little. yellow. different. A weblog by Ernie Hsiung

the graduation song

Also at the graduation party: (see last post)

Lil: So we bought a cake for Jen. But what are we gonna sing? We can’t sing “Happy Birthday,” obviously. We can’t sing “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” because she’s not a fellow. You got any ideas?
Ernie: I dunno, but we [...]

like boys and girls

Jen (AKA “a close friend from college,” AKA “the roommates girlfriend”) had her graduation party last Friday.

(The scene: Ernie is pouring himself a cup of juice with a clean plastic cup.)
Paris: Hey buddy, can you a pour me a cup as well?
Ernie: Sure. Here, have my cup, I’ll just use yours.
Paris: [...]

SXSW and fisting

Bloggers talk a lot of smack. It’s a good thing.

(Scene 1: The Omni Hotel bar. I really wish I remembered how the exact conversation went, but since I don’t remember, I’ll have to paraphase for comedic effect.)
Jared: You know what we need to spice up these conference panels? A secret [...]

ernie’s weekend (part 3 of 3)

(The setting: Peoples Park, home of a supposedly right-wing demonstration celebrating the “Bay Area Patriots Association.” I’m there with the Guerrilla Queer Bar, most of whom are dressed in red, white and blue. I think we’re out there to heckle the group, but I’m not sure. There’s a crazy marching band [...]

ernie’s weekend (part 2 of 3)

(The setting: The next morning, in bed. Ernie is woken up by a call on his cellphone.)

Ernie: Gaaah… <morning voice>hello?</morning voice>
Voice on other end: Do you shave your butt?
Ernie: Huh? What…? Who are you?
Voice: I’m not talking about the hairs on your cheeks, either. I’m talking [...]

ernie’s weekend (part 1 of 3)

(The setting: UC Davis, half an hour before our fraternities pledge initiation ceremony, where I’m the namesake.)

Mike, the pledge Dad: Good turnout, huh?
Ernie: Wow. 65 people. That’s pretty damn good. I’m not going to remember any of their names, though. If they’re female, I’ll just call them, I [...]