Thank you. Without you I don’t think I could have gotten through this first year. Freshman year is a weird transition midway between being a high school student and a college student--despite being fully immersed into the college lifestyle. Thank you for dealing with my bad jokes and multiple face swaps on Snapchat. You were the ones who helped me pick myself up when my life seemed to be falling apart. You encouraged me to always do what was best for my happiness. I am so appreciative of the love that I have been shown and the true friendship that I have found within you guys.
For the many laughs.
During the times where I felt as though I could not do this thing called college and wanted to drop out, you were always there to make a corny joke that would make me laugh. At the most stressful moments, you were there for comedic relief. Thank you for singing songs at the top of our lungs in the car and dancing like we have no cares in the world. Our witty banter and roasting sessions have done more good than harm. May we never forget that Cheetos bag that blew off the balcony of alumni or the time I fell and broke my elbow.
For pushing me out of my comfort zones.
Whether it was showing me songs that I would have never found or making me try new foods, you have always challenged me to do something that I wouldn’t normally do. Thank you for encouraging me to open myself up to new people and to message that boy on Tinder. Thank you for encouraging me to follow my passions instead of doing what others expected me to do. I have grown so much as a person through this.
For helping me find myself.
Lastly, thank you for helping me come back to the person I truly am. You have been the guardrails that kept me on the road paved with what I need to do. Life had me swept up and I stopped enjoying the simple things in life. With classes, people and work, I seemed to never have a spare moment to truly enjoy life and I am thankful that you made me reevaluate my priorities. Thank you for helping me realize that my time isn’t spent well unless I’m happy but also thank you for always being ready to cry with me. Thank you for helping me rekindle my relationship with God because that has been what has truly changed my life.
I am so blessed to be surrounded with people like you guys and I can’t wait to see what the rest of summer '16 has in store for us. I can go on happily with my life knowing that I have the best support system. No one can understand the Berea struggle quite like y’all. The love and honest friendship that we have is something people wish for. Thanks for never getting annoyed with me or at least not telling me that you’re annoyed with me. May our group chat forever be lit and our snap streak never end. Love y’all long time.
