It's been the most incredible journey, right from the start. I met some of the most important people in my life here at SVU, and made lifelong friends. I found love, and music, and family. Southern Virginia University was the best place I could possibly be for the last three years, and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be here.
Thank you to everyone who let me be a part of your life, even for a little while. I will miss these mountains, this school, and this town.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" |
Megan Klein -- You were my first friend here. You took care of me when I didn't know anybody, and let me crash at the mods with you so I didn't have to be alone :) Thank you for waiting to watch "Singing in the Rain" with me! And thank you for always making me feel welcome.
Watching the snow |
Arielle -- You're my kind of crazy! I love that you got all of my little quirks:) Thank you for cake dates, and towel talk, and all the random little notes that let me know I was loved! I wish you all the best, always. Eeek Eek EEEEK!
Married Homecoming :) |
Mariel and Erik -- I loved living so close to you guys, and I was crushed when you moved! Mariel, I always think of you when I start holiday decorating :) And Erik, the way you talk about Mariel is inspiring. I love how much you love her, and how perfect you two are together.
Spring Break -- OBX |
Totally hot prisoners :) |
Sarah -- I loved working with you in Man of La Mancha SO much! Really, we were TOTALLY the best part of the show ;) You can do anything you want, and I KNOW you can. I have admired your whole attitude and the way you view life from the moment I met you. Just be you: Nobody does it better.
Homecoming |
Seriously?? |
Morgan -- My person! My corpse-dragging, getaway-car-driving person! I'm so sorry that I'm leaving you, but I have complete faith in you! You can conquer any dark-and-twistys that the world throws at you. Seriously ;)
Sexy with a tie ;) |
Aubrey -- You've always been closer than a friend, you know that. You're an extra sister more than anything :) I loved having you right across the hall freshman year, and watching you and Patrick fall in love. I'm going to miss watching Seth grow up. You were always there no matter what, and you made me want to be a better person. I love you, always.
Best cake I've EVER had! |
Kristen -- I know I haven't known you that long, but you've been such a wonderful part of my life. You and Bronson are such good people, and I admire your spirit and your heart. I really am going to miss you something awful. I'm always just a phone call away, remember that!
Princess Button |
Shaving cream BATTLE! |
Brayden -- Where do I even begin? You are my very best friend. I will always be here for you, no matter what or when or where. We might be ending, but our adventures are just beginning. You're going to be a fantastic doctor. And you made me into a writer. There would be no story without you. Thank you for helping me grow, and being my partner. Thank you for taking care of me even when I didn't deserve it, and for making me try fried eggs for the first time :) I'll never be able to tell you how much I appreciate you, so I'm going to stop trying now. But no matter where we go from here, thank you for the last three years.
I know there are people I've forgotten to mention. People I've been in shows with. Professor Stoddard, who it was always an honor to work with. Ashley Latta, who gave me the best soup recipe on the planet :) Sarah Friday, my stage momma. Alex Carter, who knows that "If you die in Canada, you die in REAL LIFE!" The entire Taylor family, every single brilliant one of them. I love all of you!
I'll miss you, Southern Virginia University.
This made me cry. Miss you.
ReplyDeleteDitto to the crying. You are a good friend, and just because you are leaving BV doesn't mean we can't still get together and hang! Every year we get a tree....I always think of you!
ReplyDeleteYou've always got a friend in me. Thanks for letting your couch be my second bed.
ReplyDeleteI miss you. Good Luck, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI was reading this and hoping beyond hope that you'd mention me. I cried a little when you did, and it makes me hurt that I will be a while before I see my little Spider again.
ReplyDeleteYou are full everything good, and you will have an incredible time wherever you go. Don't forget me, and don't forget you either. I love you very much, and I will forever appreciate how you not only accepted me for me, but LOVED me for me!
I love you, sweetheart.