Ally and Courtney met in the summer of 2014 when working together at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. Courtney was about to move into her first apartment, and Ally and Courtney bonded over exchanging tips and tricks about cooking on your own. Although Ally and Courtney live far apart, they still see each other at least a couple times a year, especially since Ally frequently visits Orlando. Courtney is grateful to feel so welcome in Ally's family and admires Ally's kind and thoughtful heart.

Andrea and Courtney met in the seventh grade when they had the same Language Arts class. They became fast friends and had many sleep overs, starting a tradition of spending every New Year's Eve together. Courtney has very fond memories with Andrea: drinking tea, eating Andrea's mom's wonderful cooking, watching movies, and crushing over Harry Styles. Courtney admires Andrea's thoughtfulness and constant presence in each others' lives.

Ashley and Courtney met in kindergarten--they were so young, Courtney doesn't even remember them meeting! Courtney is grateful for Ashley's friendship over the years and cherishes being able to grow up together. From doing a joint Sweet 16 trip to Paris and Italy to attending each other's college graduation parties and many more milestones in between, they've always been by each others' side. Courtney most admires Ashley's motivation, thoughtfulness, and how incredibly kindhearted she has always been.

Emily and Courtney met the first week of college at USF when they became next door dorm neighbors in Castor Hall. They became instant friends, spending most of their college experience together, even taking the same classes. They lived together for 3 years (2 years in college and 1 year when Courtney was in grad school). Most recently, Emily married the love of her life, and Courtney was honored to serve as Emily's maid of honor. Courtney appreciates the many adventures they've had together and their constant shared laughter.

Emily and Courtney met at USF in 2015 when they both embarked on the same study abroad program in London. They bonded over Nando's and One Direction, and their friendship continued after returning to the states. They now share a love of cats and being active. Emily is always willing for an adventure, such as going to concerts, shopping at Glossier, and petting cats at cafes. Courtney is grateful for Emily's spirit and their many fun times together.

Holly and Courtney met in the summer of 2016 when they both worked at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. Although Holly lives in the UK and Courtney in the US, they've made multiple trips to visit each other and have stayed close friends. One of Courtney's favorite memories with Holly is when Courtney went to Holly's 21st birthday party across the pond. Holly is also getting married in 2025, and Courtney is honored to be one of Holly's bridesmaids. Courtney admires Holly's eternal positivity and bright spirit.

Jessica and Courtney met in college when they were both in the USF Rotaract Club. Jessica and Courtney bonded (along with Emily B. and Shannon) over playing Just Dance on the Wii. They've maintained a friendship despite living in different cities in Florida since 2016. They both share a love of books and Courtney appreciates Jessica's stellar book recommendations. Jessica also has a great taste in music and Courtney will never forget the mix tape (CD) Jessica made for her.

Maliha and Courtney also met in the USF Rotaract Club while they were in college. But they particularly bonded when they went on the USF Rotaract Costa Rica service trip together where they re-painted classrooms in a primary school. Maliha and Courtney went to grad school around the same time at USF, and Courtney was grateful for the opportunity to live in the same city again where they had many study dates. Maliha is always down to try new things together and Courtney appreciates her ambition and kind heart.

It's easy to say where Nicole and Courtney met because they're sisters! Nicole is the older sister and they are 3 years apart. Although they are connected by blood, they are also close friends and have always been that way. It also helps that Nicole and Courtney share a lot of the same interests, like One Direction, the Jonas Brothers, Psych, and their love of Twistee Treat. Courtney is honored to have her sister as her Maid of Honor and knows that Nicole will always have her back no matter what.

Shannon and Courtney also met in USF's Rotaract Club in college, and bonded over playing Just Dance on the Wii (along with Jessica and Emily B.). Shannon and Courtney further bonded when they went on the USF Rotaract Costa Rica service trip together. Courtney is grateful that Shannon lives in the same area of Florida as Courtney so that she can see her frequently. Last year, Shannon married the love of her life, and Courtney was honored to be one of her bridesmaids. Courtney admires Shannon's sweet soul and motivated, driven spirit.

Jake is Justin’s oldest brother, with the wisdom and smarts to match. Him and Justin met while living together for a short period of time commonly known as a “childhood.” They share a love of music, craft beer, and food (even eating together occasionally).

Luke is Justin’s older brother, with the wisdom and smarts to match. Him and Justin met during a period of prolonged cohabitation which terminated with Justin’s graduation from high school. They share a love of music, video games, and all things science fiction. (Alien Romulus out August 16, 2024)

Adam is one of Justin’s college friends. With him through the travails of University life, Adam was known as “the Joybringer” for his mirthgiving qualities. A talented writer and improvisational comedian, Justin is proud to call Adam a friend, and welcome him to the elite Special Groomsmen Unit.

The enigmatic Corey met Justin during gym class in middle school, where they bonded over their love of sport and fitness. Despite being separated by many miles, Justin and Corey have maintained their friendship through long, confusing phone calls, usually done in Australian accents (to the chagrin of their significant others.) Justin looks forward to seeing Corey at his wedding, bravely trying to keep from sobbing.

Justin met Aaron in the 3rd grade. That was a long time ago! And they’re still friends, because how could they not? Aaron is smart, thoughtful, and honest. Dude’s tenacious, but also has a big heart like the Grinch but like at the end, when his heart gets big. Justin and Aaron still bond over video games, cooking, and cat ownership, despite Aaron’s defection to Canada.

Evan and Justin met through the magic of Facebook. Thank you Mark Zuckerberg. However, their friendship really started picking up steam during COVID-19. Thanks COVID! They like playing video games together, especially Aliens: Colonial Marines and Fireteam Elite. They also make music together sometimes, with Evan honestly doing a good job.

Mikey taught Justin how to make Bechamel Sauce, and Justin has been struggling to return the favor ever since. He met Justn at college doing improv comedy, but they’ve stayed in touch due to a shared love of PROGRESSVIVE METAL and VIDEO GAMEs and COOKING and BEING FRIENDS. Mikey is a joy to be around, and a good hugger.

Eric is one of the most insightful, adventurous people Justin has ever met, and also he’s cool. Justin has known Eric since elementary school, where they used to read comic books on the bus together. Justin and Eric still chill, wih a usual “chill” time involving video games, good tunes, and complex, fantastic food.

Justin and Rob first met during Spanish class in high school, where Rob immediately enjoyed spending time with Justin, not being annoyed by him at all. Rob and Justin love hanging out with each other, getting fufu and Egusi, Japanese-Italian fusion food, and overall just having a good time. I like Rob.

Kevin Gregory is a loving, kind, generous friend who Justin has known since High School. Kevin is known for nice smile, infectious laugh, and impeccable taste in pretty much everything you name it.

We all love Mark Zimmer, and want to share a big pourover coffee with him. He is a joy to spend time with, an attentive listener and open-hearted smile man. Mark is a touch shorter, and slightly worse than Justin at Super Smash Brothers. In fact, in December of 2020, Justin beat Mark at Smash Bros, in a match remembered for the ages. This tested their friendship which had held since middle school boys chorus, their rock band with fake plastic instruments, and their current one with real ones.

Marc, funny guy and contemporary of Chris Redd (SNL) met Justin doing improvisational comedy at a Tampa university renowned for its BULLS. Justin and Marc (Pronounced See-Mark) were fast friends and continue to talk and talk and talk to each other about the world and its wonders, from Hip Hop to funny laughing. A food connosieur and gourmand, Justin and Marc have sampled the delicacies of Tampa’s culinary district on Fletcher Avenue and lived to tell the tale, Gizzards, fried clams and all.