I have always considered myself a "people person." As an extrovert, I gain my energy by feeding off of other people's energy. The people surrounding me are what make my life so great.

As I have gotten older, I have discovered that there are many different types of people in your life for many different reasons. I have my friends that I've known forever and that will never change. These are the type of people that are there for me whenever I need them with no questions asked. The type of friendships that can pick up where they last left off without any issues.

College has really expanded the number of people I'm exposed to on a daily basis. There are my class friends that will always just be my class friends. I talk and laugh with them during every lecture and even FaceTime each other to discuss the homework assignments and exam reviews. When the semester is over, we probably won't ever speak again, but that's okay. They were still put in my life for a reason.

I'm involved with Dance Marathon at UF as a member of the Merchandise team. The people that make up that team started off as strangers but have grown to be some of my closest friends. Their passion and dedication to the cause is inspiring and they make me better. Those are the type of people that will stay in my life for years to come.

Family is family and that will never change. My parents, grandparents, cousins and more all have shaped me into the person I am today and I am so thankful to have their wisdom to help me along the way. They are the people I call in emergencies, times of crisis, etc.

Life can be pretty crazy sometimes and it is impossible to go through it alone. Having people to lean on and to pick you up when you're down is so important. Don't take the important people in your life for granted. Make sure to take the time to tell them how much they mean to you and to tell them thank you.