THIS IS NOT FINISHED & is in no particular order.

• My mother. She is my rock and my reason for more than I probably even know. I get my wacky and sometimes insightful qualities from her, and I don't know where I'd be if it weren't for her. I love her positivity and how she puts everyone in our family ahead of herself. I'll definitely be following SO MUCH of her example as a mom someday.
• Hannah. We've all had our ups and downs, but no matter what she'll always have a Hannah-shaped chunk of my heart. Even though we spent 2 years together, my friendship with her was definitely one of the most meaningful I've ever had. From moves to boys to all the rauma of high school, she's never been far in spirit.
• Breanna. My oldest bestie! And hopefully she'll always be my oldest friend, through thick and thin. Even though most of our friendship has been a long distance one, we're tough and we're used to it. ;)
• Jera. Aggie sisters since high school, and now we actually are! Her spirit and her faith have been inspiring me since I met her, and she's always a source of joy in my life no matter what's going on. I'd do anything for her, just like I know she'd do anything for me.
• Ryan I. He's the one the list is for, so that's kind of explanatory. He's my best friend so far in college, and he's amazing. If I need a shoulder or a dinner buddy, or someone to rant to or just veg with and do homework, he's right down the hall. I love him so much.
• Daniel G. There aren't even enough words to describe this kid. I really wish we talked more, because he never fails to make me laugh, and lately make me think, a sign of maturity that is both shocking and awesome. I want him in my life forever too.
• Janet. My adopted mom and the voice of reason. I'd be so lost without her to (sometimes forcefully) show me what to do.
• Meagen. Even though we're far apart, and soo different, this girl made high school bearable, and so much better than I thought it could be. We need to skype!
• Sydnie. She's probably one of the smartest people I know for sure. Straight As in college, no mean feat. She's probably my most dependable friend. I would know, after months of fundraising for prom and watching her take on almost as many responsibilities as me in high school. ;)
• My brother, Patrick. He's been the biggest pain to the best friend depending on what stage of our lives we were in, but I'll always be there for him. We're so different, and I love that. I'm sorry that I denied we were related your freshman year...hehe. I'd go to the ends of the earth for this kid, don't think I wouldn't.