Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday to Kent,

Genius:

1. an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of [Kent].
2. a person having such capacity.
3. a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an iq above 140.
4. natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership.
5. distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.
6. the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc.
7. either of two mutually opposed spirits, one good and the other evil, supposed to attend a person throughout life.
8. I decided to waste space in this list by listing out several definitions of "genius" from dictionary.com.  After all, that's what most people call you anyway, so you might as well remind your friends of what you really are.
9. I ashume we met sometime in elementary school.  Of course my memory of those days is rather fuzzy now. 
10. "Don't start being stupid." - Kent.  You wrote this in my 8th grade yearbook.  Okay I won't.
11. Remember our trip to Zeum for Headington?  That was fun when we went ice skating.  You were learning quite well from my tips (which of course I learned from Skido Kido).  Here's another tip.  No one says "ice skiing" as a sport.  That's just a corruption of "ice skating" and "skiing."  The only time you'd use "ice skiing" is if you are referring to skiing on ice.  In skiing terminology, ice is different from snow.  With a pair of skis, and not skates.
12. I heard there's an Ellango fan club.  That means we need a club for you.  I nominate Yueming to be the president of the "Kent Club."  And Ellango can be VP, just like he's VP in KIWIN'S.
13. I remember the time I beat you in arm wrestling at homework help.  But then again it probably wasn't exactly fair since you already dueled Ellango just before me.
14. There is no point 14, since that's what I did for Yueming.
15. "I heard he grew a bit in high school."  I think that's an understatement. Kinda like "Hitler was not always a sane man" (Ellango) or "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them under control. I trust you are not in too much distress." (Captain Moody)
16. I just realized this.  "Tanita" and "Mendoza" are half rhymes.  Of course, "Mendoza!" is a expression of anguish.  Apparently, "Tanita" means "a person with extremely sexy elbows."  Someone needs to make it such that shouting "Tanita!" could be a cry of genius or something.
17. At the end of the day, do I consider you to be genius?  I'll have to think about it.  But do I think of you as a hell of a student of high merit?  Definitely.

Yeah, a list of 17 dingsbums for your 17 years of age. 

Sincerely,

Montgomery Zzyzx

Whoever can avoid using the word "genius" in the comments section will be considered a genius themselves. What other word can you use to convey your sentiments about him?  Better still, something along the lines of a poem, photo (and photo essay), comic strip, video or music composition.  Try not to undermine your own intelligence while commenting, since different people have their own talents and accomplishments.

Happy Birthday to You

Here are 18 pictures of you and/or Cluster 6 to remind of how we all had fun at COSMOS...and I threw in a little airplane picture (of me about to land at Orange county) at the end, because I like airplanes.  Yeah, 18 pictures are for your age.

If you want to take a look down memory lane, go to , and take a look there.

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Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday to Christian,

Yeah, here's a recap of things that you may remember for the years we've known each other, much like the one we did for the other person.

1. If I remember correctly, we first met in 1st grade in Ohlone.  Our moms introduced us to each other.
2. You later introduced me to Chelsea late in 3rd grade out of boredom.
3. Sometime between 2nd and 3rd grade we managed to go to your house to play, along with Chelsea, since both Chelsea's mom and my mom were busy after school.
4. We unofficially formed the "KND," with you being 3, since you were the "goofy" one.
5. I have no idea if you managed to work on that newsletter and/or newspaper that I unofficially published out of boredom for a while.
6. Fifth grade promotion ceremony...I don't remember I we have pictures together.  I just remember that my dad rushed me out of there before I got a chance to say bye to everyone.
7. We had no classes together in 6th grade, and I still clearly remember your voice as you told me your math teacher was Mr. Harbour, accounting for the separation between you and me in general.
8. Arg, we didn't see each other enough in 7th grade for me to remember anything.  I account this to my weird schedule with Algebra I.
9. "U R Hella SMRT... get DUMMER!  You make me feel hella stupid. J/K - CHRIS TIAN :)" - You wrote that in my yearbook in 8th grade.
10. We had Ms. Headington in 9th grade and I remember your little seminar on transgenders faintly.  I don't know, but you acted very professional for that presentation as far as I remember.
    
11. In 10th grade, we again didn't see each other enough.  But I do remember one moment as you were walking to the middle school side with me (and possibly Ellango), when Hudson canceled the AP Bio study session.  Or something like that.  All I remember is that you told me you like bio.
12. Here's where the fun begins, for junior year.  Day 1, all of us crazy juniors walked into Litvin for AP Lang, and Chelsea told me to sit by behind her and Mendoza, so I jumped on top of the seats and took a seat there.  Incidentally you also sat next to her.
13. You started complaining about AP Chem and how it's a difficult class in AP Lang, right after I was complaining about how AP Physics is such an American class.  I wonder why I found this moment amusing.
14. There is no point 14, since that's what I did last time.
15. I got you to go to my birthday party in September, along with a bunch of other people.  You guys all took turns being co-pilots and screwed up the plane and/or helicopter that you guys were playing with.  Then we watched a bunch of YouTube videos.  Too bad you couldn't go to the dinner.  And of course, thanks for the T-shirt you got me. My mom basically put it somewhere safe where I can't find anymore.
    
16. Sometime in APUSH, you managed to be very American, and called rude people by "butt hole," and complained that people told you to "shut up."  And after that, everyone started laughing and/or getting really annoyed with you, telling you to get yourself under control.
17. Today in AP Lang, everyone sang a "Happy Birthday" to you, and I called you old.

Yeah, a list of 17 moments and/or memories for you 17 years of age.  Since you are a Christian as well, you're "supposed to forgive" me for any insults that may have been enumerated here.  Regardless, enjoy the holidays ahead of us, and I can safely and wish you a "Merry Christmas."  Or the politically correct "happy holidays," your choice.

Sincerely,

Montgomery Zzyzx

*And I kinda forgot about Darlena's and Julian's birthdays, for two days earlier.  I'll make a post for you two next year...I promise. And also, all people who can, please comment on the post.

Happy Birthday to You

Happy birthday dear Uhh,

Basically, this is a blog post to say the top 17 moments I remember about you for the years I have known you.

1. You and I were talking around a campfire when we were on this cub scouts camping trip.
2. We first talked to each other briefly in Ms. Dibble's class.
3. We first became "friends" at THE SPOT, along with Amanda and Deanna.
4. You, Deanna, and I were talking for two hours about random stuff, including skiing, boy scouts, school, THE SPOT, and your brother on a Friday at the Swim Center (if you remember, we used go up there for Fridays).
5. We first had Ms. Thibault, and basically this was a foreshadow of how we would continue on to the Science Bowl with her for these years.
6. You, and a bunch of other overachieving 8th graders stepped into Mr. Nguyen's room on the second day of 8th grade, at 07:00, really wanting to sleep longer.
7. We all participated in the 2007 regional science bowl with Katie, Amanda, and Kristen, with Ms. Thibault as support.
8. You played "Ms. Thibault" along with the other people in the Middle School Advanced Orchestra. (This doesn't really concern you, but I'm afraid I may not make it to 17 points.)
   
9. We went to that promotion ceremony for 8th graders advancing to 9th, and my dad got one picture of me, Julian, Mendoza, Deanna, Amanda, and you.
10. The day I transfered into Precalculus with you. Basically we got bored doubling Algebra 2/Precal that year.
    
11. Ms. Headington's field trip - Zeum and/or A Midsummer Night's Dream. I forgot if you went to either. If you didn't, that's too bad, since my memory may not be serving me correctly.
    
12. Disneyland - it was fun spending time in the park with you, Amanda, Elim, Steven, and others that year. Too bad Amanda can't be with us for the Mexico cruise this year.
    
13. The day at the Awards Ceremony thing for 9th grade was "exciting." I guess the administration got bored enough to put us separately on the program for the students picked the the assistant principal.
    
14. Hmm, point 14. I feel like Woodrow Wilson right now. I'm running out of points to make. So there is no point 14.
    
15. For my 15th year of my life, aka sophomore year, I guess it would be that you were the first person I talked to about "The 42 Suite, III. Florence." You were the first one to know about me getting that rating of 5 from those judges. That just goes to show you are one of those friends who cares.
    
16. For my 16th year of my life, aka junior year, I guess it would be that we were talking about how our schedule was very screwed up at the beginning of the year. Wait, I was still 15 when school started. Nevermind about the "16th year" thing.
    
17. Today in APUSH. "Today is Yueming's birthday, we must sing happy birthday to her! Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Yueming. Happy birthday to you. [applause]."
    "Why didn't you tell me it was her birthday today?" - Melissa
    "I already promised her first." - Chloe
    "Okay, quiet down!" - :E

There you are...a list of 17 things for your age. By the way, you know that 17 is an unlucky number in Italian culture, right? Basically, 17 is written as XVII, which is an anagram of VIXI. "Vixi" in the past tense in Latin means "I have lived," and therefore the present tense implying "my life is over." ("17 (number)") But your not Italian, so this should not concern you.

Anyhow, happy birthday you goat who "farts a lot" - Chloe ("Olympus" 40).

Sincerely,

Montgomery Zzyzx

PS: All other people who I send this post to please comment.



References:

• "17 (number)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 22 Sep 2009, 04:36 UTC. 22 Sep 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=17_(number)&oldid=315440745>.
• "Happy Kazoo to You 2 Birthday !!" YouTube. 29 Jan 2007. Web. 22 Sep 2009.
• Olympus. VII. 2008. Print.
• "Victor Borge - Happy Birthday (1)." YouTube. 26 Dec 2007. Web. 22 Sep 2009.

Birthday

My friend's birthday is tomorrow.  I always forget about it because I get preoccupied with the New Year.  I don't think he would be offended anyway.

This video is for my friend, if he comes here.

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