Absolutely nothing.













JK. But, seriously... Not a lot of people believed me when I said this, but I honestly decided last minute to go. Life was just so overwhelming back in Boston, so I felt guilty leaving so much work behind. I literally woke up that morning, went on AIM and talked to Becca and Aaron asking what I should do, walked around the city for a bit to clear my head, and finally just packed and went to the airport. I literally got out of security when they started boarding the plane. And I am so so glad I got on that plane. I been going through a lot lately, and you guys just really make me happy. I really don't know what I was thinking having second thoughts.

This might be the longest Chicago blog, you'll ever read.

Sketches from Chicago. Thanks to an amazing secret santa package from Mike that I got in Chicago, I was able to ask people to make a doodle in it. Prepare for amazingness.

in order of appearance: Priscilla, Phil, Leon, Rolf, Alice, Weston, Anna, Jess, Derek, Brandon, Mattgill, Haya, Dave, Mike, Tyler, Krystal, Priscilla, Biosam, Alva, Justin, Jared, Tora, Alex, Mark, Omair, Ryder, Dee, MikeB, Kelsi, Pascal, Adam, Julia, Lim, Terry, Ginette, Jonah, Ryan, Josh, Becca, Kayce, Kevin, Joe, Deeann, Brian, Shimala, Jan, Randy, Priscilla, Stubbyphil, and Monica.


And... here's a video of some clips from my flipcam:


And... just a few thanks.. I'll try not to write a novel.

First off, to Threadless, for helping me find a family on a t-shirt website... and for hosting a yearly (needs to be at least twice a year) reunion for all of us to come to. Big thank yous to everyone who helped out with the bloggeraiser and got so many new faces to the meetup (esp, you Becca! I don't think you've been given enough credit for all that you've done)

I guess let me start with HA'PIZZA Members.
Alvin you are a good bro. I'm sorry you had to deal with my drunkenness but you were cool enough to help take care of me. We never fail to make sexual comments about each other... I think that's kinda hot.
Becca, what can I say? I'm sorry I made you wait for me at the terminal.. but I'm glad I was able to come and hangout times with you is always awesome. DONT SHAKE THE SHEETS! I'm glad you're only a couple miles away so we can reminsce whenever over Boba :)
Brandon, I'm so so so happy you decided to come. Sucks that you had to come in so late on Friday, but I hope it was worth it. You are awesome. Also, your hair is quite soft.
Mike, you are pretty much how I pictured you would be. Sexy and amazing. What? I can't believe how many times we got mistaken for each other. Thanks for the amazing SS gifts. I loved them all. Also, mikehugs are the best.
Omair you are speshulgurl. I don't care if were the only one's who gets and laughs at our jokes because that's just how we are. I'll always sing the 2nd line to the song you start singing. STICH I LABB YOU.
Priscilla, you are amazing and sokiyote. I was so happy to see you again and that I was able to hang out with you most of the weekend. We mightve made fools of ourselves Sat. night, but I'd do it all over again with you in a heartbeat :)
Randy, you are not only my pinsan, but also one of my best friends. Besides Codys, I don't think we left each other's sides. Thanks for being my drunkbuddy as well. :) and also for staying up with me till 5am so I'd make my train.
Tyler (honorary HAPIZZA member for one night), I'm so glad you were able to make it out, dude. You are the chillest of the chillest bros. You better come visit Andy in Boston.
Phil Beautiphil. Thanks for everything Phil. You dont get enough thanks for all that you do. You're the best Phil :) Thanks for the friendship ring as well. I will wear it until the day I need a dollar. Love you Phil!
Dave it was a fight to get you to go to Chicago, but I am glad everything worked out the way it did and hope you're glad you made the decision to go. Going through my videos of Friday night never fails to crack me up, because that was a super fun night with Evan Williams. I'm gad to have met Mike as well... love that guy.
Leon dude, you are the fuckin man. you are pretty much what I pictured you as: AWESOME. I wish I got to see you get your tattoo, but timing sucked. thanks for the pineapple lumps :) im super glad to have met you last weekend. you are one of the dudes i miss the most. thanks for everthin (esp my first lager on Sat)
Krystal you are soo silly, but always made me laugh. I can't believe you almost died when you fell while brushing your teeth. :P
Derek I love you. I don't think I thanked you enough for taking care of me. Your smile is contagious. You are the best. that's all.
Haya Hi I miss you? You need to make a Boston trip asap. You are so awesome and I'm glad we were both able to go to the meetup and have hugtimes. You are always just a bunch of joy to be around. Keep being you :)
Nestor It was such a pleasure to finally meet you, Nestor. You are like the nicest dude ever. It's incredible how dedicate you are to this community. I can't believe you took off 2 days from work to greet everyone at the airport. Also, thank you again for driving me home Saturday night.
SpeedyJoe Dude, I'm sorry to disappoint you in being Alvin 2.0. But, the night you actually said I could draw really meant a lot to me.. prob more than you think. Thanks for never giving up on me. Next year, man.
Shimala Dude, Craig Im so glad you were able to hang out wiht us a bunch this year. Youre so freakin chill. I'm sorry you had to be the recipient of like all my hugs Saturday night hahahaha.
Alice I'm glad we could be asian girls together. You are awesome, even though you made fun of me most of the time haha. I'm sorry my owl failed. But you are awesome, so that's what matters.
Alex Mi amigo! Was awesome seeing you again and hanging out wiht you, you crazy mofo. Gracias para todas las cervezas y Patron. Eres lo mejor.
Rolf Man, it was nice to finally meet you, doof. Even though you wouldn't hug me, it was cool because I hugged everyone else. but, you're hilarious and we need to have hangouttimes again soon. i'm proud of you. LA LA LA
Ryan ADORABLE. The End. Thanks for all the hugs. You were super fun to be around.
Weston Glad you were one of the first threadies I saw landing in Midway. Hangout times on Friday was superfun, but after that I didn't see you much :( Too much Apple juice.
Jess :] you are crazyyy. You are awesome. It sucked because you were in a different hotel than us, but you never stopped smiling all weekend and that made me happy. thanks for grabbing my butt when you first met me to *grab* my attention. next year, we will go head2head at name that tee. and get cookies. (ghost) :p
Lim Dude, you are incredible. I'm glad Threadless was able to fly you out to Chicago. I'm glad we got to hang out. You are a fighter for fighting your jetlag everyday to hang out with us. Keep being awesome.
Terry & Mo you guys are the best. Terry, I forgive you for ripping out your amazing page from my sketchbook because HOT DAMN you made up for it. you are super nice and thanks for the encouragement. And Mo, you are supersweet. im glad to have finally met you both.
MitchLoidolt Dude. Dude. I am so sorry ;-; ahha I was looking forward to you allllll day, and then when I finally got the chance to meet you, I drank too much apple juice. Thanks for being so cool with me, and you better come back again next year so i can talk to you sober :P
Brian hahah you silly boy. You make the craziest side comments, but I love you for that. I'm sad we didnt get to hang out as much this year as last year, but you never fail to make a dick joke :').
Deeann Dam gurl! You are very mysterious. You are like super quiet, but then out of nowhere, you never fail to make like a boobs or penis joke. And that's why you are awesome.
Mattgill You tall mofo! You make the most ridiculous comments as well, but always hilarious. Go pre-meds!
Jeanette I didn't get to see you much, but the times I did you were funtimes!
Kevinwells you're beautiful.
Anna dude, we have the same last name! :) you are super sweet (even though you called me an asshole). i'm glad you laugh everytime me and Alvin exchange sexual comments while everyone else shakes their heads. also, you in the bouncy castle = hilarious.
Kayce DUDE! Congratulations on stacking 1832 coffee creamers on top of each other. PHYSICS!
Ryder YARGHHHHH! I'm glad you actually talked this year! :P haha Thanks for your help with errtang :) You awesome.
Mattydev & Erin You guys are awesomeeee. Mattydev, you are super taller than I expected (i kno i told you this multiple times) but youre just like a little kid at heart. im glad you were able to make it out. Erin, you are sooooo nice. I'm glad you were able to deal with all of us. :) Also, Bintur and Salisbury are sokiyote.
Stubbyphil Sam Adams? Good choice. Awesome accent.
Jublin my best buddy. you are such a chilldude who never fails to make me laugh. keep on keepin on.
Jan SMAP? SPAM? I still understand how you can't like spam. Haha, you are so awesome to talk to, thanks for being so chill.
PriscillaV&V Man, you are so awesome. I love all your jokes :) Esp the huge ass straw you made during the ngiht we were at Portillos. Never fail to make laugh. Im serious.biz.
Ginette you never fail to make me smile. thanks for making my awesome button :3 im always a sucker for a ginette drawing.
Julia dude, im so jealous of your temporaytatt and sad because we werent able to go to that place :( but, youre awesome, and everytime i see my sketchbook i always wonder how you can be so talented.
Jared Not gonna lie, I totally was intimated by you, but you told me not to be because you were supernice and not intimidating. And you were right.
Torasteve you beautiful sonnuvabitch. Im sad I didnt get to meet your gurlfran. thanks for being so cool. and im glad we were able to dance the night away.
Jonah thanks for walking to the train station with me. youre always up for a conversation. i enjoyed your attempts to get the perfect picture at the bean.
Dez I enjoyed being greeted with a hug and you saying BODY LIKE A COKE BOTTLE when you first arrived. you are super nice and always fun.
Dee great meeting you! it was fun to talk about our *love* towards youknowwho at the doodle tables. :)
SpaceMitch You beautiful young soul, you. You're crazy bro. I'm sorry if I violated your space during Karaoke night. Thanks for dealin with me :)
Charity You. You are amazing. Your hugs were amazing in the hotdog place. Ooh, that sounds dirty. You are super coool! Stay that way. :)
FrickinEvan Dude, I'm sad we didnt get to hang out as much as last year, but being in the same room as you was good enough for me. Shots in our tightywhities next year!
Alvaro My favorite Chilean! You are possibly the nicest guy ever. Im sorry we didnt get to hang out more, but the times we did were awesome. Dont worry, I drank my electrolytes on Sunday. Hope to see you before you return to Chile!
Pascal Dude, I've seen you around in Bacontaco a couple of times, but didn't kno you were so chill until I met you. Glad we got to hang out - keep being awesome. Still crossing my fingers for the crossword puzzle design.
Mawk Dude, you were super quiet this year. But, I'm glad you and Ashlea were able to make it out. Sorry for stealing your cigarette. hahahah
Tony DUDE Tony! My brothaaa. I'm glad I got to meet you, you're pretty awesome. Next time stay in the hotel wiht us!
BioSam Always a pleasure. Always.
Rob Dude. It was so nice to see you not in a dark room with a stop sign. You're a bro.
Kelsi Ahhhhhh, you are so awesome. That's all I gotta say. Also, we need to go snowboarding soon. Also, you're pretty. *runs away*
Lizkihou Dude, you're such a ball of smiles. :D
SJMatt Thank you for singing the vegemite song for me and priscilla. also, not minding me and randy hugging you even though you don't like germs.
Mya Although we didn't hang out much, it was fun the times we did. Also, I am not Mike :P
Josh dude, you're crazy. but never failed to make everyone laugh. glad to have met someone from Guam. Thanks for recommending the Bo Bim Bop
Phiffer&Phifferette You guys are ridiculously awesome. Im glad to have seen you again, Adam (DOGHANDS4LIFE) and meeting you Meghan. :)
Nigil dude, im so glad you were able to come! I would eat the sweettarts you and adam were colouring any day.
PhilMURRAY So awesome to finally to make fun of you in person. :) Dude, so sad you werent able to make it out on Saturday, but hangout times were awesome at the warehouse. Go Toms! Your wife is awesome as well.
DavidScwhen Glad to finally see you dude! You and Phil better make this trip again next year.
JAKE: Thanks for the hoodie! :) haha, I'm sorry you had to deal with me on Saturday, but you are awesome and I enjoyed talking to you. Thanks for being a distraction to the security guard. O:-)





Sorry if this was a super long blog and I hope I didn't forget anyone... but you guys are really what made this trip everything it was... and I don't know what I would do if I missed it. You guys are pretty great, I guess. Let's not wait a year to see each other again...

:)