Moving to a different state has been one of the biggest challenges I have faced so far in my 18 years of life. Going from seeing your friends everyday at school, or around town to looking at their Snapchat, Facebook, or Instagram to see what they're up to is definitely hard to do. I am happy to see them blossom into their full potential, but sad because I cannot be a part of the journey. I am also truly grateful for the amazing people I have met on this new journey, they make this new transition a lot less scary. A lot of my memories stored in my brain come from the wonderful times in high school, and I wish all of you were here to experience that with me.

Let's be clear, I may have changed schools, but I am still the same person. I still will always be down for late night ice cream runs, some pick-up soccer games and Friday night hangouts by the lake! Thank you, all of you, for helping me become the person I am today. I wouldn't be where I am without all of you.

Thank you all for never giving up on my dreams when I felt like I should. Freshman me thanks you for encouraging me to run for the positions and to try out for the teams. Life got hard many times (most of the time I was just being dramatic), and never once did you leave my side. Thank you.

Thank you all for showing me what a true friend is. Someone who will hold your hand in the air at the Jason Aldean concert, someone who will tell you when you have lettuce in your teeth, and someone who let you cry (yes your ugly cry) when you need it the most. I would have never known that family runs deeper than blood if it weren't for you guys.

Thank you all for teaching me to take one day at a time. Because of you all, I have learned to live in the present. To just sit back and appreciate the moment that God has granted me. My faith in friendship, let alone humanity, has grown stronger because of the warm souls, and sweet hearts I have been introduced to.

Thank you all for never failing to make me laugh. My greatest memories all have one common denominator; laughter. Through every heartbreak, triumph, and trial I am always reminded by your laughs that you have to keep on moving. Life doesn't stop for you, so you might as well shake off the dust, laugh, and keep on trucking.

Lastly, thank you all for constantly reminding me and making me feel loved. There is no better love than that of your friends, and I miss it more and more everyday. The memories are all amazing because of all the love we had, and still have, for one another.

No words can describe how much I miss the wing-night grubs, the beach days, and Friday night get-togethers, but I know I'll always have you guys to lean on. I thank God everyday for the friendships He has blessed me with, and I will continue to thank all of you for the overwhelming love and support you give me.