Dear team,
I just wanted to say thank you for all that you guys do. I know I can be moody, blunt, miserable, stoic and sometimes just unbearable, but without you guys cheering me on, I can't imagine what state of mind I would currently be in. From late-night talks about our twisted paths that somehow converge and diverge at different points to long drives talking about everything and nothing as the trees sped past in a blur of green, you never hesitated to lend me an ear.
Even when I didn't know I needed to get something off my chest, you sat there patiently, coaxing fragmented thoughts out of my swirling mind until they grew into full thoughts and emotions and soon the words were flowing out of me like a sink faucet turned on full blast. And even when I was at my worst, sitting in a deadly silence, isolating myself from everybody and anybody who wanted to help, you sat by me at a distance as I battled through my thoughts; until I was ready to let you help me.
When I was at my best, you beamed with pride as I got that job or scored that cool internship in NYC. You sent me encouraging texts during midterms, finals and for everything in between. I still have your cards and notes from all your care packages, tucked away safely in my room where I can read them on rainy days or late summer nights.
As I struggled to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, you threw out ideas and supported me through a variety of career paths, whether eccentric to flat-out boring. Most importantly, you never gave up on me. You showed me what it's like to have a support system in my life.
So how could I live without you? Once you have tasted chocolate, how does one go back to eating vanilla for the rest of their life? You spoiled me, but you also kept me humble. I know now when I am out of line how to reign in the crazy. I realize when my ice-cold robot heart is showing and need to show some compassion. You tell me how it is, and when it's not what I want to hear, I know I should listen.
So I want you to know that I am here for you. I am here to cheer you on when you get incredible opportunities and when you accomplish the many milestones that I know you will. I will be there to lend an ear and to support you through all your life choices. I will be there to help guide you in the right direction, because we all get a little lost sometimes. You've got my back, so I have yours.
Like Sonny and Cher sang,
"They say we're young and we don't know
We won't find out until we grow
Well I don't know if all that's true
'Cause you got me, and baby I got you."
