I'm a forensic science student myself, so one would assume I want to become a police officer. This is most definitely not the case. With the violence in the news and the killing of officers as they simply sit in their cars scares me and sickens me to death. All that being said, I am terrified for one of my best friends who is moving to NYC and wants to one day become an NYPD Police Officer.

I praise her for following her dreams and (barely, love you) getting her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice despite the current state of the world and the views on police officers. My heart cries for her as she moves from our tiny little town to the big world of New York City. It comforts me that she isn't moving down there alone, but we all know how dangerous that area can be.

I've never been so proud to see someone get out of Campbell in my entire life. Although, I always tell her I could never see her being serious if she had to pull someone over or arrest them, I know she'll be able to do it because I know her. This beautiful, kind, and amazing human being is going to make all of us proud. I can't wait for the day when I can tell people that best friend of mine proudly wears that NYPD badge and makes that area a safer place.

Jordan Marie, thank you for choosing to dedicate your life to saving others. You're going to make me so proud, I already know it. I'm so glad you are moving to a whole new big world to do what you want to do. I'll have to make sure I come visit even though I hate the city and I hate people. Make sure you document your entire process so I can cheer you on from the sidelines. Good luck my beautiful Jordy Bear, I love you.