I'm 24 now, today, June 3, was my birthday. it's an interesting story for anyone who wants to hear it.

I, Charles Riddle, Shall...BE GRADUATING FROM THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE!
I received full credit for my course work and now have 184 credits to my name! I'm OUTTA HERE! I'm a CERTIFIED ADULT! HOT DAMN!

I'd like to thank my late grandfather, Charles Wainwright Riddle, for contributing to this, all the sacrifices you made, Grandpa. I miss you ever day.

I'd like to thank my family for their support and nagging to keep going.
I love you guys, even if you drive me up the wall...

I'd also like to thank my beautiful, wonderful, my beloved Sara Lewis, for all her support and love. Thank you so much for being supportive and waiting for me, these past three years. I love you so much, sweetheart.

I'd like thank all my friends for being supportive and keeping me distracted when I needed to be. I couldn't have done it without you guys, especially you, Bob.

I'd like to thank the TESC for their great education programs. I'll always remember my time here, but dammit, I'm outta here!

Lastly, but first in my heart, I would like to thank the Lord God for being with me in my time of need and giving me comfort to go on. I thank you, O Creator of the universe.

Thank you all so much

R.I.P. Rev Dr.Charles Wainwright Riddle
Born: September 13, 1916 Died: July 1, 2007

My Grandfather has gone to be with Almighty God. It is an immutable loss for our family and a great blow for me. My grandfather was one of the most noble, kind, gentle, intelligent and open-minded gentlemen I've ever had the privledge to know, let alone be related to. He worked as a minister and as a teacher in China and India, and then was a minister for the Presbyterian Church. Besides being a devout Christian, he was a spiritualist whom believed in the potential good of every person and that each faith had inherent good in it. He recognized the goodness of faith in Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews and his fellow Christians. He raised three children and maintained good relationships with his ex-wife, my grandmother, when she came out of the closet. He set aside parts of the Bible for me to learn, the contractions, so that I would never become a fundamentalist. He also made great sacrifices so that I could attend college. I don't know how I'll ever repay that. Though you have gone to be with God, still, we cannot help but lament your loss.
He died unexpectedly, but peacefully. He had hoped to go home today, but he was found in his hospital room, drifted off to sleep for the final time, peaceful,quiet, with his mind and much of his body still intact. I only wish I'd been given more time to know you. my fondest wish was to present you with your first great-grandchild, that you would perform the wedding ceremony, like you did for mom and dad.
But We will remember your distinctive chuckle, your great sense of tolerance for a young boy whom had not yet adjusted to the world around him.
Thank you, Grandpa.
I pray that we will someday meet again.

23 years ago today, I was born. My mom's water broke....and she didn't notice. my aunt did. my mom insisted she finish up flowers she was working on. my aunt said no. mom said to say goodbye to my other aunt. my aunt said no. at 11:45 PM, i was born.


Thanks Mom. Thanks Aunt Tomoko. Thanks Dad. for making all this possible.

WHAT: Chibi Chibi Con!
Where: the evergreen state college! (Rotunda), Olympia , Washington
When: This Weekend, Sat and Sun day, 11am to 12AM.
Why: It's a free anime convention that'll be alot of fun!

PLEASE, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, COME!!!!!