My Grandpa: he taught me how to have levity in any situation and how to be playful. He's probably the kindest, sweetest, happiest most caring individual I've ever met. He has a lot of traditional values and a strong work ethic yet isn't afraid to let sides of himself out that could be misconstrued.
My Dad: The hardest working man I've ever met, he has a drive that astounds me and is a perfectionist in the truest sense of the word, he plays a myriad of instruments and has inspired my deep love for music and has inspired me to self educate. Most everything tactile that I've learned I've learned from my father.
My Mom: My mother has inspired compassion and strength in me, she has been through a lot of hardships in her life and I can't believe how unbelievably well she's been able to handle them. She's an incredible woman and cares about people to a point that I sometimes find unreasonable on a very real level though, not on a level where that care is about reciprocation as I see so many others do.
My Sister: My sister has taught me the importance of having fun and has inspired me to be more physically fit, she is by far the most high energy "party, party, go, go" person I've ever met, and due to her drive has competitively figure skated at a junior level (That's second from the top in the ice skating scheme).
My Best Friend Brian: Brian has taught me tolerance, I can't believe the things he's put up with from me and he's helped me change so many habits that could have been destructive to me. He's in another state for the air force right now and I truly miss having him around.
My Best Friend Joel: Joel has taught me to let go of my insecurities and not give a shit what anybody thinks about me, he's a guy with a constant sense of humor and a willingness to do anything, that truly inspires me. To give you an idea of his sense of humor this is a guy who likes to walk around campus with a t-shirt on that has his face printed on it and a guy I've seen play a rock shows in the snow wearing a man thong.
My Best Friend Whittnie: Whitt has taught me about accepting others, she has many religious beliefs that I do not share but we have a tolerance of one another's beliefs and accept each other for who we really are. There are a few times that she's been there for me when no one else was.
And lastly although there are many others that influenced me in small ways.
My 5th/6th Grade Teacher: This guy was one of the most incredible people I've ever met in my life and was a big influence on me, he taught me a lot about the way that I learn and how it differs from the way many others do.
anyways, I may have got carried away here but this is how I feel and these are the people I've been influenced most by.
