It’s finally that time of the year!!! It’s Lakers season! A week ago Saturday, I went to a pre-season Lakers game at the invitation of my family friend. I like to call my friend M-kun, my “lil’-brotha-from-anotha-motha.” (Apologies for my lingo, but I couldn’t help it!) His Dad is like a 2nd father to me and his Mom is like a 2nd mother to me. His older sister, Aya-chan, is like the little sis’ I...

Now, THAT was close!!!! Last night’s Game 5 with the Lakers beating the Suns by just ONE basket had my stomach in knots!  I had an ulcer the entire 4th quarter!  On top of this, the last 15 seconds I scared bebe E and made her cry twice!  :(  The first time, I made her cry because of my frustration that the Lakers would allow the Suns, was it THREE, 3-point attempts?  The third attempt tied-up the game at 101 – 101.  HELLO...