Photo Album

The Ultimate Playground

The photo album begins on 1978. One place I liked to visit was the McDonalds Playland located at Homestaed Road and Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara. I liked the french fries and the free toy when purchasing a Happy Meal.

The picture on the left is my brother (right) and I in front of Ronald McDonald. The Playland consisted of many rides including a Grimice vibrating cage, the Fry Guys swings, a hamburger cop tree, and a cheesburger "circular turn style" (middle left).

Watching the Giants at Candlestick Park

The San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park on Summer 1991. I brought everything to the game including my walkman and my glove. I never caught a foul ball.

Disneyland Vacation

On Summer 1995, my family and I went to many places. One place was Disneyland during Memorial Day Weekend. Disneyland was packed because the Indian Jones Adventure ride opened.

I visited Disneyland on 1980, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1994, and 1995.

I made it to the top

Another Summer 1995 vacation spot was Yosemite National Park in California. My family hiked Vernal Falls and another mountain seeing Half Dome. We did many things at Yosemite including exploring and watching featured films. We stayed in a cabin where we purchased ice daily. The daytime temperatures reached the high 90s.

The picture is me on top of a big rock and Half Dome is the background.

The Grand Vacation

The Summer 1997 vacation took place in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon has many viewpoints and trails. Bring plently of water and wear proper shoes.

Las Vegas is another great vacation spot for the family. Keep the gambling temptation in check

San Jose State University Graduation Class of 1997

My graduation ceremony at San Jose State University's Spartan Stadium on May 1998. The ceremony went smoothly and every graudate left smiling.

The picture on the left is my family, my uncle's family from Alameda, and my grandfather. I thank them for attending the ceremony and their support and encouragement throughout my college life.

Car Problems on 101 in Santa Barbara

On the way to one of my cousins' wedding on November 2000, the van broke down along Southbound U.S. Highway 101 along the Santa Barbara coast between Santa Barbara and Ventura. Thanks to the California Highway Patrol, we got towed to a garage, the van was repaired, and we were on our way. Nice patrol car Mr. CHP without the vision light bar. Don't underestimate the Crown Victoria Police Interceptors.

San Diego Vacation 2001

My cousin got married in San Diego on August 2001. While in San Diego, my family made the wedding trip a family vacation. We visited the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The picture shows myself in front of the giraffs eating their afternoon snack at the San Diego Zoo.

The Golden State Warriors at Courtside

A generous broker gave me two courtside tickets to the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets at the Network Associates Coliseum on Friday December 28, 2001. The action was very close and different than watching basketball on TV.

Watching the Giants at Pacific Bell Park

Our family's first visit to Pacific Bell Park at China Basin in San Francisco on April 2002. The game was the San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins. Barry Bonds hit Pacific Bell Park's Splash Hit number 19 and number 20 and career home run number 581 and number 582.