy-go-lucky attitude, it's just part of the FUN.
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Chinese people definitely don't have a good image overall. Here in NZ we recently had an influx of Chinese into our country and I can't say I've been all that impressed with their behaviors here. They just don't get all the customs that we are used to here, so they can be seen as very rude. Plus they don't speak the language well, so that makes the problems worse. As an owner of a garden center here, I see all sorts. Most Kiwis are very fair and honest people. That's my style. But most chinese who comes through our shop, most of them would heckle and bargain without fail. They want everything 1/2 price. Some would ask you questions until the cows come home, and ended up not buying anything or saying "your stuff is too expensive". Well, what can you do? I try to treat them and at times "teach them" how things are done here in NZ.
In terms of Racism... It's hard... I mean, I've been here nearly 20 years, I'm practically a Kiwi, but because of the way I look - people just think we're like most Chinese who have just arrived off the plane... I mean, how do I change that??? I do try my best to change this image, as an example, I'm the only Asian guy who regularly go to our church. It's pretty daunting at times, but I've just got to do it... it's just the way things are.
Sad to hear people of your descent are being treated that way in your country. In Germany closest things are Turks here. I think 20% of the German population possess either a Turkish passport or are 2nd generation who due to their birthplace logically have German passport. But the main problem is many lack the interest to integrate into the German culture. Germans on the other hand often show displeasure towards "potential Turks" based on their looks and prejudices about them. Doesn't help either of course. I always guessed that both cultures don't mesh well and both seem to possess low willingness to accept other lifestyles/habits.
If I had to make a guess that's probably the reason for most immigration problems. Lack of cultural flexibility and different look making it easy to identify ones ethnic descent.
But you misunderstood my point about gloating I think. The way I know SEA people it's more in a harmless way. Imagine a woman in a city whose heels break off her shoes, she falls and you can see she wears no underwear under her skirt subsequently she's emberassed. Most Germans(me included) would probably notice it and take a shy glimpse while trying to stay low-key and continue to walk. Most Asians I know would stop walking, start grinning all over their face and observe how the situation develops... In fact most Asians I know are very helpful people in serious situations.
And if I try to transfer that on this board if you're excited about something you very often comment about topics in a cheerish way that goes over the top easily. Like the Jabari Parker thing, where I think you had like 20 comments within 1 hour in ecstatic anticipation of the 2014 draft.
I don't think you have ever offended anyone on this forum... But the way you post it's easy for people to pick your exaggerations they belief are mislead and throw it right back in your face! So if anyone had to apologize I think it's the rest of us...
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The Fresh Prince
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I am pretty private for the most part, but I'll let you guys in a little. Not one to gloat or talk about myself though my persona on here may conflict with that statement. My name is Brian am 37 and I live a life that I dreamt about, but honestly was not sure I could achieve. Came from humble beginnings, born in Clinton Utah and was the oldest of six. Knew I wanted more at a very early age than what Utah could provide. Left for las Vegas and unlv in 99 after 1 year at weber and another at u of u. Graduated in 2002 and had every intention of moving to manhattan, Oahu, Miami or Chicago. Had opportunities, but had a child with my 1 st wife who happened to be my hs sweet heart. She Wanted to move back to Utah in the worst way which led to a divorce. My oldest daughter now lives in Utah and i have made a point to see her at least once every month which is why I pass through st George so often. I pick her up at the half way point which is in beaver.
Remarried in 2007 and had a second child in 2011 and could not be happier or more fulfilled. Life has been great for me. My career really started to take off in 2007 and just recently was promoted to a very high level exec position at a strip casino. My wife is very intelligent, hot and happens to be half black and half fillipino which ill say is one fine mix. Love my family, most important to me though work can be hectic and pull me away from them more than I'd like.
Huge basketball and stat junkie. Had season tickets during the jazz heyday. Used to listen to am radio with dates in the car if a game was on. Lucky to have a wife who loves basketball as much as I do and supports my habit.
Probably more than I wanted to share but wtf, it's 4:30 in the morning.
Remarried in 2007 and had a second child in 2011 and could not be happier or more fulfilled. Life has been great for me. My career really started to take off in 2007 and just recently was promoted to a very high level exec position at a strip casino. My wife is very intelligent, hot and happens to be half black and half fillipino which ill say is one fine mix. Love my family, most important to me though work can be hectic and pull me away from them more than I'd like.
Huge basketball and stat junkie. Had season tickets during the jazz heyday. Used to listen to am radio with dates in the car if a game was on. Lucky to have a wife who loves basketball as much as I do and supports my habit.
Probably more than I wanted to share but wtf, it's 4:30 in the morning.
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Thanks Vermin for doing that... great story too, you've obviously very ambitious and have done very well for yourself. Sounded like you're living the life. All the best for your career man.
Keep it real, brother.
Thanks Vermin for doing that... great story too, you've obviously very ambitious and have done very well for yourself. Sounded like you're living the life. All the best for your career man.
Keep it real, brother.
fgcamel
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i feel for you man, I have a number of great Asian friends here and I try and accept each as an individual rather than grouping them together, but there is an undeniable negativity against the general Asian population here, and I don't see it getting any better unfortunately.