The Weekend

The weekend was one of the most fun I’ve had in a while.  I reconnected with some old friends in person and online and the weekend marked my 10 year anniversary with my company (which is in its 10th year of existence as well).

I am really blessed to be able to celebrate a huge milestone in my life and in the life of the company I work for.  It is the longest job I’ve ever held and it has had such a huge impact on my life.  As with every job, there are moments of tension and moments of growth, but I do enjoy what I do and work with good people.  I am thankful as I reflect this weekend.

We went to a nice Italian restaurant in Ballard called Volterra and I had the Veal Chop with Wild Mushrooms (Costoletta di Vitella alla Griglia) - 16 oz. veal rib chop grilled and served with a Parma prosciutto, wild mushroom and truffle scented demiglaze sauce, Volterra mashed potatoes and asparagus.  Very delicious!

Here’s the core of my company Matrix Transportation – L to R:  Jackson Fuiten and his wife Sarah, Sandi and Tim Bransford (my boss), myself and Rick Venables.  Our company started with Tim and I for about year before we brought on Jackson and after another year Rick.  Tim and I had previously worked as the logistics arm of another trucking company before we launched Matrix.  We had fun reminiscing about how we started till where we are today and it has been quite the journey.  We are looking forward to the next 10 years!

My weekend ended with a nice dinner with my good friend Tina Timbang.  I had not seen Tina since last summer and so I was excited to reconnect with her.  She had recently moved back to my side of town and so it was much closer to meet up.  Tina and I have been friends for quite a while now and is one of my few Asian American friends here.  It is always so much fun to catch up and encourage each other – we barely skip a beat.

My homie (as I call her) Tina

Tina and I after our 4 hour meal.  It was a great way to end the evening and a fun weekend.  I truly thank God for the friends he has given me and also for providing me with a good job.