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

I tried to get into (the open) spaces.

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

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.