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A Letter To My Parents As I Move Out

I love you. Will you please make my bed for me one last time?

Taylor Thompson

Aug 15, 2016

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Taylor Thompson

Dear Mom and Dad,

I know this isn't easy for you. I know you think I'm just completely thrilled to be out of the house for good. While that is semi-true, I will miss so much about being home. I'll miss our Sunday brunches post-church. I'll miss reality TV nights with mom. I'll miss laughing at the dog because she has snuck into rooms she isn't suppose to be in. I'll miss losing to dad in putting contests. I'll miss your hugs every night when I go to sleep and every time I leave the house. I'll miss it all.

However, we both know this is an incredibly exciting time in my life so I'm sorry in advance for getting distracted as you help me unpack. I'm sorry for not coming home as much as you'd like. I'm sorry I moved to a big city and you feel like you worry constantly.

That being said, thank you for getting me here. Thank you for teaching me responsibility and accountability. Thank you for supporting me and helping me realize that I am capable of great things. Thank you for always being in my corner, for always being there to talk to me through tough situations, to even making the drive to me when I need you the most. Thank you for helping me grow into who I am today. As I going into my sophomore year of college, I think of you all when I practice, study, and finally do my laundry. (Yes, my least favorite activity) This isn't me saying goodbye because no matter what you're always in the back of my mind. I'm so incredibly lucky to have been raised by two parents who truly care about me in any and every way possible. You have taught me life skills from checking my oil (not positive that I'm completely sure how to do it) to always finding good sales (I've got this down, don't worry). Not only this, but you've taught me how to be a compassionate, hard-working, patient (still working on that) person and I am forever grateful.

So, as you help move me in. As you start unpacking my things. When you get in your car to drive back home. Thank you. No matter how sad you are, remember that I wouldn't be anywhere close to here if it wasn't for you. I know its a stretch to ask you to be happy, but you should be, you raised a girl that is strong, independent, and ready to take on the world. So thank you.

Love,

Your Daughter

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

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12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

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Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!