This goes out to all my close friends..
Aaron - I know now that you have been there. You know what my childhood was like. You just haven't experienced the full effect of my life. But then again I hope you never have to realize it. I hope I've been able to help you at least somewhat. I tried man, I tried. Good luck in life, live it up you only get one.

Nick (Kirkman) - What can I really say man, you've been right next to me every time I needed you. You've been a really great guy and never let anyone tell you any different. You're the only person that kept me up every time I got down, actually made an effort to make me feel like a person. Thank you, and have fun at Parkside.

Nathan - When my mom died, you wouldn't let me out of your site. I really needed that at the time, hell I still need it now. You were like a brother to me when my brother fucked me over. I would also like to thank your mother. She pretty much turned into my mom for a little while there. Take it easy man, and if she's easy... take her twice.

Lori - You are most likely one of the greatest things in my life, if not the greatest, that I ever walked into, that I wasn't given at birth. I love you girl. You were the first person to make me feel like a person since my mother. And the first person to make me want to live again, and love again. my life isnt complete without it, without you. *hugs*

Chris (Taetsch)- I know we haven't been friends for all that long but I'm glad we are, and surprised we didn't meet sooner. Fucking gear heads, hehe. Yeah Putz may have weighted my grade slightly but it was all cuz of the car. Well that and I think maybe a respect factor, after the way I bitched him out. =) Don't take no shit from anybody.

Erin - Girl you really know how to get it all out don't ya. Thank you, and thank your family for me. And tell Douglas I say hi.

Eric - Yeah I guess you would be up there with Matt on being my friend for quite a long time. 7th grade band owns man. Sorry I corrupted you, hehe. Can't put all the blame on me though. Have fun in that scort.. I loved my little red thing, they're good cars, just got a bad reputation.

Matt (Blattner) - You were most often the only one to respond to my old poems and what not. Always made me feel better to see what you had to say. Thanks for helping me out in band, I swear I could never count music till you made me realize how simple it was. Also thank you for the first New Year's Eve I spent away from home. That was a fun night. Still got that crazy picture...PUCKS man, PUCKS.

Chris (Johnson) - It's getting kinda hard to think of more stuff to say as I get down the line. Thanks for trying to teach me how to play tennis.. more of a hockey guy anyway though. Also so thank you for introducing me to Katie, while we had our problems but she was a great girl. And I know you warned her about me, maybe she should've listened I guess. Also want to thank your mother, she was always great to me. Even though I'm just another one of her kids. She was one of the main reasons I got the Zany Brainy job, can't remember if I ever got around to thanking her. I guess she treats all your friends like that, she's a great women. Treat her well man, she's the reason you're here today.

Randy - I know I haven't been the greatest to you, we've had our bad times. Just nothing could compare to the good times though. You've also always been there for me when I need a hand, or a ride, or a place to stay. You're a great guy, and you've never been anything but.

Jeff - I know we've been pretty shady for a while now. I guess I'm easily irritated. Live your life the way you want to, and take care of that girl. You're the reason I lived to my 18th birthday. You and your family are great. Thank you Gary, Deneen, Mike, Jim, Angie and Kerri. Treated better than my "family" ever did.

Tracey - Saved the best for last. I miss you so much girl, you brought out the best in me. Even at the worst times. Thanks for picking me up for school when the damn ford took a shit on me. Sucks that you had to move so far away, and that I wont be able to see you before I go. Have fun with your lil pick up, I know it gives you shit but what can ya do. I'll never forget you babe.. never ever. You'll always be my little tRacey. I don't care what any other guy has to say about it... I'll kick his ass. Hehe well no, not really.

I really don't know who else to give a write-up. I know I had A LOT more friends.. but I'm running out of stuff to say. Just don't think I never loved ya, I know I've become quite the asshole but you all mean a lot to me. Cherise, Lindsey, Lindsay, Josh (Looper), Tammy, Sam, Dan, Ryan, Jon, Melissa, Stacie, Dawn, Jimmy, Anthony, Nick (Lodholz), Adam (Paulke), Crystal, Angie (Kollauf), Jennie, Wes, Nick (Chandler), Kevin, Alan, Tyler, Rachel, Steve, Kim, Catrina, Troy, Katie, Colin, Trevor, Brett, Clayton, Emma, Amy, I am truly sorry if I have left out. Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to dis you. I'm just a wreck right now I guess. Not the greatest memory at the moment.
And Kristin, don't think I left you out. Over a year ago, you were the one who kept me here. Every word you said to me brought me a little farther up. You've been great.
*hugs* 16.2!!!!