So I was contemplating the A-holes. And i've realized that i've done little appreciating of you guys this year, and shown a lot more anger and frustration than ever.  I love you guys, and each one of you represents something to me that I need to make better of myself.

Davey -  By far, you are the most laid back.  All I ever do is vent my frustrations to you, and you listen and retort with a goofy joke and good advice.  And every time you have told me it's just so much better to let things  go and enjoy what we have. Now it's time for me to listen. There's so few truths, and I know I have seven right next to me. Instead of being so ticked off all the time, i need to enjoy what little time i have on earth already.

Andrew - You are a natural born leader.  I don't think i know anyone else who can pull people together to do something as well as you can.  It's said that a leader's skill i shown by the willingness of those under him to accomplish the tasks he sets.  Everyone puts their effort into whatever you ask, and it shows, and yet you still manage to respect and value everyone's opinions. You are calm and collected, and know that it is never easy to accomplish anything on your own, so why not accomplish together.

Dan - Out of everyone I know, you have the toughest hide.  I've never seen anyone else take so much crap and yet remain confident. Granted, you throw it right back at them, but no one I know is more confident without putting anyone else down (for real anyways).  You stand firm on what you think, and will call anyone a motherfucker for telling you otherwise when you know you're right.

Michael - I've never met anyone else so driven to succeed. You put more time into your schoolwork, your church, and the community than anyone I know. Where i see other people quit, you keep pushing. When you decide you want to do something, you don't do it halfway, it gets done no matter the difficulty. I'd trust you with anything I asked of you, and I'd definitely trust you with my life.

Tyler - You take the cake when it comes to being goofy. You have more fun with life than anyone I know. Whether its at a party, or goofing off in class, or just sitting around playing halo, I've never met anyone who's brought more joy and lightheartedness to any situation. I don't think many people can say they are as happy as you are. And I'm happy to say that you're one of my seven best friends.

Marcin - Generosity is something so hard to find in people anymore, and you are so full of it. Although it drives me insane that you do it (attempting to pay for everyone's bills for food!), I respect that you love your friends and are willing to give them anything. From birthday cakes to a listening ear, you have given me more than most people would for those they call a friend. You've shown me that a friend is not only a person who would give all they can for you, but who you would give all you can to as well.

Rob – I’ve never met someone as social and willing to talk to new people as you are. Something I’m terrible at is being able to go up to anyone and just strike a conversation. Although half of the time you’re doing it to be funny, you’ve shown me that you have to be comfortable in a situation where you aren’t in control if you ever plan on pushing yourself farther, whether for another friend or another job. You’ve shown me that it’s ok to go into a situation without knowing the outcome.

You seven each have something amazing to offer, and in all of you I can see the person who I want to be. Without you guys, I’d be one eighth of a man.

I haven't used this in so long.  Then again, I only use it when I have something I really need to say or get off my chest anyways.

I'm hurting.  So much.  I feel like I'm cut deeper than is even physically possible.  Nothing in my life has ever put me in this much pain before, and I've been through a lot of pains just like the next person.  And although I won't say why, because I believe it is something rather private that I should keep to myself and my close friends, it feels good just to let it.....fall onto paper, metaphorically speaking.

You are my everything.  And to have to do this is pure torture.  I haven't been happy for a single minute since this started, and it's going to be that way until its over.  I can't think, I can barely get my thoughts together to form a decent sentence out of my mouth.  How you ever could sound so calm, so cool, so collected about doing this is beyond me.  All I can do is feel pain.  My heart is throbbing, my eyes are dry, my head has hung low.  I feel like i've fallen face first and knocked the wind out of my lungs. And i'm laying there, flailing, gasping for air, only to take in pure nothing. I am nothing, without you.

I haven't used this in so long.  Then again, I only use it when I have something I really need to say or get off my chest anyways.

I'm hurting.  So much.  I feel like I'm cut deeper than is even physically possible.  Nothing in my life has ever put me in this much pain before, and I've been through a lot of pains just like the next person.  And although I won't say why, because I believe it is something rather private that I should keep to myself and my close friends, it feels good just to let it.....fall onto paper, metaphorically speaking.

You are my everything.  And to have to do this is pure torture.  I haven't been happy for a single minute since this started, and it's going to be that way until its over.  I can't think, I can barely get my thoughts together to form a decent sentence out of my mouth.  How you ever could sound so calm, so cool, so collected about doing this is beyond me.  All I can do is feel pain.  My heart is throbbing, my eyes are dry, my head has hung low.  I feel like i've fallen face first and knocked the wind out of my lungs. And i'm laying there, flailing, gasping for air, only to take in pure nothing. I am nothing, without you.

I haven't used this in so long.  Then again, I only use it when I have something I really need to say or get off my chest anyways.

I'm hurting.  So much.  I feel like I'm cut deeper than is even physically possible.  Nothing in my life has ever put me in this much pain before, and I've been through a lot of pains just like the next person.  And although I won't say why, because I believe it is something rather private that I should keep to myself and my close friends, it feels good just to let it.....fall onto paper, metaphorically speaking.

You are my everything.  And to have to do this is pure torture.  I haven't been happy for a single minute since this started, and it's going to be that way until its over.  I can't think, I can barely get my thoughts together to form a decent sentence out of my mouth.  How you ever could sound so calm, so cool, so collected about doing this is beyond me.  All I can do is feel pain.  My heart is throbbing, my eyes are dry, my head has hung low.  I feel like i've fallen face first and knocked the wind out of my lungs. And i'm laying there, flailing, gasping for air, only to take in pure nothing. I am nothing, without you.