The Schwee Way: Ah. Tearjerker.

I seriously have the greatest friends. Problem is you live so far away. I know I know...I'd change that if I could, but I cannot. I must stay and be a good grandaughter/daughter. Times have been rough over the last year, but things are looking. That's for sure. But I have my friends to thank for that.

weatherjen/boy are AMAZING. I miss them to pieces and they always know how to make this gooch smile. I just need to figure out how to pay off debt and save to visit them and Goochola more often.

Goochola is another amazing character, but I guess that's what you get when you are Italian and an A****. Thankfully, I have dual last name-ship and have entered not only as an V*** but as an A****. Goochola, I'm missing you.

katers, you are wild. But I still love you. And am very happy you've found your happiness again.

My other Gooch, ah, I am such a terrible lil sis. I haven't seen her in forever, but she's all having fun in Japan, so I can't blame her. When she gets back, I'll definitely have to make a trip back up to Seattle to see her.

Little Scout, oh I haven't called her that in forever. She's off running her little chef-ass creating havoc at all the fantastic restaurants in Seattle. I am so proud she made the jump from small business bulls*** to make her dream a reality. I should get her to teach me a few things about cooking...

And finally, Kanga. Crazy and as loud as you are, I'll always be your beam. You have made me learn so much more about myself than I could have ever imagined. You taught me to love me for me and always believed in me. I am so proud you are on the journey to do what you were born to do. Teach the world. Make sure they are not as crazy and as loud as you are...there's only room in this world for one LML.

The kids, J&J get me through my tough days. When I don't feel like studying, you distract me and then pass out. I mean, nothing tops coming home to this: