Dear 2010…

Dear 2010

You have been kind, you have been generous and above all else you have been nothing but vibrant. And if I were to give you a name, I would call you “Youth”.

I can’t believe that it has already been a whole year. It’s hard looking back on all that has happened since it has been such a blur. I’ve spent the year living and enjoying all that I was offered and it has been an honor to have shared it with everyone around me, and for that I thank those who has been apart of the past 365 days.

In retrospect, I would compare the past year to a summer blockbuster, encompassing all the characteristics that would make a box office hit. Keeping me captivated and on the edge of my seat with all the great moments that came to pass. 2010, you have been one of the best years of my 25. You have been the foundation for something greater yet to come and for that I thank you.

A quick recap of the year…

Sandwiches at the LACMA, Dirty Benches in LA, Pictures at the Disney Concert Hall, Rose Parade Float Exhibit, Jess and Jon, Miss Kim’s Pot Luck, Richie Olson, Flaming Shots at Far Bar, Wurstkuche, Geo Caching, Crystal Cluck, Senior Rana, Pink’s Run, Peas in a Pod, Olivibot, LA Art Walk, Puzzles, Disneyland with Jess, Tokyo Table, Andy Supports Single Mothers, Tubs, S90, Avenue Q, Books at the Park, Dodge Ball with the Warriors, Training for the Firecracker, the Pharmacy, Bubble Gum Phosphate, Team Kouang, Clover Leaf.

Drawing Classes at PCC, Puzzles, NPH and Magic, Handmade Corsages, Gourmet Goers, Indian with Julio, Happy Birthday Alvin, PCC Flee Market, Prom at the Aquarium, Orochan & Wurstkuche, Valentine’s Cards, Art Walk with Keith, Team Kouang, Toronto for Chinese New Years, Chinese Line Dancing, I love the Luis, Duck Fat Poutines and Beer, UCSD Alumni Association, Messy Hot Wings in Old Town, Plans and Agendas, Dual Pianos with Chris, Griffith Hike with the Warriors, Muffin Valentines, Gourmet Goers at Saladang, Firecracker 10k, Post Run Shenanigans.

Goodbye Italian Stallion, Team Koung, Tokyo Delves, Wandering Hollywood, Geisha House, Surprise Bachelorette, Frozen Lizzard, Sloppy Kisses, Beach Volleyball with the Warriors, Lazy Sundays, No to Prime America and Yes to Breakfast, Birthday Lap Dances, Bobs and Larrys, Warriors at Joshua Tree, Beer Pong with ABC, Fred + Fingers, Academy Awards, Temple City’s Wizard of Oz, Saint Patrick’s at Weiland, the Station the Kouang and the Middle School Teacher, Karin’s Penthouse Party, Nap at the Park.

Fire Alarm during Hot Tub, Marcus’ Birthday at Bodega, Irvine Tour,Flag Football with the Warriors, Drawings with Norm, Pinnacle Peak, Toe Olympics, Far Bar with Dan, Melissa’s Wedding, Photo booth Shenanigans, Warrior Dash, Double Down Challenge, Picnic at the Park, Bee in the Face, Ikea Meatballs, Glendale Galleria, Father’s Office > 38Degrees, Cracked Windshield, Gummi Bear.

Mad Scientist, Magic Castle, Rudy Coby and Marylin Manson, Swedish Sleight of Hand, Double Mojitos, Meatballs and Asparagus, Macaroons and Brunch at Bodega Louie, Melon Pan, Mother’s Day Lunch, Totalled Camry, Sleep Study, San Fransisco, Pacific Coast Highway, Bay to Breakers, Water-melon! Water-melon! Water-melon!, Bay Area Chowder, Chinese 1, Saveche, Davin at Busby’s, BBQ at Chris’, Six, Silver Bean, Cranium with Jenny, Half Day in San Diego, Hash House, Best Coffee Ice Cream Ever, Phil’s BBQ Beef Ribs, Kyu-Kaku with Kouang.

Finals, Little Kaylee, Rental, Pioneer Point, Birthday Pub Crawl with Larry, Golden Golfer, Tony’s Free Drinks, ShinsenGumi Yakitori, UltraZone, Happy Birthday Irene, Mystery Bruise, Laker’s Final Game, Carney’s Hot dogs, Chalk Festival, Royal-Tea, Whole Wheat Pasta, Poor Gus, Santa Monica Drinks, Relay for Life, Papayas and Bananas, Weird Camping Experience, Para Sailing on Land, Jin’s Visit and BBQ, Tae Bang, Haribo Gummies, Gyu-Kaku Tuesday’s Fail, Good Bye GSXR.

Thai Elvis, Happy Birthday Alex, Lemon Soju and Karaoke, 1 Minute Video Message to my Other Half, Vegas-Vegas-Vegas, Margaritas and Cheetahs, 4 Hours In – Hospital Visit, 11AM Check In, Surfer on Acid, He was my Neighbor, Kouang Crying in the Shower, Riddler’s Revenge, Sexy Purple, Starting the Party, Lion King!, Dim-Sum, Yak-Jerky, Venture Pool Party, World Series in Old Town, Beach Volleyball with the Warriors, Boiling Crab with Alex and Iris, Chubby Bunny with Chinese Marshmallows, Delivering Happiness, Happy Birthday Grandma, Kassandra Loves Peaches, Tuesday Night Shenanigans in Old Town, Horrible Karma Chameleon, Planet Earth at LA Live, Beach BBQ with the Warriors, SNAPs, Daikokuya! Company Dinner in a suit, Father’s Office, Movie by the Pool, Interview with a Sandy.

TNDC, Russian Mule, Salmon and Pasta, Accomplice Hollywood, Bye Nancy, Premature Education, 2nd Place Trivia, Old Town Monrovia, Cerrito’s Public Library, Mini Golf with Tina, Genki Living and Jenga, Gyu-Kaku with Tony, Breakfast at Mimi’s, Art Center, Down Town Art Walk, Food Truck Galore, Garlic Shrimp and Cool Haus, Hidden Burlesque Show, Santa Barbra Camping Trip, Clue, Ugly Mugs, Kayaking with the Warriors, Marcel’s Overboard, Venture, Artist’s World Map Fail, Spiked Watermelon, Team Kouang’s Bitter Story, Eco Mud Run, Chevron Story, Din Tai Fung with Mike, Human Machine Game, Stood Up for TNDC, the Lui Louie, Officer’s Retreat, Scavenger Hunt, Best Buddy Picture, Cosmic Bowing and Midnight Taco Run, Mangoes!, Chinese 2, Thai Massage.

New York City, Crying Babies, New York Public Library, United Nations, Grand Central Station, Breakfast in Times Square, Candy Coated Walls, Wicked, Good Bye Aunt Kitty, Ground Zero, Dancing Pandas, Trash Shoot Splinters, Licky Fingers, Bar Side Football, Blueberry/Strawberry Cream Cheese Bagel, the MET, Rooftop Bird’s Nest, Toot, Daikokuya Crave, Goofy Guppies, King Taco with Kouang, General Retreat, Sandy’s Birthday in Old Town, Field Mouse Fiance, Not so Surprise Birthday, Photoshoped Babies, Slaying the Dragon, Drawing Contest, TNDC, Richie got Fingered, Penny Plan, More Premature Education, Disneyland with Alex and Katie and Marcus, OLIVIA, the World of Color~, BeeHive of Death.

CIA Agent, Taco Truck Quesadillas, PCC Flee Market, Online Chair Training, Drinks and Crepes at Pop, Homeless Roll, Sound Wave, Garbage Spider, KFC Smells Wonderful, No Gravy for my TNDC, Wilderness First Aid, Tina at the Tea House, Relay Dim Sum, Mango in my Jelly, Julio’s Green Curry Friend Rice, Gilligan-Antoine Dawson-2 Sailors and Cobra Kai, Marcus’ Wine and Cheese, Salami Wrapped Shrimp, Pumpkin Carving, Happy Birthday Cindy, the Multi-Talented Long.

Starbucks Ice Cream, Venture Advisor Draining, Freedom Fashion Show, Team Long, Lucille’s, The Story of Me and Kouang – Written, Directed and Narrated by Kouang, LA Diamond Dash, TNDC, Soul Searching, McRib Galore, DaiKokuya, APEX Volunteering Expo, Rocky’s Wedding in a Bow Tie, Larry Tests Poorly, Not the Edison with Tina, Flaming Shot Fail, Long Meets David Choi, Sorry Julio, Thomas the Tank, Venture Potluck, Turkey Dinner at the DAMvins, Winking Killers, Gross Turkey Cake, All in Fred, Goodbye Transmission.

VC Yard Sale, Elk’s Dinner, Asus, TNDC, Court of Honor, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Disneyland, Zero Button, the Rockettes at Nokia Theater, the Louie Lui, White Elephant, Berginia got Flash Cards, BBQ w/ Philip, Hot Tub in Big Bear, Endless Hot Pot, Big Bear Shenanigans, TRON, Rumors-Rumors-Rumors, Congratulations Candy, Mah Jong with Grandma, Boardgames for Christmas, Shake Weight, Clippers lose to the Jazz, Mile High Seats, New Years Party, Kouang Streaks, Bites and Kisses, Catan, Gummi Bears.

2010

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