Goodbyes and Praises

I just finished the last of my goodbyes, and to no surprise they were difficult. I feel I've subdued most of my friends with the reassurance of the fact that I'll return in the summer and have a blast when I do. Truth be told, Im the one who's needed reassuring. Goodbyes are hard, and although I'm a fairly articulate person, I just can't muster an eloquent sentence when saying goodbye. It stinkssss. I've created this blog to keep my friends and family up to speed with my experiences as well as document them for myself. This post was created solely to share my sentiments with those to whom I failed to express them adequately in person.

First and foremost: The McClures/Barons, Owens, and Dwoskins/Jacobs/Ruderians ( you guys always were a mouthful)

To Eve and Steve, Rob, and Susan: I don't know if I'll ever be able describe how important you all are to me. All the qualities that I hope define me are ones I picked up from you: the importance of how you treat others, honesty (Eve you didn't really teach me that, it just kind of happened), responsibility, holding true to your beliefs,  and knowing what you want out of yourself. Steve and Susan, when I count my blessings, I count you two first. Granted I spent a little more time then you probably liked at your houses, but I hope you know how much you inspire me as parents. Your dedication to your families, all your hardwork, that inspiration is one that will never leave. You will always be my heros and I don't know where I would be without you. Eve, for a later addition you sure made an impression. I'm thrilled that you'll be in my life forever; I can never thank you enough for the happiness you've brought everyone. Rob, you know there's a void that I'll always have, but you've been more than I could ever ask for. I love every moment we spend together. I would give my throwing arm if it meant I could watch The Dance with you come March. I love you man, I can't wait for October.

To Kevin and Hannah, Spencer and Paul and Whitney, Sam and Kai:  It's always hard to leave family, but Im taking a lot of comfort in the fact you all will still be in town come summer time. You guys mean so much to me. I feel blessed for the amazing childhood I've had, which can be largely attributed to you. You all have such different developments in this upcoming year; I have the utmost confidence that you will make the most of them.

To Scotty: when I get back, you better still be loud, immature, and be hollering in your loud high pitch squeal. Keep jammin' too loud, keep singin in public places, and keep dancin too provocatively. Much luv

To Cody P: If there's a more genuine human being on this planet, I hope I get to meet em' and hang out. I'll introduce you two if I do.  Your 100% yourself at all times, always dancin' to your own beat. You're truly loved by all, and with good reason. Ima really really really miss you, I could always use a friend like you by my side.

Shizzane: Your back, the stars have aligned themselves....... and Im leaving. Still, it feels good knowing your in the 541, and everybody is so thrilled that you are. You're gunna have a great year and when I get back we're gunna party like its 2999. 

Melia n' Brooks aka Hollywood: You guys are some of my best friends, but I still look up to you in a lot of ways. Anybody can notice the correlation between how you two treat people, and how they view you in return. Nice guys finish first, and you guys tie for the gold. Mel you got nine months of Djembe rippin' ahead of you with Hollywood killin' on the axe. I know you guys ( Shane and Kev too) are going to have an absolute blast this year.

Auss Boss, T- Bone and Bumshred:  This world could use more shredders like yourselves. Live to tell the tales. We got a date with Dexter in June, and Isaac will have the last laugh.

Charlie Wilson-Something, that kid who lives by that one tree: Everything I enjoy doing in this world, I enjoy it more when I'm with you. I wish I could have told you how much ima miss you, but that's what this post is for. Your a bestfriend and a half, I love ya to pieces. 

Wilgdoj: It's funny how things turn out, but four years later and I still wanna kick it in the back of Safeway and BS. When it comes to acting goofy, nothing beats All-State. You got a good head and a good heart, both will serve you well. Everytime I throw on some PUTS im thinkin of you. Go Blazers

Ju : Heart of Gold. Your a grey beard away from being that wise man who lives by the bowling alley. I enjoy talking with you about nothing and everything, and your pearls of wisdom will be missed. Your a contagiously good friend and a great role model. Please send me an occasional original Dr. Marrs quote, I could always use a good laugh.

Che: Greatest dude there is. Thanx for being rad. If you ever get an itch to come to Israel, please scratch it.

Joe Show: What I would have given to say goodbye to you. The biggest character I've met and one of the most liked people there is. You have more potential then you know, but I think you'll figure that out in no time. Always darkest before dawn, and I can already see the sun.

Tay Cole: I think about you all the time Tay. Ima try as hard as I can to get ahold of you as soon as possible. Your a great friend and I can't wait to see you.

There are so many more people to thank, I could spend hours naming them and the impact they've had on me. Unfortunately I'm behind schedule and my mom is currently yelling at me.

Thank you Judith, Joners, Anya, Shira, Yitz, Shonna, Diane, Jerry.

Thanks Dean

And thank you to all who have shared their love and laughter with me. 

Life is fun; if your not having fun, then your doing it wrong.

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Jakey G