thoughts of Oiksh?

shared by Milania Dela Cruz, her friend from high school

I played volleyball with Cynthia throughout our high school days. I always admired her because she played sports throughout the year, was always involved in the student government, and getting excellent grades! "How does she do that??" I would think. But that's how Cynthia would roll! :)

We had nicknames for each other on and off the volleyball court; it was Oiksh. Ha. I don't even know how we came up with that one, but we just kept calling each other Oiksh! "Nice spike Oiksh!" or "Nice serve Oiksh!" People would just look at us thinking..."what did they call each other??" It was awesome.

Every time after our away games, Cynthia, VJ and myself would head to McDonald's for food! She'd always get these cheeseburgers. She loved them! Cynthia is one of the most genuinely kind persons I know to this day. I truly miss her and I know I'll see her again.

Love you Cyn!

thoughts of ... maybe ...

shared by Phi Dang, her friend since junior high school

The first time I heard "Maybe" by Ingrid Michaelson, I immediately thought about Cyn and knew that I had to make a video to this song. I finally found some time in between work, school, and being a new father to finish it this summer. I wish I could tell Cyn about all the things that have happened in my life the past 8 years. She would've been an awesome Auntie to my son, Jonah.

The lyrics to this song are so fitting. I know one day she'll come back and we'll all see her again. Rest in peace old friend. Miss ya.