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The Impact of 50

My dear friend showed me a blog post where the writer listed 50 people and how they had impacted her life. The writer is basically my role model in every way, shape, or form, so I've taken it upon myself to do the same.

1. Grace B- My favorite and best. I look to her for everything, and she's my no. 1 advice giver.
2. Anna S- She taught me how to sing my way through life.
3. Samantha H- My first best friend.
4. Hannah W- She's probably the most reliable, trustworthy person I have ever met.
5. Gabi A- Showed me how to not see the "haters".
6. Colton S- In plain words, he's just made my life happier.
7. Kate A- One of the first true friend's I ever came across.
8. Audrey T- She taught me how to laugh through everything.
9. Rachael B- Showed me how to charm the boys. ;)
10. Halli H- Taught me to never give up on people.
11. Hogan B- The most upfront, selfless, sweetest guy I know.
12. Hayden E- He's always there to talk.
13. Payton H- Best guy-advice giver out there.
14. Theo B- The ideal gentleman/friend.
15. Aubrie G- What true support is.
16. Jasmin J- One of the few people who can make me cry from laughter.
17. Rachel W- The best musician I know.
18. Hannah P- Instagram, blog, friend, and face goals.
19. Madi A- My beloved cousin who has been with me through thick and thin.
20. Zach B- My definition of a worthy Priesthood holder.
21. Zac B- By far the most friendliest/lovable person alive.
22. Samuel S- The only person I've met who rocks a bucket hat.
23. Aubrie B- True beauty glows in and around her.
24. Kristyn R- She's taught me that it IS possible to smile all. the. time.
25. Savannah F- Has the voice of an angel, and an even sweeter heart.
26. Andrew V- Showed me how to keep a straight face.
27. Loryn S- My best example when it comes to enduring to the end.
28. Clay C- My friend since birth, and he never forgets a good story.
29. Kelsee G- My fellow adventurer and bishopric daughter.
30. McKenna S- Taught me how to look on the bright side and to never take things for granted.
31. Brendon J- Idk, I've just known him for forever.
32. Kaigan M- She showed me how to do a mating call.
33. Ashlynn S- The person I think of when I hear "smart".
34. Mckenna V- Taught me how to be a drama queen (the good kind).
35. Riley R- Someone who is completely comfortable with who she is.
36. Braiden E- One of the most optimistic, insane people I know.
37. Amanda W- Friend to everyone.
38. Marisa H- She spent a week with me while we had the most spiritual experiences of our lives.
39. Colette N- The best example when it comes to being a good listener.
40. Nate D- So incredibly giving (even when I steal his food).
41. Bryson A- Often quiet, but has the kindest heart.
42. Joey S- Quite possibly my favorite ginger.
43. Caleb W- Always thinking of others.
44. Lauren B- My gorgeous college cousin who is my role model for everything.
45. Shirley M- My sister's birth-mom; a true angel.

*THE BIG 5*
46. Mother- My biggest teacher. My caretaker since day one. Because of her I know what true love is.
47. Father- My second biggest teacher. My vision of a hard worker. My favorite pot-stirrer.
48. Reese- My most innocent, model-of-a-baby sister. She may not know it, but we're best friends.
49. Nate- Most Christ-like person I have ever met. We too are also best friends.
50. Jesus Christ- My Savior and Redeemer. Because of Him, I have purpose, love, joy, hope, and so much more.

Every single person has contributed to my life in one way or another. Obviously this isn't all (I didn't even get to my grandparents yet), but these are some of the finest human beings I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, and I am forever grateful to them.

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