Antoinette and I met on the very first day of nursing school orientation becoming "first friends." From that day on we bonded over food and silly nursing jokes... crepitus. She is one of the nicest and funniest people I have ever met and has become one of my very best friends.

Jacie and I met in nursing school and over the years became extremely good friends. She is the best running, country concert, and bull riding partner anyone can ask for.

Shanon is my sister and one of the smartest people I know. We don't see each other quite as much as I would like because she lives in New Mexico and I live in California, but I get by with the memories we have when we traveled around Europe together...and my first beer.

Maryjo and I dormed together in Crickhollow at UC Irvine back in 2006. Over the years we went on many adventures together and she grew to be one of my best friends. She is the Buzz to my Woody and I couldn't imagine life without her.

Carolyn is my future sister-in-law and friend. The first time we met was at her and Peter's wedding in San Diego back in 2012. She is a beautiful person inside and out and I can't wait to be able to call her my sister.

Hannah is Marques' little cousin and is seriously one of the sweetest girls I know. She has been a big part of our relationship from the very start and I can't wait to see her awesome moves out on the dance floor.