Friends are the Fruit of Life

Yes, I'm copying Tiff's blog and writing a sentence to each of the people in my life who have touched it in a meaningful way. There are many, many people who fit that description so if you don't make the list, I'm sorry in advance.

Chelsea-Yes, I know you're my sister. You're the best sister anyone could ask for! Always there to keep my secrets, to do silly things with (such as put our bra and underwear on the outside of our clothes and then proceed to take pictures), and you think I'm funny. What more could I want?
Brooke-Oh geez, where do I begin?! You are the peanut butter to my jelly, the apple of my eye, the Bahama to my Mama. You are ALWAYS there to count on (except 3 a.m.) and you will always be right by my side doing whatever dumb thing is next on my list. Bring on the SLC!
Tiff-Best roommate ever! How can I ever thank you enough? From our talks about Henry VIII to our McDonald's runs at midnight, you are so much fun! You have to love me and I'm glad it's that way.
Audge-We made it all four years! Go us! Thanks for sticking it out with me! You're a great example of optimism and looking at the bright side of things. You're going to make 'someone' very happy one day...
Camilla aka Cami-Geez, why were we not friends before?! I'm so glad you moved in this semester! I've already learned so much from you, and love you despite you lacking a full set of teeth. And you also think I'm funny. Love you!
Kaitlin-I sure do miss you! Thanks for being the roommate I could always talk to without judgment. I love you for it and always will!
Heather-You're going to be a mom! And a great one at that! Thanks for being the mother figure when you lived with us; you were always someone to rely on and talk to when it was needed most. Sure do love you! Good luck with your little boy!
Siri-Bahaha! We had packed all of our fun into one semester and I loved it! How could I ever forget how clumsy you were in the dark or how you looked at your engagement ring multiple times each night before falling asleep? Good times with a great friend! Love you!
Jess-You're on your mission in Florida, but you know that I love you anyway. Thanks for seeing me through since age 13. I sure am glad! You are such an example of strength and love. I couldn't have asked for a better friend for all those years.
Taylor-Yes, you're my brother so I have to include you. Just kidding. You were my best friend ever since we shared a room as wee ones-that's why I kept that disgusting white bear with the light up red heart. You still are one of my best friends! Thanks for letting me be a dork and appreciating it.
Darin-You always know exactly what to say to make me see how silly I am being, especially in the dating realm. Thanks for being that older brother when mine wasn't around and also being a friend. I always know I can count on you. Good luck in Iowa!
Jordan-We're so getting married at age 25 and it's gonna be great! You sure have mellowed out since your heavy metal days, but I like you just as much. You're a one of a kind friend and I love you for it.
Neal-Well shoot, you've always been 'that' friend, whether you knew it or not. Thanks for being so laid-back and drama-free; it was a nice break from the rest of my life for a few years. You're still one of my best friends and always will be.
Isaac-Bestest friend! How much our friendship has changed and evolved over the past few years from dissing on me in Crump's class to being the only one I can talk to at times. It sure does feel great to have you in my life. You're amazing and thought you should know.
Andrew-EFY was one of the greatest things I've done in my life because of you! We became the best of friends that summer and I sure did learn a lot from you. I hope we can become that good of friends again this summer...we're gonna rock this town!
Jared-You always make me smile. Thanks for always being there to make my laugh and simply listen when I'm down. You are one heck of a guy! Sure do love you!
Joey-We definitely had our ups and downs this past year, but I'm so grateful you've been around. You're always there whenever I need something (no matter how silly it is), and I really do appreciate. You've become one of my best friends.

I think I've covered most of the people I had in mind, and now I've run out of time. There are many more of you out there, whether you know it or not, that have made a huge impact on my life! Thanks and love to all of you!