On a separate note, I almost completely forgot to acknowledge everybody else's recent achievements.

Congratulations to my former-roommate and good friend Ken Olsen, on his recent acceptance to the associate principal cellist position of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Congratulations to my homegirl Meeka Quan, on her recent acceptance to the cello section of the San Francisco Symphony.

Congratulations to my homegirl Juliana Athayde, on her recent appointment to the concermaster position of the Rochester Philharmonic. She turned down the San Francisco Symphony.

Congratulations to my homegirl Adelle-Akiko Kearns, on her recent appointment to the principal cello position of Tokyo Metropolitan Opera. She turned down the Tokyo Phil.

Congratulations to my close homeboy Ryan Chen, on his recent acceptance to Washington University at St. Louis Law School.

Congratulations to my homeboy Quentin Kim, on his recent acceptance to the doctoral program at The Juilliard School.

Congratulations to my homeboy Wonny Song, on his recent victory and appointment to the roster of Young Concert Artist.

And thank you to everybody who has wished me luck and given me support on my next few years at The Juilliard School.

We're all growing up. We're all coming up. Things change. But only for the better.