This past month has been very busy. And it has had emotional highs and lows. On November 14, 2008 at about 3:30 in the afternoon, I lost my grandpa, one of my heroes. I knew that his passing was eminent, and I thought I would be ready, but I wasn’t. Oh how I miss him. I just want to go into your office and see your big smile and talk. Maybe add some more additions to your desk. Grandpa there is so much I wish I could talk with you about. I miss you. Your legacy was left across the world. You’re the best grandpa I could have ever asked for. Love you.
Since then I was up to a lot as well. My roommate from boarding school flew into the states mid November. It was good to be with him. We headed down to Salt Lake City and saw the most legendary band of my generation. Coldplay, you guys were amazing. Thanks for putting on an awesome show. It was quite something to be packed into the Energy Solutions arena with 15,000 fellow fans. Hope to see you again.
Then Wray and I headed out east to meet up with another 17 of our classmates from Kenya. Wow, it was such a memorable time. Some of you I hadn’t seen since 05 and it was great to be able to see your faces again. It was awesome to be with people who understand my third culture craziness. Thank you to the Duncan’s and your family for allowing us to crash your place and thank you so much for all you guys did.
While in West Virginia we did a lot of fun things. One of these things was running a 5k race in 27 degree weather. That was pretty chilly, and having frozen sweat on my face at then end of the race proved it. It wasn’t too fun having to throw up 6 times during the race either, but I finished, and that was fun. I also watched the new Bond again, and this time I thought it was great. The first time I slept through parts, and now I realize that those were some good parts, and that missing them made me miss the plot. So yes, that was actually a great movie. It was quite the experience to be on the local news in Parkersburg, WV. I wish I would have talked in my South African accent though. Oh well. Anyways, all that happened in West Virginia was awesome. Thanks to all of you former classmates that were there to share in the fun.
Now I must get back to adding the finishing touches to this paper due tomorrow. Only one more week and a few days left and then this semester will be finished. Wow it flew by.
