consider this an ongoing list..

• my mother. her down to earth, realistic, accepting view of the world around her. she is easygoing, works with what she's got, and takes care of the people around her. simple as that.
• beaver. his clever, frustratingly fabulous sense of humor.
• hayden. his quirky hobbies and interests, and his apathy toward others' opinions of those hobbies and interests.
• my father. the thoughtful gestures he uses in place of showing affection.
• blake. his consistent positive attitude, consistent acceptance of who i am, and reliability as a best friend. he has never failed me. not once.
• ryan. his desire to learn new things, expand his horizons, and become a more well-rounded person by always being open to the ideas, criticisms, theories, and opinions of the people around him.
• ash. her cheerful hellos and genuine smiles every single time i come through our front door.
• steph. her ability to make me laugh myself to tears- at work, of all places.
• corey. his mad listening skills and ability to converse for hours while taking a sincere interest in what someone has to say.
• justine. her go-with-the-flow personality. she seems perpetually content, which makes for some amazing company in any situation.
• tasha. her "forever young" attitude and love for fun.
• spence. he's the protective big brother i never had.
• seven. his adorably awkward but lovably sweet personality and his genuine concern for the well being and happiness of the people close to him.

TO BE CONTINUED.