So as the semester starts winding
down I feel like everybody gets a whole lot more sentimental towards...well
everything. So I thought I would join the club and write a post for those who
have made SUU so much fun and bearable to be away from home; I dedicate this
post to my wonderful, sweet friends.
In the
dictionary, the word friend is defined as follows: Friend –noun: a person
attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard; a person who
gives assistance; patron; supporter. But my personal definition of friend is
this: A friend is somebody who knows your flaws, sees you be weird, hyper,
crazy and cry and yet still chooses to spend their time with you. I have met some of the most awe inspiring people in the
entire world down here at good old Southern Utah University, people who I know
will be my friends for a lifetime, and I couldn't feel more blessed in all
honesty. It would take me forever to do individual shout outs to every single
person I have encountered down here that has been a positive force in my life,
so I am only going to do just a few. Just bear with me, these might get a
little emotional, but I promise to finish out strong :)
To my dear roommate Kim, I would
be foolish not to admit that a good portion of the reason I am still sane is
because of you. You were the perfect first roommate I could ever imagine. I owe
a lot to you :) I definitely feel choosing to live with you was a positive
choice. We have some good times! We laughed, we cried, we danced awkwardly. I
am so grateful to have the opportunity to be so close to you :)
Jade. Where to begin with you?
How is it that we are basically the same exact person...like for real life...how
does that even work? I am sooo grateful that we have become such good friends.
It's so nice to have a voice of reason so close to me all the time. I know I
can count on you to tell me the truth, and give me an honest and straight
forward opinion. You are such an incredible person and friend, and there are
few people who make me laugh as hard as you. Oh I just love ya!
Kelsie. Even though sometimes
your talent makes me so sad (only because I don't have even a 1/3 of the vocal
chord abilities as you...it's whatever...) I absolutely adore you. You are such
a beautiful person and I definitely feel like you understand me in a way that
nobody else can. we just relate beautifully :) You just always find a way to
make my day and make me laugh, and you are just the best. I also love our
mutual love for Kid History. I definitely feel that bonds us :)
Kenzie. Ohhh delightful MaKenzie.
You are probably the funniest person I have ever met. Even though our
friendship started a smidge later than the rest (which I think is funny knowing
why..hehe) I just know we have a special closeness that others just don't
understand. Need I bring up the meteor shower? I think not! you are such a
special person and a wonderful friend and even though you're ditching out on us
to go to Dixie next year, we are still going to stay tight. Because the ever so
wonderful snapchat was created, and you my friend, are a pro.
Jeffrey Chapman...where do I
begin with you? I knew from the moment I met you we were going to be homies. We
became such good friends so fast and that in itself is one of the biggest
blessings i have ever received. You make me laugh so hard and you are always
there for me...I don't think I could have survived this semester without you!
You are so trustworthy and selfless and boy can you play guitar. I am soo
excited for next semester so our friendship can continue. You are simply the
best thing ever. I adore everything about you, kid!
Bryton Wells...I saved the best
for last. I often think back to the night we met, casino night, and I laugh a
little bit. Mostly at the memory of your outfit that night :) Don't worry bud,
ya looked fresh. I thank my lucky stars
every single day that you came over and talked to me and that we went to the
same high school because I don't know if we would have ever become friends
without those factors. You are the main reason I have loved being here at
SUU...we have become such close friends and it has kept me sane...well as sane
as Haley can be :) You and I...our friendship is so special haha in the most
unique way humanly possible, but we definitely make it work. Sometimes we
conceal our problems with humor, but no big deal. :) I don't think you will
ever truly understand how much I owe you, look up to you, and absolutely adore
you. I count you as one of the best friends I have ever had and you mean a lot
to me. You are going to make the most incredible missionary to the people of
Everett Washington :) Even though i won't be seeing you for the next two years,
there is now way you are getting rid of me that easily. Thank you for
everything you've done for me. You're the best, buddy :) I love ya.
Let me
simply finish by saying that those aren't the only people who have impacted my
life...but they are definitely the ones that have been the biggest support and
blessings since moving away. Next let me say that I don't think things happen
by coincidence...especially friendships. I once read a quote that went
something along the lines of "People don't come into your life for no
reason, they are one of two things: a blessing or a lesson." and I have
learned that to be true time and time over again. Luckily for me, the majority
of people who I have encountered here at school have been complete blessings. I
don't really know what I have done to come to know such incredible people...but
whatever it was I am glad I did it! Jade, Kelsie, Kenzie, Bryton, Jeff, Kim,
and many many more..thank you guys so so much for being the light in my life
that I so desperately needed. I can’t even begin to express the gratitude and
love I have for these people, the good times we have had, the laughs we have
shared, and the moments of bonding. I wouldn’t trade my experiences with you
for the world. I love you guys, thank you for being blessings in my life. And
you better know this isn't goodbye...it's just a see ya next semester :)
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