Ray rages.

Today we find Ray "man of action" Lam playing a game he's been waiting to play, Uncharted 3, but he does not like being disturbed.  Ray is angry and instantly puts a stop to my filming.  Today is Sunday, December 18, 2011, and Ray has some rage.  Go Raymond!

Ray watches.

Raymond Lam is a man who usually cares about his sleep, but today is a special day.  The GSL is on, the world's biggest Starcraft tournament.  A tournament where the best of the best battle on stage for glory, fame, and a ton of money.  The GSL finals was the most epic of series, a 7 game series where the Terran started off 3-0 and the Zerg tied it 3-3 only to be crushed barely in a game so close it was painful to watch, but Ray does not care about any of this.  He just wants to see the pretty pop stars from Korea dance and sing.  If only they were in Alameda, Ray could woo them like no other.  Today is Saturday, December 17, 2011, and Ray is creeping on cute girls from Korea.  Go Raymond!

Ray helps.

Raymond "man of action" Lam is a man of passion.  One of Ray's biggest passions?  Fantasy sports.  Ray is our defending champion, but that doesn't stop him from helping his lowly competitors.  Michael obviously needed help with his fantasy perspective and Ray is the perfect guru to ask.  Today is Friday, December 16, 2011, and Ray helps Michael draft his basketball team.  Go Raymond!

Ray picks up.

Today we find Raymond "man of action" Lam at the local Tapioca Express.  It may look like Ray is trying to hide from the camera, but really he sees a cute girl and he's trying to scope her out.  He practices his impeccable pick up line on his nearby friend, "Hey do you want to come over, share some boba, and play Mousehunt with me?".  The obvious answer. "Sure I would love to come over, suck on your boba and blow your horn."  Today is Thursday, December 15, 2011, and Ray is practicing his pick-up line.  Go Raymond!

Ray trains.

Today we see Raymond "man of action" Lam on his throne.  It's a treat because today we see Ray training in his seated non-live combat simulator called Spiral Knights.  Honestly it looks easy, but it requires intense mental focus to not move for days upon days.  Just thinking about the mental focus may put any normal human's mind into limbo and allow them to be Incepted by Dom Cobb, but not Ray.  Today is Wednesday, December 14, 2011, and Ray has not left his throne since Saturday.  Go Raymond!

Ray is king.

In Irvine, Raymond "man of action" Lam may be our hero, but here in Alameda, Ray is king.  In Ray's utopia, he doesn't have to leave his chair, women throw themselves at him, his sports news is read to him, and boba is delivered straight to his desk, free of charge.  Today's drink?  The white chocolate rayberry, a delicate, luscious, elegant drink that pretty much matches everything about Ray.  It's no surprise that it is named after him by his loyal subjects.  Today is Tuesday, December 13, 2011, and Ray has no idea what he's drinking.  Go Raymond!

Ray protests.

What's wrong with this photo?  Besides the fact that it's creepy and weird, we find ourselves without our hero, Raymond "man of action" Lam.  Well, Raymond is protesting all the Raycists out there.  All the people who hate on him for just being himself.  Are you a Raycist?  What's not to love?  With smooth silky moves on the basketball court, a voice sexier than sex itself, and a smolder that would make even Flynn Ryder jealous, no one should be a Raycist.  Today is Monday, December 12, 2011, and Ray is occupying his home protesting you Raycists out there.  Go Raymond!

Ray lies on Cam.

Cam Newton is the sexiest of fantasy monsters.  This season he's breaking records, the backs of defenders, and the hearts of haters.  How can anyone dislike this beast?  Raymond  "man of action" Lam decides to join in on the hate and says he likes Maurice Jones-Drew more.  I don't believe it, I can't believe it, Ray is breaking my heart and the hearts of his viewers.  Ray is just throwing a tantrum because he is disappointed in Cam, his favorite player.  Today is Sunday, December 11, 2011, and Ray just told a bold faced lie on Cam.  Go Raymond!

Ray is back.

Did you really think a little distance would stop A Ray A Day?  Raymond Lam is back in Alameda and the ladies can't seem to get enough of it.  They keep calling him left and right telling him all the right things, but Raymond Lam being the gentleman that he is, refuses to take advantage.  It's a basketball day and Ray let's no woman dictate what he does on basketball day.  Today is Saturday, December 10, 2011, and Ray is back in Alameda along with A Ray A Day. Go Raymond!

Ray says goodbye.

All good things must come to an end, my friend always said. He always seemed to repeat these sage words of wisdom  whilst being forced into the back of the police car, but I tend to focus on the positive. Like a sweet romance, or a naked jogging spree through a crowded mall during December, A Ray A Day Blog also must come to an end for this year because, alas, I no longer live with the object of all my devoted attention. But have no fear, fellow Ray-o-philes! I will resume posting when Winter Quarter begins on January 9, 2011. So take a break from spending all day reading these thoughtful posts. Go on a date! Climb a mountain! Jog naked through a crowded mall! But don't forget Raymond Lam, the Apollo of Alameda, the Sultan of Smash, the Hero of Halo. Today is Friday, December 9, 2011, and Ray will be thinking about you all December long. Go Raymond!

Ray denies a friend.

Finals are over for us students here in the Orange County, so break out the video games! It's Thursday night, and Raymond Lam's partying hard with his roommates from three years ago. Drinking, fighting, shouting, it's all here. Except they're drinking boba, fighting on Super Smash Bros., Melee, and shouting when Jason's DK beat Steven's Marth. Today is Thursday, December 8, 2011, and Ray gets a close up today (he was trying to show off his creeper stare). Go Raymond!

Ray "brushes his teeth."

C'mon, Raymond Lam. Who do you think we are? Who brushes their teeth for 10 minutes? Today is Wednesday, December 7, 2011, and Ray began his policy of silence toward the media today. Go Raymond!

Ray unleashes his pain.

I told Raymond Lam to talk about his feelings toward an unnamed member of the female sex. Unexpectedly, he began a rant that was luckily captured on video. Today is Tuesday, December 6, 2011, and without further ado, here is Ray, unleashed and unashamed. Go Raymond!

Ray explains it all.

Raymond Lam is an adventurer. He explores caves, rivers, and man-made structures all made out of little digital cubes. It's like playing Skyrim, except not as pretty. And no dragons. And no action. Minecraft doesn't really look all that interesting, to be honest. But listening to Ray excitedly describe a YouTube video about it almost persuades me to almost consider thinking about maybe giving it a try. Today is Monday, December 5, 2011, and Ray will be back in Alameda in five days. Go Raymond!

Ray does a flip.

So I meet this girl today.  You'd like her: big brown eyes, soft black-brown hair that seems to dance as the wind tousles it against her cheek, cute dimples that appear right as she begins to laugh. We locked eyes twice. The first time was by accident, but the second, the second was manufactured by me.

You know. Making sure I keep facing her direction, just in case she happens to glance over my way again. And when she does, man, I do my best Neil Patrick Harris grin and quickly glance down. After getting my milk tea, I sidle up to her table and introduce myself. What a beautiful smile. She's with friends, and they stop chatting to hear what's going on at this end of the table. I ask for her name. She smiles and answers before mumbling something else I can't hear. Voice like dark chocolate, with a hint of raspberries. And those dimples, man, they make me feel lightheaded. Before I can stop myself I blurt out, "Can I buy you boba sometime this week?" Her friends smile, and one is hiding a giggle. She-

Ray? Are you sleeping? Ugh. Today is Sunday, December 4, 2011, and Ray won't get to find out what happens if he keeps ninja sleeping like this. Go Raymond!

Ray engages in illegal cockfights.

If Michael Vick can remain famous after getting caught breeding dogs for dog-fighting, Raymond Lam shouldn't lose any fans with this exclusive video, although it would be well-deserved. In this never before-seen home video, Ray admits to enjoying these "chicken battles," going as far as to call them "f***king awesome." For shame. You can be sure that Raymond Lam, the action man, has lost at least one hardcore fan with this new revelation. This publication does not endorse the pitting of animals against each other for sport or entertainment. Today is Saturday, December 3, 2011, and for shame, Raymond, for shame. Shame Raymond!

Ray almost talks about girls.

Sorry, folks, it's almost Finals Week, and I can't put a lot of effort into these. Today is Friday, December 2, 2011, and we cut this video off early to avoid confrontations. Go Raymond!

Ray describes his shower.

Today is Thursday, December 1, 2011, and Ray was being very uncooperative today. Go Raymond!

Ray stirs.

Shh...Today is Wednesday, November 30, 2011, and Ray will sleep through the last 3 hours of November! Go Raymond!

Ray returns from Soup Plantation.

I didn't get a picture of him at the restaurant because Jason forgot to take a picture! You suck! Today is Tuesday, November 29, 2011, and Ray just wants to go to sleep. Go Raymond!

Ray leaves the house.

Or so he says. I left the apartment at 0935, when Raymond Lam was still acting as a silent burrayto. I came back by 1115, but he was still bundled up. After lunch, I left again for class at 1235, making sure to say goodbye to my then conscious roommate. When I returned after class and studying at 1615, he had migrated over to the computer. Sometime in those 4 hours, Raymond Lam must have action-ed his way onto the pavement. Who knows what amazing feats he might have performed in that short amount of time? Today is Monday, November 28, 2011, and Ray is a mysterious man. Go Raymond!

Ray describes his weekend.

Raymond cooked, shopped, played basketball, gamed, and chatted with his friends all weekend. Each of the four days was action-packed with excitement and manly love! Today is Sunday, November 27, 2011, and Ray takes the time to describe to us his feelings. Go Raymond!

Ray takes a break.

Today we noticed our motivated Ray take a rare yet seemingly much needed break.  When Ray chills, he chills hard.  We can see the common relaxed gesture cluster of crossed legs, hand-on-knee, and leaning back expertly performed in this picture.  Ray's friend could use much needed lessons in the art of relaxing.

Ray warms up.

 

 Ray's intense pre-basketball warm up was so exciting you could feel it.  Here we see Ray displaying true characteristics of the motivated action man: patience, discipline, perseverance and sheer determination.  "Practice makes not perfect", says Raymond, "but permanent."  Wise words from a wise Ray.

Ray stays in shape.

Day two of our observations of Mr. Raymond Lam.  The observers were sharply awakened this morning to a Ray excitedly waiting to be taken to the exercise arena.  Ray can be seen stretching ferociously as he prepares to demolish the 4 Friendly Outstanding Basketballers we set loose in his arena.  He did.  0-11. RAYMUNE WIN.  The flied lice did not kill us.

Ray makes flied lice.

Do not fear, Ray has successfully migrated into the hands of his new observers.  Surprisingly, he has shown that he can quickly and efficiently adapt to his new and temporal habitat.  Our champion specimen was seen quickly situating himself in the kitchen to follow a recipe for his dad's special flied lice.  Today, Ray only prepares the ingredients for his flied lice which calls for one day old scrambled eggs and rice.  Tomorrow, the fate of his new observers rests in his hands.

Ray packs.

Tonight is Raymond Lam's last night in the Orange County. Tomorrow, he will migrate south for warmer weather and girls with nice personalities. For the next four days, we will have guests writers for A Ray A Day! I hope you are as excited as I am! Today is Tuesday, November 22, 2011, and I will not see Ray for a whole weekend! Go Raymond!

Ray disappears.

It's winter, and the Grizzray Bear is hibernating. Today is Monday, November 21, 2011, and yeah, he's hibernating. Go Raymond!

Ray starts a book.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is one of my favorite books. Narrated by Death, this novel packs so much emotion in its pages. I have often said that the book should be sold with a box of tissues, because I definitely used up plenty in my read-through. Today is Sunday, November 20, 2011, and Ray is about to become an emotional wreck in the coming weeks. Go Raymond!

レイモンはラーメンを食べる。

今日、レイモンくんは早く起きて、マラソンのトレーニングにしたけど、最近足がちょっと痛いから、２キロしか走らなかったそうだ。運動終わったとき、腹減ったので、ミツワマーケットプレイスの山頭火ラーメンっていうレストランで味噌ラーメンを食った。僕はパンパンだったから僕の牛丼の残りも食べてくれた。ありがとう！今日は２０１１年１１月１９日で、レイモンくんの顔がクリ－ピだと思う。ゴー・レイモン！

Ray does the smolder.

Not really. But this is Raymond Lam's secret weapon against even the most cold-hearted woman. Take note of the fullness of his lips, the casual smirk. His thumb and forefinger brush the day's worth of growth on his chin, a style that just screams, "I don't care." Ray's no bandwagoner, either. You won't find any fob-style glasses on this bona-fide American born Chinese stud. Today is Friday, November 18, 2011, and Ray's got a warrant out for his arrest, because it should be illegal to look this good. Go Raymond!

Ray slouches.

"Quick, take a picture of me! I look like Falco!" Sure, kid. Today is Thursday, November 17, 2011, and Ray role-played because he thought his hair looked like a bird's "hair." Go Raymond!

Ray surreptitiously picks his nose.

I'm kidding. Unless I'm not. It sort of kind of looks like there might be some tip in 'stril action going on behind that head. You be the judge. Today is Wednesday, November 16, 2011, and Ray woke up early to work out. Go Raymond!

Ray takes a bow.

In this candid shot of our hero, we see Raymond Lam practicing his manners. In his head, he imagines his wedding dance floor, two steps away from his new bride. She blushes as Ray gallantly bows before their first dance, all the guests watching expectantly as the music starts and the vocals begin.

Let me see that thong. That thong, thongthongthongthong.


Oh no! Why would you choose that as your first song, Raymond? You crazy. Sisqo was so 20 years ago! The Thong Song is not a classy way to begin your first married dance! Maybe the next song will redeem the night!

My body's so bootylicious for ya, babe!


Today is Tuesday, November 15, 2011, and Ray better hire a talented wedding singer. Go Raymond!

Ray is disappointed.

It seems like it will be a while before we'll be able to watch any professional basketball. This makes Ray depressed. Although he has gained a growing interest in American football, nothing can compare to watching Dwayne Wade crossing over two defenders as he scores a goal. Money! Or watching Monta Ellis score a home run. Bingo! It's been too long, basketball... Today is Monday, November 14, 2011, and Ray sits in bed watching football highlights. Sad Raymond!

Ray does is.

Today, Raymond well is that he perfectly be former can nicely. But when times the wall open for laptop since click he can for, too. So never either while change clicks weight carry in time. And should the find? No, right because forearm to that when it science, then. Today rather send Sunday despite orange quickly November it 13, forthwith the 2011, coming a Ray while desk in that is becoming. Cover Raymond!

Ray hides his sundae.

It's a cold, rainy night in Irvine, so Raymond Lam decided he wanted to eat a sundae with his beloved roommates. Here he is, sticking a spoon in his mouth with a Mr. Bean-esque expression on his face. Today is Saturday, November 12, 2011, and Ray had an M&M Sundae at Burger King. Go Raymond!

Ray gives up his seat.

Always the gentleman, Raymond Lam will do almost anything to make those in his company feel at ease. As a roommate, he always impresses me by cleaning or doing dishes without asking. Yesterday was Friday, November 11, 2011, and Ray let Lance play games in his seat for hours. Go Raymond!

Ray has a beer.

Root beer. Haha. Yesterday was Thursday, November 11, 2011, and Ray was the designated driver. Go Raymond!

Ray curries us away.

When everyone's pitchin' in in the kitchen, Ray wishes to wash the dishes after delicious fish was suspiciously squished. Okay, it was beef curry, but the sentence wouldn't have flowed as well. Today is Wednesday, November 9, 2011, and Ray is shouting out random Japanese words while watching Prince of Tennis. Go Raymond!

Ray feasts.

Daeji bulgolgi, marinated tri-tip, stir-fried broccoli, perfectly tender bok choy, steamed tomatoes, warm and moist bread, and piping hot rice. All washed down with a swig of Ramune. Yes, Raymond Lam eats like a king. And look at that hair! Today is Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and Ray is currently rolled up in bed with a food coma. Go Raymond!

Ray is cut.

The weather is cooling here in the Orange County. It's not quite cold enough yet to feel like Christmas season, but it's definitely too chilly to be in a t-shirt past 5:00 PM. A normal man might let his hair and beard and chest and pubic hair grow out for warmth and protection. But not Raymond Lam, the man of action. Today he sheared his head hair in public, and tonight who knows what he will do with the rest? (Except me.) Yes, this beastly alpha male is not scared of weather that would shrivel a lesser man. Today is Monday, November 7, 2011, and Ray laughs at the coming Orange County dip to a shivering 60 degrees. Go Raymond!

Ray eats a California burrito.

Tonight was dinner with the roommates night! Our apartment chose Alerto's, a restaurant that serves some tasty burritos and fries and nachos. Alerto's horchata is sweet and refreshing, and refills are only 50 cents! Today is Sunday, November 6, 2011, and the Burrayto munches on his distant cousin. Go Raymond!

Ray the Philosopher

Plato was the original perfectionist, but he also understood that utter perfection is an unattainable goal. So we ask Ray today, is perfection truly unattainable?

"Nope," he says.

And that is today's lesson from Ray the Philosopher.

Ray gets grilled.

After yesterday's stellar post written by the eloquent and classy Raymond Lam, we return to our normal drudgery. This evening we find Ray dining with businessmen and ladies, discussing the valuable contents of his wallet. Everyone was amazed at how many cards he possessed. From Lollicup to Teaway, Tapioca Express to Tastea, Raymond Lam's got them all. Jesus has the living water, and whoever drinks of that will never thirst again. Raymond's got boba covered, and whoever's on a date with him will never thirst of boba. Today is Friday, November 4, 2011, and Ray chose Lollicup today. Go Raymond!

Ray exhausts himself.

Herp derp. My name is raymond. and scott is a herp derpitty derp. Herp derp. buuuurp.
i am OPTIMUS PRIME! and scott is negatron.

Ray eats out.

And orders water. Raymond Lam cooks so well, it's a waste for him to pay for anyone else's cooking. But that's not what you want to read about. You want to read about Jared's hat. It lights up, and it gets him all the cutest mosquitoes. Today is Wednesday, November 2, 2011, and Ray's friend puts on his wizard hat and robe. Go Raymond!

Ray deals with it.

Raymond Lam doesn't care about Occupy Wall Street. He wants a Monopoly. From Forced Deals, to Sly Deals, to Just Say No!s, Ray wheels and deals to Big Four status. Even when the odds are stacked against him, he can turn the game around before you can say, "It's My Birthday," and have everyone bemoaning their "almosts." Today is Tuesday, November 1, 2011, and Ray both won a war of cash and washed a car today. Go Raymond!

Ray wraps.

It's a Burrayto! It's Halloween, and Raymond Lam is not one to neglect the holidays. I asked him what he would be for this special day, and he replied in Spanish, which I have not studied for seven years. Apparently, Burraytos are a delicacy in Mexico, and some have paid more than a month's wages just to get a glimpse of this rare treat. If prepared correctly, one foot should be sticking out the bottom of the burrito, and a bespectacled head should be popping out the top. The Burrayto is a hit at sleepovers, bachelor parties, even funerals! Don't miss your chance to see the Burrayto, or another favorite, the Lamchop. Today is Monday, October 31, and no one looks more delicious wrapped up in bed. No homo!

Ray flexes.

Ray comes home from Los Angeles, reeking of smoky cow, and looking like one, too. What's with the smile, Raymond Lam? Without so much as a greeting, he stretches his arm out in front of me. "Look at the scar on my large bicep," he boasts. "Indeed," I answer, "you are quite the Action Man, to receive such a formidable lesion." He sighs contentedly, and begins to regale me with the epic tale. "I was playing basketball this morning in the courts near a elementary school playground. After a couple of games, I noticed there were a couple of guys that looked like they might want to join in, so I invited them to come play. They said no, they just wanted to watch for a while. I shrugged and continued playing. During the next game, right after my friend Jeff shot a nice fade-away, I noticed out of the corner of my eye that the guys from before were looking through my backpack. Anyway, to make a long story short, there was a a small scuffle, and I ended up with this long scratch on my bicep. It didn't hurt at all, but my mom got scared and said, 'you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.'" Today is Sunday, October 30, 2011, and Ray had Korean barbecue in Korea Town, Los Angeles. Go Raymond!

Ray scores.

It's football season, and Raymond Lam knows how to take it to the house. Nothing excites Ray more than being around a bunch of hot, sweaty men. Whether it's basketball or football, he jukes, twists, and turns his way to put some points on the board. Today is Saturday, October 29, 2011, and Ray returned an interception for a touchdown and 10 fantasy points. Go Raymond!

Ray drinks.

Raymond Lam is a man of action, and action creates quite a thirst. Not just for the ladies, either. Even though Raymond does love female companionship, he would much rather spend his time and money on a love that's sweeter to him. Her name is Coco. Coconut Milk Tea. Today is Friday, October 28, 2011, and Raymond has bought boba six times in seven days. Go Raymond!

Ray...?

There's no way to spin this. Today is Thursday, October 27, 2011, and I didn't really see Ray do anything today. Go Raymond...?

Ray fries a fish.

"Take this home, throw it in a pot, add some broth, a potato. Baby, you've got a stew going." The undying words of Carl Weathers has never once left the brilliant mind of Raymond Lam. With company over, Raymond prepared a gourmet meal, concluded by a decadent root beer float. Today is Wednesday, October 26, 2011, and Ray is doing a lot of dishes tonight.

Ray makes an entrance. (Haiku)

The door swings open.
Anticipate his presence.
Hero. Go Raymond!

Ray derps.

I get to the Science Library an hour after Raymond Lam starts studying and I find him on page 6. That's a page in just 10 minutes! I ask him, "Action Man, how do you get so much reading done even surrounded by distractions like a netbook, an iPod, and dozens of cute Asian girls biting their lips in concentration?" He winks and chuckles in a deep, masculine manner. With suave nonchalance, he responds. "Derp." Today is Monday, October 24, 2011, and Ray hit the books for three whole hours today. Go Raymond!

Ray learns.

From the "How to Kiss" article on wikiHow:

1. Get your lips in proper kissing order.
2. Look inviting and approachable.
3. Break the touch barrier.
4. Look at their lips.
5. Approach for the kiss.
6. Pump your fists up and down in triumph and shake your booty while shouting, "Mufasa!"

Today is Sunday, October 23, 2011, and I hope Ray tries all six steps on his first try. Go Raymond!

Ray dresses for love.

Pedobull doesn't work calves as hard as this guy. Today is Saturday, October 22, 2011, and Raymond stretches his shapely legs in anticipation of tomorrow's games. Go Raymond!

Ray crafts the stars.

Zerg Rush! Four Gate! I don't really know what StarCraft is about! I imagine it's a romantic comedy game about a man in space looking for love in all the wrong places. He meets a girl named Zerg, and he falls head over heels in love with her on first sight. This is called the Zerg Rush. She is part of an alien race, and like every good romance, her family is against the pairing. They lock her up in a dungeon four walls deep, and the point of the game is to free her by unlocking the Four Gates. And then they try to kiss but find out it doesn't really match up biologically. Today is Friday, October 21, 2011, and Ray is a hopeless romantic when it comes to alien chicks. Go Raymond!

Ray turns into a burrito.

Winter is coming. The words of House Stark echo hauntingly off the walls of our chilly apartment as night descends on Orange County. In A Song of Ice and Fire, the epic fantasy series by George R.R. Martin, the knights and lords of Westeros wrap themselves in the pelts of wolves and bears to combat the cold and the undead "white walkers." Likewise, Raymond Lam, preparing for a battle against zombies, girds himself in what appears to be the pelt of a wolf who made some very bad decisions in life. Today is Thursday, October 20, 2011, and Ray looked ridiculous. Go Raymond!

Ray puts clothes on.

Raymond Lam normally wakes up for just one thing: basketball. But this morning, something else motivated him to crawl out of his burrito roll in bed at 8:30 in the morning. Ray started working out. Gentlemen, please watch out. There's about to be a new stud entering the game. Today is Wednesday, October 19, 2011, and Ray went for a 1.5 mile run today, followed by some extreme stretching, followed by some time playing hard-core Fantasy Football. Go Raymond!

Ray takes the wheel.

Raymond Lam is a man of action and versatility. The variety of skills he displays in the car is staggering. His skills as shotgun have already been expounded upon, but there are two other positions he can fill admirably. The backseat rider has the responsibility to fill in gaps during awkward pauses in conversations or pretend to nap. Sometimes Ray's silent snores are so convincing even I have a hard time believing he's still awake. Finally, Ray can fill in as backup driver like Steve Young did for Joe Montana in the glory years. Today is Tuesday, October 18, 2011, and Ray takes over for a churro-consuming Scott on the way back from Costco. Go Raymond!

Ray hogs the couch.

"Get down, son!" So Jason did. Today is Monday, October 17, 2011, and Ray dominated. Go Raymond!

Ray stays alive.

Can you find what's wrong with the picture? If you said Ray's apparent growth spurt, you're correct, but that's not what I'm trying to get at. I come back from San Diego, and the lamppost outside of my apartment is doing its best Jack Sparrow impersonation. Apparently there was a drunk driver that drove onto the sidewalk in front of our apartment, bumping into our benches and lamps. And ruining our landscaping! But Raymond Lam, always mindful of his environment, decided to play it safe and stay inside, even though all of his heroic instincts were screaming at him to lift the car up to stop the drunk driver. From all of us, Ray, thank you for staying alive. Because if you died there'd be no more A Ray a Day. Today is Sunday, October 16, 2011, and Ray is doing SCIENCE and he's still alive. Go Raymond!

Ray has friends.

Raymond Lam is a man of action and affability. Here he is, surrounded by friends, playing Mousehunt on a netbook. Yet men are still drawn to the enigma that is Raymond Lam. Upon finding a comrade who shares his interests, our man of action can make fast friends with his calming voice and warm demeanor. Today is Saturday, October 15, and Ray pretty much agreed to go to San Diego just to play basketball. Go Raymond!

Ray takes a burrito in the bottom.

Of California. That's right, folks, Raymond Lam is spending the weekend down in sunny San Diego, the land of beautiful sunsets and girls not quite as cute as those in Irvine. But all is forgiven, San Diego, because your burritos are first class. Today is Friday, October 14, 2011, and Ray ordered a "Surfin' California" burrito at the famous San Diego burrito joint Lucha Libre. Go Raymond!

Ray scratches his mosquito bites.

Guess what happens to action loungers? While they are busy lounging, some pesky, disease-carrying vector comes and sucks their blood. Interestingly, the female mosquito has to seek a "blood meal" before she can produce eggs. She finds her prey using 72 different odor receptors on her antennae, looking for a good combination of carbon dioxide, 1-octene-3-ol, and other compounds that compose body odor. Today is Thursday, October 13, 2011, and Ray could have just indirectly infected a kid in Africa with malaria. Go Raymond!

Ray takes a break.

With the desert sun beating down on Irvine today, the intelligent inhabitants of Orange County ran for shelter. One such creature was Raymond Lam, who actually never really left the shelter. For the whole day. Except when I asked him to help me take out the recycling after sunset. Some action-oriented predators lunge toward their prey. Ray goes the extra mile and adds an extra "o" after the "l." Today is Wednesday, October 12, 2011, and Ray, the man of action, lounged around all day. Go Raymond!