After much deliberation over this post, I've concluded that it is nearly impossible to narrow down all the encounters from the past 24 years to the top 24, let alone rank them in order of importance. So, I've come up with the list below, a quick snapshot of those encounters that have had a lasting impact. I'm all about life lessons, and many of the souls below have taught me some of the greatest life lessons just by being themselves. Here's what I've learned:
* Captain Nicole Malachowski - dedication and determination can make all your dreams come true
* Dr. Hoestetler - trust your gut and always question what doesn't seem right
* Kaleb - love of the game
* Matt - being a geek is more than okay, it's pretty damn cool
* April - not everyone is going to like you, and sometimes that's for the best
* Chris - running is all about heart
* Shannon P. - go against the grain
* Joe F. - it's better to take a risk and fail, then to never know the possibilities
* Anna - the importance of true friendship and keeping it alive
* Captain Mike - it's important to surround yourself with others who understand your passions
* CT - be someone's advocate
* TK - be someone's friend from afar
* Ryan D. - things don't always work out as expected, and that's okay
* Adam - one amazing friend is all you need
* Glenn - stay true to yourself, life's more fun that way
* Joe - be fearless, push the limits
* Jeff - respect yourself (and others) enough to do what's right
* Zack - the grass isn't always greener
*Annice - true spirit is rooted deep within
* Justin - don't give up. ever.
* Geoff - being great goes beyond what you produce
* Lauren - a little guidance goes a long way
* Robert - it's the team of people you work with that makes every day worth while
* Nate - true friendships last a lifetime
I hope everyone can say they've met so many people that have changed their lives for the better, that they too cannot begin to narrow down the 24 most important. To all those above, and all those I may have missed...
Cheers!
-A
* Captain Nicole Malachowski - dedication and determination can make all your dreams come true
* Dr. Hoestetler - trust your gut and always question what doesn't seem right
* Kaleb - love of the game
* Matt - being a geek is more than okay, it's pretty damn cool
* April - not everyone is going to like you, and sometimes that's for the best
* Chris - running is all about heart
* Shannon P. - go against the grain
* Joe F. - it's better to take a risk and fail, then to never know the possibilities
* Anna - the importance of true friendship and keeping it alive
* Captain Mike - it's important to surround yourself with others who understand your passions
* CT - be someone's advocate
* TK - be someone's friend from afar
* Ryan D. - things don't always work out as expected, and that's okay
* Adam - one amazing friend is all you need
* Glenn - stay true to yourself, life's more fun that way
* Joe - be fearless, push the limits
* Jeff - respect yourself (and others) enough to do what's right
* Zack - the grass isn't always greener
*Annice - true spirit is rooted deep within
* Justin - don't give up. ever.
* Geoff - being great goes beyond what you produce
* Lauren - a little guidance goes a long way
* Robert - it's the team of people you work with that makes every day worth while
* Nate - true friendships last a lifetime
I hope everyone can say they've met so many people that have changed their lives for the better, that they too cannot begin to narrow down the 24 most important. To all those above, and all those I may have missed...
Cheers!
-A
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