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Yesterday I saw a man with a JMU football t-shirt on the beach and it made me think of the first football game I went to freshman year, which I'd have to declare as one of the best days of my life. That day I realized that I had already found great friends, had gone to a school that was unbelievable, and that I could tailgate with the best of them.

Throughout college, most of my friends from that day remained my best ones, with the addition of 572 and the rest of weaver along the way. And honestly, it's pretty unfathomable that I was blessed with two different groups of friends that I get along with equally as well, and who I love equally as much.

I wanted to thank everyone in weaver for letting me basically join their dorm. I don't know where I would be without any of you, especially the girls--who I've been informed of didn't like me freshman year (haha thanks Amanda!), but thanks for giving me a chance later on! And the boys--you guys were always my favorite part about JMU.

Also my gratitude goes to 572. We met in a weird way. A very weird way. But when I started participating in 151 Wednesdays, or Tuesdays, you all had my heart. We entered college strangers, and left a family. You will always be my family.

And I can't write a JMU blog post without mentioning 345. Keith and Alex you are my brothers--I can't believe how indescribably crazy you are, and how much I love you for that. I couldn't have asked for better neighbors in college (although Ry, Jeremy, Chris and Harrison are pretty cool too). And Cara and Marlee: you were my first friends in college, and rightfully so. We've been through a lot, and our bond is stronger than I ever imagined it would be. I'm also going to throw Laura into this category, because Laura I don't have a category for you--but I couldn't have made it through college without you.

I guess I was overdo for a sentimental JMU reminiscing blog post, I just didn't think a single Madison t-shirt would set off my emotions. I guess I have a lot to be prepared for in the future if something as small as a t-shirt can send me on a tangent. I just had to tell everyone how much they mean to me, and how you all made my college experience honestly the greatest four years of my life. I look forward to the mayhem we will ensue together in the future.

Sidenote: Anyone I didn't mention, it doesn't mean you weren't important to me. If I individually attributed everyone I appreciated and that contributed to my times at JMU, this blog post would be obnoxiously long.