Support of family, dog, friends most important

  Mindy Ross Ross was the 2000-2001
assistant photo editor. She says meat is murder!

Since I was essentially forced into writing one of these
columns, I don’t really feel like coming up with a clever
recollection of my time at UCLA. I really don’t have much to
say about the school.

In a nutshell, the bad things were: my roommate’s
obnoxious boyfriend practically living in our dorm room, an evil
o.chem professor, all the cheaters in my South Campus classes,
South Campus in general, those who dress up to study in Powell,
gossip-mongers at The Bruin who like to make up things about me,
athletes being treated like gods, and the psychotic parking
system.

The good things were: taking pictures for The Bruin (especially
concert pictures, which I love the most), Community Outreach for
Prevention and Education (COPE), going to Nicaragua with the field
biology class, meeting a few interesting people and getting to
reach my career goals.

I just want to say a few words to some people in this
column.

Mom: Thanks for being the most supportive person ever. I
can’t imagine what life would be like without you.

Dad: Maybe something good will come out of your nagging. At
least you’re interested in what’s going on in our
lives. Thanks for putting up with all of our crap!

Kevin: You started it. Even though you are a mean little
brother, I still love you.

Taca: I’m glad you found me. You are the best dog ever (no
matter what anyone says), and you have been a great addition to the
family. I will try to take you for more walks and to play with
Susie more.

Grandma Claudia and Grandpa George: Thanks for always looking
out for us and taking care of us. You know we’ll always be
there for you.

Grandma Nancy: Thank you so much for letting me commute from
your house. I really appreciate it and it was wonderful spending
time with you (even though I was studying most of the time). Expect
an official “thank you” card soon.

Neda: Thanks for always pushing me to keep up with you in our
classes and for hanging out with me even though I hate clubbing. I
know that whatever happens in the future you will be happy.

Lynn: Thanks for getting me involved in photography at UCLA. You
will soon be a professional photog and remember, you have to let me
assist you in Paris.

Entire family and friends: I wish that I would have been able to
spend more time with you guys. I hated always saying no to doing
things because I was studying. But please don’t stop asking
me because one day (hopefully this summer) I’ll finally have
some time to say yes.