I get by with a little help from my friends (and family)
Since I don’t work at the Chronicle anymore, I did not get a chance to write the end of college /thank you/senior reflection that some of my former co-workers got to write for the final issue. So I figured I would take advantage of my online j blog and do it here.
My time at Columbia has been amazing. It’s been stressful and frustrating, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve had some great teachers and I’ve met some incredible people. I’ve had great opportunities and I made friends who mean the world to me.
Words do not seem strong enough to say thank you or tell you how much you mean to me, but they are all I have, so here goes:
Mom and Dad - you guys are amazing and words cannot express how much I love your or how grateful I am for everything you have done for me. Thank you so much for supporting me and giving me the chance to do what I needed to do.
Miss - you are the best sister and partner in crime that anyone could ask for. Thank you for always being there and being able to make me laugh like no one else. I love you and I can’t wait for you to be home again. We’re going to have all kinds of fun.
Tara - you will always be my bff even though our crazy lives only let us talk once in a blue moon. Thank you for always listening to me rant and being supportive. I love you and maybe now that I’m done with school, we can actually see each other once in awhile.
Avis, Aunt Deb and Uncle Ron - thank you guys for being my back-up parents and for being my friends. Your love and support means a lot to me.
Katy and Kathy - thank you both for being my long distance support systems. I love you both and can’t wait to see pictures of your little ones.
Suzanne - thank you for always being there. You were a great advisor and teacher and Elections will always be my favorite class. Thank you for all of the opportunities and the guidance.
Jess, Brett, Sara and Chris - thank you for giving me a chance to be part of the Chronicle. It’s an experience I will never forget. Good luck to all of you and Chris, thanks for always being willing to listen.
John Lendman, Tim, Kelly, Thomas and Bethany - thanks for being awesome and making it easier to get through those long days and nights at the Chron and during classes too. We had a lot of fun amid the craziness.
Meha - we had some good times, girl! We’ll always have St. Louis. And Panera. And Cafecito. This semester hasn’t been as much fun without you at Columbia.
Angie, Miles, Laura and George - even though I just met you guys this semester, I feel like we’ve been friends forever. Thanks for all the good times and all the fun we’re still going to have.
Jessi - it’s been a crazy year and it’s been fun getting through it with you. I love you and I can’t wait to see what kind of trouble we’re going to get into now that we won’t have school to hold us back.
Jonny - you are my best friend at Columbia and I could not have gotten through this past year without you. Thank you for always being there and putting up with my craziness. I love you and I’m looking forward to continuing the burger quest.
