Congratulations to the Class of 2004. A good number of my friends and loved ones walked across the stage over the weekend, and I’m glad I got to see most of them. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to everyone’s ceremony. I can’t please everyone, but I tried.

Dar, congrats to you. I’m sure you can get a job there in Irvine, so you can stay, rather than move back to Temecula. You could probably also afford to get that iPod mini you’ve been wanting or maybe even a Powerbook to match mine! Hehe.

Joseph, I told you, you could do it. All the long nights and study sessions at Commons paid off. Congratulations on getting that piece of paper and for having a job lined up already. Even I couldn’t pull that off.

Mirabel, the smartest person I know. I can’t even comprehend how you managed to earn your degree at the top of your class. When you start your own engineering company, please hire me!

Mike, it took me 5 years to finish college. You got kicked out, changed majors, got readmitted, and still managed to finished in 4. How the fuck did you do that? Congratulations little brother.

Rochelle. I don’t even know where to start. I don’t think you know how proud I was to see you walk that stage. I don’t even think there are words that can express how proud I am of you. You accomplished so much as an undregrad, “congratulations” isn’t enough. Let’s just say, you did good. Very good.

Posted on June 21, 2004 in Uncategorized.