We met in August of 2015, on a ferry from the Isle of Mull to the fishing village of Oban. I often consider this to be the best day of my life: I was with my mom and my Aunt Cindy, two of my favorite people; we were exploring my favorite country, Scotland; and I was eating shortbread, frequently. Additionally, to have met someone with such an impact on my life made it even more memorable. There was a ferry ride from Oban to Mull early in the morning and that was the first time I saw him, but thought nothing of it. That was, until the ride back that evening (after I had gone on to the Isle of Iona and back again) when I saw him again and decided to say hi. The days that followed we talked nonstop and I could tell that our friendship would last the rest of our lives. Ellis and I are extraordinarily different people. He believes in making your life the best it can be: trying new things, being friendly with everyone, going out, having fun, and doing what makes you happy. I, however, like to be more on my own and try not to bother others. They say that whoever is in your front row of friends directly affects who and how you are. That is a statement I stand by because after talking to him constantly I began to feel happier and more open to