My sister who I will love unconditionally even though she can be a brat some times. But, everything I do is with her well being in mind. I only want the best for her and will do what I can to give or show her the path to the endless opportunities that will come along her way. I guess she's alright...(it's ok, this is how we do things)

My sister! This woman has been in my life for at least seventeen years. The mother to my nephew Giovanni and wife to my older brother Jonathan. Roxanne you have a kind heart and I admire the love and light you have for family. She came into my life when I was at least thirteen, so she witnessed teenage Kelly and survived! She's a big part of my little family.

Rachel and I became friends instantly! It was the first day of Mineralogy Lab and right away we started planning our road trips across the country. She's been there through it all, especially when I felt alone, as the newbie, at UTSA. I had never met a person so like minded in my life! Being a person that doesn't normally open up to people, I was spilling everything I had to Rachel. There's this trustworthiness that radiates from her, so trustworthy that even Matt could confide his feelings for me to her and not once did she mention anything... Ok, well she did, but to be fair, when the moment was right. I admire her strength and courage, the only woman I know that goes back to class a week after giving birth, because she wanted to learn! Good beers and some "cross-fading" with this lady.

JUANICIA! My first semester back to school after so many years off, Chemistry 1 with Madapat. She sat in front of me, always joked around with the professor and I would sometimes catch her falling asleep in a few lectures haha. But I remember the first day she talked to me, she turned around to tell me I'm pretty and instantly invited me over to study. Now, I don't know if it's like this everywhere, but in SA, not too many girls will compliment you and ask you to become friends. So I immediately jumped on the invitation! & trust me not a lot of studying happened, but I enjoyed the company and conversations I had/have with Juanicia and Candace. Being around her, all these ladies, just make me feel so good. I can always contact her for a sushi date and never skip a beat.

I met Candace at the exact time I met Juanicia, in 2011, Chem 1 at SAC, having our "studying" sessions at Juanicia's. I met these two ladies at a perfect time in my life, when I needed their positive energy the most. Like I said before, I can contact her and never miss a beat so when I told her and Juanicia about the wedding, they instantly jumped on board and helped with the planning. A person who will put aside everything to help me in the slightest way, is a friend for life!

Alix and I are alike in so many ways, she fits in perfectly with this group of amazing ladies. I admire her drive, motivation, and hard work. Since the first day we started talking it was constant mischievous adventures and non-stop laughing and fun with this woman. I wish we would've become friends sooner but our RBF's prevented that from happening. But I'm glad I had the opportunity to be a part of her life and plus we always nerd out over geology. There's an asterisk by her name because as much as I would love Alix to be a part of this special day, she will be starting the next chapter in her academic career, her Masters in Geology in Scotland! So proud of her! There will ALWAYS be a spot saved for you!