I know in the past I didn’t intimately mention my time at Embark much, mostly because I know things on the internet are easy searchable and didn’t want to risk mentioning things that other folks would care about. But after our reunion last Thursday night, I really needed to share. I can wholeheartedly say that these folks are like second family.

It’s amazing that we even all worked together. I mean, seriously? Who would ever believe that we got all our work done when they see us all go out together, singing, chanting, and playing the way we do? My favorite thing of all is that we’re like a huge group of kids.

Last Thursday, Janelle and Christine organized a reunion at Koh Samui & The Monkey. Our table for 20 stretched the whole width of the restaurant. It was also Patson’s last day after 10 years at Embark, which is kindofa really big deal! To hype the event up even more, there was a public warning sent out: “Oh god! Warning to Embarkers: Adam Park will be there tonight! WARNING!”

Needless to say, every one of us enjoyed the time reunited together. I think the bonds we’ve formed, spending every day together for years–and I really mean EVERY day, including weekend outings–is proof that we all understood how important it is to build a strong friendship with those you work with. We embraced our day-to-day relationships and we built a family! I guess that’s how we’re able to always smile, joke, and celebrate the good times even when someone leaves the company. I guess that’s how we’re able to break out the “Happy Last Day To You” with every shot.

We all went through shitty times earlier this year, but it makes me SOOO happy to know that we can all get together so often to play just like we used to. And I can say without a doubt that doing so brings out SUCH a strong feeling of pure happiness!

I mean, just LOOK at these smiles!!

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I <3 you all!