zai jian

My parents left for Shanghai yesterday. Over the weekend, I went back to Fremont one last time to help them with the final stage of packing, cleaning, sorting, and stowing. Along with my parents, I've also had to say goodbye to many of my childhood "treasures", like...

my Britney Spears magazine collection,


my mouse earmuffs,


and my Ariel pencil that I never used because I was "saving it" for a special occasion.

man, I loved that Ariel pencil. (and why do my teeth look so extra big in this picture?)


But my room, as well as the whole house, is all cleaned out, ready to be rented out, and my parents are safe in Shanghai.

Here are a few last pictures before their departure.

One last early morning hike up Mission Peak with my mom.


at the airport. Bye, Mom and Dad! I love you!