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August 16th, 2011: The First Day of School.

Author: Johnny Nguyen

The morning before school started, I woke up to call Jennifer. We planned to have breakfast at Denny's with Gary, Alex, Andrew, and Brian. I was driven to Jennifer's house, talked with Tram on the webcam, then we were picked up by Gary.

Picking Alex and his brother up from school, we went to Brian's house to pick him up as well. Gary drove us to Denny's and Alex ripped a dollar. Jennifer was sitting right next to him, so she flinched when she witnessed it. She never ripped a dollar before. During breakfast at Denny's, we had a conversation about transsexuals. Especially Brian knew the details to how it works, due to "common sense." I somewhat lost my appetite from the details. The food came after a while and we enjoyed the silence of eating.

After eating, we drove to school and split up after that for our different classes. I went through my morning classes just fine and lunch came quickly. Our group divided into two part and we were trying to migrate to a new location, some members being tired of our old location. That failed though since we didn't have enough time to search around. After lunch, Henry followed me to Drama class. He didn't get caught, surprisingly as an unregistered student.

Afterwards, I had U.S. History and English with Victor. It's reassuring to finally see someone from our usual group of friends. I had a nose bleed in the middle of our last period, but it wasn't too serious. The end of the day was nice and sunny. Everyone was chilling in their spots from last year and it felt as if we just returned from a long weekend, not summer.

As the last activity, Rainier drove us to Tapioca Expressway to buy popcorn chicken and drinks. We drove back to school and finally everyone went home. I'm at the library with Richie and Henry right now, just doing homework.

So yeah, it's been a good day for us so far. :>

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August 16th, 2011: My Last Adventure With The Group

Author: Henry Nguyen

Do you know what sucks? That I'm leaving these incredible people that I grew close to over the past two to three months. It's actually pretty sad, but at the same time I couldn't be happier. I'm grateful to have met these people; I'm really glad that I went to that first BBQ back near the beginning of the summer. That's when it all started for me.

But like most adventures, they come to an end. And today, I couldn't have wished for anything better. I woke up at five in the morning just so I could go to Edwin's house. After watching the news, Edwin woke up his aunt to take us to McDonald's to buy breakfast and then we went to EV.

That's when I met Regi - the guy that I've heard so much about from the dancers in the group. Edwin and me helped him with his book stuff until Richie and Matthew showed up. Everyone from that pointed started to show up to the school.

Second period came and I went with Richie to his math class. I thought it was amazing how nice his math teacher was. I'm jealous, actually really jealous throughout that period. I wished I had a teacher like that, and hopefully maybe I will when I start school.

Third period came and Dana, who was suppose to pick me up from the Quad stairs, never showed up. It was horrible, I waited for her and ended up going in the wrong building. Andrew Truong showed up a little bit afterwards and showed me where the gym was, where I waited for Dana to come out. I went in and out of the gym hella times and I still couldn't find her and I finally gave up and waited outside.

The funny-ish part was that I did get caught today. Two college girls found me - I didn't think they were college students at first. I thought they were administrators. I lied to them and told them I was lost, they tok me to the office and I told them I couldn't go in. I told them a shorten version of the long story and they told me to roam around and keep looking like I'm lost. Yay! :D

Third period came and I went to Drama 1 with Johnny. Holy crap. I was going to shit my pants in that class. I got hella nervous because the teacher was making everyone do introductions. Luckily, he didn't reach me. Honestly, I got hella nervous but then fourth period came.

I had art with Edwin and Santiago. That teacher, she looks mean as hell. Edwin, he makes me laugh too much during that class. Every time he opened his mouth, I was somewhat laughing or holding back. Edwin should be a comedian one day~ :D

I had U.S. History with Edwin, Rainier, and Angela afterwards. That was also kinda nerve wrecking also. But after that period, my nerves calmed down. Though, the look on Angela's face when she saw me there made it priceless. She was like "O MY GAWD HENRY YOU'RE STILL HERE" surprised look on her face. It was priceless. If I got caught after that moment, it would've been so worth it.

Then last period came and I had English with Johnny, Victor, Regi, and Angela. We played a game where we were suppose to find people who has something that was in the box. Eh. I gave up on it shortly after it was given out.

At the end of the day, everyone as hella surprised to see that I made it throughout the whole seven / six periods. I was actually surprised myself. There were so many chances where I would've been caught, but I didn't. Then Rainier took us to Tap-Express and yeah. I ended up hanging out with Richie and Johnny for the rest of the day.

Like I said, today was worth all the trouble and nervousness that it brought me. I'm going to miss everyone, even the people I just met for the day. Everyone who knew me from outside the group, I told them that I transferred over. Eh, they could figure out that I'm gone tomorrow. (:

Well, I guess I'll see everyone in the group later - in 9 months! Victor is going to give birth to a baby in 9 months~ He better name it after me...

But yeah, I'm going to miss you guys. Thanks for the amazing summer! See you guys late ^-^ bai bai~

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I fear for this blog once I'm off for San Diego.

Jennifer, please take care of it as an admin while I'm gone.

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Just to piss you off Johnny, please don't delete me as author. We're at Valley Fair. Love you guys! Wish you guys were all here ;D(This has something to do with the group)

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June 24th, 2011: Barbecue Party

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June 24th, 2011: The Barbecue Party

Author: Johnny

I woke up late, preparing for going out to Fowler Park. Andrew was waiting out in front of my house for half an hour and we walked in the heat for another half an hour.

We made it to Fowler Park where the others were already are. A bunch of people threw water balloons at us and I ended up getting really wet. Here's a "Fuck you!" to: Edwin, Santiago, Andrew Trinh and Truong, Henry, Richie, Brandon, and whoever I've forgotten be mention ._. Bryan and Cassie were cooking the meat for the people. I met Henry! :D He's one of my followers  (@henwyfatale) and we have several mutual friends!

The guys went to the water park where there are holes in the ground and water squirts out of it. I ran around like an idiot and we played a crappy version of freeze tag.

Cassy came later and bought strawberries. There was another outburst of a water balloon fight and my dried clothes got wet again. The people went to the top of the park and we danced and watched each other.

Rainier drove Santiago, Cassy, and I back home. Cassy is hanging out with me and we're watching "Killers." I like it despite the bad reviews online.

[thegroupandfamily]

Happy birthday to:

Andrew Trinh of June 18th!

Angela Do of June 20th!

Victor Giang of June 23rd!

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June 18th, 2011: The Party at Andrew's House.

Author: Johnny Nguyen

Okay, time to add on to Edwin's other version of the party! :D

This story is going to be confusing since many things were happening at the same time during the party, but I'll try to get down the main parts that happened around me.

I ran across the main street to get to Andrew Trinh's house, clutching the bag that held the tub of ice cream. I noticed a jumper on the front lawn. Once inside, everyone greeted me! Made my entrance :D

Anyways, I played Super Smash Brawl with Andrew Truong and Charlie. Andrew got his ass kicked and left me with Charlie. I was Donkey Kong against Charlie's Sonic. A lot of people were watching us and Charlie and I were nearly tied. I won though and did a victory scream!

Then, I went to Andrew's room to meet with Victor, Cassy, and other people inside of there. I dropped off Brandon's ukulele and went around the house. I met people like Bryan, Dana, Danny, Angela, Brandon, John, Annie, Santiago, Matthew, Amanda, Edwin, Walter, Patrick, and Titus (I checked the attending people on Facebook to make this list)!

I can't remember the order of what happened, but I know that there was a lot of food in the backyard, people were hanging out in the jumper, others were playing video games within the house, and whatever happens in a party.

I slept for a bit in Andrew's room for a bit. I woke up and went to the kitchen to find people playing truth-or-dare. I sat down to play and instantly, I was dared to go in front of the television where other friends were playing Super Smash Brawl and take off my shirt.

The game converted to King (people were given numbered cards and a single king card. The person with the king card is able to give commands/dares to certain numbers assigned to people). There were so many gay moments. Matthew and Richie had to slow dance, Brandon had to give a lap dance, Cassy had to hump Annie, a random conga line went through the house, and other unspeakable dares. Oh, and I remember Titus got a gay kiss from Santiago.

Titus: "But I'm straight!"

Santiago: "Well, a spaghetti is straight too until you heat it up."

Skipping to the cake, Andrew, Angela, and Victor stood behind the table while everyone else sang the birthday song to them. The ice cream cake was being passed through people and there was a crowd around the table.

The birthday people got caked in the face. LOL.

Then, we went to Andrew's room to open the presents. Angela was trolled and she ended up going through wrapped newspapers to get a bottle of drank water. She got a scarf or a bandana, I couldn't tell.

Victor got a red plaid shirt. He also got this tiny underwear with a sports bra, I think? Andrew got the same clothing and they matched with "boobies."

Meanwhile, Angela's brother, Joseph, arrives at the party. After the craziness within the room, we walked to McDonalds' parking lot to chill and dance. Dancing and hanging out for a while, we walked back to the house to eat ice cream and clean up. There was additional time to play in the jumper as "zombies."

Matthew had his scab ripped off, so blood was dripping down his leg. Andrew's dad had to attend to it and bandage it up.

John, Matthew, and Richie walked me home and the story is over! Man, I didn't mention all the details or this post would get way too long. It has been a great party though! :D

Happy Birthday to Andrew Trinh (June 18th), Angela Do (June 20th), and Victor Giang (June 23rd)! I didn't check Facebook for those dates, so I did it by memory :>