2008 Archives

Dec
23

Angelus Oaks Snowshoe

This snowshoe trip was more strenuous than I had expected. Uncle Ben Vassantachart and I went up to Angelus Oaks and parked by the restaurant. We followed the trail up to the helipad and spent some time exploring. After getting to that plateau, we decided to come straight down the mountain, cross country style. Some [...]

Tue, December 23, 2008

Hiking

Nov
27

San Gorgonio Hike

Last Sunday, a group of us took an ambitious trip up San Gorgonio. The group I took consisted of Hasan (4th year orthopaedic surgery resident), Ken (senior medical student), DJ and Rob (juniors), Mark and Seth (sophomores), and Brandon (whom I ran into at the Drayson Center several days before). We left Loma Linda at [...]

Thu, November 27, 2008

Hiking

Nov
1

Epiphyllum Bloom

This plant, given to me by Dr. Wright Zheng, blooms just about once a year, and the bloom happens only at night for several hours. There is sort of a craze in Chinese culture, where the blooming symbolizes how transient everything in life can be—曇花一現, as they say. Anyhow, on this night, it decided to [...]

Sat, November 1, 2008

Landscaping

Oct
8

China Trip

Last Thursday, I spend most of my afternoon packing for the trip to China. Then, I drive out to LA and take the direct flight from LAX to PEK on a very full plane. The plane lands a little ahead of schedule, and Dr. Zheng and Mgr. Sun meet me at the airport. We get [...]

Wed, October 8, 2008

Profession

Sep
1

Labor Day

Today, Brad brought Grant and Max over. I had the day off, of course, and we shot some archery rounds.

Mon, September 1, 2008

Family and Friends

Aug
31

Newport Beach Kayak

A group of us went on this kayaking trip, launching from under the bridge in Newport Beach. We all had a good time. The best part was that the two friends from Hangzhou, China, capsized near the end of the trip, spilling everything, including their digital cameras.

Sun, August 31, 2008

Kayaking

Aug
23

Alice’s Birthday Dinner

To celebrate Alice’s birthday, we went to dinner at a vegetarian restaurant in Rowland Heights, across from the 99 Ranch Market. Everyone had a good time.

Sat, August 23, 2008

Family and Friends

Aug
9

Lake Tahoe

This Musculoskeletal Infection Society met in Squaw Valley for our annual meeting. Sam Chen and Sep Bady came along to present papers. Between meetings, we rented a boat and toured Lake Tahoe. On Sabbath, I took a drive along the lake and stumbled upon the Adventist Campmeeting. I invited myself in, had breakfast, and had [...]

Sat, August 9, 2008

Profession

Aug
2

Hawai’i

This summer involved a lot of traveling. After coming back from Wyoming, it was two weeks of Hand call, straight. Then, I attended the Western Orthopaedic Association in Hawai’i with Eric, Pete, and Laura. Highlights include driving the Road to Hāna, hiking up the Kīpahulu area, attending the meeting, touring ‘Ulupalakua Ranch, backpacking from Haleakalā [...]

Sat, August 2, 2008

Profession

Jun
22

Orthopaedic Residency Graduation 2008

This year’s orthopaedic residency graduation featured Sepehr Bady, Eric Lim, and Jonathan Linthicum. Dr. Ken Mudge received the Teacher of the Year Award.

Sun, June 22, 2008

Profession