Bittersweet

This is my last post from Buena Vista, Virginia. As of tomorrow, I'm gone, at least for the foreseeable future.

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

Buck and Whitni -- Remember when we got snowed in at your place? Best. Night. Ever :) Thank you both so much for always being there. You were such an example to us, and I still miss both of you! Whitni, I still sing "I can't believe I called you FAT" whenever I sing "my own worst enemy" :)

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 

Chase and Darla -- Best next-door neighbors EVER! Chase, you were a blast in Hufford's writing class, I was so glad to have you there! And Darla, thank you for always being there. I miss having you just a doorbell away. You're both going to be great parents! Congratulations!

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

Greta -- One of my biggest regrets in all of this is that we will no longer be cousins. But I will always love you like family, no matter what. I am so proud of how quickly you grew here. You're going to set the world on fire. I'm going to miss you just showing up at my door, and keeping your extra pillow and toothbrush at my apartment. Your visits were never unwelcome, or too long. I absolutely adore you, dearest puzzle piece.

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.