I adore people.

Sometimes I just love to stop and think about the big picture of things and think about life, the people in my life, and why the world is such a beautiful place. There are some truly amazing people in my life and sometimes I wonder how I am so blessed.

 Like last night for Alissa’s birthday when we were out adventuring I kept holding onto Lindsey’s hand and it made me so happy. That may sound silly, but for me it was that reassurance that she wasn’t going anywhere, she was right there to hold my hand. Or last quarter every Tuesday and Thursday, Kelsey would give me a hug. I remember one day, the day was going just awful, I was sick and I got a bad grade in math. I came out, almost in tears and not saying anything just gave her a hug, she called me doll like always and told me everything would be okay and you know, it was okay.

Ever since freshmen year I have had people in my life that I know truly care about me. Some have gone in and out of my life, but the ones who care have stayed. I remember last year when Missy and I had morning class at 8am and I wanted her to braid my hair she would literally sometimes do it while we were walking. One day a girl saw her and said, “You are going to make a GREAT Mom someday.” That girl is right, she will J I think about last quarter when I would visit Ruth at Einstein’s once a week and I would do homework and she would make me pumpkin creation drinks, they were so good! Then she would sit next to me and I would tell her everything that is on my mind. I think back to winter break when she called me when I was in the hospital and Josh talked to her for me. She was SO concerned, but Josh was able to calm her down. You know you are truly loved when that happens.

Thinking back to freshmen year when I was in Trinity with Dani. Every day when she and Laura left for class and I was in the lobby, she would say hi to me. I didn’t know her that much but I knew I loved her. Things like that truly make a difference. It may be something very simple like saying “hi,” but I knew Dani cared, that’s why she made the effort to say hi to me. And I love her for that. I remember also freshmen year when the PSC classes were so hard for me, I would study so hard and not do well. I couldn’t tell you how many times Ashlee would step outside of the classroom with me, hug me, and tell me it was okay and she was so proud of me. And she let me cry. Sometimes we see tears as a huge weakness, but Ashlee saw my heart through them and she really took care of me for it.

Through the years, especially in college, people have been oh so patient with me. I think about Danellie and how we have been best friends since freshmen year and she literally saved me in some very awkward situations, but for some reason they were not awkward with her. She was there to help me and she always did. I will never forget the day we made muddy buddies in the microwave in Trin, that day we became the best of friends. Since then she has always been the one that I would call and cry to we were out of town from SLO.

I feel so blessed beyond belief to be in the major that I am a part of. Literally, some of the most amazing people that I have met from Poly are Lib Studs. We are truly a unique major that is a real family. We have a billion insides jokes that have developed through our classes. As Katie said the other day, “Aren’t you suppose to be in class with Lauren right now? I thought all Lib Studs have class together!” Pretty much our excuse for everything is, “It’s because we’re Lib Studs.”

This year I have met more and more Chi Omega girls as the year has gone on. And I swear they are some of the most wonderful girls at Poly. I love spending time with them and I love meeting all of them! It just makes me super happy! I have found myself spending quite a bit of time with them because lots of them are Liberal Studies majors.

Life is beautiful. I adore people and I love my friends. I love all of the memories and quotes that I have through the years being here. But I think being a third year I have realized more and more what is important in friendships and the qualities that my friends have. Like for Alissa’s 21^st birthday it was completely important to take care of each other and be smart. And that is exactly how I felt. We took care of Alissa and we took care of each other. And I held Lindsey’s hand. I think that is what made last night so good.

I am so blessed beyond belief. I adore the people in my life. I am so glad to have the opportunities to spend time with them during these college years. Life is beautiful. I love having joy. And the people I spend time with give me joy. And yesterday I said, “Maybe that’s why I was giggling.” And Kelsey told me yesterday, “You giggle all the time Whit!” And it’s true, I do. And that’s exactly the way I like it (: