A New Goal!

Kim--the keeper of my heart . . . oh yeah and Justin's in the picture too. (JK, Just!)

He's so sad here . . . but so cute! Ha--this is Sight Unseen; his character was a funny little mute. Just and Emilou chillaxin' in the car one night. Ha--what nerds!

So, in creating a post for my friend Landon, I think it is completely appropriate that I devote blog time to all the people in my life that are really important to me. So that's the next goal I am going to start--be prepared to read about yourselves in the near future on this blog. I really enjoyed doing Landon's and I think it is valuable to write down how blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life. So, this one is going to be about my best friend Justin Benson.

To describe his physical attributes I'd say Justin is about 5, 10" with warm brown eyes--not dark exactly, but bright like copper and he has a great smile. He says he has crooked teeth; I say his teeth just add charm to his face. As far as what really matters about Justin are the attributes he has which I adore most about him. These would be the top contributors to the great guy he is:

-Justin runs. RUNS . . . for enjoyment. RUNS FOR ENJOYMENT. Yeah, I have a friend who runs. Who thought it would ever happen?

-Justin has a rockin' awesome vocal instrument. Not only does he sing like a Greek god, but he has the most passion I have ever seen in a person for the art. He gives his entire heart into a song when he sings it. Truly his love for music is so moving.

*In a related comment, Justin is also a superior performer in general--sometimes I think it's a darn shame for him not to be an actor professionally because shoot, he's brilliant on stage. Truly one of my mentors in this department. (Although choir directors rock too, bud! Haha)

-Justin is kind to everyone. It seems that this is an overused compliment, but for Justin it couldn't be more true. He has more unconditional love than almost anyone I know.

-I've known Justin since eighth (eigth? eighth? I'm not sure.) grade...and sometimes we talk and move the same way. It's so sad; but I love it. For an example, just ask either of us to dance to hip hop. Our awkward white peopleness is never more apparent.

-A friend of mine made an interesting observation. When I talk about Justin, there are two different people: Justin . . . and Benson. Two different people. Benson is my best friend--he's who I love to laugh with and do dorky things with. Justin . . . is one of the closest people to my heart and he is also one of the most righteous, upstanding, giving individuals I've ever known. Benson is the guy that makes potato people. Justin is the person that bears his testimony just by living. I love them both so very much; I just thought it was a funny objective perspective.

-Next thing I love most about Justin--he really does make potato people. And balloon animals. And sugar cube castles. Where did I find this kid? (Also, I'm sure he's willing to sell some of his artwork if any of you are interested.)

-And the last thing I love most about Justin: his love for the gospel and testimony of our Savior. I can't express how much his influence makes me a better person. That cheesy song from Wicked about "Something has changed within me? Something is not the same?" As pathetic as it is, totally applies to Justin for me. LOL

Love you, Benson!

LCW(You know who you are; you're so needy!)