Dear Summer 2016,

You have come and gone so quick. I remember counting down the days until you were here, anxiously awaiting all of the exciting things that would occur. Now as the final days of summer are here, I want to thank this summer for all of the adventure, love, sun, and relaxation.

Summer, thank you for the new adventures. Whether it was going paddle boarding in the lake, snorkeling in the Caribbean, getting on an airplane for the first time by myself, or even going to a new restaurant in town, thank you for letting me explore.

Summer, thank you for letting me catch up with my old friends. I got to spend time and soak up the sun (on some days) with all my friends I didn't get to see while at college. I will forever cherish the sleepless nights with friends, the nights we still don't remember, and the countless laughs.

Summer, thank you for letting me earn a little extra cash at my summer job and learn a few life lessons a long the way.

Summer, thank you for sun kissing my skin and allowing me to not look like an Elmer's glue bottle.

Summer, thank you for letting me spend four awesome months at home with my family.

Summer, thank you for showing me how hard it is to be apart from the people you love.

Summer, thank you for the endless nights of fun with my friends.

Summer, thank you for four months of pure bliss.

Summer 2016, you will be missed.