Farewell First Year

It's really fitting when I come to think about it, I've almost had this blog for a year, I've finished up my first year at college, and I managed to make it to post 100 all around the same time. That's some sort of weird coincidence if you ask me.

Anyway, this post has been in the making for about a week now, because I knew I wouldn't be able to do it all in one sitting. The idea behind this post is just that I want to introduce a couple of my friends, and say thanks to them in the process.

Jacob:
How to describe Jacob? He's like.... If you took me, and then mixed me with a... Louder more... Aggressive person. That's not to say it's anything bad! It's a perfect blend, he's probably one of the funniest/nicest guys there is, oh, and he's a wee bit a nerd. =D

It's only fitting that I start with you. This year wouldn't have managed to make any sort of impact on me were it not for you. I am truly thankful I pushed my way into our research methods class, because it allowed me to get to know you. I can't wait until we get to room together, because I know it will be all sorts of awesome, and we'll probably get lost in games from time to time, but hey, that's the fun, right? Thanks for making this year so much better!

Ramon:
Well, he's sort of a genius. Had to, sorry. He really is ridiculously smart though, and uber modest, which is completely awesome! I met him through my research methods class, and without him I'm sure a lot of the homework would have gone unanswered. Haha.

I couldn't make this post without thanking you. Without you, and our many late nights at the library, with the awesome "Please remember that thefts in the library happen verrry queeckly." voice, I wouldn't have much of anything about my first semester that I liked. You made the homework/whatever else time a whole lot better! Thanks, and hopefully we'll get to hang out sometime when we aren't stalking each other next year. Haha.

Eric:
He's your typical... Not so typical Nintendo nerd. I mean he loves Pokemon, Legend of Zelda, and most things Mario related, you know, the Nintendo things. He's much more than that though, he's all around one of the funnest guys I've ever hung out with.

Thanks for making this semester an absolute blast! For some reason, I can't find the words to properly thank you enough. Late nights in front of the tower, incessant "Young Padawan"s, and our epic Kirby train levels made so many memories that I will forever cherish. Thanks!

Cathy:
Cathy is the Artsy of the group. The English major who gets to hang out with all of the super cool Comp Sci nerds. She's nice, uber caring, funny, and in several ways more nerdy than I could ever be. For some reason, she makes me feel like I should read more. Weird, right?

Sometimes, I'm not sure who is luckier, you or us. It's not really much of a question tough, because it's definitely us hands down. You're amazing, and I wouldn't trade one moment with you for anything. Thanks for reading and liking my story, for reading this thing when you could easily spend your time elsewhere, and for being so much like me that it hurts sometimes. =D

Corey:
I can not even begin to describe Corey. He's an amalgamation of sounds, facial expressions, and so much more that there aren't enough words in the English language to aptly describe him. He's loud and outgoing, and every bit a person you should know.

Thanks for not being too cool for us. You've made this year way better, and I don't even want to imagine what this year would have been like without your... Squeals? Your... I don't even know. Your you. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be there for that. You're really swell, and I can't wait until next time we get to hang out.

Ann:
Ann is way too nice for her own good. I envision her as what Kairi would be like if she were real, which if you know Kairi and my love for Kingdom Hear means she's uber awesome! She has pretty much all of the same video game likes as me, and she is an amazing artist.

I have to thank you Ann, for loving Kingdom Hearts and telling me about the Kingdom Hearts piano guy, because that's what led to my meeting everyone. Thanks for all the enjoyable walks to the bus, nerd outs over the piano guy, and especially for the awesome drawing of Sora, which is insanely good. You're amazing, and I'm glad we started hanging out. Mucho thanks!

Daniel:
Upon being asked the question, "How are you Daniel?" Daniel responded, "My life is pain." Daniel forgets when his own birthday is. These two little things aside, Daniel is a really awesome guy to hang out with. Funny, sarcastic, and what else do you need? But seriously, he's a really awesome friend, and I'm glad he suffered through my research class with me, because I am up one more amazing friend, whom I wouldn't trade for anything.

Thank you Daniel for several late nights of Champions. I needed thouse more than even I knew, and your willingness to take part in them made them so much more enjoyable. From "Good morning Daniel!" to your burning desire to catch me when my filter falls, I have appreciated your company this year, and I look forward to the new gaming ventures/other shenanigans we get into! Thanks for being a truly great friend!

Eric:
A few basics first. He's TALL, he plays basketball a lot, he generally picks Samus in Super Smash Bros, he plays Starcraft (and is pretty flippin awesome at it), and on several occasions (maybe just one, but hey who's counting) he had carried a box around. Like... Pokemon and such. If you couldn't tell he's super awesome!

Thanks for being so easy to get along with. You're uber friendly and it's really been inspiring hanging out with you. Also, thanks for not cursing. That's the most inspiring thing about you, because it helps my resolve knowing that there happens to be someone else who isn't afraid to be a bit weird because they don't use curse words.

William:
He's me, except only in name, and that's kinda false also. While we do share both our first and middle names and out love for Doctor Who, we're pretty much... Well... I was going to say nothing alike but that's not true. He's really fun to hang out with! Geeze! Haha.

Thanks William, for being another awesome William out there! You're great company, and I'm glad I get to share my name with you. I have really enjoyed getting to nerd out over Doctor Who with you, and am really going to miss watching with you, but I look forward to talking to you about all the new episodes, and freaking out about the epicness together!

My only qualm about posts like these, is that I always miss people. I couldn't have made it through this year without Ricky, Lynn, Sara, Kiara, Enrique, Jaira, Melody, Allie, Ceci, and so many more people! You guys all made this year uber awesome, and I can't wait till I'm back on campus with all you guys!

Love you all, and have an awesome Summer!