There are so many things in the world to be thankful for, and though everyone has had different experiences, I think we can all agree: friends make all the difference in the world. So, I want to take this chance to thank those who have inspired these songs--like most people, I do not always tell everyone how I feel. From these friends I draw my inspiration: Dorothy, Jenny, Maureen, Connie, Rich, Feng, Lisa, Natalie, Ernest, David, Victor, Chang, Helen, Eric, Yijing, and Sylvia. But before everyone else, I owe all to my family: Charles, Mom, Dad, and Michelle. Forever, Dean.