Its Been a While Since Blogging...

But its time to start up again. Mostly, because I'm going to Japan to teach English for ONE year (thats for you Dave, but know that I can extend and you can visit me anytime you choose, you'll always have a free hotel room). I'm taking some time off of packing and using it to blog and nurse my soul (so to speak).

This last week has been really emotional and surreal. I can't believe that I'm leaving Edmonton for atleast a year, and with it, leaving all my friends and family. I think the biggest emotional obstacle I've had to overcome was leaving my Mom. (Yes, I am a momma's boy.) I pretty much teared up thinking about her in the car on the drive to George H. Luck today. I don't know why, but being half way around the world from my mom hit me pretty hard in the car. I've always been, atleast in the same city as her, but 3 days from now everything will be different. I'm sure it'll hit me again when I leave the airport with my Dad and Stepmom.

This evening, hanging out with my friends one last time felt normal. It was a nice change than with the emotional onset with my mother. I think if it was my last day to see them ever, this is how I would of wanted it. I'll miss you guys thats for sure. The years I've hung out with you guys have been ones that I'm proud of. You guys are awesome.

I'm glad for internet, because soon in a week or so, I'll be negging my friends and my family again with my presence on the internet. Although it won't be the same as hanging out with them in person, it'll have to do until I return from Japan.

So since it maybe a week or two before I have internet again and have something in my mind to say to you guys, I'll leave some of you guys with a message on my blog (in alphabetical order by last name, except my parents come first, you know why!). Think of it as a thanks, for all the years you've backed me up. If I've left you out, it doesn't mean ur not important, it just means I don't know what to say to you guys! (I'll talk to you on MSN tho!).

Anyway here I go:

To my paternal parents: Thanks for raising me and supporting me, even now. Hopefully I can make you guys proud. Don't complain when I contact you in a few days asking for money. One of the responsibilities of a parent is to provide for his child, even if his child is 40 years old and your retired. :P

To my step-parents: Even though I've known you for a shorter time, it doesn't mean you mean less to me. You've guys have still supported me without much question, and for that I thank you. Be sure to take care of your significant other for me, they're a handful sometimes, well atleast to me.

Kingsley Chan: You've been a brother to me since Jr. High. We go way back, thanks for being someone I talk to, and can get along with so easily. If you get married to Sharlene when I'm in Japan and I can't attend the ceremony, I'm gonna kill you! :P

Christine (Sunshinez): $30Gs on clothes. YOUR CRAZY! Waterfight when I come back.

Perry Chung: Damn, we've been friends for a long time. Remember when you kicked my cousin in the neck? Because I DO! Good Luck in Montreal man, make it great.

Dave Chung: Jeez man, hanging out with you has given me the opportunities to watch awesome movies and play great games I might not otherwise experience. Once you get famous writing, remember who I am, I might need you to support me for life.

Josh Ferry: Josh, its been a pleasure meeting you, glad to finally have a non-asian in the group. (Don't tell the asians I was getting tired of them :P). Remember that if somebody pisses you off really bad in the league, take off your skate and threaten them, just like happy gilmore. Then call it self defense in court. I'll be your lawyer.

Joho: You bought me 16 shots...I won't forget....You'll get them back...

Hiromi: I saved that picture of you at that Summer camp when you were a kid. So it doesn't matter if you remove tag. Thats all gonna come back to you at your wedding, so Louis won't be the only one to be embarressed. And you better not have it without me when I'm in Japan.

Dave Jang: Hey man! I'll see you in Asian sometime!

Louis Lai: It's been a pleasure playing hockey with you. Try not to turn too black before I get back, I might not recognize you. Try not to buy too many custom Nike Bauer sticks, I might have to come back and steal them from you, fellow left hander.

Alex Lam: Hey man, its been great chilling with you this last month. Try not to look so mad all the time. Also, stop playing WoW, unless it'll land you a girlfriend. I'll try to find you one in Japan, but telling them you played D&D with me isn't gonna help either of us...

Thomas Ng: We've know each other since High School, stealing food from the food bank. Remember, NG stands for never gone, that is, never gone from Edmonton, working the same job for the rest of your life. Haha, I'm sure life will never get boring for you, even if you stay in Edmonton all your life. Especially with the new custom Nike Bauer stick maker at United Cycle. If you don't get a girlfriend when I come back, I'll find one for you. I know a pretty hot one, her initials are BD: blow-up doll.

Dave Gugenz: Last few weeks have been fun, what with D&D, Samurai Swords and Dreamcast, all at your house. I'm waiting for the day when I come back and you totally own me at Capcom vs. SNK 2. Keep practicing man, try not to work too hard!

Jeremy: Good luck in med man. Your gonna be one awesome doctor and still in school when I come back. Which means we can make another intramural soccer team!

Sam Szeto: When I come back, we're gonna eat Arby's. Not having cow beef for one year will make me crazy. Keep taking akward pictures of our friends and send them over to me in Japan. I think you have some special ability to capture people in the wierdest poses. You should be on Heroes!

Geoffrey Tan: GODDAMIT! Stop playing videogames! :P

Michael Wong: BCM, It's the last time your gonna hear it from me for a year. When I come back, your gonna beg me to keep calling you that cause you'll miss it so much. Or you'll be in jail for killing Tmo cause he called you BCM one too many times.

Simon Wong: So, when I come back, will I all ur parts in your car be aftermarket?

Bernice Yee: Remember to floss after every meal. Wood attracts a different type of bacteria that can be even more corrosive to your teeth then the natural population of bacteria you would have, had you had a normal human diet. Sorry, couldn't help it.

Leslie Yiu: I hope we'll be partying in Hong Kong and Tokyo this X-mas man. Try not to attract to many girls. Also, keep the scottish accent to a minimum.

Andrew Yoo & Francis Saunobane: When's the marriage?

To the Tsunami Boys: Good luck in the playoffs, and do me proud.

To guys in Sunday Night Hockey: If you guys keep playing every week, for sure you'll improve. I won't be surprised if your much better than me when I get back. If any of the oilers come out to play with you guys, call me 48 hours in advance, I'll make sure I can get back and play.

So thats it for now. I guess next chance I get, I'll blog again. It maybe tomorrow when I'm in Calgary, I have no idea. But I'll leave you with those words for you to soak in. I'll miss you guys, thats for sure, but I'll be back, more annoying then ever in a few years.