I believe that philosophy students do me good. I myself do not enjoy philosophy and have at times been known to refer to it as a ‘false religion’ or ‘thought processes for people who can’t think for themselves’.

But there remain three philosophy students who do me good. Shane Wahl, David Hanson, and Kamran Swanson. All three of whom, at any time, will give it to me straight and not sugar coat the truth, or whatever it seems that I need to hear.

Shane Wahl, perhaps the very antithesis of my existence, one who believes almost completely opposite as I do on every issue, is nevertheless someone that I respect and enjoy the company of. If I were to be stuck somewhere for eternity, I’d truly love to have his presence there to argue with.

Dave Hanson, a good true friend, one whom in the last 9 years that I have known him has proved time and again, that regardless of the often incongruous arguments he concocts is one person who can hold his end of the conversation, and can offer advice more worthy than offered at delphi.

Kamran Swanson, for being, hands down, the best roomie that I have ever had. Never once has he complained about the cat’s litter box or the amount of dishes that need to be done. Plus he got my cat out of the tree.

Just to wind up this incredibly sappy and silly post, without these three philosophy students, I’d probably lead a normal life, if that were at all possible. Thanks to these three for keeping it real.

Note to self: Drinking beer makes one sentimental, stop drinking so much of it.