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!