Christmas Being Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!

The holidays are normally spent with family and friends. I honestly don't remember the last time my family actually ever did anything for Christmas. That happens when your parents are Asian and aren't Christian.

I stopped receiving presents on Christmas a few years ago. It used to bother me. But, I realized it's not about the presents. Remembering and putting Jesus Christ above all else is all that matters even if I forget at times.

Though, there is one thing I would like to ask for this Christmas season. Well, there was one thing. And that's just to see all my close friends that I don't get to see often while I'm away at college. For the most part, I've seen most of them and I am truly grateful for each and every one of them.

Feasting with my friends that I've know since forever. The Family Pan.

Happy (belated) birthday Elaine!

Well, I'm not really into the whole photography thing, so those are pretty much the only pictures that I can use, ha! I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas spent with their loved ones.

Here's an interesting read on why an X is used to replace "Christ" in "Christmas".

In Gratitude and Thanksgiving

We honestly don't need a single day to remember what we're thankful for. Especially if it's a day created in memories of the Native Americans who helped the pilgrims at Plymouth survive, only to be betrayed and kicked off their homes. Anyways, every day should be a day of Thanksgiving.

My list of things to be thankful for:

1. God
   

   Without Him, I'd be nothing.

2. My family
   

   As much as I get annoyed by them, they are still here for me until the end.

3. The Family Pan
   

   I've known most of these guys for pretty much my entire non-Canadian life. I can tell them anything. Any holiday vacations and it would be with them. 4th of July BBQ's and Thanksgiving meals? With the Family Pan.

   

   Dang, 2006...miss these carefree days.

4. KCS: The Grove
   

   I appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart. You guys are my life at Syracuse. Who knows? I might have left SU already if not for all of you. Thank you!
   Special shout out to the "Hungry Hippos"!

5. OCM
   

   As much as I say I want to find a new church at home, everyone at OCM who I've met and talked to has shaped me into the person I am today. You guys were there for me as I rediscovered myself with Christ. You guys watched as I took my baby steps as a Christian. Hopefully, when I'm a stronger, better Christian...I can come back and be the change I want to see.

6. High School Friends
   

   Because of you guys, I didn't want to join any club activities for three years in high school. I just wanted to hang out with you guys after school. I look at our Senior Poster Day poster and see our "Gorilla" sign. Man, were we unorganized for that. Look at the spacing between the letters. But it's all good. Balling at Broadway and eating pho afterwards. Playing DoTA until our brains died. Hope I get to see you all soon.

   

Man, we ugly.

7. The New York Jets
   

   Thank you for giving me a reason to look forward to the Super Bowl. Jets for Super Bowl Champs!