Affirmations!!!
Hey guys… sorry it took so long.
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I know a lot of you have been patiently waiting to be affirmed.
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Hopefully none of you were like… desperately relying on a speedy affirmation.
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Anyways the reason it took so long for me to get these up is I really wanted to make sure they were perfect, from the heart, and completely sincere. I spent at least 4 hours a day for the past week or so working on these.
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Ok I lied. I’ve been preparing for starcraft 2. In fact, it is a wonder in itself that I am writing this on the actual release date. (sorta)
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I know they’re kinda long, so if you just want to read your own, feel free to do so. Also, a lot of them have inside jokes so you probably won’t understand other people’s anyways.
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Anyways, here they are, in order of liking. (the order you liked the post, not how much I like you. At least not necessarily.)
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Robert
Ah yes, the man himself. The legend, the phenom, the crème de la crème.
You. Are. So. Cool.
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I’m not even really sure how to describe how cool you are. It’s like if someone took dry ice, fused it with the north and south poles, and then Mr. Freeze from batman came and used his freezey ray blaster, and then ice man came and covered it in ice, and then sub zero came and used not only his freeze beam attack but also his shadow ice one too and then the combination mentioned above ran into it and then Ice form Kirby came and blew on it, and then it was all sucked into the deepest, darkest parts of space and then thrown into a freezer set at absolute zero.
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You. Are. Also. So. Hot.
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I’m not even really sure how to describe how hot you are. It’s like if someone took the earth’s core, and fused it with the sun, and then dropped it into a giant volcano, like maybe Mt. Doom in Mordor, and then Dumbledore used that super ownage fire attack he used in the 6th harry potter movie, and then the combination mentioned above fell into a giant pool of something really flammable, like rocket fuel, and then after that a level 100 Charizard came and used his fireblast attack, and then it was all wrapped up and put into an oven full of those cute little fire guys from the super Mario series. You are hotter than the devil’s underpants.
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You. Are. So. funny.
I’m not even really sure how to describe how funny you are.
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Bazinga.
Not going to continue.
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Couldn’t do myself justice.
A funny story about you was that one time that you wrote an affirmation for yourself and then somebody actually read it.
As to why, I’m not really sure either.
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I remember you were also listening to We The Kings (featuring Demi Lovato) “We’ll Be a Dream” while you wrote it, but it’s ok because it sounds like Boys Like Girls (featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore) “some awesome song.”
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Anyways, let’s move on.
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Oh, if you were a fictional character, you’d be some sort of mix of every awesome comic book character, plus every secret agent, plus every cool movie hero, with just a sprinkle of modesty too.
Then multiplied by like, a gazillion.
Ok seriously
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Lan
Lan you didn’t actually like the post, but I still owe you a random lucky friend lottery entry for helping out with the foster kids thing. So here it is:
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Lan you’re one of the chilliest people I know. I didn’t say coolest, I said chilliest. That doesn’t mean you’re not cool, but you’re chill. Which is like… a deeper level of the absence of thermal energy in my opinion. Anyways, you’re one of those girls that can hang out with all the guys and still hold their own. I think everyone simply likes having you around. You’re super cool to hang out with and I’m so happy that I met you for the first time a few months ago at Glen’s house. (haha.)
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Speaking of Glen’s house, I remember one time we were there the night before Easter Sunday and I was going to take you to the Korean church and introduce you as my girlfriend from China so that I wouldn’t be the only Chinese person there anymore. I’m still kinda sad that you didn’t go, I made a bunch of wedding invitations and stuff to hand out to people at church. I even practiced my “Oh, this is my girlfriend from China, Lan Lan.” Speech in front of the mirror.
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I might have made the last few bits up.
Anyways, maybe this coming Easter!
If you were an ice cream, you’d be red bean ice cream. Chinese, sweet, and super chill. (ice cream, chill, it’s a pun. Get it?)
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Terence
Terence you are a genuinely friendly guy. I really only got to know you for about 5 or 6 days but by the end of youth camp I felt like we were truly brothers in Christ. You were definitely the perfect counselor for your kids and it really showed. Thanks for encouraging me when I was feeling doubtful.
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On a lighter note, thanks also for letting my kids crash at your place. I remember I woke up the last morning and somebody came into my cabin saying “hey, in case you were wondering where Alex is, he’s sleeping upside down in Terence’s cabin.” My first reaction was “Great, all the blood in his body probably rushed to his head and exploded like a gusher or something and now the first ever death in youth camp history is going to be on my hands.” But! All was well, Alex was just sleeping at the foot of the bed, not upside down. Yay.
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Terence if you were an ice cream flavor you’d be rocky road. At first, you don’t really know what it’s going to be like; there’s a lot of stuff in there. Upon trying the combination, however, I think it’s safe to say everyone likes it immediately.
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Nick-
Nick you are technically my oldest friend that I went to high school with. Well, except people related to me. I’m not sure when you changed your name from Nicky to Nick, but more on that later. The thing I like most about you is that you’re consistent. (in retrospect, that last sentence now seems very poorly placed next to “you changed your name”) I remember in 6th grade when I decided to stop playing basketball so I could sit around and talk like the cool kids during lunch. You, on the other hand, kept playing ball and stuff. When I finally came back around and started playing again in 8th grade, I was terrible. All I could do was use my newly acquired puberty height and long arms to get rebounds. You still let me play with you guys though, because we were old friends. I know this is sort of a story, but it’s more like a story that explains you being consistent and faithful as a friend. I appreciate that.
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A funny story is that when I arrived at Sierra Vista in 5th grade (a mostly Hispanic school) I was a bit out of my element. I was definitely a lot more comfortable with Asians. So when I saw that there was somebody our class named “Nicky Chen”, I decided I needed to be friends with you immediately. I pretty much started following you around, eventually to the basketball courts at recess. I remember the first question somebody asked me was “Nicky, is your brother any good at basketball?” (referencing me). Your reply was “I don’t even know this guy. He’s just kinda following me.” (or so I remember). We were pretty much buddies from that point on. You taught me that all the cool Asian kids used mechanical pencils, so I went to Morning Glory and bought a bunch. Yep, I was cool in grade school.
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If you were a character from a tv show, you’d be Airbud from… Airbud. Like a dog, you’re loyal and faithful, and you simply love basketball.
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James
James, James, James…. speaking of loyalty. You are probably the most loyal friend I have. I think everyone would agree that if there was ever a time where we needed to get down, you would unzip your hoodie four thousand times and enter the melee. Another thing I really appreciate about you is you’re completely humble and lighthearted, (maybe even self-deprecating). You definitely take people making fun of you the best out of all of us. The fact that you’re willing to bear that without punching all of us shows true Godly humility. It would appear that age really does bring wisdom. (Even during an affirmation I can’t help but make fun of you. Sorry. I know you’re smiling.)
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There are so many stories I want to put here. Some of them I wasn’t even around. So I’ll just throw out some quotes.
o “James, kiss my fist.”
o (during valentine’s day) “James, are you crying?”
o “My bicep used to be completely flat, now there’s a lump.”
o “Thass howiss gon be
o “Get da Supa Bowl”
o “I think I’m only funny when I’m not myself.”
o “I think I’m gonna try to be more witty.”
o “So uhh… You gonna write on your tumblr soon?”
o “Mike your facebook wall is always bumpin”
o “It’s me, James!”
If you were an animal, you’d be a tortoise. Just like in the old fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”, you’re endearingly humble even when the opposition is arrogant. In the end, you win the race. Also, I heard tortoises can live to be like, 1,000 years old.
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Spencer
Spencer it was truly a blessing getting to know you this year during youthcamp. You’re definitely mature and wise beyond your years. I remember when I first saw you at the beach I was like “Isn’t that guy in like… 8th grade?” haha. But seriously man getting to know you better and watch you with your kids was really inspirational. You’re a funny, down to earth guy and it was great hanging out with you the entire week of youth camp. Oh and thanks for helping me find my campers that one night. Umm… apparently I lost them a lot.
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The story that sticks out the most in my mind was that one night where we just talked for 15 minutes on the lawn in front of fireside. We just kinda shared about how things were going in our cabins. Just from those 15 minutes, I knew you were the perfect counselor for your campers. When I heard that one of your campers was having a bit of a tough time, I told him without hesitation to go talk to you, because I knew you’d be able to help him deal with it. Hearing you share the next morning was truly evident of the work God did through you at camp.
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If you were an animal, you’d be a road runner. This is mostly because of that sweet test driving car internship you have. Also, you’re pretty pure in spirit; you’re just genuinely a nice guy.
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Noelle
Noelle you are one my best friends. Your patience and understanding really stand out. I can talk to you about pretty much anything, from super serious, life-altering decisions to super awkward, life-scarring awkward situations. (You know what I’m talking about.) I think most people know that if they need to talk to someone, you’re always there. I’ve seen people you barely even know confide in you because you’re so trustworthy, and you’re always there with open ears. You’re also super artsy and talented. Your piano work on the aforementioned project econ was impeccable, haha. Also, your designs are sickkk! I never got that windmill shirt I always wanted… just saying. Also…. That other shirt… Hm.
Your best quality, however, is your love for Jesus and people. You’re completely humble in putting others before yourself and showing God’s love through your love. You inspire me to go deeper in my relationship with Christ, and I’m sure others would say the same.
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A funny story about you is you are actually completely responsible for me being involved in social networking. I cut a deal with you my junior year of high school (a moment I liken to selling my soul to the devil) that if you designed a myspace layout for me, I’d also get a facebook. At the time, I thought facebook was some weird college thing. I’m not sure why you wanted me to get a facebook, but I did and if I hadn’t then, I probably would have never gotten one since I’m so bent on not doing things other people do. Also, if I didn’t get a facebook, I wouldn’t even know what formspring or tumblr was. So in a sense, you’re responsible for me logging hours of my precious time on social networking. Um, this started out as a good thought. Now I’m beginning to think “Man, if I had been doing something productive like taking rumba lessons instead of social networking I’d be really good at… the rumba.” Thanks a lot Noelle. I could’ve been a rumba beast.
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If you were a fictional character, well, you’d be Peter Pan. You play your pan flute and lure all the lost boys.
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Oh! And since you also helped out with the foster kid thing, you get a bonus category.
Also known as:
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“I make up 5 statements about you and list them with one true statement. You know which one is true, but people who don’t know you will probably just judge you and assume they’re all true.”
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-The first time I met Noelle, she spilled gravy on my pants. Moments later, she started a conversation with “Are you a Narutard?”
- One time Noelle forgot to wear pants to school and just walked around in a long shirt and underwear.
-One time Noelle stayed home and played maple story all day instead of hanging out with her friends.
-One time Noelle confessed she had a bit of a crush on an 8th grader. She had just graduated high school.
-One time Noelle confessed to me that she had a bit of a crush on a 7th grader. She had just finished her sophomore year in college.
-One time Noelle specifically asked me to send her video footage of junior high boys wrestling in their underwear.
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Selena
Selena you might be the most outgoing, friendly person I’ve ever met. I had only known you for about… two days and you made me a cup that changed my life. Yes, changed my life. (As well as my facebook profile picture.) The T-shirts you made for your girls were also super cool and I was secretly jealous that I didn’t have one even if mine had to have a picture of a girl on it and a girl’s name and it was like 4 sizes too small I’d probably still wear it because they were so cool that they made me forget how to use punctuation.
Even after camp you’ve been relentless as a new friend keeping in touch, and I really admire that. You also have a great singing voice! You and the others did a great job with that uh… projectecon. Haha.
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As far as stories go, how great was the first real conversation we had? You know, the one where you were in the car telling us about your California vacation and you summed it up with “People from LA are jerks.” *silence*. Noelle (pointing to me) “He’s from LA.” I think we all had a good laugh about that… and the way that you apologized about 50 times afterwards showed me you had a really good heart. Also, your ninja star pillow is awesome. I know that has nothing to do with the story. It doesn’t change the fact that it’s awesome though.
If you were a fictional character, you’d be the Mad Hatter. Why? Because he drinks tea. And he’s a gangsta.
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Amrita
Ello Mate! (that’s an Australian Joke.) I’m not even really sure to begin here. I don’t really want to spend too much time on this either, so I think I’ll just write some cliché stuff about you being my best friend and we’ll call it a day.
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Ahhhh, just kidding. (this was a reference to yearbook, ’07.)
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You push me more than anyone I know. It’s kinda ridiculous. It’s kinda annoying. But really, you make me a better person. You force me to get off my lazy butt and go be friends with people, or do my homework, or write a resume, or anything else I have to do that you did 3 years ago. You’re also the only person I know that incessantly makes fun of me. It’s like all you do. And I appreciate it, because if you didn’t, I’d probably be full of myself. (I mean, could you blame me?). You’re one of my most successful friends, and I pretty much brag about you every time it rains and I pull out my sweet Syracuse Orange umbrella.
Most importantly, and it goes without saying, you’re the best listener I know. Thanks for being there when I get kinda crazy. You keep me sane.
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I’m not really sure which story I want to pull out of… the archive, but I really like the one where we had the argument over the $1. I believe it had something to do with the amount of girls I talk to. We were so stupid and immature and stubborn. I’m glad we’ve grown up. Well, at least I have. You still refuse to take that dollar.
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This one’s easy. If you were a fictional character you’d be Hermione. You’re super smart and successful, pretty amazing considering you’re muggle born. More importantly, you keep me grounded because you’re better than I am. Last and most obviously, you’re my best friend. And yes, that would make me Harry Potter. Here’s me admitting I’m the chosen one.
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That’s all folks! If you are now sorely disappointed you didn’t get an affirmation…
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you are a good person.
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Formspring.me coming soon!
