So the day arrived that I received my lunchbox exchange and I was excited as usual. It came from someone named Luyou (a.k.a. - Lithiarch). The box was oddly heavy so that made it even more exciting. Upon opening the box, there was a nice gold piece of stationary with “Open me first” made out to myself and my family. I was truly puzzled.

Inside this beautifully decorated package was a note saying something about yearbook pages and an awesome card with hand drawn characters of things that I love. Inside the note, it was stated how the people over at UT Austin know of my story and I deserve all of the happiness that I receive. What!? Isn’t this thing supposed to be a lunchbox? I was further confused.

Upon opening the yearbook it began to smell of pure awesomeness. I then learned why I was sent this yearbook. It was partly due to a confession bear that I made about receiving no signatures in my school yearbooks due to having no friends. Sad, yes I know, but hey, I’m a different person now. My wife and kids never knew this and was like, we are sorry to hear that. With that being said, after viewing this yearbook, everyone agreed that this is going to be that gift to top.

The time, caring, dedication that was used to make this yearbook should be awarded ten-fold to Luyou and her fellow classmates. Each page was customized with signatures to me, pictures of my family, drawings, words of love and inspiration, thoughtfulness, etc. If I am repeating myself, I must say I am sorry as the emotions that come from reading this yearbook is more special then no one can ever know. I will post up the pages with comments so you can see how much was really planned to do this for me.

Thank you’s Thanks for the yearbook: Luyou, the mastermind behind it all. Signature and notes from people, thanks to you all for taking the time to sign this book: Yerlan, Sean, Kei, Nikolaj, Kumar, Bianca, Hiba, Elliot, Joseph, Madison, Jennifer, Lauren, Stephen, Autumn, Lindsey, Barbie, Annie?, Arnie?, Ryan, Donavan, Jenny, Thomas, Suppu A., Joe?, Greg, Louie, Daniela, Samantha? Drew, Megan,Nada, Rahul, Drew - the Theatre Geek, Zach A., Michael, Zach, Juan, Matt, & anyone else that I missed. Names with question marks I couldn’t really read, sorry.

Now, onto the lunchbox, yes there is more. I got a Walking Dead metal lunchbox to boot! The people at the office may think I’m a kid for bringing this thing in, but what the hell do they know! Inside the lunchbox was treats and even more gifts to me! WHAAAAAT!!!! Godiva chocolates, cookies, Lindt, etc. etc. (Sorry if some are missing from the pics, I ate some, LOL!)

Inside was also hand wrapped gifts with riddles on them, some I have opened, others are still waiting to be cracked. I do have a key that tells me what is in the packages, but I’d rather be surprised by all of this goodness. One that I am excited to open says, Open when you ride your motorcycle next. I have yet to break her out for the season, but when I do, I will have this package next to my side. My wife and kids were even able to use a couple of things from the package as well.

I know I am going to have to put a TL;DR at the end of this, but for those that endured my rambling, know that there are people out there that will take the time to get to know you. That will take the time to treat you as they would like to be treated themselves. And that are truly great human beings.

Luyou, thank you. If we ever cross paths I’m going to give you the biggest, awkwardest hug in the world and take you out for a night on the town. :) UT of Austin Rocks! Hook Em’ Horns!

Ross

TL;DR - You should really read it and see how awesome Luyou is! She made me cry, gave me a yearbook, gave me gifts, and even a cool ass lunchbox!