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2010 Recap.

The really Highs, and the really lows. 2010 was definitely a roller coaster. January highlight of the year was most definitely my nephew being born. My sister’s first child. Ronan is his name and he’s fat and chubby…but he’s more proportioned now that it’s been a year. February: Cathy Nguyen contacted me to do shows around the area. I didn’t hesitate and...

Jan 1st

What's in store for me for 2011

Montreal, Quebec. Jan 22-24 Boston, MA; Early March 2011 China; Somewhere between Jan-March. All expenses paid. I just have to bang on the ivories a bit. Happy New Year!

Dec 31st

Watch

Training. Every 7-9pm. Let’s do work.

Dec 31st

Dec 29th

There are people who want to leave to be in a better place. Then there are those who decide to stay who want to change the place for the better. Manong, I kind of understand why you stuck around for so long. This past 6 months without your guidance was such a big test for me. I had the biggest shoes to fill, but if you could only see how many of your ‘kids’ filled your shoes, you...

Dec 29th

Busy January

Dec 28th

Patience...

…ken, patience. chill. let it go…

Dec 28th

Exhausted.

There is this feeling of satisfaction after hitting the mitts during a boxing session. Combinations, Rolls, and footwork. Fun workout. …and i’m wearing a sauna suit. :D

Dec 27th

Untraditional Christmas

As far back as i can remember, (cliche) my Christmas was routine; a repetition. Same Time, Same Place, Same People. This year it was spent with the in-laws. It was a good change. The food choice was more unexpected, bringing Ethiopian food into the mix. :) Yum. Also there was someone of my age that i could talk too as well, something that usually is not present with my former christmas routine....

Dec 26th

Patience,

will get you to higher places. A humble attitude will get you to even higher places.

Dec 26th

Dec 23rd

“It’s a quick YES or NO.”

– freaking respond. i have other plans.

Dec 22nd

Dec 16th

Dec 13th

Watch

Lydia Paek - Grenade. Me - keys. I was walking back to the venue after i loaded the keyboard into the car. This guy stops me and comments, “hey man, good job on the keys…you’re an inspiration,” I stopped and asked for his name, and told that it meant a lot for him to say that. Our society has grown to accept comments that are given electronically, whether through...

Dec 12th

My alma mater. Loma Linda University →

Highest Paid Grads. Now i just need to find a job…

Dec 9th

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Committed

just tweeted me back. :) woot!

Dec 8th

Dec 7th

Kphamsworld...

thanks for following! :) ken.

Dec 7th

“Ok. It’s been so long. How do i use this again?”

– me

Dec 7th

my childhood friend/vocal extraordinaire my favorite jazz vocalist (who topped jamie cullum on the jazz charts in 2007) my favorite YT musician to accompany my favorite american idol all tweeted me the other day. i feel special. :D

Dec 4th

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Onstage with my houseband, trying to figure out how to play “fresh prince of bel air” theme song while the show was going on. Lol.

Dec 3rd

Dec 2nd