friends

This page is respectfully dedicated to those of you who have influenced my life in so many ways and made it an existence worth enduring. (Grin)

One of the bestest buds a girl could have, she's actually put up with me since we were ten years old. Brave soul. Always the genius she now resides at U Penn but still manages to find time for little ol' me when she comes home.

Poor Jen has had to deal with me longer than anyone outside my immediate family. Born three days before me, we grew up in the same ward, and have been together ever since. Now my roommate at college, we can drive a whole new group of people up the wall. And of course we NEVER fight.

Two more of my genius friends, Derrick and Dwight are always there through the proverbial thick and thin. I couldn't have found two better guys to tell all my troubles to. Always willing to listen, always sympathetic, and always full of fun, the smiles on these two could blind you if not taken in moderation.

To be perfectly frank Carlos is actually one of my brother's friends but he is another one who I just have to mention. More of a big brother than I deserve, considering what I brat I was during those growing up years, Carlos is always there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on.

The last of ME and Jen's trio, Becky is the third musketeer, our triplet, and one heck of strange girl when she's got a liter of grape soda in her. Becky's wackiness is legendary in many circles and thank goodness marriage hasn't matured her completely.

The number of friends is limitless but the space on this page is not. Therefore a mere mention will have to do for many of you. Lena, Mike, Ben, Janalee, Amy, Crystal, Tuan, Mark, Carol, Aravinda, Michelle, Sabrina, Jen, Amanda, Pughmeister, ChrisDean, and anyone else who's name temporarily slips through my mind, I can only say THANK YOU (now it sounds like an Emmy acceptance speech!)

Not to forget all the teachers have influenced me: Mr. Campbell, Case, Audrey, Paula, Dr. Siegfried, Brother Hedges, Dr. Cutchins, Brother Belnap, Brother Schank, Brother Clark, Brother Madsen, Brother Hawkins, and Kathee. You all deserve more praise than I could possibly give.

Annette Merzlock: My roommate for nearly a year now, I don't know what I'd do without her. She is always there when I need to talk and she always understands. Basically she keeps me sane.

Virginia Lipscomb: One of my other roommates, Virginia keeps me on my toes. There is nothing remotely serious about VA. The song "Meet Virginia" says it all.

Anna Johnson: Another one of my married friends. I've known Anna since we were twelve years old and I am still amazed by the girl. Although I still can't picture her as a mother yet.

Natalie Tanner and Ranae Larsen: My VeggieTales buddies! There is nothing better than a Harrison Ford movie night once a month with friends.

Jo Black: One of my closest friends she is always there when I need to talk. With wisdom beyond her years I sometimes forget we are only ten years apart. Yet with her love for laughter and a good time I sometimes forget we aren't the same age.