Michael An

Appa

2012-01-10T20:29:00.000-08:00

Here is my dog Appa. He was given to us by one of my mom's customers about two years ago. He is a super hyper dog and always manages to put a smile on my face.

Day 010

Yikes

2012-01-09T23:20:00.000-08:00

I'm really bad at updating my blog.

Here are my photo 366 for the past few days. They have been uploaded to flickr and Facebook on time, just not here.

Day 007

Day 008

Day 009

Feel free to click on the photos for a description of each.

New Pick-Ups

2012-01-06T21:09:00.000-08:00

On a daily basis, I wear Black T-Shirts from Costco. They only stock these tees during springs and I definitely needed more. Today, I went to Costco and reluctantly saw them so I had to stock up.

Also, the one Supreme cap I regretted not getting this season came in. Finally, I have the Grey Loro Piana cap. Super good quality and nice.

Day 006

My Car

2012-01-05T23:29:00.000-08:00

Today, I had some time so I decided to take pictures of my car. I've wanted an Acura Integra since I was 13 years old. I remember specifically that I told my parents I wanted a Green Acura Integra.

I got this car in June of 2010 and I've been in love with it ever since. When I got it, I had plans for it; plans that I would carry out in the near future. I wanted to have a nice look, but not too over the top. I wanted to keep it clean and simple, but eye catching.

It's been about a year and a half later and this is how my car looks. If I had more money, there would be other things that I wish to do, but for now, this will do.

Barely an inch of clearance:

Dat Ass

Day 005

Past Couple Days

2012-01-04T23:42:00.000-08:00

I have a tendency of not posting on here after uploading the picture to my flickr. I pictures I take for my 365 are taken on the right day! I just can't post it in time sometimes, so they may be bunched up.

Check my Flickr page for up-to-date 365 uploads.

Ran some errands today, soaked my denim, and got Chipotle.

Day 003

Day 004

Day 002

2012-01-02T19:01:00.001-08:00

The only pair I brought along to Reno were my Space Jams.

From the room, I see a bunch of lights below so I put the two together along with a 35mm 1.8 and I got this picture.

Starting Anew: 2012

2012-01-02T18:37:00.000-08:00

This blog has been really neglected recently. I will try to update it daily, especially with my new Project 365.

I spent this New Years in Reno with my family. Here are some pictures of the fireworks as well as New Years Pick-Ups:

Day 001:

Moving on Up

2011-09-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

Today, I was promoted on this forum I frequent everyday called Sole Collector. I've been on only a couple of sneaker forums and I've done a lot, but Sole Collector seems to be the only site that took note of the work I put in. I've been a registered member on this forum for about 3 years now, but I've only begun posting frequently for about a year or so. Within this year, I've done helped out the forums a lot: whether it be price checks, legit checks, or just helping to redirect members to correct forums to post. I was asked to become a staff member, and I did not hesitate to accept the position. I hope to stay committed to this forum for a long time, who knows what's left in store for me.

As of today, I am a part of three user groups (Counterfeit Cartel, Sneaker Appraisers, and SB Republic) as well as other unofficial groups and now. Now I am a Forum Mod and man it feels good!

Nicely Stanced Accord

2011-08-13T13:22:00.001-07:00

World Yo-Yo Contest 2011

2011-08-13T13:09:00.000-07:00

Video by Alex Kato

Steezy as Hell

2011-08-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

July Pick-Ups

2011-07-18T21:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some things that I've picked up.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Raygun Away"

Nike Dunk High Pro SB "BTTYS UNLV"

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Money Cat"

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "True Red"

Vans Mike Carrol "Supreme"

Vans Old Skool Navy/Gum

Fireworks

2011-07-09T13:52:00.001-07:00

Fireworks

2011-07-07T13:08:00.000-07:00

Jesse Budano's S14

2011-07-01T21:56:00.001-07:00

Dunk X Change San Francisco 6/25/11

2011-07-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

As you may know, DXC was held this weekend in SF. As usual, I was rolling with Mac Lyfe and our tables had around 100 pairs of shoes as well as lace locks and six tees. The turnout wasn't as great as it used to be, but everyone had money to spend which was good. I sold a few pairs and got a steal on some true reds as well as some nice hats. The show was great, I had a great time and I cannot wait for the next show.

Some Interesting Videos

2011-06-25T22:16:00.000-07:00

High-School Graduate

2011-06-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

I can now call myself an Armijo High School Alumni.

Blox Open House II

2011-06-25T21:44:00.000-07:00

Pretty late with this update. Blox Open House was held on 6/11/11. Turnout was great and the event was a lot of fun. There was also a lot of free stuff as well. Check out my flickr in the links up top for more pictures.

Self Portrait

2011-06-06T16:58:00.001-07:00

Vans California Sk8 Hi

Thanks to Chris Llanes for picking these up for me. Suede is awesome!

Inspiration

2011-06-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

Pick-Ups

2011-05-28T21:49:00.000-07:00

Recenetly, I haven't been buying as much as I used to. These are some pick-ups from recent that I really like.

Vans x Derby TH LX

Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Brut"

Air Jordan V "Fire Red"

Nudie Easy Emil Dry Navy Denim

Neglect

2011-05-28T21:40:00.001-07:00

With high school coming to a close, time has been scarce and updating this blog, I feel, has been neglected. I had recently won an assist-a-grad scholarship from the Helen and L.S. Wong foundation and I am very grateful. Prom has also come and gone and I was very happy to have Wendy as my prom date.

Retro

2011-02-28T16:50:00.000-08:00

Cheeseburger and Chili from Daves

Spam Eggs Rice

Peanut Butter and Nutella

WDYWT:
Un-Loden

Chromeball:

Gucci P-Rod 1 Fleet

2001 Air Jordan 1 Royal

Feeling Blue

2011-02-12T17:34:00.001-08:00

My entry into the N-SB.org Denim Contest.

APC New Standard
Feb. 1st 2010-Feb. 1st 2011

Pre-Wash

Post-Wash:

Note: All pictures are unedited besides the added tag.

Tet (Vietnamese New Years) 2011

2011-02-07T22:22:00.000-08:00

San Jose, firecrackers, lion dancing, red envelope, family, fun. Also ran into Alex Dale Kato and Michelle Tran.

Parents:

Bun Bo Hue

Day: 034

Interesting sign I ran into.

Day: 035

I always have my lens cap in my pocket where ever I go.

Day: 036

Table of Vietnamese candy for New Years.

Day: 037

Red Envelopes are what most kids look forward to the most during Vietnamese New Years, but to me it is just an added bonus to the fun.

Day: 038

I picture I thought turned out dope. To me, it looks really epic for some reason.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Purple Avenger

2011-02-02T17:08:00.000-08:00

Day: 033

Key Club DCM and Senior ad Photoshoot

2011-02-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

Day:032

Business card/flyer as Maclyfe Promotor

Day:033

Tech Decks

Blog Maintenance Done

2011-01-29T17:11:00.001-08:00

Blog Updates will begin again soon. Project 365 will be starting again on day 32 (Feb. 1st). Thank you all for the patience.

Site will be under construction for a few days.

2011-01-24T20:13:00.000-08:00

Air Jordan III White Cement 2011 Release

2011-01-22T18:21:00.000-08:00

They are just alright in my opinion. There are noticable flaws on the shoes coming straight from the store. I bought the only size that was close to mine which was a 9.5 and they are a bit snug. If anyone is interested in buying, feel free to contact me. I am asking for $200 OBO which is well below other's prices.

Day: 022

2011 Air Jordan III White Cement

DunkxChange San Francisco 1/15/20

2011-01-20T17:02:00.000-08:00

Dunkxchange was back on January 15th and started off the year great. The event started out slow, but got better towards the end. Sold a few pairs and bought a few pairs. Went with Richard and had a table. Maclyfe crew did really well with T-Shirt and Sneaker sales. Really fun seeing the Bay Fam again.

Richard

My Fit

Chip and his Iron Maidens

Maclyfe Table

Robin McWIlliams CEO of Maclyfe Collection Clothing and Sneaker Store

Jayy

Chip x Curtis x Rob

Pick-Ups

My project 365 has also been lagging. I will continue from day 20 because I have been swamped with school and personal issues recently.

Day 20:

Sneaker Rack #1

Project 365

2011-01-07T14:23:00.000-08:00

Day: 001
Fireworks

Why not start off the New Year with some fireworks?

Day: 002
The Good Life

A picture that symbolizes the really positive time in my life.

Day: 003
A farewell to high-tops.

I was never really a fan of wearing high-top shoes, so I'm glad I was able to sell off the rest of the high-tops I had.

Day: 004
Mercier Kilo TT

My fixed gear bike.

Day: 005
Nike SB Send Helps

One of my favorite pairs of shoes as well as my favorite shot of them.

Day: 006
Maclyfe Collection

I was made Official promoter and Street team for Maclyfe Collection. This will be a big year for the company and I am proud to be a part of it.

Day: 007
DunkxChange SF

It was a let down that DXC was cancelled in December, but It's great to start off the year with an event.

Happy New Year

2011-01-05T16:36:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone

There has been a serious lack of updates and I know that I have been lagging a lot. I've just been caught up with school and personal issues, but the new year will be filled with updates and a few changes to the blog. Changes are coming soon and I will be updating more ofter. I have also decided to do a project 365 so my posts will consist of photos from my 365 as well.

Updates about myself:
I am now the Official Promoter for Maclyfe Collection. Maclyfe is a company dedicated to the Sneaker culture and its lifestyle. We make clothing, accessories as well as sell rare sneakers. The company will be doing big things in 2011. We have many designs that are waiting to be revealed and tons of shoes in all sizes for both guys and girls. I hope you guys take the time to check out the company blog, which is also operated by myself. Check out the blog at and follow us on Tumblr at .

In addition to being the Promoter for a company, I have been chosen to be the New Divisional Tech Editor for the Division 8 Key CLub Ballers. I am proud of my position because now I am able to play a larger role in an organization that I am proud to be a part of.

That is it for my pesonall update. There might be changes to the format of the blog, but I am not sure yet. There will be more updates on the way.

Thanks for reading and have a great and prosperous New Year!

Third week of school

2010-09-04T13:49:00.001-07:00

Laid back as always. Classes weren't very eventful except for Bio where we had a lab. Not too much to say, check the pics.

Busy work:

The Triplets:

Jeffery:

Absolutely cannot wait!

2010-08-31T22:11:00.001-07:00

8/31/10

2010-08-31T21:57:00.000-07:00

Today was pretty chill. I woke up mind blank not knowing what to wear so I threw something random on. School was cool. Today was the first JSA (Junior Statesmen of America) meeting and I ran it because I'm now the president. After school, I got Rubios since it's $1.25 Fish Taco Tuesday. Went home and shot for a little bit. Enjoy

What I wore:

Couldn't decide which was better:

Nike SB September 2010

2010-08-30T18:32:00.000-07:00

This month's Nike SB releases pretty cool. I absolutely cannot wait to buy the P-Rod 2.5s. I'm normally into more subtle colorways, but these definitely caught my eye a few months back. Like I said, I'm not all about Dunks like all these other youngins.

Nike SB Dunk Low

Nike SB Zoom Bruin

Nike SB Zoom Classic:

Nike SB Omar Salazar:

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski:

Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 2.5:

3 Weeks In

2010-08-30T18:22:00.000-07:00

Started the third week of school today. Its funny how every weekend tends to make me feel like it's summer again, but then sunday night comes and and reality hits me. I start school at 9 a.m. now because I don't have a first period. Thank Goodness! Here are some pictures from today and last week.

What I Wore Today:

Appa:

Pick-Ups:

Summer ReCaps

2010-08-28T23:04:00.000-07:00

Over the next few updates, I will be updating current events as well as recaps and highlights from summer. These highlights will consist of Pick-Ups, photoshoots, events, and other things of that nature.

This Recap is of the Lexus IS250 photoshoot.

Driver: Richard Chang
Age: 19

Car: 2007 Lexus IS 250
Mods: HKS Hi power Exaust, Tein Stech springs, OEM GFX front lip, 19' Gram Light 57 pro Rims.

Severing ties

2010-08-28T13:26:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed that the more you spend time with someone, the more you are able to analyze their personality? Doing so, I've noticed your faults and I've overlooked them. Your biopolar mentality, your random mood swings, all that that was overlooked to keep ties strong between us. We all have our vices, but only so much can be overlooked. I only tried to look out for your future, to help you attain what you desire. If you don't need my help, a simple "No" would be fine. Constantly looking out for you and showing what's best for you. I guess it was all a waste if you don't need it. I just wish that you would express your ideas instead of feeding around the bush. Just be straight up and it would all be fine with me. This may anger you, but it doesn't bother me so. I am not angry or upset because there is no reason for me to be. This is just me venting. The title may be misleading. No, I don't want to sever all ties with you. I still wish to talk and communicate. It's just, my thoughts and perception of you has changed.

Hella Flush VI

2010-08-06T01:05:00.000-07:00

So on saturday July 31st, Richard, Anthony and myself went to Hella Flush VI car meet/BBQ in San Mateo. This was my first car meet I've gotta say, I was really anxious to see how it was. When we got there, we thought that turnout was really low because not many people were there. We soon found out that the event was moved to the parking lot on top of the hill. We went to the top and saw hella more people. All the cars were dope and the people were chill. Dudes were trying to be cool and did burnouts, which set off everyone's alarm. It was pretty funny. Seeing all of these cars really inspired me to put more work into my car. The event was fun and entertaining. Shit was legit!

Afterwards, we were pretty hungry. We made a quick stop at Fully laced to say what's up. I bought a shirt and a carabiner. We then went to Japantown. We searched for food in the Japanese mall and ended up eating sandwitches and soup, haha. SO much for trying new things. Hit up Fatlace and The Hundreds and dipped home. Chill day.

What I wore that day:

Hella Flush:

Right hand drive Skyline

Video of Hella Flush VI BBQ (not by me):

Hellaflush 6 from Mohan Chaddha on Vimeo.

What do you have in your collection?

2010-07-08T18:08:00.001-07:00

Here's a small sneak peak of my collection. I don't want to show it all just yet because I'm still searching for a few more pairs.

Michael An

Appa

Yikes

New Pick-Ups

My Car

Past Couple Days

Day 002

Starting Anew: 2012

Moving on Up

Nicely Stanced Accord

World Yo-Yo Contest 2011

Steezy as Hell

July Pick-Ups

Fireworks

Fireworks

Jesse Budano's S14

Dunk X Change San Francisco 6/25/11

Some Interesting Videos

High-School Graduate

Blox Open House II

Self Portrait

Inspiration

Pick-Ups

Neglect

Retro

Feeling Blue

Tet (Vietnamese New Years) 2011

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Purple Avenger

Key Club DCM and Senior ad Photoshoot

Blog Maintenance Done

Site will be under construction for a few days.

Air Jordan III White Cement 2011 Release

DunkxChange San Francisco 1/15/20

Project 365

Happy New Year

Third week of school

Absolutely cannot wait!

8/31/10

Nike SB September 2010

3 Weeks In

Summer ReCaps

Severing ties

Hella Flush VI

What do you have in your collection?

Whos the awsomest guy you know?

If you could assassinate someone in anyway.. what would do?

4th of July Weekend

1997 Acura Integra

dunksrnice.net

Nike Dunk High SB "MF Doom"

Streaking Light

Grail Status Has Been Achieved

Stuff for Sale!

Last day of school

Koston Nike SB Dunk Low

Bay Area Classic 2010

1 week left

Danny Supa Dunk Low

2 weeks left

A couple of quick ones

4/30-5/2

Hello Michael! Nail polish?:D

so, what's your thought on the Golden State Warriors going 80-2 next season? or maybe even 78-4 if they have a bad season :p

The Adventures of Bobby Ray

Recent Pick-ups

oh that's a nice thing to say about her

Dude i want a SLR camera like you, wanna help me shop after my SAT this saturday? you can suggest cameras or something haha.

yea briahn will be missed huh. too bad you couldn't go with her.. she looked hella pretty at prom

well at least you could take Wendy next year. No more briahn

So when is that nail polish coming ?? samanatha said she wants them too . . ill votee for you(:

DunkxChange 4/24/10 Recap

who did you want to take?

Isn't it kinda late to be awake? lawl

so you're still not going to prom?

Shenanigans

Armijo YoYo Club

From way back when

How many shoes do you have?

Do we have to read Ch.25 as hmwk for Eng?

a view counter would be cool