Tensync '09 - We'll Never Really Say Goodbye

Wow. Where to start?

I guess I obviously have to start off by thanking everyone in Tensync for giving me my first chance, the opportunity to be in the group. I can honestly say that Tensync is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It opened alot of doors for me. I developed as a singer and performer. More importantly, it gave me tons more confidence, both as a singer, and as a person; empowering me with the inner strength to freely express myself and my feelings as an individual.

The year's had it's share of inside jokes - Kevin Chang's instant pizza and 'When you least expect it,'everything about Michael's wealthiness, Clare's 'dart accuracy,' Daniel's 'mountain,' and tons others that I can't recall right now.

It's not as if I don't have any regrets from my year in Tensync though. I have one solitary regret, one that irks me all of the time. I regret that I didn't go out of my way to get to know the seniors earlier, because soon they will be going away. It really struck me a week before the concert. 'Man, in a couple weeks, these guys will all be gone..' As I'd just gotten to know them better, I felt compelled to fit a whole year's worth of hangout time into a single week, a daunting task for even the most motivated people. We did indeed spend a ton of time together that week. But that's beside the point.

Last but not least, I had some individual shout outs and well wishes for my departing musical companions. You are all amazing, funny, kind, incredibly talented people, and I will miss you all when you go to college.

Clare So - I can't even begin to express my thanks to you. You were the first friend I made from Tensync, and showed kindness and later on unconditional love, without exception. Thanks so much also for arranging the music, directing rehearsals, figuring out schedules, and basically doing everything. I don't know what we have done without you. You're fun to talk to, an over cautious driver, and an amazing singer/musician/performer/pianist. Best wishes to you at Berkeley, I'm sure you'll have no problem making friends.

Kevin Chang - When you least expect it!! Hey man, you are one cool dude. You remind me of a mushroom. You are a fun-guy (yeah?) Gotta learn someday that pizza isn't instant though. We could talk cars and girls all day and all night. You got quite the appetite too. Can you match me head on? Canada was fun, 50 orders of sashimi! Plus all that other stuff. Good work. I really liked the tie you wore to all of our performances. Someday we will move up to Arkansas and start that silkworm farm. You have a good voice, I especially like your falsetto. The eyebrows are great too. Have a great time at Riverside, spittin with big buff black guys.

Emmy Fa - You are the next Ingrid Michaelson. You are really frank haha. But you are really funny too, so that evens it out. You make super good cookies. I love how you are a giants fan as well. I hope you have a great year at Indiana, I have no doubt that you will make many friends as well.
P.S. The giants will win the world series this year. If not this year, next year.

Michael Gu - You are too rich for your own good. Just kidding. Thanks for driving me around all the place this year, I know it must have been a hassle. You're a bean pole of a funny man, a good buddy. You should sleep more often, you're kind of short man. Just kidding. Hope you have a great time at Berkeley.

Joyce Shaw - Last but not least. You are so quirky and funny I can never tell when you're being for reals and when you're not. You're always Joyce no matter what anyone else says, which I really admire about you. You are a really good singer and a fun, outgoing person. Hope your time at Berkeley is fantastic!

Last of all, just want to thank everybody who's a part of Tensync. Thanks for my first chance. Thanks for being a part of the best part of my life.