I tried to get into (the open) spaces.

I was just thinking, this is the end of my senior year.

It's a rough subject, talking about it all being over. We're such good friends, as good friends as you can be.

I'm so incredibly proud of this team. We've been the underdogs most of the season. I think we'll be just as strong (in 2006-07).

I think I bruised my chest because of running into her.

Historically, (Chinese) families prefer a son. The son is the one who carries the family name, does the physical labor and takes care of the parents. Daughters take care of their in-laws.