For my dear Ali Rae

In honor of your 25th birthday on 11-1,

11 reasons I'm glad we're friends:

     1. you tell it like it is
     2. you never tire of coffee dates
     3. you help me window shop... quickly :)
     4. you encourage me to succeed
     5. you're the best wedding planner... ever.
     6. you saved cans with me
     7. you allowed me to be your roommate for 3.5 years + a summer
     8. you created random art work with me
     9. you give great advice
     10. you value our friendship, as do I
     11. we can talk about anything under the sun and still be great friends.

I love you Ali.

Happy birthday!!