| | If there are typos in here, it is because of the wine in my system from tonight's celebration. And no, I still stick to my Rieslings for favorite occasions. Nothing topped that tonight. Tried a pipe. Not my thing.
21 'Tags' to those of you who have influenced my personality, mindset, and being tremendously. Since I'm pretty buzzed, this is in no sequential order....
1. Sarah Laquer: Thank you for teaching me that a consuming love demands self-denying actions. I will never forget you saying you ran in the rain for twelve blocks in heels because you realized you were late to chat with me. If I ever find you again in life, know that I still love you in an agape way that has not faded even now.
2. Linda Erickson. Love requires a certain mischievous following. I secretly loved that you wrote me love letters in my lunch box, prayed for me every day, and sewed on my Indian huts for my 6th grade project. Our playdough may have been runny, but we 'pal-lled' it out together. You are as valient, beautiful, and resilient as a rose, and I hope my love for others will be similar.
3. James Skinner. You were my 'mate' with whom I could express my liking for you in a physical manner. You represent tactful innocence in the face of low morale and general dislike.
4. Sarah Wetzel. Well.....you helped inititate this process within me that revolutionized the way I interact with myself. You will never understand how you impacted me. By letting me talk and let out questions that could have torn me to pieces, I became a stronger man through your care.
5. Orpha Erickson. You have absolutely no reason to love me, except that I am family to you. And because of that, you will NOT let me go. I have learned to hold to those who are dear to me as fiercely as I can, regardless of how sensical it is.
6. Christa (the student teacher on the trip to Machu Picchu). You taught me that rank, either vocationally or generationally, does not matter when one seeks to have a fun time. People are alike and can celebrate their similarities and bond even if they will not be close the rest of their lives.
7. Dr. David Cater. How is belief and confidence in another not a basic building block to their highest competency levels? Thank you for glowing every time I talked with you.
8. Dr. Fred Dickason. You showed why establising a strong rapport with others is VITAL to their trusting your guidance or suggestions.
9. Bowser. Loyalty is one of the highest virtues a being can bestow upon another. Will I forget you once you die? Never.
10. Paul Erickson. You showed me one's environment can either induce tremendous amounts of stress or leave one completely satisfied with life. Thanks for being patient with me when I was making my pancake cakes.
And where would I be in life without learning how to network from you?????
11. Missionary lady in Sucre when I was in fifth grade- You showed me the importance of analyzing out how other peopel are responding to what you are saying, since it was clear you were not aware (and came across as uncaring) about how much I was frustrated with you and despised. Yep. Thanks, Joanne.
12. Miss Conn. (NOT Mrs. Ponce) It IS possible to command the respect and yet be perceived as 'fun' to young adults, and you showed me that.
13. Nathan and Jacob Porter. People are valuable, and if we don't stay in touch, that is our own damned fault, especially if we really carwe for them. Thanks for playing Goldeneye with me when I just returned to Bolivia and felt friendless.
The rest tomorrow. I need to sleep.
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