Friends

Some say it doesn't ever really exist. They say it's impossible for someone to be completely and utterly happy. That something will always make you sad, angry, hurt, jealous or anything else that well just isn't happy. For the longest time here at CLU I haven't been what is considered "happy". I appeared to love this school whole heartedly, but deep down inside I was missing something. So many people claim all the time that I have so many friends and I know a lot of people here at school, yea that's great and all, but it really is quality not quantity. I have been through several groups of friends here at school in terms of hanging out, and well I didn't leave them I just continued on my path to finding what my hear felt right. I am still friends with those that I used to hang out with all the time, I even miss hanging out with them time to time but it is you guys that have made me feel complete. I have been trying to get this out all week but just couldn't figure it out. Now, well I just think it is time, despite my stress this week with elections, you guys are there for me calming me down or just giving me a hug and that is all that I can ask for in a friend. You guys give off the greatest energy ever. I can be a very negative person at times, but around you guys I find that it is quite impossible to have a negative urge. This week I just realized so much...

Molly - You are an amazing person with some great thoughts in your head and having a conversation with you is something I look forward to every day, thank you for letting me be in you life. You are more than welcome to be in my life for as long as you want, and I hope that is like forever!

Kate - I don't think there is a single thing you have ever said to me that didn't put a smile on my face. Thank you for being there for me when I needed to calm down and thank you for telling me I make a difference in your life even if it is only when on the tennis court (you don't know how much it means to hear stuff like that)

Jo - Basically you are my own little source of motivation to get things done, I dont know how you do it sometimes but you just spark up motivation in me at any time when I am around you, thank you my Minnesotan friend.

Emily - me gusta ir al gimnasio para nuestras citas, so lately we have had some great talks, and I really enjoy them. Thank you for constantly looking out for me and reading me even when I am hiding it, you are one of those people that will constantly make a difference in someone's life, and for that I am thankful to know you.

Katie Bode - I can be as crazy as I want with you at any time or have a one on one little session just to talk about anything, it can be a deep conversation or a ridiculous one, but I wouldn't have it any other way. You most certainly know how to put a smile on my face allllll the time! Sometimes I wonder where my life would be like if it wasn't for me getting to know you better through studying for Johnson's religion class.

Katie Colorado - you leave me speechless, I mean, what can I say about someone that openly tells me one day "Ashley I really like you", funny thing about the day you told me that, you couldn't have picked a more perfect week to say that, I mean, ultimately it boosted my self esteem waaaay up. It is because of that comment I have felt so much more secure around everyone in general. Thank you soo soo much Katie, I don't know how that big heart of yours fits inside of you, it must weigh a ton!

Tricia - BASICALLY, you are amazing, you keep me on my toes when it comes to spanish, i was planning on writing this in spanish but its 1:30 in the morning, not gonna happen. haha. Anyway, you and I have some great conversations here and there, and I love listening to you about Nicaragua and how cultured you are. There need to be more Tricia's in this world, because you inspire people to try new things because of hour adventurous you are yourself. :)

Megan - Dearest future roomie, thanks for just listening, and then talking and studying with me. I am glad that you and I have the same interests because then I can actually have an intellectual conversation with someone about Political Science and Crim stuff and the Constitution and they will understand me. It is comforting to know at least one person in this world knows I know something!! You just complete me :)