As my senior year has arrived, I cannot help but think back to all of the people who have helped me get to where I am today, and I do not believe I can thank them enough. So here is a giant thank you note for everyone from Mrs. Deedee who babysat me as a toddler, to all of my grandparents who gave me the legacy of an unbreakable work ethic, to Becca who knows exactly when I need a Harry Potter marathon, and to my friends who obsess over Chris Evans, Tom Holland, Christian Bale (the list goes on) with me.

Thank you for believing I could do anything I can set my mind to and beyond. Thank you for taking time out of your very busy lives and spending time with me, even if it’s only for a few minutes. I cannot stress enough how often individuals have said just the right thing at the right time. Thank you for telling me to “chill out” when I’ve allowed myself to become overwhelmed and for persevering with me through late nights study sessions--that one is for you Mom. As cheesy as it sounds, thank you for laughing with me over my ridiculous pronunciations of very simple words (which I inherited from my father, so thank you for that) to crying with me when I felt like the world was ending with a bad grade. Thank you for knowing exactly when I needed a coffee run or a day to do nothing.

Thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone when I would have much rather stayed in my pajamas. Thank you for telling me when I was out of line and correcting me when I definetly needed it. Thank you for challenging me in my writing, dancing, acting, and SO much more. Thank you for all of those who have tolerated my Sadie Robertson, 2008 recession and Hilary Clinton rants; you are the true heroes. But to be honest there is no way I could have made it to where I am today and be the person I am today without those who have cheered me on. And for those I have not specifically mentioned, please know I am endlessly grateful, and you are dearly loved. In reality, though, the true MVPs are my dogs Seymour and Asusa who tolerate my binge watching "Psych" whilst belting the theme song and my unique ability to butcher any musical soundtrack.

In conclusion: thank you so much, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.