episode 7: My Circle

I want to dedicate this to my loved ones, since I mentioned this topic in the last post. I’m not the best at expressing emotions verbally, so I'll let my writing do the work. 

Part of the coaching journey is acknowledging yourself and others, particularly those that lifted you along the way. So I want to thank you all.  Forever grateful. I will go to battle for each and every one of you. 

Tom and Andy. Another crappy rainy run up Yang Ming Mt. Feb 2012

My dudes! What can I say? Thanks for doing all these crazy shit with me. I don't know who else would have the desire and ability. We are so close to completing the mission.

Victor, (haven’t seen you in so long that I don't have a photo of you anymore. I had to steal one from your FB. Hope you don't mind)

Everything you do turns to success. You have continued to amaze me with your ability to stay good and dedicated to your beliefs.  It's been too long. We haven't even met each other's families...

Mike, summer of 2012

You knew you wanted to be a yoga instructor since high school and you made it. You inspired me to want to discover my own passion. 

Janie, me and Arissa. My wedding reception. March 2012.

My favorite girls. We have come a long way. You guys were teenagers when we met and now one is a teacher and the other an entrepreneur. I know I haven’t been able to hang out as much the past few years due to our different lives, but that does not mean I don’t love you guys.

Pete, me and Ken. After party of my wedding. March 2010

Ken, highschool soccer and track and four years of madness we called college education. Thanks for toughening me up. 

Pete, you just get me. You are the kind of person that is beloved by all. I admire and envy that. 

Andy, Sept 2010.

Thanks for placing your faith and trust in me. Too bad we couldn’t make it work. It was truly an experience though, and it was great to have you along for the ride. 

Django and me, night boating on Lake Oswego, Oregon. April 2007

Housemates for three years and your family was pretty much my host family all through college. Once in a while I would feel left out, but (I’m not sure if you were aware of this) you somehow always made me feel included. 

Bennet and me, our first triathlon at Sun Moon Lake, July 2007

We’ve done some stupid things and also great things together. 20 years we have known each other. You always had my back whether I was a scrawny 13 year-old kid from HK or puking on your floor. 

Jack, Kei, Tom and me, skiing in Hokaido, Japan, Jan 2012

It wasn’t always the most exciting or the easiest being Asian boarding school students, but having you three certainly made even the most mundane shit fun. You guys get two photos. Represent!!

Jack, Kei, me and Tom, last day of the Jap's tp trip, 2009.

My big sis and bro in law

You are the bravest and toughest person I know. I still remember how I cried for 3 days straight when you left for college or timing me or purposely waking up before me in the morning. Haha

Family gathering, Dec 2011

Grandma, no one has been kinder to me.

Mom, the most patient with me. Sorry I was such a little shit, and still am sometimes.

Dad, you are the best man I know. I find myself often wondering what you would do in certain situations. I hope one day I become half the man you are. 

Ski trip in Hokaido Japan. Jan 2012.

Eric, my son. Such a positive kid. So free spirited and optimistic. I can’t take any credit, he takes after his mother. 

Eva, you turned my life upside down for the better. I’m too lucky. Love you.   

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