The Wall

Every night, throngs of female fans flock to the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas to claw at a cast of men who tease, gyrate and strip. Among the group of Chippendales dancers is Steve Kim. He’s paid to make women believe that a martial artist or a naval officer could rock their world. That sculpted, hairless torsos do exist.

Beyond the signature cuffs and collar, Kim says he’s just an average guy with a fun night job. But having one of the few Asian faces in a traditionally all-white Chippendales cast makes Kim stand out just a bit more than he thinks. Read more…

May 22, 2008

i used to have a tough time believing this one.. “things happen for a reason”.

i used to think, “why me?” when the times were tough.  i felt like i was a good person with a big heart that deserved better.  but now i understand.  it’s not the fun or easy times that cause you to grow as a person.  it’s the tough times.. the obstacles. the difficulties.. the pain.. the sorrow.  those are the times that test you and in the end, teach you a valuable lesson.

i’ve had people come into my life recently out of the blue.  really amazing people that i don’t think existed in this city.  but i was lucky!  or maybe it was an act of God?  things happen for a reason.. now i’m starting to believe it. Read more…