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.:~*forever in my mind, my heart*~:.

**i'm saving as i go, so some parts may be cut off. forgive me!!**

<<Some grads of 2003

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You have entered PAGE TWO of the endless list of people and memories....

"The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again." -- Charles Dickens

"Can miles truly separate you from friends? If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you
already there?." -- unknown

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"Where can you go, when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home.
That's the one place that you'll find 7th Heaven" -- 7th Heaven (WB)

"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humour in it." -- Frank A.
Clark. (thank you for your humour! Keep on smiling!)

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
(thank you for always supporting me. Follow your dreams, too. I'll be your support!!)

"A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory
fails." -- Donna Roberts (thank you for always singing to me!! I love your voice!)

"We do not remember days; we remember moments." -- Cesare Pavese

Miss Jane Mehai ((the STRAWBERRY))

Miss Liana Chung ((the MANGO))

Miss Holly Whu ((the PAPAYA))

Miss Jane Lee ((the POMELLO))

Mr Jackson Ly ((the PINEAPPLE))

Miss Janice Chong ((the RASPBERRY))

Miss Marian So ((the CHERRY))

"Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends." -- John Lennon (thank you for always
being there for me!! And hey.. Holdum isn't THAT far ^< )

"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. When there is love and
inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong." -- Ella Fitzgerald (thank you for never
giving up on me!! I'll never give up on you!)

"I'll tell you a big secret, mon cher. Don't wait for the last judgement. It takes place
every day." -- Albert Camus (thank you for caring, and all I have to say is, get
your butt out there and make a success out of yourself! you know you can do it!)

"It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson (thank you for letting me act stupid! Btw, you are
technically one of my old friends.. Because, you ARE old! ^< )

Wow. Has it really been eight years? How the heck have you been able to put up with me for so long? I can just imagine all the horrid nightmares I must have brought you! Knowing me is such a nerve-wrecking experience, it's amazing that you still put up with me! I behave like such a child all the time, with my annoying little complaints, my unreasonable requests, and my crazy little temper tantrums.. I'm such a big baby! How can you even handle it? If you get any grey hairs, I apologize to you!! I know that I caused them and I really hope you'll forgive me! Jan!!! Stop being so nice to me! You're making me feel bad for not being such a good little godsis. And I'm also amazed that you need to make sure that I know your birthday! How can I ever forget?! You know me! I usually don't forget stuff like that! I still remember your student number from when you told me in grade eight! But anyway, you know I'll never forget your birthday! Even if I'm all the way across the country, a card and present will always find its way to your mailbox. Just promise that you'll never move without telling me and giving me your address!

I still remember the first day that we met. September 7th, 1994, in Ms Browning's class. I can't remember what she looks like, but I can still remember the room, the tables, and her little golden apple bell. And, of course, I remember little Jan! To me, you never existed as Janice. When I call you Jan, most people look at me all clueless and stuff. When they call you Janice, I always feel like saying to you, "Jan, who's this Janice they speak of?" Ever since you came up to me that day and introduced yourself as Jan, I never acknowledged you as anything but! And even still, I can't do it. If I ever have to call you Janice, that will be the day that our eight year friendship goes down the drain. Believe me, that day will never come! I'd never let it. Nine years is a long time. We were children together, we went through the end of grade seven together, and soon, we will go through graduation together. So many stages in just eight quick years. May we have many more nine years to come.. I only pray that you and I will always stay close. You are an absolutely amazing friend and an even more amazing godsis and I am so thankful and grateful to have you in my life. I know that if it weren't for you, I would not have been so open to making new friends. Plus, I might have ended up going to Van Tech instead! I know that you are an important part of me because it was you who made me appreciate my Vancouver life. And I want to give you thanks from the bottom of my heart. I have met a lot of great friends here in Vancouver and I owe it all to your friendly nature that rubbed off on me. I luv ya and I'll miss you! Don't be a stranger! Toronto will welcome you! You'll always be my big godsis and my very first Vancouver friend. It's not easy to be friends with someone for eight years, but you've made it SO simple.. <3 !!

Well, what can I say to my fellow co-founder of the Mental Club? Remember all those weirdos that both you and I together attracted? It's weird, but I didn't think we could meet so many pervs and freaks in one day!! Goshdarnit, we've had so many laughs, I swear we reached the point where I thought I was going to BURST. I hope you know how much I appreciate all the laughter that you bring into my life. Especially when you talk about that certain belief of yours. You know it won't work, yet you still strain your brain (unintentional rhyming..) trying to get me to believe it, too. Stop torturing yourself like that! Tu n'as pas besoin de te creuser la cervelle. I forgot how to say it, but you get what I mean. Anyway, your fascination with my cooking is more than enough to make me laugh. You're such a weird person and I'm so glad to have met you. Your love-hate relationship with everything has become so familiar and routine. But, waitasecond.. what happened to the love-hate relationship that existed between us? You've stopped telling me that you hate me! So if you stop saying that.. then that must mean that you stopped luving me, too!! No worries, though.. Because no matter what, I'll still luv you!

We've had many many conversations about the weirdest of things. I've been your hunger management therapist person, and for a while there, my continuous mentioning of chocolate fudge and brownies and crumbly soft cake helped soothe your anger and your hunger, and in the end, I think we both benefitted from it. Can you believe that it has really been 2 years? We'll known each other for almost two years!! That's about as long as I've been married to Annie! Well, without any intention to offend anyone, I think you and I have had the most SIMPLE relationship, it's been truly amazing! I was happy when Annie became my husband, and now that I have you as my boyfriend, I'm happier. And, of course, after Marian asked to be my love affair, I've been even happier! But nonetheless, although you haven't exactly been the BEST boyfriend, you've still been a great one! I will always miss those long talks of ours during those afternoons after school. I will miss standing at the corner with you until the sun threathened to set. I will miss those rainy afternoons where we stood on the other corner by the gravel field, and we'd talk about everything and anything. I will miss being able to tell you almost everything and I will miss you.

There are probably a tonne of things that I could thank you for. I know that Chemistry and French would not be the same without you. And Math is no fun without you sitting behind me, too. Not just for the reason we both have in mind, but rather because Math is more fun with you there. Your presence brings out a warm aura that is rarely found in anyone else's presence. You're an amazingly wonderful friend, and I know that meeting you was one of the greatest moments in my life. When we walk across that stage in June, I'll be more than honoured to know that not far behind me, will walk one of the best friends I have ever had--Jane Mehai! No matter where I go in life, I hope you know that you'll always have me as a friend. I will never forget you and I'll always keep in touch. I mean.. What would I do without the president of the Mental Club? Being the vice president of the said club would be of no meaning, if you, my boyfriend, were not the president. Thank you for the smiles!! <3 !!

   Miss Coyote!! Wow.. When I think about it, we've known each other since Grade 9! That was when the whole Miss Coyote and Ponytail Girl thing started. Remember? Current Events in Ms Campos' Grade 9 Social Studies class? I remember you read an article about people (or dogs?) getting attacked by coyotes who had ventured into the residential area of Vancouver. I also remember that when it was time to do my current events thingie, the stupid fire alarm kept going off. But anyway.. although we have known each other since grade 9, I don't think we have many memories. Why is that, Marian? Why?! =(

     Of the few memories that we DO share, I remember last year's Spring Concert! We went together and I remember saying "I want to see you up there next year, Marian! I want to see you performing up there on that stage the next time a Spring Concert comes around. It will be the last one that I get to attend and it won't be as memorable without you!" And you know what? I'm glad that you're back in band and I'm glad that I'll get to see you playing in the Spring Concert! On top of that, I'm glad to have seen you playing at the WInter Concert back in December! Yep, I was there!! I'm sure you remember!!! You had to have remembered! We ran into each other in the halls after the reception!!

     You've always been such a great friend. We have had many laughs (of course, most of those laughs were targeted towards you!) and those moments are ones that I will bring with me, when I am thousands of miles away. I know that I will miss you lots and lots while I'm over there, because I will miss those little jokes we have that don't make sense, but we laugh anyway. I'll miss telling you to study and to stop distracting me from studying, although we both know well enough that it was I who was distracting you from studying. I thank you for always putting up with me! I know it's hard at times, and I am very thankful that you have stuck by me through all those times. You truly are the amazing friend and person that I perceived you to be so many years ago when I first met you.

     I wish you the best of luck with whatever it is that you plan on pursuing. I know you will do well in life, for you are such a gentle and caring person, the world will treat you kindly. I hope you find happiness in whatever you choose. Don't forget, that although it takes talent to colour inside the thin black line, it takes courage to colour outside the line and to take pride in it. Everyone deserves to be given the chance to colour outside the line every once in a while. Never be afraid to do it. Always know that I support you in your decisions and that I will be here for you if you need me, even if only in spirit at times. Always remember that I luv you, even if a horrid day comes when no one else will!! You will always be my MIss Coyote and please, never change your sweet ways. <3 !!

    You! You have always stuck by me and have never told me that my dreams were unachievable! You have always been such a great godsis to me and you have always kept me in your mind!! I know that no matter what happens, you'll never forget your little godsis and guess what? I'll never forget you either! I've known you since.. I don't know when! Grade 10, maybe? I don't know.. I think that's when I really knew you. Ever since PE 10 with Ms Drummond! Right? Right!! =) You hardly ever argue with me and you usually let me have my way. In a way, you spoil me more than many other people! I remember how much you didn't want to go to the Winter Concert last year (2002) because you didn't want to miss your show. But then I remembered that in the end, you still went, for my sake! I thank you for that.

     Jan is right you really are an inspiration with your creativity towards sewing and designing. I don't think I know anyone (maybe except for my mom) who can sew better than you. I've seen the things you can do and I really am amazed by them. You are able to create clothing in ways that I will never be able to achieve. Heck, I can't even thread the stupid sewing machine! The only thing I can thread is a needle and the only thing I can do with that is chain cranes or do cross-stitching patterns! Never will I ever be able to create any article of clothing out of cloth and thread! But, with all that aside, I thank you for inspiring me to learn to knit. You always make it look so easy and simple/fast to make. Of course, the eye gets deceived a lot! When I actually learned to knit, I realized how hard it was and how much work it took to get it to look nice. I also discovered that there are many things I don't know about creating clothing. I think I appreciate clothing a lot more now. I thank you for that.

     I think if I were to thank you for every little or big thing that you have done for me, I would never be able to stop saying thank you. No matter how foolish my ideas were or how impossible my dreams were, you always responded with a "sure!" and a smile. The support and encouragement that you give me are precious gifts that I know I will never find in Toronto. Where else am I going to find someone who is so passionate towards helping others and making others smile or laugh.

     Sure, we have our laughs. And usually, we laugh at me and my inability to comprehend Chinese and my inability to express myself correctly in Chinese. In the end, you always help me and teach me the right thing. Thank you for being such a teacher to me. Thank you for being such a great godsis. You have always looked after me and you have offered to beat up anyone who has been mean to me. I want you to know how much I have always appreciated that. I hope that when you receive a call from me many years from now where I say "Jane! Somebody's picking on me!!" you will come to your lit'l godsis' aid and you will save me from the evils of the world. Always know that I luv you. Follow your dreams and I will follow mine. We will share our stories of success, prosperity, failure, happiness, or sorrow in the end. <3 !!

    Don't forget the bowtie! The bowtie!! ^.^ Do those words sound familiar? Of course! It's the essential element of all WeN drawings! The bowtie! Not my bowtie, but YOUR bowtie! Holly, you complete my drawings! I luv you so much for that. You're always full of energy and laughter and contagious happiness. You've got a beautiful voice and it's a shame that you have to waste it on someone like me whenever I'm feeling down. And Holly? I want you to know. If the sun should refuse to rise and the moon doesn't hang in the night; times won't change, seasons rearrange. When my world is through, I will still [luv] you.

     I swear Law would not be HALF as cool without you there. Even though we don't sit together, it's more than enough to just know that you're in the room, sitting four seats behind me. And it's really really nice to know that at the end of class, I can always count on you, rushing to pack your bag so that you can beat me. Of course, sometimes you beat me and sometimes I beat you. It's always fun to have that little competition, though. Nice and healthy competition where whether you win or I win, it doesn't matter because in the end, when that friendship we share strengthens, all is made equal and we are both winners. Also, we can't forget our occasional competition to carry each other's law binder and textbook! But then, of course, I only take the books and hold them. You, when you take my books, run off with them so I don't have the chance to hold them myself, instead!! Also, no matter where I go in life, I think I will always remember that "it's all about the FOOD."

     I remember when you got mad at me that day at Harbour Centre on the day of the Law field trip. I remember you were mad because we were at A&W and I didn't want to eat and you kept trying to make me eat, but I wouldn't. Hehehe.. I actually found that kind of funny!! I will always remember those crazy dances of yours (which I have on tape!! ;) ) I will remember how much fun we had on the cruise. It was funny when I pointed out a bunch of cool looking things (ie, the Vancouver statue of liberty.. the chevron gas station for boats.. the lions gate bridge.. the sulphur mill.. and of course, the close up and far off views of canada place!!) and you couldn't resist taking pictures of them. I had fun! Don't play with candles!! You're supposed to BE COOL ABOUT FIRE SAFETY!

     You know what? For my video, you said that I inspired you and you asked me why I have to be "so damn nice." I found that funny. You know why? Because it is YOU who's very very nice. You've always cheered me up with your singing when I was feeling down and you have always been able to make me laugh. You're the perfect law partner and I couldn't imagine anyone else to work with! Thank you for being such a nice, caring, loving, and kind person.

     You must admit you are nice. To this day, you have not been able to tell me to shut up with a straight face. No matter what, you have always ended up cracking up and laughing. I hope that always happens because that is something we share that I will always cherish. Although my umbrella has died horribly, you will always be my umbrella twin and I will always luv you. Don't forget the bowtie!!   <3 !!

     Meeanna!!!! Blown a bong lately? ;) Hehehe.. You're such a great godsis. I know I have a lot of godsisters and I say that to them very often, but I mean it! I know I have the greatest bunch of godsisters in the world, and I'm glad that you're one of them!! You've supported most of my dreams and ideas and I'm grateful to have your support. Whenever I had a serious problem in Graphics and couldn't figure out how to work something, I knew that I could always come to you.   Always know that I will be there for you if you ever need me.

     With my decision to move to Toronto and all, a lot of people have been against my decision and they have gone through a stage of anger towards me (no matter how long of a time period), but not you. You have always accepted my decision to move/leave and although you have tried and probably will try again, to get me to stay in Vancouver, you know that you can't change my mind, so you let things be. I thank you for that. I know that I can count on having you come for tea when we're old grannies!!! Of course, I won't be drinking that tea... But regardless of that, yeah.. =) You know what? You were the first one to demand an invitation to my wedding (Jane Mehai being the second). That makes me feel special because I know that no matter what goes on with my life and no matter how hard it may be to find decent friends in Toronto, I will have at least TWO of my closest friends at my future wedding, if I were to ever have one. Even if that does not matter (my wedding, I mean) I will still bring my future child over to Vancouver so she (maybe he.. I haven't decided yet) can meet my closest friends. Not just during my years at Gladstone, but for the rest of my life.

     You have much potential, you know that? Don't be afraid to venture out into the world, even if you have to do it alone. LIfe is like that. We are meant to experience lives ourselves. Sure, we will meet people and they will walk through those paths with us. But the journey is still our own. You have your own path that you must walk down. Find courage and walk fearlessly down that road, not afraid of any potholes or rocks in the ground that may create obstacles. I know you. You are stronger than that. If you put your mind and heart into it, I know you can achieve great things. Obstacles are placed there for you to overcome. Don't give up, because although you may seem alone on that deserted, isolated road, when you fall, true friendship will create the magical ports for your TRUE friends to come through so that they can help you back up. Don't lose faith in that fact. You are my true friend. Am I yours?

     I hope that you will find success through the years. Don't worry too much; let things come as they must. If we cannot part the clouds, we should let the rain pour. I wish you much luck! You'll always be one of my precious godsisters. Say hi to Batman for me!!! <3 !!

    Things have definitely changed since the I previously created a message for you. Now, I have to change everything and now I don't know where to start. I guess now, I'm pretty much lacking a message. But... I know there are a lot of things that I should thank you for, so that's what I'll do. I thank you for always being there for me when I need you. I thank you for trying to be patient wth me when I'm acting like a total brat who won't listen to anyone's reasoning. I thank you for yelling at me every once in a while (actually, no.. I don't think I thank you for that! ^<).. But, I do thank you for trying to comfort me when I am sad. Last but not least, I thank you just for being you.

     I've known you since.. Grade 10, I believe? Infotech, English, and French that year. Then, there was Human Kinetics in Grade 11. Science in Grade 8. And then Law during this past year. You have potential to do well but there are so many times when you don't strive to reach your potential. You shouldn't feed off negative thoughts from other people; you shouldn't want someone to tell you he or she hates you and that you can't do anything, just so you could prove him or her wrong. You should try proving yourself wrong. You told me that a person's worst enemy is himself/herself Do you believe that yourself? If so, then why aren't you proving yourself wrong by trying harder and achieving what you can? Stop disappointing yourself! Do your best in life, and make me proud!!

     I wish you the very best in life. I hope you succeed in everything that you do. I hope you will find true happiness throughout your life and I hope that your future will be complete with many fulfilled dream, endless smiles, laughter and joy, and many cherishable memories. I know you will do great in life if you try your best. No one is asking you to be the greatest at everything or to be the most successful of everyone. People only want you to try your best; that will be enough. Always believe in yourself and never lose faith. A lot of things are possible, if you would only believe in them. I was asked before, by a child, regarding whether or not I believe in Santa Claus. I told him yes and he asked me why, since everyone knew he didn't exist. I laughed and told him, if you don't believe in something, how can it exist? The only reason anything exists is that someone out there believes in it. If we all stopped believing, what would we be left with? Nothing. That's why we all need to believe in the unbelievable. That way, through some belief, it will be allowed to exist. Sometimes your senses may deceive you, but as long as you can feel it in your heart, then it's alive. That little boy didn't understand most of what I said, but I'm sure you do. Always believe in yourself and never lose that belief. That way, your heart may live forever. Rien n'est impossible--Nothing is impossible. Remember that. Your baby luvs you!! <3!