Dear (you know who you are),
It's officially my first official day of college. Thought I'd take this time to write a short but very brief letter of how much you mean to me. You may say "You did it!" but really, we did it. Together. You've not only taught me everything I needed to know to prepare myself for the next four years of my life, but you also taught me more than just social studies, math, and English. You taught me life lessons.
You encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and it's okay to be a little different from everyone else. I found parts of myself I wouldn't have been able to find if I wasn't sitting in your class or always looking forward to our after school chats. College decisions, SAT, ACT, final exams, and midterms. You helped me through it all and I can't thank you enough. When I missed school, you called to make sure I was okay.
You showed interest in aspects of my life outside of the academics. You cared about knowing how my family, boyfriend, and friends were doing. Thank you for showing me the importance of having a positive mindset. You were there for all the breakups, makeups, and irrelevant situations I was placed in. Laughs, cries, good times, and bad. Thank you, again. You believed in me more than any of my closest friends.
Holidays and Birthdays you'd always have a surprise for me. You made me feel like I can conquer this crazy thing called life. All because you showed you actually cared about me. The impact you've made on my life has made me the girl I am today. I wouldn't have been able to do half the things I do now if it wasn't for your constant pushing and reminders of the strong girl that is deep down inside of me. Also, thank you for checking in long after graduation.
Love,
Peyton
