Ode to my college friends!

Craziest thing ever, but I actually have friends close to my age that are in college now. What. is. this?! Weren't we all in middle school just like, yesterday? Insanity. So anyway, this is a tribute to all of those friends that have moved beyond high school life and are now onto bigger and better things. Even though some of you may never see this, I want other people to read about just how awesome y'all are. :) (And I didn't feel like posting it on Facebook. :p)

Hannah- Dearest cousin, you have no idea how much you mean to me. I guess I pretty much covered everything in the photo album I gave you... no, actually, I didn't, because it's pretty much impossible to cover everything we've been through. I'm just gonna sum it up and say that you are my best friend for life. I admire you so much for your beauty, your creativity, your gentle spirit, your awesomeness, etc. etc. and I love you and I know you're going to do amazing things for the Lord in your post-college life... and now, of course. :) Can't wait to see you during the holidays!

Dan S.- Even though it still kind of hurts that I'm number three on your list of favorite cousins, I suppose I'll get over it eventually. ;P But forreal cuz, you have a lot going for you. You're funny, you're compassionate, you're honest, you give great advice AND you're a great listener (which is extremely hard to find nowadays); you're just an all-around really awesome guy. Do your best in college and whatever else you do and I know you'll go super far in life. :)

Rachel- OPPI EMOS FOR LIFE! Need I say more? (; Yes, actually, I do. Rachel, you're such a great friend. You're one of the most caring people I know, and you know how to have fun, but you also know when to crack down (is that a real expression?) and get serious. You're a hard worker, probably one of the smartest people I know, and just a very kind and funny person in general. Te quiero Rachael! ♥ 

Adam- Spankyyyyyyyy! I've actually never called you that so I'm not really sure why I feel the need to do it now... but anyway. Adam, you crack me up. You always have something on your mind, whether it's ultra-deep or just an awkward story that you somehow manage to make hilarious while telling it. :P I really admire your passion for Christ and your desire to follow His plan for your life. I miss how close we used to be, but I'll never forget some of the conversations we had and what I learned from them. You're gonna do big things, kid. :) FOOT FIVE! ;D 
P.S. My sister loves you. :P

Dan H.- Hmm... what to say? Well, I'm really glad that our first awkward meeting in Dairy Queen that you don't remember (or are just pretending not to for my sake ;p) didn't deter us from becoming friends, because you're a really awesome person. I guess I pretty much covered everything in the letter I gave you a while ago, but I truly appreciate our friendship. You're a sweet, occasionally oblivious ;p , down-to-earth guy with a love for Christ that shines through pretty much everything you do. I hope that college is everything you dreamed it would be and I know whatever you choose to do in life, you'll put your whole heart into it and you'll do it for God's glory. :) 

Kat- Hello dear! Even though we've grown apart since our junior high/Reality Factor/Victory Jam days, I still consider you a good friend. You're so funny, down-to-earth, and just really easy to talk to. Even though you've probably heard this a bajillion times by now, I just have to say that your singing voice is seriously amazing. You're sooo talented and even though you're not really sure what you want to do with your life, I know you have a very bright future ahead of you. :)

Abigail- Even though we were never really close friends, there's a lot about you that I admire. Your confidence, your calmness, and your honesty are all really awesome qualities. You know what you want and what you believe but you're also not afraid to question yourself as well as others. You asked hard questions and you gave really thought-provoking answers during youth group discussions, and you challenged us all to think outside of our little Presbyterian box, which I really appreciate. This goes without say, but you're definitely going to go far in life. :)

Margaret- MARGARET! I'm gonna miss you in Pioneer Girls so much! You and your bubbly personality literally light up whatever room you're in. You're so much fun and you're so sweet and I love talking with you about the passion we share for writing. I sincerely hope you get your book published and you get to live in England like you've always dreamed of doing. :) 

I love/miss you all! (In a strictly biblical sense of course. :) )


-Kati ♥


Philippians 4:6-8

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
 ⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.