This time next week, I should be at my first lunch break at my new job in the great cheesy state of Wisconsin.

Like all things worth saying, I think Tom Petty said it best when he said, "California has been good to me, I hope it doesn't fall into to the sea."

Well, actually, that's a pretty stupid bit of lyrics.  But if you read it with that nasally twang, then it starts to make more sense.

Anyway, I've met some great people in my life here in California.  Here's a list of things I'm going to miss, in no particular order:

1.) Sunshine. (Just kidding!  Hahah!)
2.) Foosball with weird French people.  And Chris and Scott, too.
3.) Random drinking nights with Jeff.
4.) Being able to yell "A" or "Guh" really loud and have somebody actually know what's going on, and yell back.
5.) Being able to call somebody "Swong" with a straight face.
6.) Ground beef and potatoes.
7.) The Max Schmeling static voice.
8.) Referencing everything on the planet to Seinfeld.
9.) Talking about anything on the planet with Mitch.
10.) Having a common enemy with everybody in the state.
11.) Times like these.
12.) And times like those.
13.) Afternoon Delight.
14.) .nam rolias eht eyepoP
15.) Friends and family and el Jimador.
16.) Being reminded of elementary school by going to Chris' place and seeing his arts and crafts.
17.) Warm hills and golden showe-- err, golden hills and warm showers.

That's all I can think of right now.  If anybody ever needs a place to stay in Wisconsin, hit me up.  Hopefully I'll see at least some of you California people on the holidays.

That's right, gents.  I'm a college-graduate now.

I'd like to first thank all my friends at SJSU.  You guys are awesome.  I know I couldn't have done it without you.  (Well, yeah, I could've, but it would've been a lot more boring.)  Swong, Balajajadia, Syphillis, Gorbachav, and white Jeff especially.  Rock on, guys.

Next I'd like to thank the CS department at San Jose State.  If it wasn't for their pitifully low standards, easy classes, and lack of caring, I might have actually had to expend some effort in college.  Or even show up to class. Thanks, guys.  Even if you lose your accredidation, I still won't think any lower of you.  (Then again, I'm not sure it's possible.)  That said, there were some good teachers in there.  It wasn't all bad.

Finally, I'd like to thank Jesus, for giving me this throwing arm.  Without it, I wouldn't have made the game-winning touchdown pass.  Thank you Lord.

Hopefully, though, I'll get a job near San Jose, so I can still hang out with you guys.  If not, though, (and on a serious note,) it's been a damn pleasure hanging out with you all, and I'll have to go down to visit.

Peace.