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Trying not to play favorites, the list is in alphabetical order. They each have a pictures, a brief description, notable quotes (both general and to and/or about me). If they have web pages, they are linked through their name.
If you're a friend of mine and have been misquoted, please let me know (I was doing most of these from memory). If you simply don't like the description or quote, please send me mail so that I can mock your over e-mail. [Insert evil laughter here]
Name: Aaron
Description: Although I met Aaron a number years
ago, we didn't start to hang out until about two years ago. He is Trudy's kid brother. We took a motorcycle
safety class together, which incidentally I failed. He still has
aspirations to save me. [Ha!]
Notable Quotes: "This is
supposed to be faster?"
Quotes to/about Frank:
"What?! Frank doesn't like to argue…"
Name: Aileen
Description: Aileen is my baby sister and easily one of my best friends. Whenever I have important news that I want to share, I call her first (or possibly Len). We went to college together, were even roommates for a year, and graduated at the same time. Naturally, she's also Terry's sister. Aileen is engaged to Fred. She's also friends with Michael. She's a rocket scientist who lives in Florida.
Notable Quotes: "Happiness is a momentary illusion." and [To Fred] "I like cilantro!"
Quotes to/about Frank: [To me] "Your sister is driving me nuts!"
Name: Alex (and Connie)
Description: Alex is one of my only remaining friends from high school (we have managed to knock off everyone else); we have always managed to keep in touch through the years. It seems like everytime we get together, we pick up where we left off. He and wife Connie live in Florida.
Notable Quotes:
Quotes to/about Frank:
Name: Ana (and Julius)
Description: Ana is one of my dearest friends from college. An idealist. Always seems to know how to live life to its fullest. Like myself, a big Disney fanatic. She is married and works at the University of Miami (no correlation). Also good friends with Suzanne, Francis, Lorena, and Vincent. A patron of the Troll Café.
Notable Quotes: "We should all aspire to work for Disney."
Quotes to/about Frank: "You know the villain from the movie 'Blown Away'? You kind of remind me of him…"
Name: Carlos
Description: Despite all the cursing, Carlos is actually quite likable. I met him when he first got to the company as an intern. Through the years we have managed to keep in touch… although that's mostly because he keeps calling me when he has car trouble. Has been known to wear pink tutus and juggle scarves when intoxicated.
Notable Quotes: "Never check in code on a Friday."
Quotes to/about Frank: "You're a dog."
Name: Dalia
Description: I met her a few years ago, good friend of Trudy and mother of Lucas.
Notable Quotes:
Quotes to/about Frank: "I know how much you don't like to hear it, but you are a Nice Guy™."
Name: Francis
Description: One of my Chinese friends from college. We first started chatting when I was cursing out someone in Chinese and he bursted out laughing. He is an engineer by trade, but also loves Classical music. He now lives in San Jose, CA. Also friends with Ana, Suzanne, and Vincent. A patron of the Troll Café.
Notable Quotes: "I am a Chinese."
Quotes to/about Frank: "You're a banana… Yellow on the outside; white on the inside."
Name: Fred
Description: I've known Fred for years now. He's Aileen's fiancé. He's a cool guy. He's got a good perspective on life and doesn't let the Chinese cultural silliness get to him.
Notable Quotes: [To Aileen] "…but Honey, you don't like cilantro."
Quotes to/about Frank:
Name: George (and Lori)
Description: Another college friend of mine. Also friends with Ted and Gwen. George and I took Tae Kwon Do together in college; we were also room mates for a year. He was even an Airborne Ranger for a while. He even lived in the Seattle area for a while (Tacoma to be more precise). He married Lori and has two kids, and now lives in North Carolina.
Notable Quotes: "It's not bad manners; it's good food" [I know he's not the first, but he does say it.]
Quotes to/about Frank: "Not you too, Frankie…" [Somehow this always reminded me of "Et tu, Brute"]
Name: Gwen (and Nick)
Description: Gwen is a friend of mine from the University of Miami, one of the few who was not an engineer. She's also friends with Ted and George. Although she didn't stay there long, we have kept in touch throughout the years. She is one of those folks who I could talk to for hours.
Notable Quotes:
Quotes to/about Frank: "This is Frank, my Chinese friend…"
Name: Iva
Description: Iva, Seema, and Loret and Madhavi and I were part of the same study group. We still spend endless hours together preparing for this project or that test. We all grew very close. She's got a razor sharp humor and is a very cool person. She's a devoted engineer, wife, and mother… and obviously a good juggler. She has recently taken to strongly believing that "Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior". [her words, not mine]
Notable Quotes: "Salvation is found in no one else [Jesus], for there is no other name under heaven given to men for which we must be saved. Acts 4:12." [Changed at her request]
Quotes to/about Frank: "You are too smart for your own good."
Name: Jim
Description: Jim is a gifted software developer. He arrived at the company about a year after I did. He has since left the company, gotten his Master's, and returned. We're working together again. He has an abnormally strong fondness for puns.
Notable Quotes: "I can bark."
Quotes to/about Frank: "Hmm, you're not my type…" and "Well… maybe, but at least you're a well-formatted lunatic." and "I though you were going to tell me that it was easier because of the slanted eyes…" [referring to putting contact lenses on]
Name: Len
Description: Len and I worked in the same building when I first moved to Seattle. He has become one of my best friends. We have dinner practically every Sunday. Once threatened to pee on my head. He is also a fairly big Muppets enthusiast.
Notable Quotes: "Actually… Dying is impolite at the dinner table." and "Living through the training is a good thing."
Quotes to/about Frank: "I wouldn't describe you as quite evil, but twisted." and "Mind like a steel trap"
Name: Ling
Description: Ling is one of my many cousins. She got to Florida shortly after I left for Seattle. Despite that, we have chatted many hours away. She's wise beyond her years. She's great. …and she is somewhat of a Pekkle enthusiast.
Notable Quotes: "My parents are driving me crazy!"
Quotes to/about Frank:
Name: Lino
Description: Lino is another typical Chinese, English, and Spanish speaking trilingual person. We met during college (sophomore year, I believe…). He was one of my senior project partners. He is an amazingly gifted illustrator. Now lives in Panama.
Notable Quotes: "Jola!" [common English mispronounciation of 'Hola']
Quotes to/about Frank: "I wonder if is my imagination or is it just that you like blue-colored automobiles!"
Name: Lisa
Description: Lisa was my first online friend. Although we have yet to meet face to face, we have chatted and exchanged more pieces of mail than I can remember. It is always a joy to hear from her. She's one of those people that can always get me thinking; I love that.
Notable Quotes: "Hugs"
Quotes to/about Frank: "You have an artist's soul"
Name: Lorena
Description: Lorena is easily one of the happiest people I know ("high beam smile"). Though she may seem a little silly (in a good way) at times, she was always a wonderful friend first. She always seemed to know precisely what to say to make you feel better. I miss that. Her nickname was Psycho [I think…]. Now married (to Tom); living in Orlando. Also friends with Ana, Suzanne, Vincent, and Francis. A patron of the Troll Café.
Notable Quotes: "Tom and I are in Orlando (strategically located to invade the Mouse)."
Quotes to/about Frank:
Name: Loret (right) and Madhavi (left)
Description: I'm listing them together… well, because they were always together. We studied together along with Iva and Seema. After years of losing touch with them, I have managed to track them both down. Wow, isn't the net wonderful?
Notable Quotes:
Quotes to/about Frank: From Madhavi - "Thanks for saying that; it has made my day" and From Loret - "May I French braid your hair?"
Name: Lucas
Description: Lucas is my little brother. Okay, he's not my biological little brother, but he's a teen that I've been spending time with since about 1993. Spending time with him has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. He doesn't know that I carry a butterfly knife, that I have a tattoo, or that I have a web page.
Notable Quotes: "Yes mom… we're going out there to drink and get high."
Quotes to/about Frank: "Well… you're like an adult, but not a grown-up."
Name: Michael D.
Description: We originally met in college. Actually, he was one of Aileen's friends (and classmates). At the time, all we did was debate the whole "Mac vs. PC" thing. Since college, we have exchanged many mail messages have become friends. I really like his outlook on life; lots of positive energy.
Notable Quotes: "Work has deteriorated to a level of hell I think Dante was afraid to venture to."
Quotes to/about Frank: "If you're using all those graphics-centric programs, why not get a REAL graphics machine..,like a MAC!"
Name: Michael
Description: Michael is my nephew (born 1995), son of Terry and John. He's a cool kid. He likes video games and balloons.
Notable Quotes: "Elmo is upstairs."
Quotes to/about Frank: "Uncle Frank is driving me crazy" [When I point to empty space and say, "Michael… Look!"]
Name: Rick
Description: Rick and I started working in the same group… over seven years ago. Although not officially, in many ways he was my mentor when I was a test engineer. He's also a devoted father and husband.
Notable Quotes:
Quotes to/about Frank: "Well, Frank is a bit of a… purist." [He was referring to work … I think]
Name: Scott
Description: Scott is an avid skier. Not that I would know, since I have a distinct dislike for wilderness. He is also a devilishly good card player, and friends with Tom. He is an engineer. Is he a good engineer? Uhmm… Did I mention he is a good card player?
Notable Quotes: "We didn't come in last." […about his ski team]
Quotes to/about Frank: "We're going to die!" [… while riding in my car]
Name: Seema
Description: Seema and I were originally classmates. We were part of the same study group with Iva and Loret and Madhavi. She is bright, funny, and a dear friend. I think she's recently a new mother. I hope she's doing well.
Notable Quotes: "Hyyaaa!" [With a mock karate chop…]
Quotes to/about Frank: "You look possessed!" [When I first started wearing blue contact lenses]
Name: Suzanne
Description: One of my best friends from college. Also friends with Ana, Francis, Lorena, and Vincent. There was a time during my last year in school when we were all inseparable. She's got a incredible ability to reason and seemingly unquenchable thirst for knowledge. She's the closest person I know to a philosopher. She's also an engineer, and lives in Florida.
Notable Quotes: "It's a Buddha song!"
Quotes to/about Frank: [After I managed to remotely crash one of the computers she was managing] "WHAT did you do?"
Name: Ted (and Allison)
Description: Ted and I met in college when we were both freshmen. We became friends (and roommates for a year) and have been friends ever since. He moved to the Seattle area a few years ago and we see each other every few weeks or so. Also friends of George and Gwen. Ted is also an engineer and we were very competitive in college. [Ted, I still outscored you on that Statics exam…]
Notable Quotes: "They didn't layout the store [JC Penney] in a way that I could find shoes; they don't deserve my business."
Quotes to/about Frank: "Stop squinting at me"
Name: Terry (and John)
Description: Terry is my older sister, John's wife, and Michael's mother. She is four years my senior. Unfortunately, there has been a fair share of friction between the two of us and have grown even further apart during recent years. In addition, we have always been very competitive.
Notable Quotes: "Yes… I feel guilty changing the channel when there's a movie about Jesus"
Quotes to/about Frank: [After finding out that we had both bought our homes about the same time] "Well… Which day did you close?"
Name: Tom
Description: Tom moved into an office across the hall from mine a few years ago. Since we have both moved groups but still manage to see each other every week. We started doing the yo-yo thing about the same time… yes, before they became hip again. We're both pretty good; he's better. Also good friends with Scott.
Notable Quotes: "We were almost killed!" and "When you woke up, were your pants unbuttoned? That's what happened to me the last time the dentist put me under."
Quotes to/about Frank: "I need new friends. You guys suck."
Name: Trudy
Description: I met Trudy when I first moved to Seattle; we worked in the same group. She has been a great friend throughout the years and has helped me through some rough times. She was married on July '98 and I had the priviledge to design the logo for her wedding invitation (I'll upload it sometime…). She is Aaron's older sister, a good friend of Dalia's, and introduced me to Lucas.
Notable Quotes: [To me, while I was walking backwards talking to her and holding a résumé on one hand and a Coke in the other] "See?! I told you not to run with scissors…"
Quotes to/about Frank: "I know you want people to think that you're evil, but you're not." and "You're a Nice Guy™." [Ugghh!]
Name: Vincent
Description: Although I never spent that much time with Vincent, we were among the same group of friends (with Ana, Francis, Lorena ,and Suzanne). A patron of the Troll Café. Normally works at the University; I think he may be doing a summer job at Disney.
Notable Quotes:
Quotes to/about Frank:
March 1, 1999