When I first joined the Boston Odyssey team, I was ecstatic to say the least, but I was also insanely nervous. No one who knew me even knew I could write. The thought of publicly sharing my writing made me feel like there was a lot of pressure on me.
But luckily, I had an amazing Editor-in-Chief who eased my nerves and believed in my writing from the very beginning. Becca was quick to show encouragement and always had an interest in how everyone was doing - not only with their writing, but also personally. It made me feel like someone in the writing world had my back. Over the first month of writing for the Odyssey, she pushed me to write the personal stuff that I always wrote about but was too afraid to publish.
She made me a better writer, but little did I know she'd go on to make me an all-around better person.
Within months, I became her partner in crime and the Co-EIC of the Boston Odyssey team. But more importantly, she became one of my closest friends. We have an unique crazy writers' bond that I wouldn't want to share with anyone else. And I don't think I could ever thank her enough for all she does, but that won't stop me from trying.
Thank you for believing in my writing and giving me a chance as an editor. I love being your right hand more than you'll ever know.
Thank you for being my "hype girl". You are one of my biggest cheerleaders in life and can always manage to brighten even my dullest days.
Thank you for being just as crazy as me and joining in on my craziness through texts, snapchats and FaceTime calls... every. single. day.
Thank you for always letting me rant to you about anything and everything that happens throughout the day. I know my rants can be long as fuck sometimes, but you never seem to mind.
Thank you for always inspiring me through your writing and your life, you've made me a better person in the last six months.
Thank you for always reminding me what I deserve in life and to chase after those crazy dreams of mine.
And thank you, most of all, for just being your amazing self. I don't know what I'd do with Odyssey and life, without you.
P.S - Becandra is forever, no matter where life takes us. I love you, my crazy writer in crime.