Guess what happened? I was talking to Angell, a UCSF medical student I met at the conference, and realized that he knew a few of my high school friends who were up at San Francisco. It's such a cliché, but it really is a small world. The last time I saw them was before medical school started, more than 3 years ago! Yao is finishing up law school at Hastings and will soon be able to get me out of trouble when I need it. I visited him last night... he didn't change a bit! He looks like he's been working out though, so that gives me motivation to start hitting the gym again. I also talked to Jerry, the old sap who I used to hang out with the summer before medical school started. He used to slaughter me in basketball, forcing me to play smarter. I'm not quite certain, but I think I beat him once on a 1-on-1 game. We also used to play tennis, go running (he actually jogs while I'm huffing and puffing trying to keep up), and lift weights. I need to see how buff he is now. Anyhow, Jerry is now a 3rd year dental student at UCSF and has too much time on his hands. Finally, there's James, the genius that I always envied because he is better than me in every aspect, even on what I thought I was good at! However, I can beat him in basketball though. I will most likely be heading out to San Francisco again next weekend to meet up with James and Jerry. Kevin is also coming back to the bay area for the weekend from Portland. I'll also visit him if he can squeeze me into his schedule. I only added a few pictures from home and Yao. And thanks to Ruth for letting me stay at her place. It's probably been more than half a year since I've visited San Francisco, and it's good to finally drive out to the city.

Oh, almost forgot, Tomio had his baby! Christopher was born March 4, 2006 at 3:59am, weighing in at 6#9oz. We won't be able to see him until next week or the following week. This is such an exciting, not to mention busy, time for him! Congratulations, Tomio! We're all eager to finally meet the new addition.