Big Thanks Before I Leave

Aug 29, 2008

I have a week left stateside, then next weekend, I am making my way out for a new life in the Philippines.  God, I'm so excited about it.  My mom and dad have tapped me to run the internet bar they're opening in Olongapo City, so I'll finally be able to put that technical communications education toward something other than government work.  Yay!

I'm still doing great.  My mother fusses that I'm getting too small.  I hover in between 145 and 150 pounds.  I still get nervous when sitting on people's laps; I still feel like I'm crushing them.  And the strangest thing happened today.  I saw a cousin of mine who I haven't seen in a few years to say good-bye before leaving.  She looked at me and said, "Hey, Lee.  (Lee is my slightly older brother.  We've always looked a lot a like, except that he was always the thin one and I was always the fat one.)  I said, "No, this is Chris."  Her eyes bugged out and her jaw hit the floor.  You know, I hate getting mistaken for my brother.  I think I'm so much better looking than him!  (Just kidding, bro.)

I have a great guy in my life.  I've known him for 3 years now.  I always admired him from far away, thinking he'd never go out with someone like me.  Then, a couple of months ago, I finally aproached him.  He knew exactly who I was, even with all of the weight loss.  He has made my last couple of months here great; and will make my moving to the Philippines bittersweet.  But my life must move on, and he knew everything from the beginning.

I know, I know, I'm rambling again.  It's all this excess energy I have now since my poor knees don't have to support 380 pounds anymore.  Tonight, I'm going to watch my high school football team play for what may be the last time.  Yay!  My two favorite seasons are upon us- football and halloween.  Thank God for satellite tv (when I'm in the Philippines.)

I thank y'all for your continued support.  And I'll always keep in mind that no matter where I am, your support is only a few keystrokes away.

Mabuhay!

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