Monday, June 02, 2003

 
For some odd reason, I could not update at home last nite...so I ditched half of my boring econ class anc came to the lab to update.

Last nite was absolutely amazing...So it was the nite before my b-day, and Sarah, Yvonne, and Steph planned a special dinner for me at Black Angus with pretty much all of EPIC and a BASIC member...hehe. Anyhow, I never expected that many people.

Here is a list of people that were there: Me, Sarah, D-Lo, Steph, Abraham, Josiah, D. Chang, Ben Chan, Benny, Stephen, JonaChan, Cynthia, J Chang, Dennis, Keith, Dave, Yvonne, Alice, and Metrina.

I've got to say...you guys did quite a good job. Even though the dinner itself was not a surprise anymore, I was surprised at how many people showed up just for little old me. I know that the Susans, Benson, William, Yosh, and Elaine couldn't be there...but it's okay...cause either you guys would've gone if the dinner was on Saturday or that you gave me a gift. So I know that you guys care..

Okay, back to the dinner. it was just really cool cause like I get to be the main guy and be the reason that everyone is at that dinner. It makes me feel very special. My content level is pretty off the charts rite now. I don't usually count my blessings everyday, but if I tried to count the ones from last nite, I wouldn't be able to, cause they're countless...and also priceless. This is going down as one of my best birthday memories EVER!!!

A few people that I would like to say something to:

Sarah: Thank you for everything, babe. I'm so glad we're at where we're at rite now. You've been such a great friend to me through this past year or so, but especially in the last month. Finally, digging me out of my spiritual/emotional funk, hanging out with me, getting me the cool Sonicflood CD, and just knowing how to comfort me and making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you very much, SAR. luv ya...

Steph: Before last nite, I really thought you forgot about me...that we're going through that phase where we're kinda distant until something bad happens to you, and i come back in to comfort you. But I realized after last nite that our friendship has reached a level beyond that. That even though we might not have talked for a few weeks, we're still close to each other and will still always be there for each other. Just so you know, I slept with Apple last nite, but I think I kicked her off the bed in the middle of the nite. I found her on the floor when I woke up. But yeah, thanx for everything.

Ben Chan: Rough start we got off to, eh. I mean, for awhile, even after we were "cool" with each other, I still think there was this barrier there between me and you, where i might say all the things I would normally say cause I didn't know how you would take it, or I would feel weird just hanging out with you after EPIC. But lately, I think we've made a lot of progress. That barrier that I spoke of is not there anymore and I'm really glad that you and I can appreciate each other and talk to each other now. Thank you for coming last nite even though you were dying.

Benny: You are always so helpful, man. Most obvious is the car stuff. Besides that, there are a lot of other stuff you help out with too. Take the beach for example, I wouldn't have been able to pull it off without you helping me out to plan it. And also just taking pictures of everything and everyone so these memories will not just fade away in our minds. And buying me that wonderful cheesecake. Benny, you're a really sweet guy, not only to the girls, but to everyone. Thank you for behind a bro.

Okay, I gotta go meet up with my family for dim sum now...but before I leave, I would like to announce what my favorite gift was...

Nemo the fish...this is for personal reasons. I was thinking last nite, and I think the fish will teach me commitment and discipline. I have to commit my time to clean and feed the fish to keep it alive at least for the summer. I have to have spirtitual commitment and discipline in my life. I need to be committed to getting back in shape for the summer. So i can apply this "taking care of the fish" thing to a lot of areas in my life.


posted by Chris 12:13 PM