I have known Shannon since the 8th grade.  And truth be told she is the kindest person one could ever hope to meet.  We have the best of times. Shannon and I went to the same high school and junior college, where she studied to become a pre-school teacher.  She now works for Disney Studios Child Care Center and is very active in her church. 

Matthew, a.k.a. Matty-Coda, is a wonderful person.   He's very funny and very talented.  Matt and I met in high school and have been friends ever since.  Matt's dream is to become an animator and work for Disney one day.  He is currently attending college to accomplish that goal and works part time in a local art store.  Matt and I spend most of our free time together or with our friends. 

I don't know why but this dancing chicken reminds me of Brett.  He has a nervous energy, and a very unique sense of humor, and he's great fun to be with.  He has spent the last five years of his life in the Army.  He gets out of the Army this summer and is moving back to California.  HURRAY!  Brett and his twin brother Justin were "adopted" by my family and are like the boys my folks never had! 

Justin originally started out as my math tutor in high school our sophomore year.  We became great friends right away, that's how Brett and I met.  Justin was "let go" soon after my folks figured out they were paying him to sit and chat with me more than study!  The three of us used to go everywhere together, we got separated when we graduated but kept in contact and are still really good friends. 

Paul, Sean (a.k.a. Baby Sean, not pictured) and Andy at my house for a BBQ.  We've all known each other since high school. I met  Paul and Sean through matt.  Paul is a film student at a local college and Sean attends PCC and is majoring in art.  Andy works at a local record store and is also an art major.  We all get along very well, and spend most of our time laughing and joking!