To my underclassmen,

High school sucks in many many ways. People tend to say that high school is the best time of your life, and boy do I hope that isn't true, 'cause there was a lot of bad days and messy situations throughout the past four years that I would've preferred to not deal with. But no matter how bad the days got, or how much high school could suck sometimes, one thing was certain: you guys are the best people I could've met.

I don't remember the moment I met most (if not all) of you, but I do know that you've all changed my life. You've taught me to accept the bad in life and seek out the good. You've showed me that friendships can be formed in no time at all, and that the good people in life will manage to find you. I sincerely believe that you are all the best people in this world, kind, good-hearted people who managed to make a difference in my life beyond belief. I would do anything for you all, including fighting someone, and we all know that I would get crushed, so that's saying a lot.

It's so weird to think that I won't be around all of you next year. I think about not driving you home every day, or making faces at each other in the hall, or not going to lunch together, and it makes me want to cry, throw up, or both. I couldn't imagine my life without any of you; whether you like it or not, you guys have impacted me beyond belief. I'm also really bad at goodbyes (I'm crying just thinking about it, shh), so I'll definitely be in a puddle of tears when I have to move. I feel pretty slighted that I didn't meet all of you earlier, because it seems like I've known you my entire life, yet I've only had a few months with you. That's a pretty big issue if you ask me.

In shitty situations, I say all the time that I deserve better, but when it comes to having you all as friends, I have the best there is. You're the kindest, funniest, most sincere group of people in my life, and you mean the world to me. You've listened to me whine, complain, and loudly sing more than necessary, and for that you all deserve a medal.

So I guess all that's left to say is thank you. Thank you for the car rides where we blast Hamilton, and where you always let me be Maria Reynolds. Thank you for taking me to Jamba Juice on the last day of summer so I wouldn't be home alone. Thank you for playing with my hair when I'm sad, making up nicknames for dumb boys, and for being there for me no matter what. Through thick or thin, you've always been a Snapchat, phone call, or iMessage away, and that means the world to me.

For a girl who's good with words, I lack all of the words you deserve. Thank you for making a small girl feel important, and thank you for being amazing friends, soulmates, and siblings. I love you all so so much.

Love always,

J