Thank You :)

i learned that on your birthday you should thank all the people who helped you in your life, especially your parents, so thank you all for everything :)

going up to CTTB tomorrow!! golly, i never thought the 30th anniversary or summer camp would ever come - it's rather surreal!! xD hope to see you all there this weekend!!

got a gift from the government today - jury duty summons!! O_O

French Love.

Pictures: Solene with all the groceries O_O; lunch - the result of all the groceries everyone bought; sitting around the table together :)

Pictures: against the background of SF Chinatown; in front of BBM; flowers :)

Pictures: in front of the Gwan Yin statue; in the backyard; Solene and her birthday cake!!

About ten people from France stayed at our house for a couple days earlier this week and even though our house was suddenly very crowded, everyone was in very high spirits :) We conquered Oakland's Chinatown and even tackled San Francisco's Chinatown, and also managed a quick stop at the Berkeley Monastery.

They left Wednesday afternoon back to CTTB and even though I'll see them once again before they head back to France, saying goodbye was not easy at all. Especially the popos, they manage to touch people in ways indescribable, and their endearing sense of humor and affable personality make it even easier to fall in love with them <3

Daddy's Day xD

Happy Belated Fathers' Day!! :D

To my daddy and to all the male role models in my life - my uncles, godfathers, and other "uncles" - thank you for everything you all have done for me. You all are always there to guide me through my mistakes and life lessons, to help me pick up the pieces when I encounter obstacles, and to teach me how to be a good person in this ever-turbulent world :)

To my pops, Andrew and I love you tremendously. You have given up so much for us and have always tried to influence us in a positive way, encouraging us to remember our roots and making sure we stay on a proper path. You have given us so many opportunities and unforgettable experiences, and despite our numerous antics, you continue to love us endlessly. Thank you for loving us and being so patient with us :D

Sunshiny Goodness :)

I went to San Francisco yesterday to spend some time with my dearest Yvonne :) Along with Drew and Sunny, we just hung around SF and went ice skating, enjoying the limited time we had with each other. It was a beautiful day, a busy touristy day, not to mention one filled with good memories (and bright, sunny pictures :D)!

R1: Chen and I with our SF stickers; me and Chen; me goofing off xD
R2: Drew and I; Sunny and Yvonne iceskating; group picture :)

Balloooooons :)

Made some new balloon pals during these past few days :D (Pictures: Me and "Fred"; RIP Sam, who we never got to take a picture with; Sunster with George; Andrew with Fongster xD)

Went to the farmers' market with my mom and the bros a couple days ago - who knew that the Alameda farmers' market was so huge now!! It makes you love the little community so much more :)

Also went for a walk with the bros through Crown Beach, stopping at some of the places that pretty much epitomize our childhood :)

Handprint.

This year's Crown Beach sandcastle contest :)


R1: Sunny, Mom, Drew; pretty; Mom and Drew by the beach
R2: snake; dolphins; elephant

BBM in the evening -gotta love GSA :)


R1: Jason T. and Amanda; Amanda P., Andrew, Sunny, Amanda N., and Christina; Me, David, and Amanda
R2: Christina and I; Christina, me, and Amanda; handprints!!

P.S. Congrats to my little sister Amanda for graduating high school!! :)