i got back from europe safely on sat. i typed a lot in my journal, thoughts and such. i'll post them later b/c of news such as katrina, and other things that have happened. sometimes life is a bit sobering. it's doesn't mean we are without hope, but it does mean we recognize the toughness of life, and the sadness we feel....i'll leave it that.
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Yeah, I’m on the flight to London, with a layover schedules in NY. I am hoping to have some good time with the Lord during this trip. I always enjoyed traveling, though not so much as a tourist as one observing life…simply people living. It’s great privilege to view other cultures, to grow from their different worldviews and perspectives. It simply speaks of reality…something broad yet defined and connected with a sense of humanity and a sense of God.
Before I get into some topics I want to write about during this trip, I have to apologize to my friend Aza. Sorry Aza! I went to Costco and got a whole box of Bounce for you. But stupid as I was/am, I decided to venture back to the pre-security area to another food court 15 minutes away. To be honest, I wanted to eat healthy, but primarily I wanted to eat reasonably priced at the airport! Stupid! Since I had an hour and half, I decided to walk over to where Burger King and Subway are in SFO. All the while, I had your Bounced in my hand since I didn’t want to crush the box in my luggage. While having my salad “my way”, I placed the bounce on the counter, and paid the Subway lady. In deciding to upgrade to the meal deal, I completely forgot about the Bounce; I paid and walked back to the terminal. While standing in the security line, I realized that I forgot the Bounce! I was like, “argghh!!! Can’t I get something that simple done?” I was beating myself in the head and wasn’t sure if I should go back for the Bounce and risk missing my flight. But the security line was pretty long. I started to perspire while waiting in the line, and when the guy asked to check my boarding pass, I couldn’t find my ID. I had this jacket on, and was beginning to really nervous with the ppl waiting behind me. Boy, did I look stupid?! Anyhow, I got through the security line, and immediately began scheming a way to get that Bounce back. While eating my salad, I looked around the area, hoping to see somebody I knew or at least somebody who looked trustworthy. I bet you ppl thought I was some nerdy Asian dude scoping out the airport! I even got up and started walking around. Get this, I wanted to either have somebody look after my bags while I run back and get the bounce, or send somebody’s kid to get the Bounce for me. Yeah, those are ridiculous ideas that go through my head. In the end, I couldn’t find anybody. I was like, dang, this saving money on this stupid salad cost me more in the end. I have a salad, which I would gladly exchange back for that Bounce. I bet you that Subway lady is all happy. “Hey, look, a box of unopened Bounce. Must have been that stupid Asian guy who ordered a salad and decided to combo it with a Vickie’s potato chip and soda“ Bounce, Salad, Vickie’s potato chip and soda.”…huh, what a weird combination. yeah, stupid Asian guy! That’s me!
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This past month has been crazy, to such at extent that sometimes I didn’t feel like I had time to plan for anything…just take things as they come. Well, it’s good to be on this flight, to rest and reflect a little. It doesn’t mean I haven’t written, but rather decided against posting.
To summarize this month, and the many transitions taking place with not only me, but also my family, I simply say I love my dad. I want to give a shout to my Dad. You’re the best! As I may have stated in the past: gentleness, meekness, and love naturally invoke reciprocation - can’t help but love somebody who loves you. Yep, nothing like a gentle, cute old man.
On another emotional subject, congrats to Dan and Lucinda! Dan has been one of my best friends since college, and I want to shamelessly give a shout to him and Lucinda. To express it best, I’m going to resort to my ebonics roots – Much love!! Much love!! Pictures will hopefully be posted soon, though I’m having trouble with uploading to Shutterfly.
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