Happy December!

If it weren't for the fact that I'm waiting for the shower right now (yes, at 3:45am -_-), I wouldn't have had time to write this post.

As this Thanksgiving break draws to a close, I figured I should take time to reflect on what I'm thankful for. I'd like to look back upon this post a few years from now and be able to recall my precise thoughts (as usual). But this post is especially important, probably the most important in a while.

My family: When I came home over break, I realized how much I had really missed my family. I seriously don't know where I'd be without them. Dad, thanks for being so supportive of me. Yes, I've had to deal with your yelling in the past, but I nonetheless appreciate the mellow attitude that you display most of the time. Mommy (YES I call her that, ain't nothing wrong with being a momma's boy), thanks for always being on my case. I do get annoyed sometimes, and I feel that you're being far too nosy. But in truth, I know that, at the other end of the spectrum, other moms simply don't care about their children, and I'm thankful that you show your love for me, in your own way, even if I get ticked off from time to time. Brendan, thanks for being my best friend. Parents may yell at me, and friends may ignore me, but I can always count on you to talk to during such dark times.We've been through so much together, and I'm glad you've always been there for me. Best of luck in high school!

Suite 3312: I don't think any of the guys are gonna read this, but whatevers, I'LL WRITE WHATEVER THE HELL I WANT TO WRITE. Anywho, I am so lucky to have you guys as my friends. You all have been such an integral part of my life at USC over these past few months. I know other people who aren't that close with their suitemates, and I am glad that we, in contrast, are all so close as a group, that we generally hang out in the same group. I joke with my high schools friends that the term "3312" has become the equivalent of area codes of LA gangs, but this reminds me of the unity we share. I shant forget this bond that we have developed, and shall cherish it in the years to come.

Friends: To friends I have made at USC...thanks so much for being a part of my life over these past 3 months. How would I make it through college without friends to talk to, to laugh with, to share memories with? Truth is, that wouldn't have been possible, and I am grateful for each and every one of you. To friends from Whitney...OKAY, I KINDA PURPOSELY LOCKED MYSELF UP DURING THANKSGIVING BREAK BECAUSE I HAD TOO MUCH WORK TO DO. I PROMISE I'LL CATCH UP WITH YOU GUYS DURING WINTER BREAK. THANKS FOR...BEING PATIENT :]

And last but not least:

1:44:00 AM Kevin Nguyen: thank YOU, ------, for being the endless source of happiness for me over these past 8 months
1:44:15 AM Kevin Nguyen: for being the single bright light in my life when all else was dark
1:45:25 AM Kevin Nguyen: for your inspiring words, your headstrong attitude, and your contagious smile
1:46:04 AM Kevin Nguyen: for meaning the world to me, and regardless of how cliche that is, i mean every word of it
1:47:01 AM Kevin Nguyen: i'm not gonna say that i'd be lost without you, but i sure as hell wouldn't be as dang happy as i am right now

And now, I can cry (MANLY TEARS) over my upcoming schedule.
Monday: Spanish oral examination
Tuesday: Biology lab practical
Thursday: Chemistry lab examination
Friday: Biology midterm