You can choose your friends, but you can't choose family. Thankfully. I don't know what I'd do without mine. We are the craziest, wildest, most loving family you will ever meet. We have family members all across the globe, from Vietnam to Canada to the United States. They are the most selfless people I've ever met. So to my crazy family, thank you!

Thank you for your constant support. From my 3-year-old dreams of being a princess to my current ones, you have never failed to support me. With all the big decisions I've made in the past few years, like where to go for school or where to work, I've been confident that you would have my back with whatever I decided to do. No matter how crazy my dreams may be, you are always there to provide advice and words of encouragement. You push me to be a better daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and granddaughter.

Thank you for the laughter. I am almost never not laughing when I'm surrounded by family. From tickle fights to playful teasing, you always give me a reason to laugh and smile. I am happiest when I'm with you! Some of my best memories are of our vacations, when we have the chance to joke around and be silly with each other. I feel like I can channel my inner 6-year-old when I'm around you.

Thank you for your forgiveness. No matter how many times I've messed up and made mistakes, you've always forgiven me and given me another chance. Not many people would do that.

Thank you for your patience. Nineteen years is a long time to love someone, yet you have done that for me. I've done some things I shouldn't have and it's taken me a long time to get to where I am not, but you've stayed by my side throughout this entire journey. It's not over yet though, so prepare for the ride of your lives.

Thank you for your acceptance. I feel like I can be anyone around you! You all love me for who I am and I could not be more thankful for that. No matter what flaws I have, you never treat me differently. I know that if I were to grow two extra sets of eyes or three extra hands, you would still accept me and love me.

Thank you for all the memories. Family parties, vacations, and get-togethers will be memories that I have etched in my mind for all of eternity. After all, it's hard to forget a wild family like ours!

Finally, thank you for your love. Your love has pushed me to do better and be better. It has encouraged me and strengthened me in rough times. You all mean the world to me and I could not imagine life without you. Thank you, and I love you.