MOH

HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY, EVELYN WANG!

Evelyn is my MOH. That is, she is My Oldest Helpmate. (Okay, Evelyn, I admit, I was trying to find a synonym for "friend" that started with "H." Isn't it funny that helpmate kept popping up?) We've been friends since third grade - "friends" if you count someone pulling my hair, ratting me out to the teachers and pushing me around a "friend." Over the years though, our relationship has grown more civilized. To the point where she is one of the first person I would call if I had some important news and I know that I can always count on her if my car broke down (well, unless if it's 9 in the morning in which case she would be asleep and then, good luck, I am on my own).

We are stuck with each other a lot. Whether it be the same class, the same drumline, the same school, the same room, the same part-time job, it seems that God likes us together. And who am I to argue with Him? I think the best part of Evelyn is how thoughtful she is. She remembers all the little jokes, and quirks and always finds the perfect opportunities to throw them back at you. My first surprise birthday party was thrown by this girl. And it was six months late. That's why this Birthday post is also late. It's payback! She also has a killer sense of humor. "Funny" is a terrible word to describe her humor. Her humor is more like, "scathing, biting, fast, snarky, en pointe."

We've both grown up so much over the past 15 years but Evelyn's transformation has been incredible and absolutely great. Evelyn, it's awesome to see you mature and evolve into this human being I can actually stand. Thanks for always supporting me, entertaining me and even reading this blog. I hope we both continue to grow in this world and in Christ. Even if you don't make my M.O.H. (which, girl, doesn't look so good. You know how Jessica is), there will always be a place for you at the VIP section of my wedding.