Why not make a list of all the people who have made an impact on my life. I am so thankful for everyone in my life and I wouldn't have any of you any other way... <3
So here goes...
A. A is definitely dedicated to my brother, Andy. Although he was killed in a horrible flood on Mount Rainier in November of 2006, I still feel like he has had one of the most substantial impacts on my life of anyone. Andy was known for being loving, friendly, outgoing, and just all around a great guy. As my older brother he taught me so many things about life, and the type of person I want to be. He may have been annoyed with me at times, and we may have bickered like every brother and sister do, but he never forgot to tell me he loved me and include me in things a lot of siblings wouldn't have. I am so greatful for all of the times we shared together and I miss him more than I could ever explain in this blog. I know somewhere up there he's saving a spot for me and I can't wait until the day I get to take it. I love you Andy.
B. B goes to my amazing Mom, Becky. Wow, where to begin... This woman is the strongest, most amazing person I have, and will ever meet. Without my Mom, I truthfully do not think I would be here today after all that we have been through. She keeps me level-headed and reminds me of the good in life every day. I wish nothing more than to be exactly like her when I grow up, and I only hope my kids will some day think of me the way I think of my Mom. I can tell her anything, absolutely anything and she will never judge me or make me feel bad about myself. She is honest beyond necessary and not afraid to tell me a shirt makes me look dumb. I love my Mom so much, and there is nothing more I can say than that and she is my best friend.
C. C goes to Claim Jumper! Because there's too many of you to give you your own letters. I have so much love for that place, and all the amazing friends I met since working there. All the hosts are some of my favorite people, and the managers are just great as well. It's great how a lot of us came from really different groups of people and all hang out and can get along and love eachother regardless. Even though I don't work there any more, I miss it all the time and I hope atleast some of them miss me too!
D. D is for my Dog Gunner because he drives me crazy and I love him anyways. He was Andy's dog before he passed away and has become a member of our family. He's a 100 pound yellow lab and absolutely runs the house. Even though you eat my shoes and get white hair all over my black clothes, I still love you, most of the time.
E. ...Every good looking down to earth nice guy who wants to take me on a date.
F. is for Fab 5.. my awesome group of best friends from kindergarten, Sam, Carly, Kelsie and Maggie. We all live in different places now and don't get to see eachother all too often, but make a point to have fab 5 dinners every time we are all in town. I love these girls so much and would do absolutely anything for them. We have SO many memories of swimming on the lake, and swim team at OV and Marvista and making music videos, and time capsules and walking to Subway when Normandy Park Athletic used to be Thriftway.. and also walking to Dairy Queen by QFC, and sleeping on my trampoline but coming inside at like midnight, and trick or treating dressed up like idiots, and making home movies, and just pretty much anything from Marvista days.. Oh how I miss those days, and those girls. <3
G. Obviously G goes to my best friend, and only G friend... Grace. We have been friends now for like.. ummmmm 8 years? I'm not sure exactly but that sounds about right. And I still love her to death. She's one of my only friends I've never gotten into a real fight with (knock on wood)... It's a great thing when you can find a friend with no drama...and I know we'll be bestest friends forever. She is one of the most non-judgemental friends, and I can talk to and tell her anything. I am so thankful that we have a lot of the same feelings and opinions about things. We do a lot of crazy stupid things, but can also just sit and watch spongebob all day and eat pizza and be happy. Love you !!!
H. H goes to Hanner. We haven't been friends for super long but it feels like we have and I love her more than life! I love Hannah cause she is so easy going and down for anything. She is another friend with no drama involved and I'm not worried about getting into dumb fights about BS and other things. She really cares about other people and isn't quick to judge. Sometimes we sneak off in parties and be lame in the corner, and other times we are the only ones dancing in the middle of a room where we don't know anyone... either way we always have fun and I love her to pieces.
I. is for Me myself and I. Because I have began to start loving myself, and trying to deal with a lot of issues I struggle with. I have started trying to turn a new leaf and start a new chapter in my life...for the better.
J. J is going to be my Dad, John. He died in December 2010 and it still feels like yesterday we were sitting on the couch watching Desperate Housewives while he complained how dumb it was. My Dad and I had a really rocky relationship growing up, because we are so much alike. We always called eachothers bullshit, are very stubborn, and aren't afraid to speak our minds. But at the same time, we are both very loving and sensitive. My Dad had a disease that took over his life in his last years, and I know every day that if it weren't for the Alcohol I would still have my Dad on my wedding day, and a Grandfather for my kids. I have so many amazing memories of when my brother and I were kids of my Dad teaching us how to ride bikes, taking us camping, teaching us to fish... I would give anything to go back to those days. Missing you always.. I hope I make you proud.
K. K is for one of my favorite professors at school, Kevin. He has taught me so much in the classes his that I have taken, I try to sign up for one every quarter. He is a lawyer with his own firm and teaches at UW law school, BCC in the criminal justice dept., and HCC in the paralegal program. He inspires me so much and is one of the few teachers I've had that I really understand what he's talking about.
L. L is for Loren.. My stinky future husband. I love him because he loved me through my most awkward ugly loser days... Not that I am not still any of those things.. He is one of my few friends who will tell me if I am doing something that's not good for me or that I am making a bad decision.. I love that he is so protective and doesn't want me to talk to boys. I would trust him with anything and I know I can count on him for whatever. Plus he is kinda funny.. Kinda.
M. is for Bob Marley not only for music but for paving the way for it to be okay to have 11 kids with 8 different baby mama's.
N. is for aNyone who helps those in need. I try to do what I can... but I am so inspired by people who are willing to completely put others before themself. We could use more people like that in the world.
O. O is for....JarOn? I'll make it work. Jarin has been my friend since well.......forever ago. I love her so much and hate when we don't see eachother or talk very much. I like to think about how we were when we first met and how much different we are now than that... I love it. She does her own thing and really doesn't care what anyone has to say and I love that about her. She is also very fun and uplifting to be around and that is really refreshing sometimes when you're going through a rough patch. She's someone I could talk to and relate to about a lot of things, and is completely accepting and loving.
P. P is for Paul McCartney.. even though I'm definitely a Lennon girl..
Q. Q doesnt relate to anything so I'm just dedicating it to My Chels who I miss so much all the time.. And she just came home today from Calif and I cannot wait to seeeee herrrrrrrr! The first time we met she thought I was an idiot or something and probably still does.. but I love her and wouldn't change a thing about her.
R. R is for Ricky "aka" slick Rick cause he's my big brother and of course I have to add him to this. He was Andy's best friend and I can't remember too many times that he was at our house that they weren't making fun of me for one thing or another. I'll never forget the time they gave me the unfortunate nick name of "poop finger hardcore" after I asked if Ghandi was a wizard... anyways, I'm so happy we've kept in touch and hang out and are still good friends.
S. S is for Sam Brown because she has been one of my closest friends for the longest. We've been friends since Kindergarten, and were best friends for the majority of the time since we've known eachother. We're not as close now, but I'd still do anything for her and I know she would do the same. She's one of those friends you don't have to see or talk to every day to know you still care about eachother and we can still tell eachother anything no matter how long it's been. I hope she knows how much I love her and that I always will.
T. T is for Troy, because he is another one of my big brothers who I love so very much. He is returning this week from over seas and I am SO thrilled. I love him like a brother and he treats me like a little sister. He was one of Andy's best friends and now has his face tattooed right on his forearm. He was someone my Dad really got along with and cared about so much. I hope we'll be close for a very long long time.
U. U is ..... for........ uhhh ...
V. V is for Vio cause she is the best. I wish we were still as close as in High School but I still think about her all the time and wish we'd see eachother more. Vio has always been so genuine and generous no matter what. I always loved that she got me lillies, and lucky charms for my birthday every year in High School because they were my favorites. Just talking about it here makes me miss her even more. Love you Vio!
W. Well since I don't have any W friends, I'll use this spot for Andi, cause her last name starts with a W.. She was dating my brother Andy for several years before he passed away, and after that happened we became so much closer than before. And I know Andy would have wanted that. I am so thankful he was with someone who genuinely cared about him, and his family and treats us like her own. My Mom thinks of her as another daughter, and to me she is like a sister. I know we'll be friends forever, and I hope she does too.
X. X is for LeXa. My little azn friend. I miss her all the time because she is so far away in Arizona, or Pullman, or something... but everytime she comes home it's like she never left! We started our friendship in 7th grade when she had a twitch and wore a red skort with like, tennis shoes on the first day of school.. now shes like miss-fashion and has all these trendy clothes. I love her so much even when she is millions of miles away doing who knows what. Plus she always calls with the latest stories that just make me shake my head. Love you daughter.
Y. is for You for reading this.... and also the word Yay cause I use it too much.
Z. Is for all of my good friendZ not mentioned in here specifically... I love you all so much and am so thankful to have you in my life. Through the good and bad, friends are what keep us alive. So for that I am grateful!
Sorry to anyone who was left out, or offended by this!!!!!! I still love you and didn't mean any harm! :)
Xo
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