Props to My Home-Skillets

Day twenty-four: A picture of something that means a lot to you.

          It means a lot to me when people take the time to care.  I have been blessed with an incredible support system and I couldn't have made it to where I am in my life without each and every one of you.  Forgive the sentimentality, but I don't know how I got so lucky as to have so many amazing people come into my life.  YOU GUYS MEAN THE WORLD TO ME!

Wendy: for getting me through high school, for helping me be spontaneous and enjoy life, for all those late night Voxer conversations, and for the sincere support and interest you show it what's going on in my life.

Hilary: for always sending thoughtful text messages when we're miles away, letting me know that I'll always have a friend in Centerville, Utah :)

Aly: for the countless times you've dealt with all my imperfections and sacrificed your sleep to stay up into the night listening to all my worries and issues, always giving the kindest attention and best advice, never judging me and standing by me as the best roommate I could ever ask for.

Ian: for always being a friend; for putting up with all my complaining about college (even though there was nothing to complain about) and for reminding me how to laugh and not take life so seriously.

DJ: for being 100% reliable and fully selfless--for always looking out for me and being the best shoulder to cry on, for showing me how to see the world through different eyes, and for helping me see the value of who I am when no one else could.  You are the best :)

Garrett: for supporting me and believing in me over all these 14 years, for adding perspective and spice to life, for never judging me and for helping me laugh, always bringin' back the good old days.

Courtney: for always being interested and checking in on the updates in my life, and for offering the smart and genuine advice that no one else can.

Danielle: for being  100% real and 100% there; for relating to me in all of my hard times and showing me that I never have to walk them alone.

Kyle: for the utter selflessness, patience, inspiration, and laughter you bring; for always giving so that I could have; for all the times you did the dishes so that I could finish my homework; for lighting up my hope and future, and for seeing me in the eyes of eternity and inspiring me to be the best possible version of myself.


Y'all don't even know how great you are.  Good karma is comin' your way. :)

More Than Biologically Related

Day twenty-one: A picture of someone you miss.

Let's expand this to the two people I miss:  Courtney Poulsen and Danielle Warnick.
     From Logan to Orem to St. George, we span the state of Utah.  Coming from a family of all boys, these two gorgeous women are the closest thing to my biological sisters.  And when you are as close to your cousins as I am, seeing them a few times a year is not enough.
     From the simple childhood days of slumber parties, fashion shows, and Mary-Kate and Ashley movies, to growing up and facing boy problems, bad-hair days, and changing friendships, they've always been there for me.  Through every shopping trip, Park City getaway, and family reunion, we've got good times coming till the end of it all.
     Here's to you, women.
                                LDC for life.

So Long Sweet Summer

Day twenty: A picture of someone who has made a huge impact on your life recently.

      Have you ever wanted a best friend that you can talk to about anything in the entire world for hours on end?

     What about someone who you know will be there for you every step of the way, no matter what?

     A person who never ceases to make you laugh so hard your stomach hurts, even when there's tears streaming down your face?

     Maybe you'd like someone whose smile was contagious, and whose positivity made you feel like you have every reason in the world to be happy--because you do.

     On top of all this let's add someone who tells the best stories, gives the best advice, accepts you wholly for who you are, and makes sure you're always heading where you want to go in life--even if sometimes you forget.

Well, then I think you're looking for someone named DJ.

Life Ain't Life Without Laquisha

Day nine: A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

Dear Wendy Kimble,

Floating on logs, tin-foiling cars, sneaking pizzas into movie theaters, creating fake husbands, road trips, saran wrapping, making T-shirts with nail polish, laughing like ugly men, blanket fort sleepovers, water parks, Brandon Flowers, hair dying parties, car chases, concerts, chairs in the hot tub, Winger's chicken, wash-off wrist tattoos, the Killers, cardboard cut-outs....
Where would my life be without you?

Shaniqua and Laquisha, soul sisters forever!
Because I don't shine if you don't shine.  <3

Only The Best Roommate Ever

Day two:  A picture of you and a person you've been close with for awhile.

This beautiful catch of a roommate is nothing short of amazing.  There's no other way to put it.  She's probably the most sincere, caring, gorgeous, fun, happy, real, and freakin' hilarious person on the earth.  She's a true friend in the highest sense.  You'll never be around her without catching her contagious smile or laughing so hard your stomach hurts.  There's never a boring moment, either--something eventful is always underfoot.  She's beyond a best friend, she's the sister I've never had and would never change for anything in the world.  Love you, Als!