So this is somewhat inspired by Duno's post of what he remembers about people. It's a list of some people that have touched my life, inspired me in some way, made my life more memorable, or have just been absolutely wonderful in some or another. They are all people I love.
Duno Tran- Well, I guess I might as well kick this off with the person that inspired me to even write this. His passion for life and his work is amazing. Duno always sees the beauty in everything. Not to mention his unique ideas and approaches are absolutely wonderful. I have no doubt that Duno's art has and will continue to inspire and move countless people.
Jorel Newsome- His positive outlook and upbeat personality are contagious to say the least. I have never seen Jorel mad or angry. Even in the most difficult of situations he stays positive. He's like a star, he's always full of energy and just illuminates a room with his bright and positive personality.
Steven Lam- As much crap as I love to give Steven I gotta say his perseverance, kindness. and loyalty is rather inspiring. He is always willing to help a friend out and is constantly thinking of others. Not to mention, the moments spent with him around are memorable.
Thinh Nguyen- I grouped DuSome all together. Hehe. I have definitely had some memorable and fun times with Thinh. His encouragement, friendship, and patience definitely make him someone I love. He makes a wonderful mentor and teacher.
Xu Wang- Xu never lets me down. He's guaranteed to help me out and to listen when I need it. He gets me surprisingly well and never passes judgment. I truly consider Xu to be one of the most trustworthy people I know and he's always got great advice.
Gloria Burnette- That girls always has a smile on her face. It seems like everything could be going wrong and she'd be there with a smile and hug. Her positive attitude and wonderful personality make her absolutely irresistible.
Peter Ngyuen- One of the most giving and happy people I know. I have never seen Peter turn down an offer to help others. He inspires me to be more giving and kind to others. He brings light to other people through his kindness.
Kevin Davis- I love how grounded and down to earth Kevin is. He sees things on such a clear level it's refreshing. I like that he's true to himself and doesn't front. He's a wonderful BFF even though I don't get to hang out with him nearly enough.
Doug Im- Doug is such a wonderful person. He thinks the best of everyone and is always there for you. He has got such a happy outlook on life and his faith in others and his religion are inspring on many levels.
Amit Jethanandani- I don't even know where to start on Amit. Haha. I love that he doesn't feel the need to sugar coat things. He's straight about what he thinks. His drive and ability to focus are inspiring. Who else can for real study on the beach during spring break?!?
Nickey Alana- I have honest to God never met a person that everyone loves as much as Nickey. I do not think a single person that has ever met Nickey doesn't like him. He will always go out of his way to make you feel special. He truly has one of the most beautiful personalities I've ever known.
Kevin Liaw- He's one of those people that you meet and you could swear he's never been mad a day in his life. Even when things are crazy he seems to stay positive and collected. He's always smiling or laughing and is a wonderful story teller and listener.
Alex Woods- I swear that girl knows how to cheer you up and make you laugh no matter how crazy things get. I absolutely <3 her. She makes everything seem so fun and wonderful and she's an absolute sweetheart.
Ross Chun- He is so kind-hearted and considerate. Ross is so lovable. Like Nickey I have never heard a single negative comment uttered about Ross because there really is nothing bad to say about him.
Stacy Hsu- That guy can make a whole room light up with laughter just by saying "honeychild." He has such a captivating personality and is an absolute pleasure to be around. There is never a dull moment with Stacy and you're guaranteed to smile and laugh the whole time you're with him.
Vicki China- I love Vicki so much! Even though we've been away from each other for so long she is still one of my best friends. Her smile always makes me want to smile and hug her. She is always so positive and loving.
Ok, so there are more but I've been typing this for a while and need a break so I'm gonna stop for now and I'll add more later. Here's a few people that are to come... Jimmy Wong, Adam Schreiber, Jeff Romaniuk, Grant King, and a few more.
Oh, and I wrote the following at the beginning but wanted to put it at the end so yeah it's here. Sorry for the lack of organization but I didn't think I was gonna stop writing in the middle so eh.
My family is a given of course.
It never ceases to amaze me that my parents support me and love me no matter how crazy I get. Even better it's never just a simple "sure, go for it" it's a full fledged "sure, we'll help you in whatever way we can." Seriously, what Chinese mom do you know that will encourage their only baby daughter to join the Peace Corps right after college graduation? Most I know would be against it and say something along the lines of "go be a doctor or get your Ph.D."
Then there's my brother. While we may not always get along he tolerates me amazingly well and is a great role model. I cannot even imagine how annoying it must have been to always have me tagging along with him and his friends.
See if you can figure out all the games.
