As the semester starts to wind down and the stress of finals begins, I want to take a moment to say thank you, to each and every one of you for making this semester yet another one for the books.

To the ladies that have been with me at my highest points as well as my lowest, thanks for sticking by me. Although I'm sure I've driven you all crazy and blown things way out of proportion, thanks for thinking that I'm at least someone you'd like to keep around. Thank you for calming me down when the world seems like it's going to end and making sure I always go to bed with a smile on my face. I appreciate the times that you knew when to sugar coat things just as much as the times when you were honest and told me to get my shit together. Also, thank you for laughing with me. There is literally nothing better than laughing so hard you start to cry — so thank you for those countless opportunities. Thank you for accepting the stupid things I tend to do and encouraging those dumb behaviors when appropriate. While I will not be thanking you for the pictures taken of me during those times, I will one day look back, laugh and appreciate them (so maybe, after all, you will get that thank you.) Thank you for enjoying food just as much as I do. While way too many cucumbers, string cheeses and bowls from chipotle were probably eaten, I wouldn't want it any other way. Most importantly, thanks for being you and always being there for me.

P.S. Thank you for dealing with my hateful relationship with movies.