tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33909268394107839082011-12-31T15:15:22.843-06:00A blog authored by Daryn Lu, a 28-year old graduate student at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, depicting his reflections and insights on the world around him.Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.comBlogger1891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-84111118623275037842011-12-31T14:56:00.000-06:002011-12-31T15:12:08.704-06:00

In January, I celebrated the New Year with family and friends in the Bay. Toured the Google campus in Mountain View. Received my acceptance to study at the OU College of Dentistry as well as an outpouring of love and support from my amazing family and friends. In February, I roadtripped with a fraternity brother from OKC -> Seattle (moving van broke down multiple times in freezing CO).

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-50827806368209802632011-09-11T11:47:00.001-05:002011-09-11T16:58:34.289-05:00

Another Asian Moon Festival has come and gone. Last night marked the 10th anniversary of the annual event which has more or less become a tradition at UCO. To this day, it still holds a very special place in my heart as one of my favorite community events to volunteer for. This event signifies the first organized event I played a role in planning while I served as AASA president a few years back

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-49321671623212761402011-08-08T11:33:00.004-05:002011-08-08T11:35:38.442-05:00

Sooo, yeah. Dental school, huh. I can hardly believe that it's been only 6 weeks and one class. When friends would tell me how challenging dental school would be.. it's truly one of those "you think you know but you really have no idea" situations. I'm really struggling to put into words what the past few weeks have meant to me. I'm really fortunate to have  met some amazing people through the

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-12956921986047756032011-07-27T17:18:00.001-05:002011-07-27T17:18:48.544-05:00

No time to blog! Dental school has been a crazy emotional roller coaster and it's only been 4 weeks! I'll be sure to update with more details after our final exam for clinical anatomy. I'm just super psyched because earlier today, our class voted on class officers for ASDA and I was elected to serve as alternate delegate! It's a 4-year commitment and so next year as a DS2, I'll serve as 2nd

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-23946998877169231792011-06-28T23:58:00.004-05:002011-07-27T17:19:18.691-05:00

Day one: Orientation Day two: 1st day of class I've recognized the truth in a lot of advice I've always heard but never fully realized. It's going to be an interesting four years.

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-56052828511498664612011-06-15T16:09:00.010-05:002011-06-15T17:01:01.486-05:00

This one is a doozy, haha. My mom came across this letter a few weeks back. It's a letter 6-year old Ted Mosby Daryn wrote to his first crush, a girl named Ashley from Jacksonville, FL. If you know me at all, it's pretty apparent that not much has changed in the past 21 years. The real kicker? I never gave her this letter. Womp, womp, womp.

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-41355022962846851442011-06-12T15:46:00.002-05:002011-06-12T15:47:32.564-05:00

"If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face. And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until you can hardly bear to look at it. A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-26815447210409236632011-05-29T10:43:00.000-05:002011-05-29T10:43:19.883-05:00

"What we have done for ourselves alone, dies with us; what we have done for others and the world, remains and is immortal - Albert Pike

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-43416166497985987982011-05-24T10:33:00.000-05:002011-05-29T10:45:16.508-05:00

You've recently been accepted to dental school and you have a month and a half before it all starts! What are you going to do next? I'm going to Disney World! I almost have as much love for Orlando as I do for SF. It's uber-touristy and theme parks can wear ya down like no other but Disney and Universal have put a smile on my fave ever since I first started visiting the parks when they were a

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-5493030213400741362011-05-17T11:29:00.002-05:002011-05-18T15:33:12.511-05:00

My sister's 23rd birthday and graduation. My acceptance to dental school. 3 milestones. Best way to celebrate? With family, friends, and tons of good food. Korean kalbi beef short ribs, bbq pork ribs, baslamic glazed chicken breasts, grilled asparagus and zucchini, bratwursts, polish sausages, grilled corn, s'mores, watermelon, chocolate drizzled strawberries, pound cake, and 3 ice cream

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-76518948765319620392011-05-15T12:34:00.004-05:002011-05-29T10:37:44.623-05:00

OKLA. CITY — The Asian Society of Oklahoma City hosted the 25th annual Asian Festival at the Sheraton Hotel in Oklahoma City last week. Master of ceremonies for the event was a personable and poised  young man of Chinese heritage, Daryn Lu, who reported that he grew up in Edmond and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. He is currently a dental student at the OU Health Sciences

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-33466024311328534522011-05-13T15:47:00.003-05:002011-05-29T10:37:59.736-05:00

As part one of my travel adventures has officially drawn to a close, I finally have a moment to catch my breath, enjoy the luxurious screen real estate afforded to me by my laptop (sorry, iPad), sort through the pictures, movies, the memories, all the moments shared and reflect upon the last few weeks away from home. After I made the difficult decision to not travel overseas, I hit a huge road

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-14941524536815916172011-05-11T14:36:00.000-05:002011-05-11T14:36:30.339-05:00

I've lost loved ones in the past before but never anyone so young with so much promise. There aren't enough words to describe the impact that this young gentleman had on the lives of those around him. Such a loss makes all the drama of life seem so trivial. My friends are hurting. My family is hurting. This is what it feels like to lose a brother. RIP double O. phi phi kappa alpha.

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-53999069168017196102011-04-02T11:00:00.002-05:002011-04-02T11:19:08.513-05:00

Oklahoma City, Edmond, El Reno, Geary, Canton, Watonga, Kremlin, Hollis, Fairview, South Coffeyville, Bixby, Owasso, Tahlequah, Cookson, Moore, Newcastle, Chickasha, Ft. Cobb, Pauls Valley, Ardmore, Choctaw, McAlester, Cherokee, Woodward, Altus, Hollis. In 9 months, I have seen more of Oklahoma than the past 11 years I've lived here. It's hard to believe that my last official day to work as a

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-74527665087702402452011-03-28T01:57:00.006-05:002011-04-09T12:16:03.014-05:00

St. Baldrick's 2011 has come and gone along with a head full of hair! You never really notice how warm your hair keeps you until it's no longer there. Over 200 shavees participated in the event raising well over $100,000! A huge shout-out goes to my fellow shavees, the volunteers, and especially to all of the donors.Last year, I raised just shy of $200. This year I was joined by my fraternity

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-18748010901190222492011-03-26T00:23:00.001-05:002011-03-26T12:29:49.724-05:00

1 more day until we go bald and we've raised over $2000 almost $3000! Thank you all so much. All donors will be receiving a special personalized gift from the both of us so get excited!

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-16521604512610320492011-02-18T00:23:00.012-06:002011-04-09T18:26:28.746-05:00

UPDATE: We successfully raised over $3,425! Check out our video of the OKC St. Baldrick's 2011! So here we are again! St. Baldrick's is right around the corner! Last year was my first time to participate in the event and I am thrilled to be able to do so again. For this year, I've decided to actively put together a team - Shave Me Bad. St. Baldrick's is an annual charity event that's dedicated

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-12876853623967372442011-02-09T11:36:00.000-06:002011-02-09T11:36:02.948-06:00

So I missed out on the first Snowpocalypse last week as I was out of town road tripping with one of my fraternity brothers helping him move up to Washington. That trip was the epitome of a blog-worthy adventure. So with the moving van breaking down 4 times, being stranded in Colorado, eating at the only Denny's in the world with a closed kitchen, moving an entire moving van worth of furniture/

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-21222620440497806392011-01-16T17:23:00.003-06:002011-01-17T07:15:54.052-06:00

So enough about me. I have a lot of people to thank. I have to start first and foremost with my immediate family. Dad and mom, thank you SO, SO much for the emotional and financial support. I hope that I've made you both very proud. I know there were a few moments where I might have had you worried (hee hee hee) but I finally found my way and it's all thanks to you both. Kaelyn, you have been my

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-63346649883760433812011-01-15T17:08:00.000-06:002011-01-15T17:08:18.012-06:00

Wow. The outpouring of support and well wishes has been quite frankly overwhelming. I always had a good idea that I was fortunate to be surrounded by such a positive community but I truly had no idea how amazing they could all make me feel. Phone calls, text messages, Facebook posts, likes, and comments, and emails. I feel like I'm on a crazy high. I've never been one to celebrate my own

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-8903620614296351732011-01-11T07:19:00.006-06:002011-01-13T01:30:34.994-06:00

Here we are. Today's the day I can proudly announce.. it's official. I'm going to dental school!University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Class of 2015.What started out as an idea that developed over the course of the past few years has finally come to fruition.I have spent a lot of time dreaming and wondering exactly what I would say or how I would share the news of my acceptance. Of course,

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-72098946004279113382011-01-08T15:34:00.003-06:002011-05-29T10:40:48.353-05:00

So here it is. The big recap. What did I learn? How did I grow as an individual? Yadda, yadda, yadda.I've been sitting in this quaint, little coffee shop for a few hours now. I have my laptop, a soy chai tea latte, and my cell phone all sitting in front of me. And I have no idea where to begin. It's obvious through all of my foodie pictures on FB that I'm a fan of savoring the moment. But as a

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-33572398408729878922011-01-07T05:21:00.003-06:002011-05-29T10:40:48.353-05:00

As my winter travels come to a close, I can't help but retreat and surrender to my thoughts and emotions. I'm a fairly sentimental guy and although music isn't a personal driving source, I recognize its ability to inspire. It seems that for the most part, each and every of my visits to the Bay can be defined by one or two memorable songs. The effect of being reminded of such happy and carefree

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-26126486989931701732011-01-06T05:24:00.001-06:002011-05-29T10:40:48.354-05:00

What a wonderful start to 2011! After ringing in the new year alongside the company of great friends after sharing a yummy home-cooked meal on NYE, a delicious session of dim sum at Yank Sing was followed by a relaxed New Years Day and more home-cooked goodness. After dropping my friend off at the airport, I made my way to Fremont to visit with my cousin and his wife, both practicing dentists in

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-68779630240295108122011-01-06T01:35:00.003-06:002011-05-29T10:40:48.355-05:00

Doing the robot with Android outside the Google Store. Conference biking! Riding dirrty Google-style. Google gangsta life. Hehe. Gingerbread! Cupcake!  Eclair! Donut! Android! Froyo!     Google!

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-11299377018655436782011-01-05T05:26:00.003-06:002011-01-11T07:29:42.953-06:00

I was browsing a friend's blog and decided to borrow one of her ideas. 2010 was an exciting year for me! Plenty of firsts, new experiences, engagements, weddings and celebrations, developments in my education and professional career, and repeat visits to my city by the Bay.In January, I celebrated the New Year with wonderful company in San Francisco. Enjoyed introducing some of my closest friends

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-52719349182270117092010-12-31T13:49:00.001-06:002010-12-31T14:34:03.891-06:00

Before I dive into the meat of this post, I have to state that words truly can't express the amount of gratitude I have towards all my family and friends for making my birthday extra special each year. I received some of the most thoughtful (and some unexpected) well wishes through calls and messages before, during and even days after my birthday. I'm so used to having the occasion overshadowed

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-10594191106129833282010-12-25T06:39:00.000-06:002010-12-25T06:39:59.036-06:00

As I sit here while munching on a tasty holiday snack and watching my little cousin play video games, I can't help but take the time to reflect upon the past few hours spent with family celebrating both Christmas and my birthday. In the past 4 hours, I've received so much love and and well wishes from the many amazing people in my life -- from family who I have known all my life to friends made

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-86482125560807504052010-12-21T13:58:00.000-06:002010-12-21T13:58:48.456-06:00

26 was an interesting age for me. I gained plenty of new and different perspectives while I had a lot of my core values tried and tested. While I would love to write up a post about any and all these learned pearls of wisdom, I'll save that for another day. Judging from the two videos I've decided to share, it's comforting to know that some things will never change - my love for quality time

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-30777925059635534622010-12-17T10:15:00.000-06:002010-12-17T10:15:52.365-06:00

Although I'm certain this collage is missing quite a few of my statuses, it serves its purpose as a admirable collection of quips and updates that define me and my interests. At a casual glance, it's easy to see my interests in tennis, running, karaoke, Pike, my family, friends, SF, and my path towards dentistry. I've been kicking around a draft of my true thoughts on 2010. We'll see if it ever

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-88196454513101799542010-12-13T12:28:00.001-06:002010-12-13T12:31:11.567-06:00

My waxing kit from CourseSaver arrived today! I'm going to treat it as an early Christmas/birthday present.. that I bought for myself. Anyway, I'm pretty excited to get started with the kit and the videos. I may post a few pictures here and there to document my progress. I know that lab work is something a good majority of dental students complain about but I'm still fairly bright-eyed and

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-11806004517571069312010-12-06T00:11:00.001-06:002010-12-06T00:11:46.333-06:00

I'm always up for new experiences and the opportunity to grow and learn more about myself as a young adult. A few weeks ago, I was invited to co-emcee the 10th Annual Miss Asian UCO Pageant! I felt extremely privileged and honored to receive such an invite. When I was invited to make the opening introduction for the 7th Annual Miss Asian UCO Pageant, I remember being absolutely terrified and

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-28281544151776633232010-12-05T22:07:00.000-06:002010-12-05T22:07:06.448-06:00

Earlier today I was forwarded this message by Ramina, the current president of the UCO Predental Society. It's a picture of UCO's Health Professions brochure. It served as a pleasant reminder of a lasting legacy I've left on UCO's campus, an organization that will hopefully serve to benefit others on the cusp of entering such a highly competitive field.

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-55566768629377350082010-12-01T13:31:00.007-06:002010-12-03T10:20:37.933-06:00

And so here's a bit of an update. I recently found out that I was waitlisted for dental school. I was honestly kind of bummed at first because I hadn't even considered the possibility. I had only anticipated either receiving an acceptance or rejection. But after reading some of the reactions on studentdoctor.net and hearing from friends, I'm definitely feeling more encouraged for having gotten

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-43487010209379734912010-11-20T12:17:00.009-06:002010-12-02T01:43:20.103-06:00

So today's the day. As I'm typing this post, the admissions committee at the OU College of Dentistry is meeting and discussing the 200+ candidates they interviewed during the past 3 months. ~800 applicants ~200 interviews 56 slots (10-14 out of state, 42 - 46 OK residents) So I guess I never really mentioned how my interview went! I arrived about 30 minutes before I was scheduled so that I

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-87983932287708291362010-11-09T00:04:00.000-06:002010-11-09T00:04:33.613-06:00

Wow. I had already taken a conciliatory approach to dental school and this year's application cycle. I had come to terms with my mistake of submitting my AADSAS application much later than I would have preferred. I had even experienced setbacks with people telling me that I was on the wrong path and that I shouldn't have even bothered applying. Hours and hours later after receiving word that I

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-82787954223318030692010-11-05T22:50:00.001-05:002010-11-08T09:53:02.796-06:00

I recently had my photo taken for an upcoming issue of the Oklahoma Dental Association's monthly journal. Apparently the photographer felt that I had a chubby face. Thanks, photoshop! Before. After.

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-57802140491998514072010-11-04T01:03:00.000-05:002010-11-04T01:03:05.755-05:00

As most of my closest friends know, I am not too optimistic about the current application cycle. Without going into further details concerning my reasoning, I have decided to be more proactive with my goals for the next cycle. I feel that I have finally made an active decision regarding which school I would like to direct my strongest efforts towards. Another year will make me even a stronger

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-29814777395151767992010-11-01T12:48:00.006-05:002010-11-21T18:48:07.217-06:00

It's a mere 5 hours before my 6th trip to SF officially draws to a close. Just like all my past trips out to the city, this one was memorable in its own right. It marked the one-year anniversary of me reconnecting with family members and forging new friendships with some of the most amazing people I have ever met! I've noticed my post-SF blogs tend to read quite similarly. I'll open with how

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-61259900624074135762010-10-24T14:12:00.003-05:002010-12-02T01:43:56.739-06:00

Similar to how I'm an American-born Chinese, both my parents are Burmese-born Chinese. Along with English, Burmese is what my sister and I have been exposed to since we were young. This is the reason why I can understand Burmese rather than Cantonese or Mandarin. I was never taught the Burmese language as a child. It's something that I simply picked up over the years. My recent exploration of

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-44454148751163012512010-10-22T08:18:00.000-05:002010-10-22T08:18:03.761-05:00

I'm typically not a fan of awards shows. They can be amusing at times but they rarely ever catch my attention. This is the first year I've ever paid attention to Spike TV's Scream Awards and it was the awesome Back to the Future teaser trailer that first caught my attention. Sunday morning was when I caught wind of of Bill Murray accepting an award on behalf of Zombieland while completely decked

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-12206315272269406452010-10-07T14:22:00.000-05:002010-10-07T14:22:55.317-05:00

Unfortunately my blog has entered a phase where I am simply copying and reposting articles that I've stumbled across on the interwebs. I promise to pick back up my own writing sooner or later but in the meantime, I would like to share a blog that popped up on my reader feed earlier today. Over the years, I’ve discovered seven traits that real men possess:Integrity – Integrity is more than being

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-14814621107544581792010-10-07T14:05:00.003-05:002010-10-07T14:12:48.048-05:00

"Dad, you look like an idiot."

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-82038076683156819882010-10-02T16:53:00.004-05:002010-10-02T17:00:51.652-05:00

This panda definitely got his groove on during the 2010 Moon Festival! There's just something about these panda dance videos that always manage to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately in this one, I totally forgot about dancing with the kids until the very last few seconds, haha.

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-32382214743904860152010-10-02T16:50:00.000-05:002010-10-02T16:50:58.842-05:00

Oddly enough, I was introduced to TED through Jon Chu's presentation over the Legion of Extraordinary Dance. I came across this video from my RSS feed and was immediately captivated. The message is simple enough and the talk lingers on the lengthy side but the speaker, Simon Sinek, is extremely effective with his presentation. I found the ideas shared to be thought provoking as well as engaging

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-51938389814678029902010-09-25T00:43:00.006-05:002010-09-25T10:52:22.205-05:00

Oh yes. It's that time again. For the third year in a row, I donned the panda costume and rocked out at the University of Central Oklahoma's Asian Moon Festival hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA). I have always held a soft spot in my heart for AASA as it was one of the first organizations that helped me develop and hone my leadership abilities. It's always a true delight to

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I recently made the switch from a Blackberry Curve 8900 to a Samsung Vibrant. It's been only a few days and so I'm still processing the pros and cons of Blackberry vs. Android. My last two phones have both been variants of the Blackberry Curve and I had become quite accustomed to the UI and the innerworkings of a BB. Needless to say, I became spoiled by some of the BB's more prominent features.

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I came across this on someone's Facebook status. I'm usually not one to 'copy and repost' on Facebook as I find it to be tacky but I wanted to find someway to share these words. At age 4: Mom knows everything! At 8: Mom knows a lot! At 12: Mom doesn't really know everything. At 14: Mom doesn't know anything. At 16: Mom doesn't exist. At 18: She's old fashioned. At 25: Maybe Mom does know

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DAT. Thesis research. Work. Travel.

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Although my fraternity days are well past me, watching this video brought back a surge of memories. It was the first and only rush video I ever made and I think it turned out pretty well for having little to no experience with media production. Just little ol' me tinkering around with a few programs here and there. I'm a fairly sentimental guy and it shows as you watch this video. I'm most proud

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Well, kiddos, my 5th trip to SF is quickly drawing to a close and I can't help but sit here with a smile on my face as I reminisce on the past few days. In the past I've talked about all this city offers - foodie delights and touristy sights (yea for rhyming!) but when I really break it down.. it's the people that make all the difference. It's crazy to think but this time last year, I hardly knew

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I'm surprised I haven't blogged about this yet! The summer is quickly drawing to a close and the big exciting news is my recent job offer from the Oklahoma Dental Foundation! As my dear readers know, I have been interning with the ODF for the past two months as a public health intern doing mainly administrative office work. A few weeks ago, I was approached with an offer to stay on and be trained

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Today I began work on a custom-built proton pack and I could not be more excited about the prospective outlook. Previously I've toyed with the idea of purchasing a pre-built pack from eBay. Cost was always an issue as decent quality packs reach up to $1000+. The other issue that I've consistently heard from the prop-building community in the sense of fulfillment that one enjoys after completing

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I COMPLETELY forgot that this happened but apparently random strangers have had an affinity to me for longer than I had remembered.Here's the set up. My blogging days date further back than LiveJournal to the glory days of Xanga. Certain details escape me but apparently a random guy from my town happened across my Xanga and took a liking to some of the pictures I had posted.So here's the first

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And in continuation of my LiveJournal Flashback series, I want to share with you all the caliber of my postings from over 5 years ago. Every time I happen to log into to my LJ account, I feel as if I'm taking a trip through douche-ville. Mind you that this entry is heavily edited.Here is an entry dated June 16th, 2005:BATMAN BEGINS IS SO !@#$%^ RIDICULOUSLY SICK!!!!All of my hype was worth it. I

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As part of my summer internship, I was granted the opportunity to participate in an intern leadership program put on by the Great Oklahoma City Chamber. Throughout the entire month of June, we were all invited to attend networking luncheons with prominent Oklahomans presenting on a variety of topics from local entrepreneurship and industry to local government and cost of living in OKC. While it

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Long time, no blog. Apologies all around. I've been meaning to put together a quick entry just to update everyone. Quite a bit has transpired since my last posting - both good times and bad. But I felt like I had to share a few pictures and mention the amazing weekend I just shared with friends from all over.This past Saturday, July 10, 2010, two of my dearest friends from college married one

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-81715355768046425542010-06-20T14:07:00.000-05:002010-06-20T14:08:27.960-05:00

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-78587125485608348682010-06-15T21:46:00.000-05:002010-06-15T21:46:04.400-05:00

"We shall never have more time. We have, and always had, all the time there is. No object is served in waiting until next week or even until tomorrow. Keep going. Concentrate on something useful." - Arnold Bennett

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For my most recent birthday, a dear friend of mine gifted me a cook book entitled "The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen: Classic Family Recipes for Celebration and Healing". One of my personal goals for this summer was to learn how to cook a new dish each week!I spent a lot of time in the kitchen last summer but I drifted back to constantly eating out at restaurants or slapping together pb&js

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-8030722788703484702010-06-07T20:41:00.001-05:002010-06-07T20:41:27.274-05:00

"You can ask the universe for signs all you want but ultimately we only see what we want to see when we're ready to see it."- Ted MosbyHow I Met Your MotherSeason 5, Episode 24 -- Doppelgangers

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Ghostbusters is my all-time, hands down, without a doubt, #1 favorite movie. I've held off from posting a blog about it simply because I could never find the right words to do my level of appreciation for the movie proper justice. Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of donning a proton pack. Walking around Universal Studios back in the early 90s when they still had the Ghostbusters

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-22779449315883375722010-06-03T16:47:00.004-05:002010-06-03T18:57:42.881-05:00

So the DAT came and went. For the most part, I am pleased with my results but more than anything, I'm happy that I faced one of my greatest fears. In all actuality, the exam wasn't too bad. About two more months of additional studying and refining concepts and I should be primed to achieve my ideal score!That being said, I have been struggling as of late with the post-DAT lull. Things have

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-46945803003425750052010-05-31T19:22:00.001-05:002010-05-31T19:24:28.347-05:00

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Well, my first weekend in Vegas came and went and yeah, what a memorable whirlwind of a weekend. Getting an hour of sleep before catching a 6:30am flight, cutting the TSA security line and getting yelled at by everyone and their dog, helping Nick's dad move the two heaviest couches in existence, Aloha, Sushi Mon AYCE buffet, Luxor, walking the strip, Fat Tuesday's strawberry pina colada,

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So I'm officially a week away from my first bout with the DAT. It's absolutely terrifying knowing that all my hopes and dreams can be shattered in a little less than 7 days. I've put this exam off for so long knowing very well that it would be my biggest challenge to getting accepted to dental school. It's been more than 5 years since I've taken organic chemistry and even longer since I've taken

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14 days to go until my first crack at the DAT. My study experiences have had their ups and downs. I miss my social life. I really do. I miss the company of others. I even miss the social aspect of studying. If I was in dental school, I wouldn't be complaining because I would have the opportunity to study with others but studying for a standardized exam like this is extremely personal. My study

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-63578040812625471202010-05-15T01:45:00.006-05:002010-05-15T16:08:45.506-05:00

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-2143574511837905002010-05-13T16:52:00.004-05:002010-05-13T17:19:33.414-05:00

While suffering from a temporary Facebook withdrawal, my study breaks have finally brought me to taking online personality tests. Don't be so quick to judge! I'm not figuring out which Sex and the City character I am although I've been told I'm a Charlotte whatever that means. A few friends in an email thread I subscribe to passed on a few personality tests that I took to pass the time. Their

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-59737486996528752252010-05-12T15:34:00.012-05:002011-05-08T11:09:22.704-05:00

Inspired by the movie The Bucket List, I decided to create my very own. This list will continually be updated as my priorities and desires evolve over time. The activities and events depicted on this list are not in any particular order nor magnitude of importance. The ones that I've crossed out (obviously) have already happened in the past. They're just some of the memories that I will forever

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-28660320788022597012010-05-11T23:14:00.003-05:002010-05-15T16:05:57.529-05:00

A few posts ago, I commented about my time in the UK last summer reconnecting with family from all over. Well, we were fortunate enough to meet up again later in the year in DC where we came together to celebrate our uncle's birthday.Upon parting ways we drafted a document placing our bets on the order that the remaining cousins will marry. I scanned a copy of the original "contract" below. Can I

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vs.So the debate between my sister and I about whether or not Ghostbusters III will happen has persisted for what seems like forever. If you've perused my list of random facts, you'll know that she and I are prone to frequently engage in nonsensical debates. It's all in good fun.Our latest sibling musings brought us to the other evening when we bet whether or not Ghostbusters III will be

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This past weekend, I attended my fraternity's formal and enjoyed a fantastic evening shared with great company. It's well known that I take immense pride in my fraternity as I would not be the man I am today without my brothers. Time spent with pledge brothers, older alumni and a few of the newer actives made for an memorable time.This was the 4th formal that I've attended as an alumnus. Really?

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I've been reminiscing a lot lately about the past year or so of my life. I've had the opportunity to travel a lot and visit people from all over. The summer of 2009 was nothing short of amazing with family from all over the world coming together to celebrate a wedding. The extravaganza lasted for 3 days with a wedding ceremony, a tea ceremony, and 4 separate receptions!After browsing through my

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This is shaping up to be an exciting summer!Although it was originally up in the air whether or not I was going to stay in OKC for the Summer or spend time in SF, I was recently offered a paid summer internship at the Oklahoma Dental Foundation as a public health intern! They're a fantastic group of individuals and I am really looking forward to working with them! This internship also allows me

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-17195927016573469032010-04-25T14:02:00.004-05:002010-04-30T06:15:27.183-05:00

Today, I participated and finished my very first half marathon! This marks yet another accomplishment that I would not have even imagined possible this time last year. Although I did not live in Oklahoma during the time of the Memorial bombing, I dedicate my efforts in memory of the lives lost. I am so grateful for all those who have supported and encouraged me throughout my training. With a

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Inspired by my time spent at the 2009 ASDA Annual Session, I recently attended the 2010 Oklahoma Dental Association Annual Meeting as a pre-dental student. My interest in organized dentistry and leadership opportunities helped cultivate an interest in attending this meeting. After getting approval from the ODA main offices, I brought news of this excellent opportunity to members of my UCO

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-7193941506647262332010-04-19T00:57:00.000-05:002010-05-15T16:05:57.531-05:00

Been a while. No time to blog. With my exam date looming over my head, my frustrations are mounting. As overwhelming as this time in my life may be, I am constantly reminded that I am surrounded by a wonderful support system of family and friends. Recently, my cousin proposed to his amazing girlfriend and was kind enough to Skype me and my family so that we could watch the proposal! It was

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After stopping mid-run to take this picture, I decided I wanted to run across the GG. View from one end of the bridge. View from the other end of the bridge!

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Please make a donation on my behalf to support childhood cancer research so that all children diagnosed with cancer will have a better chance for a cure! 3/28 Update:  I'm so glad that I participated in this event! I ended up raising about $350 which was more than I expected. Next year, I plan to take the event more seriously perhaps even going as far as putting a team together to raise even

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-37132630819324702132010-03-18T03:26:00.004-05:002011-05-29T10:40:48.356-05:00

So remember my post about my "perfect night"? I feel today I experienced the "perfect day" equivalent. Here's the thing about SF. Whatever I have been doing hasn't been anything out of the ordinary. Everything just feels right here. I can't explain it any other way. Let me tell you about my day. Woke up bright and early and treated myself to a scrumptious breakfast consisting of leftovers from

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So I've been chatting with my hairstylist from the Velvet Monkey Too about St. Baldrick's and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to go ahead and do it. Regardless, I've posted a poll at the top of my blog for any visitors to vote and share their thoughts on my participation. I've never used the poll function before so it seemed like a great excuse to do so, haha. The about blurb on the website

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-34138842884784946902010-03-01T17:34:00.005-06:002010-03-01T17:54:36.720-06:00

Graphic by Toma Vergnaud. Celebrating 142 years. Happy Founders Day to all my brothers of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. I am the man that I am today because of phi phi kappa alpha and its amazing brotherhood. Daryn LuLambda Iota, 50 Be sure to check out Pi Kappa Alpha's new social media initiative:Become a fan of the official Facebook fan page. Follow Pi Kappa Alpha on Twitter!

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Baby me. Cousins from SF MMSed me this picture about a week ago. Can you see why I miss them so much?

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I, like everyone else, have my own take on spoilers. I tend to link my proclivity towards spoilers to a deep-seated desire for instant gratification. At least, that's the result of my self-diagnosis. I enjoy spoilers -- random fact number 14: I love spoilers for movies or t.v. shows. Especially for movies that I'm kind of interested in seeing but not really. For example, scary movies. I

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-80041982978361472142010-02-22T02:07:00.001-06:002010-05-15T16:09:02.398-05:00

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So I was recently inspired and delved back into my old LiveJournal account. I haven't accessed the account since 2007 and no, I won't provide you with the link. Besides, I privatized all my old, original entries so there's not much to see. I started this blog in hopes of crafting a more mature and cohesive collection of my thoughts. My LiveJournal account dates back to 2003 and recounts my early

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With acceptance letters being mailed out comes the familiar feeling of regret and dismay. This is always a difficult time of the year for me and I've blogged about it before in a previous entry titled "Pressure". This coupled with the fact that another year has just passed is just the icing on the triple layer cake of wompiness. 'Tis no bueno. Without a doubt - I am incredibly happy and proud of

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Rawr? Gung Hay Fat Choy, my friends! It's a new year with exciting new prospects. Chinese New Years Eve was spent with my family. We shared a lovely dinner at Chows, a restaurant that a good friend recommended. The food was nommy and we enjoyed our meal together. Peking Spare Ribs. Lobster. Jelly fish. Pork intestines. On Chinese New Year, we spent the early afternoon at the

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-15706161264321206192010-02-13T11:43:00.009-06:002010-02-19T22:10:38.253-06:00

Yeah, you better believe I'm going to blog about this. Definitely filing this post under the "accomplishments" label. So everyone pretty much knows about my recent weight loss and how health and fitness have taken a much higher priority in my life. I'm not going to lie. I'm still incredibly proud of all that I have achieved in a little over a year. Like I've stated in many posts, I've had the

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-81889433913992059062010-02-12T12:56:00.002-06:002010-12-02T01:41:08.056-06:00

Feeding our innate desire to overshare with others has been the springboard for perhaps the entire concept of social networking. From MySpace to Facebook and from Twitter to the very recent Google Buzz. Trailing the internet sensation that is all of these networks is the other buzz word of privacy. Only a mere two days after its launch, Buzz has encountered outrage from the Internets screaming

Darynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944805885055764147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390926839410783908.post-74006707007531298202010-02-11T17:49:00.002-06:002010-02-16T01:30:31.878-06:00

According to Google Analytics, my most popular blog post has been my first "Pet Peeve Of The Day" - Facebook Wall Posts. As my writing and this blog evolve over time, I strive to build upon familiarity. It is for this reason why I am continuing with the PPOTD series with another mini rant on my lovely internet addiction to Facebook. With the recent design update come many grievances that are

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This past Friday and Saturday, I spent my time volunteering at the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OKMOM). As a pre-dental graduate student, I have taken it upon myself to gain as much exposure to the field of dentistry as I possibly can. Originally, I had made plans to volunteer for the Friday afternoon shift and then fly out early the next morning to Washington DC to visit family and friends and

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Continuing on with the theme of "soul mates".. for the longest time, I have wanted to post a blog describing what I am looking for in a relationship. Something along the lines of what a good friend of mine Nathan has done very well. Unfortunately, I myself have not yet been able to do so without coming off seemingly needy, whiny, unrealistic, and desperate. Indeed I am my own worst critic.

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Do you watch How I Met Your Mother? After hearing so much about this show from friends, I decided to tune in and catch an episode. And yes, after one episode I was totally hooked. If you're a fan of the show and were wondering, it was the episode titled "Ten Sessions" from Season 3 where Ted takes Stella on a "two minute date". It was absolutely romantic and quite heartfelt. Ever since then, I

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I just knew it would be a terrible idea to try and sneak a game in right before I went to bed. Although the picture truly speaks for itself, I want to celebrate its life and share a memory about the beloved departed.  During my time in SF, I didn't really miss my 360 that much because both my cousin and a friend had their own so I was able to get some gaming on in my spare time. Anyway, any

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"Please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record, it’s my least favorite quality. It doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen. I’m telling you. Amazing things will happen. I’m telling you. It’s just true."- Conan O'Brien

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There’s absolutely no significance to this post other than for my own personal recollection but I thought that I would share it anyway because it’s really not that often that I remember my dreams so vividly. Seriously. I just had a weird dream and I’m trying my hardest not to forget it. The setting was a volunteer site and I was signing in/registering for the event. After a series of

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Richie T. has been one of my dearest friends since our days at Classen SAS and I cannot begin to express how happy I am that we have been able to maintain our friendship over the years. One of the most realistic/pessimistic viewpoints my father passed on to me at an earlier age was that friends would come and go. I learned that the hard way as throughout life I've made new friends while falling

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