I am who I am because..

Growing up has been way hard. Who am I? What do I want to do with my life? The questions go on and on and on... Trying to figure out my life has been hard. That is why I am especially grateful for those who have helped shape my life. People I've had to lean on, turn to for support, and take advice from (advice I usually don't want to hear.)
So here is a big thank you to all those of you who have helped me get where I am today!!

My family:
My family always has my back. I have come to learn that you mess with one of us, you are messing with all of us ;) I would not be who I am today without them. I know that they push me and even though I don't love the advice they give me, its for the best. To be honest, I would not be going to Utah State if it wasn't for the support and push from my family. They know it will be the best experience for me.

Lexi:
Lexi and I have grown up together. Being cousins has kept us close but also been a hardship on our relationship. Lexi and I have to work that much harder to stay close because we are family. We can never ever let something break us apart because we are more than best friends. We are family. I am so thankful Lexi and I have been able to stay close since hmmm.. forever haha. Don't get me wrong, we sure do butt heads sometimes but we are and always will be best friends. We know we can always count on each other and know we will be there for each other no matter what. Growing up together and living our lives as best friends has been so much fun. Lexi is more than a cousin/best friend to me. She is more like my twin sister. We have been able to walk into the first day of school together every year and try new things with each other at our side. I am so lucky to have a cousin that is my age and I have been able to grow up with.

Rach:
Rach and I met in 7th grade and we've been best friends ever since. We have gone through phases where we're closer and not so close at times. But no matter what we are doing in our lives, we are always best friends. We have had so much fun together and we have grown so close over the years. Rach is part of my family. She knows my family so well and they love her just as much as I do. Rach really has been there for me through all my hardships and I know I can always count on her. Rach and I never fight and we just bond so easily. We know each other like the back of our hands and we have such a special friendship. I am so thankful Rach and I have grown so close and I can have a best friend like her in my life.

Jess:
Jess and I met at efy the summer I was going into 9th grade. From then on we've been best friends. Sadly, we've lived far apart so we don't get to see each other as much as we'd like, but our friendship has never faltered. Somehow Jess and I seem to always be going through the same things at the exact same time. We always help each other through trials because we are so much alike. I know I was meant to meet Jess and that she is in my life for a reason. Jess and I don't get to spend time together like I do with my other friends, but it is so nice that she is only a call or text away. Jess is always there for me and I know she is such a special friend.

All in all I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life. Who knows where I would be without all the many loved ones in my life. Thank you to everyone for being an example in my life and shaping me into who I am. I love you all!