9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.

10 people who have influenced me… and their descriptions (UBER long)

Alicia Barnes- Mom, I'd never believe through all the hard things I've been through, You've been through, I've put our family through, that you'd ever find it in your heart to continue treating me like the angel you asked for, I know my health has been nothing but a worry since day one and my Conceit has scared you since I learned to flip my hair and snap my fingers, though I want you to know, forever you'll always be the best mother any girl's been given, The shopping sprees, the birthday parties, Homecoming functions, the get together last minute functions, You've done so much for me… not even could I marry a republican and be able to repay you. You do so much for myself and others, I have learned how to be a servant through you. Through my adult years, the best I’ve learned is how to be such a follower of the word. I love god so much because I see his passion in you. I see the things you do in his light and I’m motivated to do as much as you do for the same purpose. I love that you’ve been able to do that for me and I will always love you for that mom. Thank you for always believing in me, no matter what odds challenged you to think.

Brianna Adame –  We had such a rough time…. Actually becoming friends. The definition of a friend is to be a friend. Through my rude wild, selfish and unnecessarily cocky ways… I literally drove our friendship to the opposite end of the earth. I spent most of my years in higshchool feeing superior to not all but most of my peers. Unfortunately, our group was so stingy (not excluding myself.) We all walked around with a “we’re too good to spend time with anyone aside from ourselves” attitude. If I regret anything… I regret not opening my heart to you sooner. You have literally had one passion the entire duration of our friendship, and it’s just to be a friend… I lost a lot of people to death, selfishness, relationships, or personalities over the last three years and what I’ve learned the most… is the friends who desire to be friends are the greatest ones to keep. They keep their promises, their hopes, your future, your best intrest always in mind and you’ve always been there for me… You must be in my life for at least 5 years for me to claim you a true best friend, but I have no problem stating you by far have been the definition of what  a best friend is.. I can share anything with you, you can help pull me up and vice versa. I appreciate your beauty, inside and out.

Briana Ingram- It doesn’t matter if you live in Las Vegas or Bellevue… When I first met you, I spent most of my time questioning many things, How in the world did this girl, and I… end up in the predicament we're in… but somehow we outlasted the situation and you became one of my best friends, Your constant desire to live above immature situations is what I've found brings you and I most in common. Though on both sides of the fence, many would beg to differ the great things we'd speak of one another. You've always been a brilliant, courageous, strong-willed girl, I don't understand where you gather such bravery to be as confident as you are, though I'll never dwell in the pleasure of knowing you're confidence shall be mistaken for nothing but strength and beauty behind a life of a very interesting past. We have been through so much, so much it hurts. I mean death, love, pain, drama, school, moving, stress, family… we’re like sisters with history books! \We've been through a lot together, grown up even more. I know you're destined to do great things, change lives in some way shape or form, and I hope as we grow up even though we now live in separate states, I'll still be around to witness most of it. Your future especially in the relationship department seems virtuous currently and I hope it stays that way, I couldn't imagine him luckier with any other girl let alone you happier with absolutely anyone but him. I thank you for listening, day or night, hell or high water, you've always been there for me, with some of the most interesting, entertaining, and helpful advice I've ever received, I love my Bri, to the moon and back and two trips across the universe.

Brittnay Barnes- Blood, a common statement we shoot back and forth amongst one another due to a hilarious Youtube video. I love you more than anything, I know many of my actions show it, I've been very selfish many of the years you've known me. Haha I'll say 8 out of 17 next Wednesday, I do need to point out, when you moved to Utah I remember counting down the days until you left, I remember your graduation parties (yes she had two of them) I remember your first car (short lived, but well liked) I remember you teaching me to tie my shoes… Few people can state at 17 who taught them to tie their shoes, I remember the morning like it was yesterday, all in all I thank you for teaching me many things beyond the shoe tying, I regret all of the pain you've ever had to endure due to my teen angst, and selfish acts, I apologize but in the same breath, thank you… I've learned more than a lesson.

Chelsea Atwell- 7^th grade, a tough time for a girl… the year you befriend some that you'll know forever, some you'll shake your head in disgust of, and some whom you'll never wish you'd met. I love our friendship, I love picking up the phone at any time on a weekend, and getting our nails done, I love shopping for pointless clothes, and fun events, I love sitting on the phone for hours overanalyzing the ups and downs of life, I love our lunch dates, I love our persistency to stay close as we can possible. I love the fact no matter what has occurred in the last 9 years, You have been there no matter what, not one fight, not one disagreement that tested our friendship's strength, our families love one another, our dogs look like they're related as well. We've kept in touch for so long I highly doubt you won't be in my wedding. I love the fact you give me opinions that I need to hear, I love the fact your caring nature towards me as a younger friend has never seemed overbearing and even though you are only older… by a whole 382 days (Even when sometimes I am the wise owl of a friend) I thank you for never losing touch, I constantly wonder who I'd be today… had I not made such a smart decision in staying friends with such a beautiful, kind-hearted; individual such as my blonde best friend, Chelsea.

Darryl Barnes- Dad, I'm your s__t stirrer, your second child, the one you always wished and hoped to have, though want to choke every time something comes up wrong. They say the 2nd born is the one you should always look out for, the first is never the worry though they try everything first so when the 2^nd comes along you're prepared… over the past few years I know you've come to the conclusion that that was a lie. I've tested the odds a lot the past 21 years, I have no clue how I'm still living and not in boarding school by now but I thank you for always being the father who never quit. I love you so much, your constant desire to push me to be the greatest humors me, You've never given up hope in me, school has been rough in the past and along with the cell phones you've confiscated for foolish incidents, or the cell phones you've taken a hammer to teach me a lesson about a 500$ cell phone bill, I thank you for keeping me in line in the most sane ways possible. You have been such a cheerleader for me throughout my years and I adore you for it.

Drew Thomas- You learned how to step up as a man in my life.  You’re a wonderful human being, knowing and being at your acquaintance for the last 6 years vs. truly learning about you inside and out as your girlfriend has been one great change… I don’t and can’t honestly ask for more than you’ve showed me… thus far you’ve proven genuine. As a Man it does not always mean you have to step up whenever there is a problem as champion but rather admitting you are unable and you are a human being and doing the best you can for your loved ones. I admire the things you do to help your friends, family, and myself but your needed expectations to please your ex- aren’t needed at all in this relationship. You are not always going to be able to fight every battle expecting a victory but what you do is be the hero for your girlfriend when she has lost a victory. You don’t need the cape to be a hero just bravery say “I care about you” when you feel it, “I’m sorry” when you’re wrong, or “I’m here” when I’m lonely and sad. So much more to being a man…I wish everyone had more men that knew how to step up. You are more than I ever fathomed in a future life partner, and one day… when we’re both financially, mentally, and emotionally ready to share our lives together… we will realize, our love story was the greatest written of all time.

Elizabeth Jacobson- The mom I can't wait to be, I never would've imagined I'd be typing this for you either… You deal with so much. I mean you put up with things you shouldn’t, you hold your composure when I wouldn’t, you taught me how to cook for a large group of people….. but you live life as a giver… you give and give and give to others. You cook, you supply, you share advice and stories, you are such a loving and giving person, and those who know you well enough… are amazed by your strength… especially after everything you’ve gone thorough. The three sons you've raised have all caught my heart in ways too strong to explain, Your caring nature to all of us has been more than appreciated and I know it will continue as years pass, I know you've been through your fair share as all of us have, but I can't wish enough happiness in the future for the family. I love the fact I'll forever be welcomed as a daughter, though I wish DJ could still be here with all of us to continue to be there for one another. I thank you for also helping raise him to be one of the most well mannered, easy going, fun loving, and inspirational heroes I had ever met. Thank you for being strong, when god knows… had you'd broken down in front of us as bad as we all did in front of you, I'd be in heaven right next to him without the strength of you and the rest of the family and friends.

Erin Breen – The best mentor I have ever had in my entire life. I think that should be enough because I don’t have the words to explain how amazing Erin is to me, I’ll quote what I said about her in a past email because it’s unparalleled to her honest truthful hard work in my life, I can’t put it into words. “I’m telling you, it seems like having you as a guide has literally lead my bridge out of troubled waters time and time again. I’d written this for my blog site before we went to Disneyland and before the foundation fell apart “Erin, I don’t know where to start. Since the 3 of us stepped foot into the “Teen driver safety week” meeting/conference in October of 2010 like deers in headlights, you have taken us under your wing and taught us how to fly. I am so very blessed to know you not only as well as I do but in general. The work and opportunities you have enabled for our foundation have taken us to where we are today. I genuinely have NO IDEA where we’d be without your guidance and help. You open so many doors for us and none of them close after we walk in; we create long lasting bonds and partnerships that never stop supporting us and getting our mission out there. Our lives have taken a turn for the better in light of a seriously dark situation and because of you and everything you’ve helped us with, we are who we are today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I couldn’t ask for anything more.” Everything still holds true… you have done nothing but push us to succeed and even though I’ve been facing more road blocks than on ramps the past week... I can keep moving forward.” And whether I’ve been away from the organization for over a year and a half… I have literally had my entire life changed by this person and all other members of the Safety Community. Erin, I thank God for you so much.

Krisanne Fetcho- After the loss of your son, my life took a stupendous change. I remember him dying and you asking us to make a change in his memory… I got a job in childcare with no experience at the age of 16 and this literally set the bar for a great deal of my future… I'll never forget the day I'd been told he was going to pass, let alone the day he actually did. I also thank you for bringing him onto this earth, He was an amazing Best friend, he'd do anything for anyone he cared for and took care of all of us. I'll forever miss him and honestly; I have never truly accepted the fact he's gone. It's more of a vacation to me… two months means one year since he's gotten on that plane to wherever, there's a post secret that states " I still hope to one day unexpectedly find an anonymous letter in the mail telling me where he is exactly" and it's so true, Parker's life was destined to be rough especially without Tyler in it but I applaud you for trying to get him back to some sort of persistency and moving on with your life to a good man, and a nice home for your new family. I thank you for always being there, and doing everything possible to making my life as amazing as It was and would have been had Tyler still been living.