And here they are...

If we're talking sheer time put into or quality of a friendship, Tracy would win, hands down. Going on our 18th year (We met in kindergarten.), we still find time for each other.

I met Nadine our freshman year at DePaul. We never really hung out together until about two years ago. Now we're roommates and we are always together. She's simply a blast to hang out with.

I think I met Nick my third (and final) year as an undergrad at DePaul in a choir. He's a music major and, more importantly, a great alto to my tenor.

Liz is the second "oldest" friend (since freshman year of high school) that I have. We sometimes find it hard to hang out (especially since we are morons when it comes to planning anything).

I've known Mark since my freshman year at DePaul. While he can be a pain at times (well...usually), he's always fun.

Another friend, from both freshman year at DePaul and choir, Patrick's a pretty good guy...even though he is also a music major.