I know this might sound like bragging, but I have 6 best friends. We have all been friends since high school and some of us since elementary school. Sometimes I ask myself, how did I get so lucky? How do I contribute to our group? I feel so fortunate to be able to say that I know if I ever needed anything, each and every one of them would be there for me in a heart beat. And I can confidently say I would do the same for them. I remember coming home for Christmas break after my first semester in San Luis Obispo and reuniting with all the girls. I came home and started bawling to my mom. She had always told me I would meet my best friends in college, but I explained to her I had already met them in high school and can't stand being away from them. So she let me transfer to Chico. Within a couple years 6 of us were up there and one came regulary to visit. Now I don't know how I would have gone through college without them. I just think it is so rare these days to find one best friend, how they hell did I end up with 6? But it doesn't end there, all of them are smart, educated, successful, and beautiful on the inside as well as outside. I think when you surround yourself with good people, you start taking on those characteristics that make them that way. I definately think I am a better person because of these women.
Marika- I admire the fact that no matter what, you always want to get to the solution of a problem. I am a very stubborn person, but right or wrong, you are always the first person who calls to make sure whatever the problem is, we figure it out and get over it. I am working on acquiring that characteristic of yours.
Carrie- You are so amazingly talented and creative. I am so proud of you for all that you have accomplished in your career so far. You made a freaking commercial for cryin out loud! Sometimes I wish we could go back to the days of lounging by the pool at forest ave eating a sandwich.
Kristen- Honestly Kris, I don't even know where to begin explaining how proud I am of you for graduating this semester! You have worked your ass off and I know there were many times that you wanted to quit and you didn't. I feel like college has brought out the very best of you. Thank you for being my partner in crime.
Sally- First of all, "Dance monkey, Dance!" Sorry, I had to throw that in there. I really appreciate the way you still keep in touch with everyone. I am so terrible at phone calls, but I feel like I can always count on you to check in on me or leave me a little facebook note to see how everything is going. I really appreciate it and am trying to make it a habit to do the same.
Janelle- I am amazed at your maturity. Not only were you forced into the real world at a young age, but you still were able to leave that and come party with us throughout the year. You are always willing to do anything. You make it so easy to love you! I still laugh when I think about the Halloween you were mad no one was dancing and took it upon yourself to start the party.
Jamie- You are the most driven person I have ever met. You set a goal for yourself and you will do whatever it takes to achieve it. You have a desire to always keep learning new things. You are so incredibly smart, I dont think you give yourself enough credit sometimes. We shared three wonderful years as roomates and I loved every minute of it.
I know it can be annoying when people get mushy but I have been thinking about it a lot lately, and I just wanted to get it all out I guess. I am thankful to have all these women in my life and really don't think I would be where I am today if it wasn't for them. Right now we are all spread across California but we still make an effort to see each other as much as possible. I know no matter how far we live away from each other, we will still be best friends. I love the fact that we are all so different, I think that is why we get along so well. We all bring something different to the table. I love Ryan with all my heart, but they are my soulmates. Girls, if ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together...there is something you must always remember- you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart...i'll always be with you.
