The Fourth Annual

Two traditions were celebrated this past holiday weekend.  First was the Turkey Bowl, which is the Thanksgiving softball game with the old coworkers of the former employer Chicks/Dicks Sporting Goods.  Just like last year, we all met up at Ayala Park at 7am.  The turnout this year was pretty good, despite missing a few familiar faces.  Of course, racist and stereotypical jokes were made as I am still the token Asian boy. And with the statistic of me hurting a player two years straight, it's pretty obvious that I am the comic relief for the group, haha.  Our team came out as victors and many hugs were given.  I miss working with these guys.

The second tradition would be Wongsgiving.  It marks as the fourth consecutive year that I hosted this formal dinner.  Fourteen people were invited this year and thankfully, they were all able to make it.  Many people couldn't make it for the cocktail portion, but that was expected.  I'm just glad I pushed back the starting time a few hours earlier.  It was a good group of people, like always, and the food was delicious.  Thank you all for cooking/bringing the dishes and beverages.  The weather was extremely cooperative this year, since no one complained about it being cold, haha.  For some reason, setting it up this year was more stressful than usual.  It's mainly my fault for starting the preparations so late.  I seriously considered that this would be the last year I would host such a gathering, but as I sat there at the end of the table watching my friends eating and laughing, it was all worth it.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm thankful for you guys.