I miss the days when Christmas was a big deal at my house. My bro, sis, and I getting excited to see family, especially all of our cousins and then getting to unwrap presents. Nowadays its just a Merry Christmas here and there followed by a lazy day of just lounging. I'm not complaining or anything, I already got what I wanted (or rather needed) for Christmas. Just reminiscing, ya know?
It's weird I wasn't even looking forward to Christmas. I was just at school working my butt off to finish everything before graduation and then before I knew it, Christmas was here. It was like I could've sworn yesterday was November something or other. Does this mean I'm finally becoming an adult?
Also while I have you here reading this, if you haven't figured it out by the crazy number of status updates I had over the past week or two. I finally finished my College Undergrad Career with a BE in Electrical Engineering. I know it took me forever and there were soo many ups and downs that I wasn't sure if I would even make it.
I want to say thank you to everyone individually but I know if I tried I would miss someone. There have just been so many people who have helped me through my time at SBU. So plz don't be mad if I don't shout you out individually.
Mom and Dad- First off just because they never gave up on me even at times when I gave up on myself.
My brother- For pissing me off but also for making me understand how stupid it would have been to quit.
My sister- For making me realize just how much my actions not only affect myself but everyone around me as well.
Ins- For understanding exactly where I was coming from and always knowing just what to say to cheer me up/help me out when times were tough.
Team Awesome- For all their support, the good times, the laughs, for giving me something to do besides work to keep me sane.
Dean- For your intellectual perspective, crazy antics, and competitive nature.
Felix- For your constant debating, fun-loving disposition, and willingness to go out and do something rather than just sit around all the time.
Bharg- For being the (other) voice of reason in our crazy group and for all the academic advice.
Cindy- For your cheesyness, your ability to get everyone together, your mastery at the art of bumming, and for always trying to include everyone in everything.
Nick- For your advice, your humanitarian side, and your mastery of the art of trolling.
Adrian- For your love of music and for caring for just about everyone.
Anielisa- For all the advice you've given me and just for listening.
Sebastien- For being there just to kick back with and just talk every now and then, I'll miss those times.
Kenneth- For being an amazing roommate and pretty much my best friend while we were on campus.
You guys had the most influence on my time at SBU and made it that much more memorable. I'll never forget all the great times I had while there. RSP, RHA, Stony Brook Chorus, I-Con, Humans Vs. Zombies, Irving Hall Council, Irving Haunted House, Roth Regatta (EVERY YEAR), Midnight Breakfasts, the amazing concerts, Strawberry Fest. Earthstock, Wolfstock, Homecoming (even way back when they had actual floats), Zombie Prom, Masquerade Ball, Dance-a-thon, Insanity nights, Cardio Party-o, Whose Line, Movie Nights, Condom Casino, stogies on the Pier, midnight runs to bagels for a booyah or mcdonalds, the se-port deli GASM, trips to Port Jeff, the parties, the Library Raves, the famous fire alarm incident, midnight runs to kelly, dinners at Benedict, fun times at the union, wandering around campus, the bamboo forest, the midnight train, our summer adventures, Dunkin Donuts runs, SEVS, Battle of UGC, man the list just goes on and on.
I'm really gonna miss these times but even more so I'm really going to miss seeing all you guys. Know that I love you all and that I wish you guys all the best and that we all stay in touch as much as possible.
Happy Holidays!
from "the brown one", "the sage", "The Punisher", "The Beast", " Jimbo", etc,
Jim
