2008 Going away Party & Memorial Day

Well it has come and gone...a bitter sweet feeling. The anxiety before the party was driving me crazy, I needed to be a lone for a while before the party to energize for the big event, after all, I am a Rock Star...

The party kicked off at 1400, with a few guests showing up shortly after; of course the bulk of my family was already there!!

I walked up to the White Front from my parents, we'll I attempted to twice, but forgot a couple of things so I needed to turn around twice, by the last time, mom was back at the house to pick up something, so I just caught a ride with her...when I did arrive, I was in the zone and ready to party!! This is what I saw when I walked in:
(Thanks to Niener and Budweiser!)

The food was already out and kept multiplying...it was all delicious!! Niener did an awesome job and Thank you to everyone else who contributed, lots of positive comments!

The night could have not went any better, all my friends showed up, even those that I never thought would venture to Montgomery.

Even though I got there at 1400, I told myself I could not start drinking until 1800, and of course I held myself to the standard. Once 1800 hit, I had a Bacardi Lemon Coke and 2 shots of Patron.

I put my best friend Tim in charge of making sure I consumed water at the same rate that I consumed alcohol…he did his job because I remember having at least 2 glasses of water every time I had a drink in my hand. The only problem is that after so many shots of tequila, I can’t remember much of what went on unless somebody would say. “ Do you remember” then I could reminisce. I need to find that balance... I will continue to research!

Of all that I can remember is that, I am a rock star; and that I rocked the Microphone all night long. Speaking of Rock Stars, all I know is that my next T-Shirt I make will say on the front, "I'm a Rock Star" and on the back it will say, "Just ask me!"

I will eventually publish my address in Iraq to this page, I know many of you have been asking for it...I can't wait to see what goodies from HOME I will get!.

Thanks to everyone who came out and showed their support. Enjoy the pictures and see you all again in 400 days for the “Welcome Home” fiesta!!

Thanks,
Chris.