Cause you're my best friend, and I'll steal your clothes and wear them if they fit me.

7. Your Best Friend.

I have had many best friends.

I am such a cool person. That's why.

People just love my sarcasm.

I think that once you become best friends with someone, you're always best friends.

At least a little bit.

So I am going to spotlight all of my best friends, past and present.

Kaylyn Taylor

Our History:

Britny and I were best friends with Kaylyn. 

She lived in our neighborhood, so we played every day.

She couldn't even talk because she was so little.

We were the only ones who could understand what she was saying.

A Memory:

She had a fear of sleepovers, but Britny and I loved them, so we did what any other pair of conspiring young sisters would do.

We locked her in the basement so she would have to sleep over.

My dad let her out.

She didn't sleep over that night.

Anja Higgins

History:

In third grade, I moved, and had to change elementary schools.

My first day, two of the 'popular' girls offered me their friendship.

I like to think it's because my friendship was in high demand.

I declined.

Then, I met Anja.
The 'A' to our SALT group.

I'm positive our friendship defined the beginning of who I would grow up to be.

Everyday at recess, we would play Fairies.

If you have never played that, you did not have a very imaginative childhood.

Who knows, maybe you did. Who am I to say?

We dared to be different.

We dared to be awesome.

A Memory:

In sixth grade, we were playing some kind of role playing game.

I think we were pretending to be fighting, but I don't know how well my memory is.

As a part of our pretend fight, she pushed me.

Into a tree.

I was shocked.

Don't worry, it was an accident. The tree didn't mean to be behind me.

Just kidding, Anja. :)

Jessica Dishman

History:

We met in fifth grade.

She was a new student, and I just new we would be best friends.

I was so right.

At first, I thought she was the most quiet, shy, and nicest person I had ever met.

I was so wrong.
Well, not about the nicest part.

Let me just say that she has the funniest laugh ever. In a good way.

I don't think we ever had a single sleepover, but we had countless 'stay-lates.'

Some of my greatest memories are with this girl.

Yes, Juice-ica, I still love you.

I better get an invite to your wedding!

A Memory:

How do I choose one memory out of years full of them?

Okay, most random one.

During lunch at South Jordan Middle School, I got my usual cheeseburger.

I confided in Jessica that it tasted funny.

She told me that the meat could have Mad Cow Disease.

Then she explained what the heck it was.
I have been afraid of mad cows ever since.


Tayler Gallant/- Reynard
History:
This little fiery redhead is one of a kind.
She was the 'T' in our SALT group

Such fun we had.
We used to call her 'Tayler Gallant-slash-hyphen-dash-Reynard.
Mainly because we had no idea which last name she went by.
A Memory:
Being the dramatic little girls we were, Tayler and I got into a fight.
All I remember is being really mad.
And I yelled at her.
And she started crying.
My apologies.


Lauren Williams
History:
We met sometime in elementary school.
People used to think we were sisters.
She was the 'L' in our SALT group.
Lauren, Anja, Tayler and I were inseperable.
Lauren still looks exactly the same.
That is a good thing, Lauren. :)
A Memory:
Lauren and I were three way calling with Anja once.
Then Britny took the phone from me.
She was being very mean to Lauren.
I'm sure she apologizes.


Kimberlee and Wesley Lewis
History:
Once upon a time, there were two black siblings.
They became best friends with two white siblings.
Kim and Wes were the bestest friends anyone could ask for.
I was very thankful to have them in my life.
Still am.
Most of my laugh-until-I-cry experiences are caused by them.
As well as the laugh-until-I-pee experiences.
I wish our friendship meant more than partying and drinking did.
Maybe then, things would be different.
A Memory:
Kim used to work at 5 Star.
That's a theatre.
The majority of our time was spent there.
While she was working, Wes and I would go watch free movies.
When Kim wasn't working, Kim and I would go.
Those are some of the best days of my life.


Haley Bechard
History:
The first words she said to me were:
You're really tall.
Good observation, Haley, I can tell we'll be instant friends.
And we were.
We will be friends forever.
She loves me so much, and I love her.
A Memory:
A year and a half ago, my friend Rory died.
Haley came right over with a movie and food.
She hugged me until I stopped crying.
Then we watched the movie.
Nothing makes you feel better than a best friend and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.


Tashiana Carmichael
History:
Cheer was fun because of Tash.
I've never had a best friend that could relate to all of my struggles.
She always made me feel confident and good about myself.
I miss you.
A Memory:
When I lived in that huge house in Draper, Tash came and stayed with me.
We held cheer practice in my empty living room.
I thought my grandma was going to kill us all.
"Does Mr. Bledsoe know you're here?"
I just got the chills.

Shastel Honeycutt
History:
My first friend in second grade.
Still one of my best friends.
I have known her the longest.
Basically, we're like sisters.
With different parents.
Obviously.
A Memory:
The first time I ever watched Texas Chainsaw Massacre was at her house.
I felt like such a rebel because my dad banned me from watching it.
Shastel turned me into a rule breaker.
You have no idea what you've done, missy.
Just kidding.

Kira Horton
History:
Our history is only five months long.
I feel like we've known each other our whole darn lives.
No one in my life has ever made me laugh like Kira can.
When we're eighty, and still best friends, I will be laughing just as hard.
But I'll probably pee my pants easier.
Because I'll be old.
A Memory:
Over Christmas break, Kira and I had many sleepovers.
Once, we watched Black Swan.
Let me give you some advice.
If you want to watch Black Swan with your friend, do it.
Do not bring your dad.
That was the epitome of awkwardness.

Becca Fitzgerald
History:
I honestly could not have asked for a better roommate.
She is so nice.
And not judgmental.
She always asks if I'm okay.
Mainly because she can tell when I'm not.
Yes, she is a wonderful friend.
A Memory:
With scars drawn on our foreheads, we ventured into the mall to get me some pants.
Mine ripped in line for Harry Potter.
So, we went to find some cheap pants that wouldn't rip.
We found some.
And more.
In Zumies.
It was then that I realized we would go to Zumiez every time we went to the mall.
I was right.
P.S. Sorry I borrowed your socks. :)