I have tequila-induced mental retardation today, as well as a long list of things I need to be doing other than this, so I'm going to take the easy way out and fulfill another request I got via a friend's blog to do the following: "List 5 people currently in your life that have impacted you significantly, for better or worse, and why." I'm going to keep this in good spirits, so I'm not going to list anyone that has impacted my life for worse. That being said, here goes nothin':
1) My dad. On a daily basis I experience a range of emotions from frustration & utter disgust to total adoration and the highest respect. Our relationship is truly special, even when we're pissing the other one off. Almost everything I do in my life of significance stems from his suggestion/encouragement.
2) Alison. I can't possibly list all the reasons why she is significant; I'll just say that my life is wholly enriched by her presence and I cannot imagine what I'd do without her!
3) Dash. He is essentially like my own child, and I can only assume that how I love him must be what "a mother's love" is like. He has also given me the reality of how hard raising children is!
4) Cate. Her visions and views on life are unlike any of my other friends, and I love her input on life experiences because I know it will be poignant and new. (That's not all, but in an effort of time-saving, I'll just stop there)
5) Dr. Cobb. He is not actively in my life currently because he passed away in 2004. However, he certainly impacted my life for many reasons while I was in college and I regret we did not have the opportunity to share more experiences together.
