April 21 2011

This is exactly why I love every single one of these people. We all ran around the couch and then flew into a position right before the camera went off. Kara got smoked in the head by both Kaylees (see what I did there?) and this is the result. Amazing.

L to R: Karina, Alvin, Carllee, Me, Kailee, Kara, Stella

At UBC I’ve met the most amazing people (these are just a few of them) and I’m sad to walk away from this life that I’ve created here.

Karina: One of the first people I met at UBC getting off the 41 and walking to Apple Fest for one of our first volunteer experiences ever. Little did we know we would spend the next 4 years spending countless hours working for free. You’ve been here from the start and have been such an inspiration to me. From volunteering, swimming, running, yoga, walking, painting, and mojito nights, thank you, it’s helped me more than you know!

Alvin: One of my only guy friends in Vancouver. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious. I knew volunteering on the management team for Agora that we needed to be friends. You’ve been a sounding board for me over the years and listened to me when even I knew I was being ridiculous. From Agora, to the Olympics, zip lining, camping, MJ dance parties, HIMYM marathons, and adventures around Vancouver – it’s been awesome.

Carllee: The Mother Theresa of the group. I’ve always felt so comfortable talking to you about anything even though I’ve only known you for a year. Your calm demeanour and compassion  will keep inspiring me to become a better person and continue to give back to my community. From our first lunch date at the UBC hospital, to sharing GF recipes, Halloween party, Back to School party, and the DCC, I can’t believe I didn’t meet you earlier!

Kailee: I remember my first encounter with you was you trying to teach me some knife skills at Agora. I was a little intimidated to say the least and never thought that we would share so many laughs. Thank you for having such a contagious laugh and making every moment with you an absolute blast. I’ll keep you almost fainting during storm the wall, patty cake, hiking, twister party, K2 and K0, and the best ‘hey Kaylee’ anyone could ever ask for in my little memory book.

Kara: My other half, the person that gets me the most, my wife, and the best baker I know. You have been such an amazing friend to me over the past year and I honestly don’t know how I’m going to manage without you and Ella. You’ve invited me into your life and I’ll be forever thankful that we’ve shared so many memories together this year! Many many Skype dates with Ella will probably be needed (especially after she gets a haircut).

Stella: The newest addition to my life but it seems like I’ve know you forever. I’m so glad that we became friends this semester although I feel like it just hasn’t been long enough (selfish I know). You, my friend, are going to do amazing things with your life and I’m excited to be able to share them with you even from a distance. I will meet you on May 31 at 4pm for our walk across the stage together!