"Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down,one can help the other up. But pity anyone who fallsand has no one to help them up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Dear friends (past, present and future),

Wow! I love you guys so much! Some of you I have known since forever. Some of you I have known for a very short amount of time. Though some may disagree, time is not what makes a friendship a fantastic one. It's love that makes the difference between an acquaintance and a friendship. No words can ever describe the amount of love you have brought into my life or the impact you have made on me as a person.

I will keep the memories we made together as long as I am sane, and I hope you will do the same. Don't get me wrong, not all of the memories are fabulously happy ones. That's okay, though, because they were with you and those not-so-great memories probably taught me a lesson or two. Whether they were of us crying together, dancing down the street trying to make a music video, or getting all dressed up for homecoming, these memories will be cherished so much just as I will cherish our relationship so very much. Wow, I love you guys.

Honestly, I don't know how you all have dealt with me over the years. You guys are pretty brave and tolerant. Though I can be loud, obnoxious, sassy and all of these things at the same time, you seem to love me and let me know daily. I really appreciate that, I really do. Wow, I love you guys so much.

I am so happy that you were/are/will be in my life. It's great to know that I am surrounded by people who share passions and life goals. It's also really great to know that some of you don't have much common with me but we have learned to get along and love each other anyways. Thanks for coming together to make my life what it is. It has changed me. Wow, I really love you guys.

My friends, I really am so glad that God decided to put you in the crazy story that is my life. I wish the best for you, whether that means your story includes me forever or only for a very short period of time, I hope that you live the greatest possible for you. Just remember that your presence has graced my life forever. You have affected me forever. Thank you so much for that! Be great. Do great things. You're wonderful. Have an awesome life. Wow! I love you more than I could ever say.

"I've heard it said

That people come into our lives for a reason

Bringing something we must learn

And we are led

To those who help us most to grow

If we let them

And we help them in return

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true

But I know I'm who I am today

Because I knew you...

I have been changed for good."

- "Wicked"

Thanks for being the best friends ever,

Tori (El Toro Loco)