Lydia and I have been friends since pre-school but truly became close in one fateful high school study hall that had us laughing until we cried. She understands my brand of weird and makes me feel whole.

Mo is a brilliant friend from Clarkson University who is crushing it in Denver now. We get through the distance with thoughtful gifts and long phone calls. Plus, I love that I can come visit for ski trips!

Kelly and I met at Clarkson but became close when I moved to Rochester. You'll find us smashing the patriarchy at the tops of mountains, in foreign countries, or around Rochester.

Allie is an adult friend who makes me feel like a kid again. From the serious to the silly, she'll be there with a smile. She is a Phish friend and a soul sister.

Aileen and I instantly became best friends at Clarkson. We shared a room for four years and road-tripped across the country together. We've been there through it all and always will be.

Owen is my brother and only sibling. I cherish our childhood memories of summers at Chazy Lake, ski trips, and growing up just the two of us. I'm excited to continue to share these with him as we formally add Billy to the squad.

Dean is my little brother, but he was truly my first friend. We had an amazing childhood together, and I am deeply grateful for the brotherly bond that has lasted into adulthood. There’s no one else I’d want to be my best man.

Mike and I met in middle school, and our friendship really took off when we became teammates on the Siena Catholic Academy middle school basketball team, with his dad as our coach. Golf is the priority now, but our friendship is as strong as it was back in the day.

JD was originally a high school buddy, but we became great friends in our 20s. Some of the wildest nights of my life have been with this guy. We’ve been through some tough times, but it’s always a true pleasure when JD and I get together—especially when he’s cooking for us!

Eli and I knew each other in middle school at Siena, but we really became close running around the streets of Henrietta with Mulligan and the usual cast of characters back in high school. There are too many good times to list, but perhaps most importantly, Eli was one of the biggest influences in my journey to sobriety—a commitment we both share to this day.

Chris and I met in high school, and we were up to no good from the start! Thankfully, we’ve both matured a lot since then, and we’ve continued to grow as friends and motivate each other. Chris is one of the most loyal people I’ve ever met, and I’m lucky to have him in my life.

From pledging the illustrious Delta Chi Fraternity in Fredonia together to the craziness of living as roommates for four years, Dobo was my ride-or-die in college. There are way too many inside jokes to count, but... if you eat this chicken finger, you will turn into a glass of orange juice.