So many people have helped me throughout this journey and I feel I must thank them for all they've done for me.

I know it probably sounds cheesy, but it's not...I must start off by thanking God my creator, for without him I wouldn't even be here today. He has blessed me with the gift of song and I hope to be able to share it with many people throughout my life.

Next I'd like to thank my family for being so supportive of me throughout the years. They've stuck with me through the good times and the bad, never once giving up on me and always believing in me. Thank you, I love you!

I have been blessed with so many amazing friends, they're all so awesome!! Patricia: my best friend in the world, thank you for being you. You are the most awesome best friend a girl could ask for and I can see us being best friends forever until we're old and gray. Our kids will be best friends someday and we'll never lose touch or ever stop being best friends. I love ya, sista!

Big D: you're crazy and strange but you know I love you for it, hehe. We've had so many good laughs and inside jokes and you're always there to cheer me up when I need it. thanks girl, we definitely have to go to karaoke together sometime. woo hoo!

Sarah: I know you probably won't read this, but I feel I have to thank you anyway because you're such an amazing person and you don't even realize it. You've inspired me so much, taught me so much about life and myself, and I hope we stay friends forever. I can't wait to see you again, I miss our times together. Daniel Bedingfield forever!

Kelly: girl...you're awesome. Never give up on your dreams, you have an amazing voice...you'll make it someday!! Thanks again for the awesome time at karaoke, maybe next time the hot guy will notice you? *winks* hehehe.

Heather: you're so cool!! thanks for all the html help, girl...you know I would've been totally lost if it weren't for you to answer all my silly questions in the making of this site, hehe. Never give up on your dreams, you, too are awesome! I can't wait until you get the song clips up on your site, I wanna hear!!! and good luck with you know who, hehehe!

Karen: another awesome girl! thanks for all your html help, between you and Heather I got it down, lol. Good luck on your second cd and with Steve, I know you two will be together for a long, long time.

all my friends on the Aretha group over at msn: I love ya!!! You've all been there as I discovered the queen and accepted me for who I am, and I don't know how I'd live without you. I feel close to you and I value my friendships with all of you extremely high. You are all awesome, good luck in your lives and keep holdin' on!

and to anyone else who I may have forgotten, I'm sorry, you know I didn't mean to forget you! I love you all, god bless!!! peace, love, and r-e-s-p-e-c-t!!!!