Elizabeth Monachello the ringleader, event coordinator, high spirited, highly motivated, beautiful personality as well as physique; a runner at heart, pusher, over-achiever, obsessor of cook books and peanutbutter and all things Italian. Liz has the utmost ability to do whatever she puts her mind to and she will see it through; she is loyal and faithful and radiant!
Emily Powell the crazy, fun-filled, creative voice of the group; shopaholic for vintage, deals and wegmans' goodies at the end of a work day; master mac'ncheese and popcorn connoisseur and omelate maker; encourager, uplifter and seeker. She has a knack for compromise and communicating while also listening to other's viewpoints. She is so very other-oriented and self-less while always considering other people's strengths, talents, and struggles. And she is going to be Mark's wife in less than a month!!!! Oh and she makes THE best Baklava.
Laurabeth Weaner is a puzzle piece still being put together and she doesn't hide much but wears her emotions, ideals, opinions on her sleeve; A perfectionist cleaner, cook/baker, and student; She knows what she loves and that is competetive running, being outdoors, ice-cream, food in general, Meat, FREE food!! swing dancin', Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Farm boys, being absolutely ridiculous and laughing and probably first and foremost her Lord, Savior and God. She is like a memorable character in a book or movie:)
Gretchen Peck is the most loveable lady who commands respect and understanding from her listeners with her quiet, humble intellect and curiousities. She can do no wrong, this blonde beauty who loves good old Lottie Nelson (our school's dining hall) and was loyal to it even her last semester as a Senior. She is questioning but at the same time solid and grounded in who she is and how she sees the world. Our green thumb, country girl who is the best at being laid back, reading maps, crocheting, making gifts for people, knitting, sledding, jumping off cliffs, doing anything and daring others to join her in challenges;) one of our favorite phrases= "There are no wrong turns, only new adventures"
yayyy kori!!! what a beautiful post and it was so fun to read. thank you for all your thoughts...i think you are right on for all of us. now ill do a little one for you: it is a wonder that kori is not a gemini, like myself, because sometimes she seems to have two sides to her; she is soo fun loving with her high energy to want to salsa all night or dance nude in the apartment or out under the open sky. she is silly and so huggable but then she will surprise you maybe with this intense faith and desire to know new things. she can read for hours in our hammock and just appreciate rest amid hectic lives. she also bakes AMAZING choco chip cookies....how was that? i agree that we were all different but that was our strong point in our friendship. i miss you all terribly but i cant wait until the wedding. i cant wait to be reunited with you all again...seriously. i hope you are doing well and i think youve done a wonderful job with this blog. love you and thinking about you lots :)
ReplyDeleteHI KORI! Thanks for the post. I agree with Emily that you really described everyone very accurately! I am so thankful that we are such an eclectic group because it diversifies and adds beautiful perspectives to our life experiences. Fry C-103 was interesting and wonderful - a great learning experience. I really hope we live in proximity to each other someday. I am glad you found a job! Congratulations! To Emily's description of you, I would add, Kori is also a great listener and sharer, for she desires both to enter into the lives of others and share her life as well. Over the past four years, she has gained a newfound confidence that will lead her to a great many places and people. love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Em:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz:)
can't wait for July 11
p.s. can we all be neighbors someday? ya know, walk down the street to borrow some eggs and have play dates with our kiddies hehe...