I give thanks...

Today is a day to give thanks. So here is my list of things I am thankful are in my life.

I am thankful for...

1. Family.
Sometimes, I'll admit, I'm not thankful for you guys. But other times I am. I'm thankful my family understands that I don't have to be normal, and understands my interests. My dad for being really smart and teaching me things that will help me in the future and answering any question I have; whether it be about Star Trek or JFK's presidency. My mother for being the one who drives me to swimming and always supports me in it, no matter how much time it consumes. And my brother; no matter how annoying he is, there's always someone to talk to or just hang out with when we're both stuck at home.

2. CORN
Sure. The name died out a long time ago. But Dobby Tsui, Nicole, Ai, Jessica Moya, Risu, Sora, Neko, Jen, Tori, Saru, Ronnie, Natalie, Tsuki, Katie, Erika, Sam... I love all of you guys for having dealt with me for so long and for listening and being there. And also for giving me the strengh to laugh when I should cry. I'm truly lucky to have such great friends, and I love you all very much.

3. My Older Brothers.
Mostly, it's Yang I'm talking about, but even Ben Y and Reggie; I am thankful for them. Thanks for being there when no one else was and when I was falling apart at the seams. You helped me be strong enough to stand on my own. Thanks you for listening when I could turn to no one else. And thank you for just existing. The world would be a much darker place without you. I love you all so much.

4. Dobby Tsui
I know I already mentioned her, but I need to give so much thanks for her again. Thank you for always being there (since 3rd grade. Wow, how have we DEALT with each other that long?! xD), thanks for always listening, thanks for always being there to talk to, and thank you for existing. You a wonderful, kind, person that makes the world better every day. I love you, and don't you ever forget that.

5. My guy friends / Ramen Shop
Oh you guys. Chicago, Jason, Fujii, Boots, Ryan, ASP, Ben J, Ben Y, Yang... You guys make me laugh, and you guys are great friends and people. Without you all, my high school years would be so much more dreary and lame. You guys are the greatest, and I will miss you when you graduate. Except for Boots. Yeah. I'm stuck with you for another year. Should I be grateful? xD

6. Dan's Swim group + Dan.
I don't talk to you all that much, but thank you for graciously accepting me into your group, even though I may not be that fast. You all make me laugh, whether you mean to or not, and you give me something to look forward to everyday I have swim practice. And Dan, you are a great coach, and you deserve much thanks for how much time you give up just to make us great.

7. Ben & Tony.
You guys are new additions into my life, and very surprising addition at that. Thank you Ben for choosing Risu out of all the girls in the world, and thank you for being a great guy that actually might deserve her. You're both great friends and I look forward to spending more time with you guys.

8. The Librarians
Thank you for reteaching me to love reading again and again, and for introducing me to the start of my obsession with it; Twilight. You guys always make me laugh and you always have a big smile when I need it.

9. My teachers
Thank you all for teaching me to love learning and how to go above and beyond. This especially goes out to Ms. Tanaka, Mr. Scruggs and Mr. Subbiah. You are all great teachers who deserve much more than you think.

Now here's a list of things I give thanks to which I care not explain;

I give thanks to...
the rain
Hong Kong
Switzerland
Long grass
Music
San Diego Comic Con
Books
Sudoku
Comics
Swimming
Jason Lezak (F0r his inspiring last 100 @ the olympics!)
Michael Phelps
Anyone who works in the movie / tv industry
Sunny days

There is so much to give thanks for. And I thank whatever brought them my way from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all for making my life wonderful. I'll never forget any of you, and I love you all too much.

Happy day of giving thanks everyone!