我們在台灣再見啊!

My good friend Chris left YVR yesterday to return to TPE. Although I have only known him for a short period we have become really close friends and I was very sad to see him go.

Throughout August till December we have hung out and had some good times together. What started off as a language exchange (he wants to improve English and I am slowly learning Mandarin) turned into a good friendship.

Let's recap the highlights:
+the first time we met I was standing outside of my work place for a little bit because I wasn't too sure which one he was...it was kind of funny cause I thought he was a student at my school and he thought I was a student at my school. I noticed him standing there and I kept thinking hmm that could be him since I have never seen that student here before but it's hard to say so I decided to call him to really see if that was him and BAM I was right...I still remember our first encounter was at Blenz
+the 2nd time we went to Starbucks...
+AND the 3rd time bubble tea on Robson...

The first few times it was just grabbing a drink and then going home after wards....
But soon we started to just eat dinner and hangout.
He also introduced me to a few of his friends from school, the first one was Mitsu (who was actually leaving for Japan the next day) we ate at Sushi Garden and then went to bbt @ Bubble World. I remember that day very well because that is also when Fall really began to hit. I was wearing my vest and a hoodie and I was COLD.

We celebrated Thanksgiving together...pretty hilarious since he said he never cooks at home. I made him chop up vegetables. We made a Turkey Jambalaya and Mash potatoes. I must say the Turkey Jambalaya turned out super tasty!!!! Mash potatoes are hard, I definitely have not perfect those yet but my sister seemed to enjoy it with gravy.

He also had the opportunity to meet Nat. Our usual meeting day was Tuesday and one evening I had dinner plans with Nat and Ryan so whilst waiting for Ryan to get off work the three of us were able to chat for a little bit.

Since then we've done a few things together, first there was pool with him and Shogo, then Korean karaoke with Melanie, and finally last weekend (which I deemed his farewell) Dim Sum + Karaoke + Daiso + Dinner @ Aberdeen

I will miss my movie buddy! Since I have the most free time out of everyone...or so it seems...I always want to watch movies and eat and it just so happens that Chris shares those same interests har har.
We've seen a few movies together the first one being Kamui, then Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, Astro Boy, 2012 and lastly Ninja Assassin.

We've eaten many good meals together Xiao Long Bao, Hai Nan Gi Fan, Anton's Pasta, Dim Sum, Cheesecake, Ah Li San...etc etc.It's such a weird feeling, it's like I was on vacation but it's the opposite affect. I'm not the one leaving. I don't think I've had such a close friend who isn't someone that lives here in Vancouver so when he was leaving yesterday it was such a strange feeling.

It was a different kind of sadness. Not really a I will never see you again type of feeling, but just a sadness like when your best friend decides to move away to a far away place. You will still get to talk and chat but you definitely don't get to see them whenever you want anymore. And seeing each other will take more effort from both parties. In this case a lot of work...lol
A lot of people have said to me that I will most likely cry when I see him off...and it almost happened. I think if he didn't turn around and leave the moment he did the tears would definitely have been flowing right there. I guess he wanted to spare me haha, I did cry a little bit later on cause it was just too sad. I think the last time this happened was when Wing flew back (but his situation is slightly different...).
I will work hard to make a trip out to Taiwan to see you!!! Don't forget about me.
I will miss your, "Are you Canadian?" and "Are you ok?" and "Yea sure sure..."
Remember the plan, marriage then a new apartment, then a guest room for Bernice =D

I will work hard on my Mandarin, and I will diligently save up for my exchange.
SEE YOU SOON BUDDY!!!