.079 SJ Kerr-Lapsley

SJ is like the vibrant flower you spot on a rainy day, standing out from all the grey and gloom. Leading her life with a gracious smile and deliberate kindness toward others, SJ is a true diamond that has made my life better since we met. We were introduced through a long line of friends and connections, proving the point that SJ’s compassion and comfort are unconditional, deeply part of her character, and seemingly effortless. She seems to view life as an opportunity to constantly learn, meet others, love and be loved. She’s pretty damn amazing.

When I met SJ, I very quickly realized how smart she is. She has an incredibly blend of true intelligence and an eloquence when speaking about a topic that invites others into the discussion to learn and be a part of the moment. She’s caring and understands the value of empathy. She is an expert at treating others with respect and, because of this, is surrounded by such a wonderful community of friends and family, all of whom adore her. Her maturity and lust for a life filled with experiences make her someone that I just absolutely love to be around, and the fact that she lives in Canada is just torture for all of us.

SJ, thank you so much for being such an incredible friend to me. Thank goodness for your sister, Daria, Jose, and Alejandro, too, who made our friendship possible. Thank you, SJ, for being so kindhearted and giving. You’re such a role model for how to be a good human and make the most of your time and energy. Thank you for your talents and brain, both of which have been and are currently making the world a better place. I’m so grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for being all that you are.

-BD