April 7, 2005
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BACK HOME
So I’m back from my Speaking Engagement at Aggieland (Texas A&M). Having not having done a speaking gig since November, it took a good 30 minutes before I got back into the groove of things. But all in all, I think it went pretty well judging from this xanga post: Reaction 1. (Btw, everyone says, “Howdy” around there – even the automated voice in the elevators!) Thanks for bringing me out Aggies!
As most readers know, I log my journeys into my mental rolodex through the indigenous/local food
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consume on that trip. So, Texas A&M will be forever be where I had my first FreeBirds Burrito. And as a service to future patrons of this eatery, I will pass along the wisdom that was passed onto me: Do not unwrap the entire burrito or it will fall apart.
Instead, slowly unwrap the foil in a clockwise or counter-clockwise (your preference) as you consume said burrito – just the way you would a pack of LifeSavers™.
And I received some good inside news last night from a buddy who subtitles DVD’s (Btw, he types wicked fast!) when he told me he was working on the “Tru Calling” Season 2 DVD. Which means more residuals in the near future! Score! To be able to squeeze a little something more out of that gig – which buys me more time not working and more time with Avery. (Fun Fact:: If any of you saw tonight’s “Tru Calling”, you might’ve picked up on actress, Lizzy Caplan’s character name:”Avery” — which is exactly where we got our daughter’s name.)
I have been snapping so many photos of her and I’ve dubbed my latest 2 artistic pieces: “E=MC²” and “Creamer“, respectively.
In “Creamer“, you can actually see her exasperated expression going, “Alright Dad, are we done yet?”
Comments (62)
those baby pics are so cute!
Hi, Parry. I loved your work in BLT and I think it’s a damn shame you don’t get the bigger project opportunities you deserve. But in a society that doesn’t really accept Asian-American actors in big roles (unless you’re a martial arts master or skinny looking geek), I sadly don’t seem all that surprised. I enjoy reading your journal and I’m planning to write an article for my school newspaper featuring you, and I just think I’d inform you that I’ll be using this page for reference. Please keep on trying to land that huge project (just look at John Cho and Kal Penn!); I’ll be looking forward to it.
The baby’s looking great, by the way. I will forever live by your philosophy on… burritoes.
awwwww, she is so adorable with the glasses on…she looks like a doll!
You’re freakin awesome Parry~! Thanks for putting up pics of us from A&M =P Good job with that burrito.. haha.. Hope you had fun here, sorry about the sporadic rain that decided to bless us with its presence. Best of luck with everything.
-Lonny… Rho Delta Chi *Go Team Nu!!*
awww.. she’s so tiny^^
bet it was hard leaving her for ur trip ^^
so CUTE! she’s gonna be even cuter later on!
you were great tonite on tru! aww… ahaha da glasses. cute baby.=xD
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww…. she’s so beautiful!
ohh and.. the giants vs. dodgers game is on… arghhh i didnt get to see the show!
very cute baby pics!! and i saw you on Tru Calling tonight!
soooooooo adorable
hey! those people in your pictures look familiar!! =P thanks again for sacrificing time with your baby girl and coming to help us out with asian heritage week in aggieland. hope you had an awesome time..i know everyone who heard you speak did. =)
-esther chen [ rho delta chi | team nu ]
wow look at those eyes!!! soo cute!!!
HOWDY Parry! Wow. You inspired more people than you realize at your speaking engagement at Texas A&M. All the Rhos really appreciate the time you took out of your daddy schedule to come out to humid and rainy Texas. We will be sure to think about that table long MONSTER burrito contest you suggested. And yes, I love sugar in my tea.
Thanks again! <3 Maeghan
i watched tru calling today!
good job!
Congratulations, I’m currently watching TRU CALLING….
It’s nice to see an ASIAN character in representation…. all my best to you and your career!
aww..she’s so adorable!
Your baby is NOT A TOY, PARRY!! Haha, she’s just so cute. I’m glad you had a great time at A&M! I wanna see those pictures of Esther stuffing her face with a burrito!
either your baby’s really small, or that is one big thing of creamer. But she’s so cute!!! My uncle just had triplets, so i’ve been oogling over baby pix too…
Howdy! Thanks for coming down to Aggieland!
aww she’s soo adorable. and btw.. saw u in tru calling.
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww she’s adorable!!!!
OMG. SHE IS SO CUTE and TINY!!!
Btw, I normally don’t watch TV, but I saw you on “Tru” tonight and then I couldn’t get away from the TV after that! ;]
that has got to be THE cutest baby i have EVER seen in my ENTIRE LIFE!! swear to gawwww… i actually went “awww” out loud.. haha that cute.. congratulations!
howdy parry! thanks again for coming to aggieland–it was a great learning experience for us all. (and i’m linked in your xanga!!! yippee!!!) i hope that your words will motivate students to strive to make a difference as they go through this game called life…hehe. omg, i’m loving the baby pics again—toooooo cute!!!
hahah! awwwwww, she is definitely daddy’s little girl…
E=MC2 and Creamer. Two classics.
heehee. she’s so cute. she’s changed some since she was first born. they grow up so fast.
Your baby is ADORABLE! Congrats! I am a HUGE fan of “Tru Calling.” I have watched it since day one and I think this new season is better than ever. Ya’ll med students really add some flavor to the show. I definitely support the show and I will be buying the second season when it come sout. Good luck with it and keep us updated on your Xanga! <3Miranda
FREEEEEEBIRDS!! As a displaced Texan (currently living in Massachusetts, soon to be moving to California), I cannot tell you how I have missed REAL burritos around these parts. They have this place in Boston called Boca Grande that purports to make a burrito “grande,” but it’s far from grande at all. Those Freebirds burritos are like frickin’ bricks. I love ‘em.
Also, I love all the baby pics, but I was especially amused by the E=MC2 picture. It reminds me of this Simpsons quote, when Homer’s wearing Henry Kissinger’s glasses:
Lisa: Dad, you shouldn’t wear glasses that weren’t prescribed for you.
Homer: [to Bart] Lisa, just because you’re ten feet tall doesn’t mean you can tell me what to do.
Another good reason to have children. To reference their size to other objects in the room.
AWWWWWW she’s SOO ADORABLE!!! and so tiny!! awwwww
hey!! do you think you’re going to keep speaking at colleges?? cuz i’m going down to texas next year and it’d be AWESOME to go to one of your speaking engagements.. WOOOT!! keep it UP!
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wow you became one of those snapshot dad’s real fast =)
avery looks so adorable… her eyes are so big & beautiful…
How cute. She’s so Small! Congratz again.
your daughter is very cute!!
HOW CUTE!!! Avery’s features are finally showing! (you know how when babies are just born they all look alike; all tiny and wrinkled)
she’s so precious!
Personally I like the fact that there has been Pepsi product placement in two straight entries.
Are you going to ween the kid from breast milk to Pepsi? My family claims that this was the case with me…..
Tru was great and Avery looks as adorable as ever!
i love that show tru. that’s so cool that u have a cute little new born!! congrats!
Avery is so adorable! Congratulations.
Have a good one.
Cheers,
Jenni
Cute baby. i saw you on tru calling.. yay for asians! i know someone who looks just like you [except he has a tan] =P
hahaha! she’s adorable!!! congrats!
Hey, i was just confirming to see if u were a brother of Delta Sigma Pi in College. aite, peace.
omg…….sooooooooooooo adorable. i like “e=mc2″ the most! hahhahaha awwwww
yay! more tru calling! arenbt u the guy in the hot tub? hehe well keep up the great work! You guys rock! And that baby is cute!
ha ha. i looooove the pictures. keep taking them!
she is so adorable! so tiny!!!!!!!!!! those are the best pictures ever. keep um coming! ^_^
she is ABSOLUTELYYY ADORABLEEE!!
Thanks so much for visiting Aggieland! Love the baby pics, and i’m sure she’ll appreciate them too when you are showing them to her friends when she is a teenager! hehe
My god.. how did you end up in College Station? =) You should swing by Austin, TX sometime – and we have Freebirds there too (mmmm.. monster burrito). hehe.. Glad you enjoyed your visit in Texas! =)
loving that last picture. lolz. so cute!!
whoops, i accidentally posted this in your older entry so i shall post this again here…..
sup mr. shen. i stumbled onto your blog from featured content. i bet you heard this a few million times, but BLT was an awesome movie. i guess it doesn’t hurt to hear it one more time. i read a couple of your blogs tonight and i must say, they’re quite entertaining. i will have to read the rest another day, as it’s almost 4AM now and i have class in approximately 5 hours. keep up the good work man. btw, congrats on your new daughter, very adorable.
you have the cutest kid…and I looooooooooooooove tru calling. You are the best new edition this season! You’re hilarious. It sucks it’s been cancelled after just a couple more episodes…What’s it like working with Eliza Dushu? She’s like one of my biggest hero people. Haha, but I wish you all the best, and congrats on your child and marriage…sincerely ,
~~~!Dixie!~~~
parry, your daughter is very cute. can i borrow her to help me pick up chicks?
Avery sure is a cutie ! Isn’t it cool to be a Dad ? Baby girls are awesome….she’s gonna have you wrapped around her little finger ! LOL
Parry – I was flicking through some channels and thought I recognized you on Tru Calling! Must have been a fun role!!! Will you be in future episodes? Eliza’s from my neighboring town in Boston - Watertown!
Also, congrats to you guys! She’s adorable! Start her early with the black plastic frames. =P They’re hott!!!
Yo you don’t have to comment me but when you were sniffing that coke in btl that was cool….i’m kidding… respect to the pioneers of asian american actors bro!
Hey thats me, left side of the pic in blue. saw you speak at A&M, very interesting. congratulations on having a beautiful daughter. all my friends are having kids, its carzy. my bad for not introducing myself at the workshop. it was fun taking part in an “audition”. stay up, and hope to see you in more films.
Howdy! I’m glad your experience here was positive. Thanks for sharing your experience as an Asian American actor. There were things I’d never thought of or believed if you hadn’t said it. BTW your picture’s on my xanga too.