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Love Virgin

June 21st, 2009
By Mike Lee

Are you a love virgin?

Allow me to explain. If you go by the traditional definition of the word "virgin," it means a person who has not had sexual intercourse. If you've ever bumped uglies in the night, hid the hot dog, or taken the bullet train through Yonker's tunnel, then no, you are not a virgin.

What about a love virgin?

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From Pom Pom Balls to Small Business Owner

March 22nd, 2009
By Mike Lee

I'm not sure when it first hit me. The desire to become an entrepreneur, I mean. All I know is, it has something to do with a pom-pom ball, some felt, and a pair of rolly eyeballs.

I blame it all on my Dad.

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How to Get Rid of Lactose Intolerance

November 16th, 2008
By Mike Lee

I, like many Asian Americans I know, turned lactose intolerant a few years ago. Right around the age of 30. And it totally sucked ass.

No more Cold Stones and Ben & Jerrys. Goodbye Pizookies. Hello estrogen-laden soy milk. (Reduced sex drive what??)

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Growing Old

January 6th, 2008
By Mike Lee
"I intend to live forever. So far, so good."
- Anonymous

"I look forward to growing old."

"Are you insane?" Lisa gasped. She regarded me like a little puppy that just ate his own poop.

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Please Don't Kill Our Planet

December 23rd, 2007
By Mike Lee

Dear Adults,

Hi. I am a little boy living in a small town in America. One day, I will grow up and be an adult just like you.

I am writing to ask you something very important to me. Please don't kill our planet.

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Better Than the Last

August 12th, 2007
By Mike Lee

"God, grant me the courage to change that which I can, the serenity to accept that which I cannot, and the wisdom to know the difference."
- Serenity Prayer

I find that each new year is usually better than the last. Which runs contrary to the beliefs of the Good Ole' Days. Or that your college years were the best years of your life. Or that childhood was a magically warm and fuzzy time.

Not that I'm saying those beliefs are false. Childhood was definitely warm and fuzzy. I had Puff the Magic Dragon, kids nowadays have Harry Potter. Both were and are totally real to children.

But, for me, I believe the best years are yet to come.

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Classroom Buddies

July 8th, 2007
By Mike Lee

What's more fun than bucket of possums and an electric eel? Playing with second graders, of course!

Two friends and I were lucky enough to get such an experience. Our company offers a program called Classroom Buddies. In it, volunteers can take time off during a work day to help an elementary school teacher take care of his/her class.

This year, we got a rambunctious and edifying second grade class. Rambunctious meaning they were like a bucket of possums on speed, with two electric eels. Edifying meaning they opened my eyes to how much things have changed since I was in second grade.

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Looking Back

June 10th, 2007
By Mike Lee

It's funny to look back at all the dumb things you've done and wonder how you got through it all, isn't it?

Like that time you climbed onto the roof of your house and told your cousins you could fly. Or that time you climbed onto the roof of your school because you were messing around with a substitute teacher. Boy, you sure like to climb onto roofs, don't you?

Or maybe that's just me.

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Are We Born Good or Evil?

June 3rd, 2007
By Mike Lee

That moment, that instant we're born: are we good? Or are we evil?

Do we arrive into the world with a predisposition for good deeds, good thoughts, and good intentions? Or are we innately bad, inclined for evil acts, evil notions, and evil desires?

Me, I don't think it's either case. I think we're born selfish, (though selfishness is generally considered an "evil" trait). Allow me to posit:

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An Old Man's Advice

August 27th, 2006
By Mike Lee

"Do people really live happily ever after?" asked the eleven year-old. He stared up at me with wide, eager eyes.

"Well…" I paused. I sucked in a breath. "That's a big question."

He continued to gaze at me, unwavering. I knew I had to give him an answer. It's rare nowadays for the young to seek advice from their elders, so I couldn't let him down.

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