Since moving to Eastern Kentucky, I had found that it was very difficult to form a lasting friendship. I wasn't sure if this was because I was an outsider there, or what the problem was, but it wasn't easy.

I met Matt Varney at Sykes and I soon learned that we had a lot in common. Matt was a big hit at work and kept everyone smiling. It was especially funny when Matt pretended like he was skiing and hit a tree. Also, he is the only person who has ever sung "I Wish I Was A Little Bar of Soap" to me.

Matt is a lot of fun and made me laugh like no one else could. He is an honest and dependable person and he cares about people. Matt was a big encouragement to me and I am proud to call him a friend.

Matt was offered another job, and once again, I had to say goodbye to a good friend. We still kept in touch and we went bowling together.

When I was loading up the moving van to move back to California, Matt came over to help me and I appreciate him for that.