#jasongracious

Madi: My dearest Madison. You take no shit, and you call things like you see them.  I'm so lucky I reconnected with you in middle school and high school, because otherwise I'd miss out on some hella good times.  As much as you say I came and got you out of the house, you gave me stuff to do, reasons to get out of my house, and spend time just being a kid without worrying about colleges or school work or feeling sorry for myself for various other reasons.  By merely being yourself, you include everyone instinctively, and I don't know how I would've gotten through last week without you. Hazel and Gus were happy with their ends.  You're funny, you're sweet, and most of all you're a thirsty ass bad bitch.  I"m glad to take you out to cheat on your Gluten Diet, and I feel so special to be a person you decided you could confide in. I still owe you a Mani-Pedi, hit me up for it :)

Ashleigh: You're a Little Shit.

Hillary: You have not a clue, but you're such a role model to me.  Regardless of the fact that you look fucking fabulous ALL THE TIME, you're smart, you know what you want, and you put up with amounts of shit so vast your carbon footprint is off the charts.  You're someone who goes and gets shit done and as a lifelong procrastinator, that's so inspiring to me.  You're kind, you're so fucking brave, and you protect your friends with a fierce mama bear instinct.  I'm glad our mutual friends brought us together because I don't think my life would be the same without you.  Your sense of loyalty is impeccable, and your dreams are vast and within your reach.  I hope next week is better, and you deserve gallons of ice cream, and puppies to hold. 

Paige: Dick dick dick dick dick dick dick dick dick dick dick dick ....dick.

Anyways, Paige, where do I start? Hot damn do you piss me off sometimes, but your sense of humor and your kindness always bring me back for more.  Sometimes your prickly exterior hides the fact that you're a smart, caring individual, who loves her friends and bandmates very much. Your sense of humor is the strangest thing I've ever heard of and I (HALF A TRUCK) think you're so unique and special for it. Driving with you is always an adventure, but you go out of your way to give rides when needed. I hope you bring my Honey Buns this weekend.

Ashleigh: Nah, jk, you're one of my best friends.  You're simply an amazing person.  I may be a bit harsh sometimes, but that's just because I know you can do better.  I feel fiercely protective of you, and you're so sweet and sensitive that I want to punch all the bunz of people who hurt you or say mean or rude things to you.  You're so gentle and good natured that I'd scarce find anyone to replace you, ever.  You're bombing at video games, and you make me laugh constantly.  Your house is a place of refuge, and I'm so glad I got invited into the family, Despite your stinky asshole and your weird phobias, you're a friend that I know will last a lifetime, despite geography or time zones.  You're strange and a freak and silly and lazy and amazing and loving and endlessly kind and I wouldn't change a thing about you.

Rain: Bitch needs to come back to Indiana to get hers.

Jesse: We've been through so much together and I'm endlessly happy that despite everything, we're still friends.  I miss what we had but I'm so happy that we can still be there for each other.  You're one of the sweetest and most genuine people I've ever met and that's not changing. You've put up with shit and still maintain a cautiously optimistic view on life.  In all honestly, you're a role model to me, and you still go after the things you want even when you're afraid or confused and that's so precious.  You've given me so much, and ask nothing in return and are a completely self-less person.  I'm so glad we've done everything we did together and I'm glad we can still talk frankly about so many things.  You saved me in a time where I was fucked up and stayed around for the rest, for some weird reason.  You're the best.

...Never Let Them Go.