A week ago I read an article on WSJ about rice shortage and its impact to already skyrocketing crop price. I didn't think much of it until I ran out of rice yesterday and went to Costco... only to find no rice. I tried two Asian markets and found no rice there either. What's up?! After talking to the store manager, I learned that they're releasing limited number of rice bags per day per household, first come, first served. This is more serious than I thought! I called my friends and family nationwide to warn them but was shocked to learn that they have no trouble finding rice. It's all the Teriyaki store owners in my state who are hoarding the rice. I shall not be surprised if Teriyaki stores charged extra for rice. I suppose I could go on no-carb diet now...

ref: Rice shortage hits home in Seattle

Some relationships are just a weird mix of love and hate. My fanatic love (and sometimes hate) for my hometown NBA team is exactly that. My team? It's the Lakers. Don't tell me. I know... everyone hates Lakers; everyone hates L.A. The team (like its city) is known for its scandals, accidents, and theatrics more so than its talent. Perhaps that's why I've been ignoring it for the past couple of years or perhaps it was the losing streak.

A week ago when NBA playoff began, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Lakers were back to their old form -- a championship quality form. Now they deserve my attention. 1 down 15 to go... hopefully it will be 2 down 14 to go.

Don't I sound like investors waiting for market to bottom and start rebounding? 

I put away my winter clothes this past weekend, and I had to bring them right back out again. It's April and almost May... are we to reach Summer without Spring this year?