Alli Barkel (Self-proclaimed mom of our friend group)
A Great Lakes State native, Alli went to Eastern Michigan University for undergrad, IU for grad school and is still hanging around Indy to continue her reign. She has a cat named Raja that pretty much runs her life. She likes the outdoors, reading and baking, and is an all around busy body, which is why her given superlative is Superwoman.
Natalie Alvarado (the sassy one)
Originally from sunny Southern California, went to Seattle University for undergrad, IU for grad and now works at the University of Denver, Natalie has graced a lot of places with her presence. She is a lover of TV, romance novels and traveling. Nat is a human that brings energy and life into the world through her passion, love and loyalty. Basically, she’s pretty legit.
Favorite hastags include: #truth #powerfulwords
Gillian Perry (who is not naked in this photo)
Originally a Midwestern girl but a southerner at heart, Gillian is currently working in higher education at UNC Charlotte. Gillian is known for being cute and crafty, and loves the beach, skiing, and endless nerdy things. She is the peacekeeper and usually unleashes her magic bag of random conversation topics to get Alli and Nat to stop bickering.
Together, as #successfulfailures, we bring each other challenge and support, love and adventures. Over the past two years we have made a lot of memories, shed a lot of tears and laughed until our bellies hurt. We have a deep rooted love for Pride & Prejudice and we are not ashamed. Together or apart, we are amazing, strong, smart and beautiful women and we are the luckiest to be part of a friendship this powerful.
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