Banksy: "Pier Pressure"

The most villainous of villains.

This about sums it up.

A late graduation gift.

I don't think I got you a graduation gift, baby sister. So here's a blog post. My first one in a long time. And it's just for you - Sita Nojopranoto, proud graduate of Stanford University's Class of 2010.

The fam-fam.

Bachelor's degree from Stanford? Check.

Taking some time off? In the middle of it.

Ph.D? Just a matter of time.

Yeah, you're pretty much killing it.

I've probably been putting off writing this blog post for you for so long because I didn't really know what to say. I still don't.

What is there really to say? You're my baby sister. You were always a bright kid; really bright. A hard worker. A bit on the uptight side. But I think you're learning to relax.

There's never been any doubt in my mind that you would do great things with your life. And you already are. Just look at where you're at in life: Multidisciplinary bachelor's degree from Stanford University. Making some pretty decent money at a startup right there in venture capital country. Prepping yourself for grad school to get your Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I'm not surprised, at all, by any of the amazing things you've done (and have yet to do). I'm pretty much speechless.

I have no doubt you have it in you to keep moving forward in life. As long as that head on your shoulders stays level, you keep your loved ones close, and you do everything you do for the right reasons, I know you'll achieve everything you want and more. Congratulations on everything you've achieved so far, Adik. I'm sure you at least have some idea of how proud everyone is of you. But I really think you have no idea how proud of you I am. Love you, baby sis. Congratulations again!

Better Late Than Never.

Pretty appropriate title - for multiple reasons.

My mom, Wilson, and I.

I've known Wilson since kindergarten. A lot of time has passed since then. A lot has changed since then. But, when it's all said and done, he's one of the few people I've known since way back when that I'm proud to still call a friend. One of my best friends, even.

We don't hang out nearly as much as we should - but it's not for lack of trying. We have different groups of friends, different things going on, different schedules, different responsibilities, and so on and so forth. But no matter how much time has passed since the last time we kicked it, it always feels like we've been hanging out everyday; and I still feel more comfortable talking to him about anything and everything than I do with A LOT of other people in my life.

He is, without a doubt, one of the raddest people I know. Seeing the path he's taken - career-wise, educational-wise, and life-wise - has been pretty interesting, and pretty inspiring as well. Having done it the way he did, he should be pretty damn proud that he graduated from college - I'm definitely proud of him, more than words could ever express.

I respect you so much for sticking it out after all these years and finishing up your bachelor's degree, no matter how long it took you. Your hard work, determination, persistence, and perseverance are all definitely awe-inspiring. If you approach your future the way you've approached finishing school and studying what you want - I can't wait to see/be a part of the awesomeness that will be the rest of your life.

Congratulations again, Wilson Tsan! SJSU Class of 2010, huh? Hell yeah! You did it!

P.S. Sorry for taking 2 months to post this for you. It's the thought that counts, right?

My other baby sister is now a college graduate.

Congratulations Danna!

Seeing you graduate from college is already enough to make me proud and inspired. But when you take into consideration everything you've been through, especially during your time in college, it's all the more inspiring, at least to me, that you stuck it out, worked your ass off, and graduated from USF - in 4 years, too! There's no doubt in my mind that you're going to accomplish many more great things with your life.

Congratulations again, Danna!

Pet week bonus post!

Pet week is over. This dog doesn't belong to anyone I know. But I don't care. This is too cute. I had no choice but to post this. Damn it I want a dog...