The Sticky Stamp Project: Two Decades of Thank You Notes
I used to hate thank you notes. To be honest, I am still not a huge fan of them. On my 20th birthday, I was given a rather interesting challenge in the guise of a box of 100 postcards. 10 of them were used to make a mobile for my room, yet I had another 90 just sitting there. They looked nice, but I had an idea to spread some goodwill to those who made me the man I am today. This list is my attempt to find the 90 most influential people of my life thus far. This is an eclectic list of individuals, from close friends to distant acquaintances. I will both update the site with a running list of people I have sent the letters to, as well as photographs with every completed postcard. Up, up, and away!
1. My Family-What kind of son would I be if I did not thank my family first?
2. Liz D.- My gentle and kind friend from the final days of high school. 3. Jessica K.- My most trusted confidant and Honors advisor. 4. Nick T.- A friend from 3rd Grade onward, and a genius writer! 5. Alex S.- A quirky and incredible presence in my life since 1st grade. 6. Ty W.- My exact opposite...but somehow one of my best friends. 7. Zack S.- My freshman roommate, and general goofball. 8. Shirley N.- My greatest childhood friend and model for being unique. 9. Steve P.- A role model far beyond the scope of a 7th grade classroom. 10. Simon C.- A long time friend, and the manliest man I know. 11. Tomica C.-A great supporter for me at the end of my freshman year. 12. Jonah B.- My friend from college and sophomore year roommate. 13. Guy T.- My brave, loyal, and hilarious sophomore suite mate. 14. Jeff "MaximusBlack" Johnston-Youtube personality and humorist. 15. Rachel M.-She liked dogs at one point. She draws good. 16. Jack D.-More than my friend's brother. A young version of awesome. 17. Erica P.-I found it difficult to convey all memories and feelings for this one. 18. Nancy N.- I was luckily able to thank my grandma before she passed away. 19. Susan F.-My pediatrician who I thanked at my final physical exam. |
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