Ya gotta love your friends. I mean really, really love them! Don't you? I sure do. I notice, however, that there's a fairly wide gap between those I consider my close friends and the many other people I know and spend time with. It's not just that we have a lot in common. It's not just that they're smart and good and open and happy and fun. My close friends know something about the art of being true friends. They know that being a friend means doing something about it, being there for each other when needed without a second thought. Somehow there's no contradiction in the fact that we may lose touch for years and our friendship doesn't deteriorate. They see the good in everything and dwell on that, and that makes life ever so much more beautiful than it already was. I just glanced at my profile on a social networking site and read through the comments left by various friends there. It made my day and now I'm going to share their comments here. To all you guys and all my other well-loved friends out there (you know who you are!), I want to thank you for being who you are and doing what you do. Thank you ever so much for making my life a quality experience. I value you above nearly all else. Chantilly Kinetic is one of my all-time favorites. Always fun. Always incredibly interesting. Very inspirational. I could go on, and on, and on for hours. From Chantilly (Knows Kinetic VERY WELL) Dirtius Wifius Adventure has a first name... It's O-S-C-A-R... No wait, it's Kinetic!!! I've known him for years and he is by far one of the most friendly and accepting and fun people I've ever known. Everyone would do well to have friends like this. He makes you think and inspires you to LIVE! Besides that, he's smart (great conversations!) and a looker (his pictures don't do him justice). Talk about a catch! From Dirtius Wifius (Knows Kinetic VERY WELL) Joshooha Climbing! This is a good man! We climbed together years ago in college. Ask him about the story he got published in the New Era about climbing ! 🙂 From Joshooha (Knows Kinetic VERY WELL) Justagoodgirl Kinetic Energy I love this guy! He is your best friend in the first week you know him. You can talk for hours but beware of the blue eyes you can get truely lost in them. And if you are active and love the outdoors he is the best guide and companion to have by your side. He is one of the most amazing people i have met in my life. A true diamond. From Justagoodgirl (Knows Kinetic VERY WELL) gratibunda Kinetic my philosopher friend Kinetic is full of ideas and intersting thoughts about life. A great friend - I'm lucky to know him. Course I should really stay in better touch! Call me man! Tyrone 602.9621 From gratibunda (Knows Kinetic VERY WELL) Stinken Kool Kim "Climmb EVERY mountaiin!!!" If you know that song...then you will have a small hint about the magical life of Kinetic! I mean this guy has almost walked, hiked, climbed, jumped and CONQUERED the entire earth! He's AMAZING! And on an serious note...he is like Nathaniel of old who was loved and known for the "Integrity of his heart." There is not a kinder person, devoted friend, or brighter smile then that of this GREAT MAN! From Stinken Kool Kim (Knows Kinetic VERY WELL) ahlanalan The chances are if you discover a new adventure and mention it to Kinetic, he has already done it. If not, he at least knows what you're talking about and if he can pull himself away from his many projects he'll share it with you. I don't think I've ever been around Kinetic without getting the sense that he is having a great time with this thing called life. From ahlanalan (Knows Kinetic MODERATELY WELL) Kaydee80 I cant say enough nice and wonderful things abt Kinetic. He is truly one of a kind. He is someone who you can sit with for hours and talk abt everything or nothing at all. He makes you feel special, he makes you want to be better, he makes you laugh, he makes you think, he makes you almost wish you were stranded on a mountain so that he could come rescue you. Any girl who passes him up is in need of a good therapist. From Kaydee80 (Knows Kinetic MODERATELY WELL) Jann A stellar person. Kinetic: attractive, positive, adventurous - not many people can truly be called that, fearless in many ways, has meaningful conversations, lives purposefully searching for insight and knowledge, discovering the good within himself and others, a good friend. Happy memory: riding with him on his bike with him on the Nebo Loop one gorgeous Saturday morning. From Jann (Knows Kinetic MODERATELY WELL) shooter Kinetic is a great friend to have if you seek adventure and spontaneity. He has a passion for life that is evident in all he does. He has a rare and genuine interest in others, and finds happiness in selfless service. He exhibits an ideal balance of wit, spirituality and unbridled energy. He is worth getting to know. From shooter (Knows Kinetic MODERATELY WELL) • • • BestDotGuy • • • Adventure is his FIRST name Kinetic, is a true adventurer. If you ever get a chance to see one of his slide shows, don't miss it. From • • • BestDotGuy • • • (Knows Kinetic NOT THAT WELL)