I want to talk about 3 people real quick. These 3 people are friends in my life that I'm close to and I talk to often and I'm able to go to for anything. One is graduated, one is a senior, and one is a freshman. Although, all 3 are of different ages they all are able to have amazing influences on me. All 3 make me feel great about myself. All 3 are just wonderful and amazing people.
But let's start with the one you guys know best, Brennen Eisenhut. This kid, like I've said before, is an amazing person. Going into my sophomore year, really not having a strong secure group of friends, wandering around, trying to find a foundational group, I met Brennen. Now I knew his sister and I had met Brennen before but never really talked to him too much. Well, I started hanging out with that Mormon group. It was a nice group. But I wasn't really always invited everywhere. But when I got close to Brennen he took me under his wing. He hung out with me, invited me to hang out with the group, invited me to his house and just made me feel included. He's the reason my sophomore year was amazing. Once he left, well, my Junior year has been a little bit of a struggle. Anyway, he just knew how to be a friend. He knew how to be kind. He knew how to love his neighbor. And I have never argued with him. He's just such a fantastic person. But he has impacted my life in such a positive way. And I'm just thankful for that.
My next person is Evelyn Hunter. I think the only time I have mentioned her was in my friends part 2 blog where I said I'm thankful for the Hunter girls but this is her personal blog, Well along with two others. Now Evelyn is different than Brennen. She can be very salty sometimes and not be in any mood to talk to me whereas Brennen, no matter what, would talk to me. But that's besides the point. Her occasional attitude doesn't change how much I love her as my best friend. After Brennen left I sorta went into a depressed state and a down mood, got invited to less places and I didn't feel as included. But then I started becoming better friends with Evelyn. I became better friends and she was just super kind. I am able to go to her for anything. I can talk to her about anything, I can say anything, and even her being there for me makes me happy. Evelyn sorta helps me get out of that depressed state whenever I'm hanging out with her. There's just something about her as a friend that makes me remember that I don't need a lot of friends. Ever since Brennen left, she makes me forget about all the "friends" who don't invite me to hang out. It's not very often we hang out, but its just nice to know that I do have that shoulder to lean on and that person to go to. Her impact on me has been greater than I think she'll ever know. And although we've had some pretty extreme ups and downs in our friendship, I know she'll always be there for me.
Ok lastly, Marc Fimbres. I can't believe he is graduating. The other day I had a 30 minute long discussion about religion with him it was really cool. But this guy. The only reason why I ever get a good grade on my Human Anatomy projects is because I ask him to help me then he just goes above and beyond. He's such a great influence. His positivity everyday as he walks around campus and greets every person is just amazing. His kind soul and his gratitude just outbeats everyone. He is always including of me and is always there when I need him. My day is always better whenever he says hi to me or says something nice. His attitude is just something you can't hate. Never has there been a time where he has made me feel bad about myself. Never has there been a time where he was gotten mad at me or said something rude. He is so giving and thoughtful and just great all around. Loved by everyone. Respected by everyone. And fun to he around. Especially his humor that is just crazy and awesome. This dude is a great example because of his kindness and his ability to include everyone and make everyone feel good about themselves. I will forever miss him when he graduates but his legacy will forever live on.
These three people have influenced me to do better in my life and create positivity. They have also helped me feel special and uplift me and raise my self esteem. I'm grateful for them and their powerful influence in my daily life.
For all those reading, always stay positive about everything and keep your head up. It will be worth it if you stay strong. And make others feel good about themselves, too. Don't make anyone else feel bad. I love you all. I love my family, church leaders, teachers, GOHS staff, etc. Oh, and especially Evelyn, Brennen, and Marc. Stay safe everyone.
Michael Skaggs
