*~* Mary's Dedication *~*

To all those who have given me a window of opportunity and encouragement, I would like to send you a kiss of gratitude. To those who didn't have faith in me or who abandoned me, thank you too, because you made me grow stronger inside and out, even if it wasn't intentional. I would not be the person I am today without each and every single one of you because you have all shaped who I've become and how I interact with the world. You have all given me the greatest gifts in life - experience and social interaction. I especially dedicate my website to all of you who have made an impact on my heart, my mind and my soul.

To God: Without you, I would not have the ability, the knowledge or aptitude to do anything, let alone a webpage. I will never stop loving you or praying to you for strength and guidance.

To my parents: I owe you everything! Without you two, I would not learn as much as I did about life, relationships, living, God and everything else my inquiring mind wanted to know about.

To my brother: Now that we're all grown up, we no longer get on each other's nerves...hehe.... We're moving on and moving up towards better things in life. I'm proud to call you my brother.

To my boyfriend: May we always share a love for modern romance and humour!

To my friends and former classmates: I have met so many people throughout my "journies" who have made an impact on my educational experience in school and in life. Thank you all for being there for me when I needed you the most.

To my former teachers/professors: You are the ones who molded me and taught me what I needed to know to prepare myself for what is to come. You inspired me to enquire and develop my train of thought.

To my current co-workers: It's a pleasure interacting with you on a daily basis, sharing jokes, and rebounding writing ideas off each other. I'm having a wonderful time!

To my former co-workers: I have enjoyed working with all of you. It has been an unforgettable experience.

To my online friends: For sharing information & e-mails and for our exchange of ideas which I always appreciated (even if we disagreed at times).

To people I admire:

Mary Shelley
Author of my favourite piece of literature ever, Frankenstein - the original 1818 edition

Amy Sherman-Palladino
Creator and executive producer of the television show Gilmore Girls

Emm Gryner
Inspiring musician, artist, singer, and person

Galileo Galilei
The religious scientist who challenged the status quo and meshed science with religion

Lyman Frank Baum
Imaginative and child-like author of the Oz books

Anne Frank
A young girl who stayed positive and strong in the face of severe adversity

L.M. Montgomery
Creator of fictional and feminist character, Anne Shirley

Daniel Keyes
Author of Flowers For Algernon, a powerful novel that makes you appreciate life

Mother Teresa
Altruistic saint who served God and the people

J.K. Rowling
Intelligent author who made us believe in magic with her Harry Potter series

Unconventional and political-minded psychologists who help society's underdogs

To you: Thanks for stopping by my website! Your encouragement, support, constructive criticism, and understanding are greatly appreciated!

You have all left imprints on my heart

*.* HUG *.*