Who didn’t see this one coming. It is no surprise that Jim tops the countdown of most influential positive impacts on my life. It is not a surprise to Jim, it is not a surprise to me, and it is not a surprise to anyone that knows him or I. I have known Jim since [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Countdown’
July 24, 2009
2. Ashley Woodin
This is perhaps the only real surprise of the entire countdown. You have seen the name so you know that Ashley Woodin is ranked number two, but you still don’t know exactly why. As it turns out, I have plenty of reasons and this is a story I love telling. It shows that true friendship [...]
June 20, 2009
3. Melissa Schreyer
Rob,
My one and only Busteroo. I don’t think I can even write about all of the wonderful things that you have done for me or about how much I truly care for you. This past year has been an amazing part of my life. In a year you have given me so much. You have [...]
June 20, 2009
4. James/Paula Holmes
This ranking is dedicated to and outlines the greatest set of parents that I have ever known, including my biological ones. From the day I met these two individuals, I knew that they were the type of parents I had always envisioned having myself. They were not overly strict and let their son Jim and [...]
April 5, 2009
5. Kayla Sutter
We get to the top five and perhaps the most controversial (to others who know the history) placement on this list. Some people reading this may ask “How can she even be on the list, especially at number five?” Truth be told, her spot on this list is not based on the Kayla Sutter that everyone knows [...]
March 27, 2009
6. Nick Pfister
Nick and I went to the same high school but never spoke, not even once, throughout those years. It was our choice to both go to Dutchess Community College that created this bond.
Our first talk wasn’t even a conversation. Nick and I passed each other in Washington Hall at Dutchess and he asked me where the Student [...]
March 19, 2009
7. Clay/Karen Brooks
If it had not been for Clay and Karen Brooks, I would never have completed my high school career at Dover High School. They are to thank for allowing me to live a dream of sorts, that being my want to go from kindergarten until graduation day of senior year in the same school district.
During [...]
February 20, 2009
8. Robert/Terry Schreyer
As the last name indicates, this entry discusses Melissa’s parents and one of the four sets of parents I have had in my life. I felt this way very early on after meeting them, but more so after they allowed me to move in with them.
The day I met them, they allowed me to sleep over [...]
February 19, 2009
9. Marcus Jackson
Marcus has always been a third younger brother to me. I mentioned T.J. in an earlier post and his affect on me, but it was his younger brother here that had a much greater influence. Marcus was always the first one outside when were younger and always eager to take part in whatever sport was [...]
February 19, 2009
10. Clayton Brooks
Clayton, along with Jim and I, made up our triangle friendship. We started this grouping in 10th grade in English class and it just took off from there. The jokes were always there along with the friendly ribbing that went on. We hung out after school at Clayton’s house along with other people because Clayton [...]
