How did you meet Helen?

We met in 1st grade! We were lining up for class on the first day of school and I guess I was looking a little timid/nervous so Helen approached me to comfort me. I’ve been grateful for that day ever since.

Fun fact: this was the only class we ever had together in grade school!

What is your favorite memory of us together?

We created so many wonderful memories while growing up together. It’s hard for me to decide on just one so I’m going to list some of my favorite core memories.

-One time we were at Helen’s house and she had a shoebox and turned it into a closet. We spent the day just crafting and making outfits together out of construction paper to hang in her shoebox closet. I think this was so memorable to me because I truly saw how creative Helen was and it was quality time well spent.

-We love to try new things together so one time Helen bought a DIY lash lift kit and we were in her room just taking turns perming each other’s lashes. I remember this because it was so spontaneous and I had no idea what to expect but I loved it!

-We had many movie nights together but a very memorable one was snuggling up on her couch with the girls watching Les Misérables together on her laptop.

-One day we were at Sally’s house and we were bored so we decided to do each other’s hair and makeup and do a photoshoot in her bathroom together. I don’t have a sister but at that moment, it really felt like I had 3 sisters.

We’ve gone on many trips together and some of my favorite memories were created during these trips. Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, walking across the suspension bridge in Vancouver (even though I’m afraid of heights), getting drunk on Bourbon street in NOLA, swimming in a cenote in Mexico, and clamming and cooking together in Seattle.

It’s safe to say I love spending quality time together. 🥹

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Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop, an IHG Hotel