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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How was your 2009? For me there were a lot of ups and downs. I got to meet new people, try new things and went to new places. I learned a lot about myself, both good and bad. Overall this year has been nothing less than memorable. How did 2009 treat you? Did you accomplish all your goals? Did you find what you were looking for? Are you where you’d thought you’d be when the year first started? Regardless of how your 2009 came and went, 2010 is just around the corner, lets make it a good one.

A quick recap of the year….

January – February was a blur as I only started my photo logs in March, but a few high lights:
Winter in Canada, Motorcycle Training course, Tokyo Table Tuesdays, Chris’ birthday, Valentine’s day 1cent Soju cocktails, Christine’s not so secret birthday…

Photo Challenge, Fossilmans, Tokyo Table with Jen, Cute Girl at JRockets, Dance Studio with the Few, Hookah @ Bliss, Miji @ 1020, Gears of War, Far Bar, Daikokuya

Tapatio!, Poop on a Stick, Lemon Soju @ Jurassic, Classic Night @ Yardhouse, DJ Boog, Boxing Ring Poetry Slam, Cheesecake on Melrose, Daikokuya and Far Bar, Hookah @ Bliss, Can you Not?, Phil is Thooper, Brewskis, 151, Dim Sum with Christine, Ronny B Good, Bosa Nova,s Peche Lambics, Orochan, Mori’s 21st, Jazzy <3, DJ Boog @ Bliss, Alex with some Blue Moon, Ronny Boy, Parkour at the Mall, Inappropriate pictures, Caltech, Praise Night, Bunto, First time Paint balling, Downtown street Corners, Riding with Julio

Fail Rum and Coke, Parkour, Sitcom Script, Dance Studio, Father’s Office with Mel, Maintenance courses, Evan Pan, Indian Beer House, Warm Beer, Tokyou Table, Chrstine’s Visit, Bodega Wine Bar, Bad host!, Ronny’s Black out, Vegas with Evan, Craps!, Steak and Egg Sandwhiches, Rob! DSD1, night @ Kress!, Ride up to Santa Barbra, Weekend in Sandiego, Goonta, PB, Marjorie, Night in Ktown, Chapter 3, peace out Rob

DJ Philthy, House Dancing, Charlie the Chocolate Lab, Julio’s Accident, Asian Poses, Dead Busby’s, Wine and Cheese Adventures, Beach and Bar, Spam and Eggs, Man Date, Table Massage, Ally Changstar, Tokyo Table, Good bye Ronny, Hurrah at Busby’s, Last Tokyo Table with Ronny, One more stop at the Station, Vegas!, too much Mah Jong, Mike is the Man, Looking for the car with Tara

iPhone, Beach with Ally and Jenny, Kt’s Balcony, Forth of July with the Police, HI JENNY!, Pool Party, Pasta Salad, Company Potluck, the Station, 24Hr, San Fran, Meeting up with Mike, Strait to 1020 from LAX, Jimmy in LA at 1020, HS reunion @ Kathleen’s, Happy Birthday Andy, Sushi with Jess, Prince Cafe, Jin Hooks up, Jon’s Asleep, Volley Ball at the Beach, Cupcakes with Angela, Happy Birthday Jay, Broken Hearts, Fisherman’s Wharf with Jimmy, 40 year olds

the Edison, Stay Breezy with Kouang, Tokyo Table Tuesdays!, Death Car with Tara, Stop Spilling Olivia, BP with Kouang, Bowling and Christine, Dinner with Christine, Dress up, Sudoku Challenge, Taco Day!, Royal Tea, Sex Exhibit, Blind Date w/ Andrea, Chocolate Martini with Serena, International Breakfasts, Andrea is pretty Awesome, Hello Seattle, Cucumber Vodka Press, Steak Omelets, Bridge Jumping, Black Berries, Third Wheel, Sitting on a Hill, Quiet at the Beach, Tokyo Table, I can’t feel my lips, Vegas!, Black Jack Fiasco, Sahara Sucks, Food Poisoning @ Soup plantation, Lotto, SM Beach and Bar Hopping, Mushroom clouds

Bye Jess @ Tokyo Table, Limo Birthday with Mr. Black, Pinks, the Edison with Wendy, Shades @ the Commerce, Use Book Store, Ponyo w/ Kt, Reading @ Starbucks, Lobsterfest!, Deal or no Deal, Tokyo Table and Brad, DnB w/ Kouang, Drawrings with Phil and Olivia, Greekfest with Telien, Ouzo is Gross, Care Package, Eva, Skyping with my Buddy Boy, Alex’s Housewarming, Poker Night

Reading on Lake, My Travel Map, Reading at the park, Pizza Party, Toy Story 3D, Halloween in the Office, This is how you draw a Duck, My first Downtown Artwalk, Canadian Thanks Giving, Grandma Lui!, I love the Lui’s, Green Porno Exhibit, Coffee with Steph, Meatball Pasta, Aladdin, Hidden Mickey’s @ Disneyland, Jumping for Joy, Midnight Geo Caching, Hello Japan, Ramen, Galaxy, Clubbing in Tokyo, Late night Ramen, Belligerent Keith, Yoshinoya, Making things more Bareable, Hi-chu!, Izakya, My Other Half, Meeting Timon, Scar and Mufasa!, Losing my Head on the Tokyo Metro, Tskiji!, Scaling Castle Walls, Running for the Shinkansen, Drinking by the River, Running Man, Zen Gardens, Bikes in Kyoto, Geo Caching in Kyoto, Kobe Beef, Night in Rappongi, Glory Geisha, Rock Painting

Aquarium with the Galaxy Exchange, Glory is always sick, Goodbye Japan, Geo caching with Phil, BP night, Trippple Dipz!, Okonomyaki Night, Tokyo Table Tuesday, Downtown Artwalk, Chase’s Housewarming @ Chris’, Night @ MOCA, Firsts, Jimmy’s Birthday in Vegas, All you can eat Sushi, Yogurt and walk Downtown TC, Phil’s Graduation/Birthday @ Tokyo Table, Reading @ the Park, Joe’s Disney Romance, Under dressed for Potluck, Lion King, Meatball Cupcakes

The Road, Dromo 1 w/ Jon, Father’s Office with Larry, Best Karaoke Ever, Christmas Tree, Downtown Artwalk w/ Olivia, Birthday Week, Red Rain Boots, Keith’s Birthday @ Big Bear, I hate Scrabble, Tokyo Table Tuesdays, Art with Jess, the Nut Cracker, Firsts, Journal from 05′, Red Hot Fireplace Truffles, Company Christmas, B&W Photos, Taboo on Christmas day, Reading at the Park, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Potato Salad for Christmas, 1000 Family Photos, Tony’s Birthday @ Speedzone, Disneyland w/ Olivia

I know I can’t recount everything, but Thank you 2009, you’ve been kind to me.

2009

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