June 2006

Last Sunday was Connie’s graduation from University, and as a result all her immediate family gathered together early Sunday morning at a McDonalds near the graduation site...

There’s always time for a hug! 

One of Connie’s high-school classmates met us at McDonalds and gave her this lovely giant bouquet of flowers, which I ended up carrying around for the rest...

Here’s a good picture of Connie’s small family, including Monica (who is just Connie’s friend, not a family member), and myself. So from left to right it’s...

The ceremony itself was held in Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, one of Taipei’s two great halls. (The other being Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.) It was standing...

I think this one speaks for itself. 

Connie’s mother finally gets to pose for the picture she’s been waiting 28 years to be in. 

I am very proud of Connie, more proud than I can express. She worked 8 hours each day for 2 years, then did 5 hours of school...

A group shot of the unsavory characters that Connie and I often hang out with. From left to right it’s Apollo, Monica, Me, Connie, David and Forever...

Connie and the other members of her particular graduating group.