My parents are some of of the best people that I know. I'm so thankful for them because I know that without them, I would not be the person I am today. We all go through that phase where we think our parents are lame and that they don't understand us. What I've come to realize is that not only do my parents understand me, they know me better than anyone else. So thank you.

Thank you for always driving me to school, except for that one time you didn't which made me realize how grateful I was for all the times you were able to do so. I oftentimes forget how much you guys do for me.

Thank you for teaching me to laugh at myself and appreciate sarcasm. Without those two very important qualities I would not be who I am today. I can't imagine living a life without humor and a family dynamic full of bad jokes.

Thank you for showing me that my needs and opinions are important. Although it may be difficult to balance, you've shown me to help others while also putting myself first. Every single time I struggled with this, you've helped me see that it is important to know that I matter.

Thank you for dealing with my spontaneous mental breakdowns even when they range from something actually important to something completely ridiculous like Harry Styles cutting his hair (I was a mess okay).

Thank you for supporting my decisions regardless of the outcome. College isn't always easy but you've never hesitated to help and guide me as best as you can. Even though things are always changing, you always encourage me to embrace change even though I may not want to.

Thank you for showing me what it means to work hard. You've shown me that I can do so much more than I think I can as long as I put my mind to it. Although I may not always want to put in the work, I know that I will get so much more out of whatever I am doing. Yes, it is much easier to take the easy way out but you've shown me time and time again that it will mean so much more to me if I succeed due to hard work. And might I just say, and I don't say this often, you were right.

So thank you for everything. For always being there for me when I need you and for your constant support and love. Everyone always says that they've got the best parents out there but they're wrong; I do.