Mom and Dad,

In exactly one week, your baby will be off to college, living on my own. The thought of leaving you two and the only house I've ever lived in, scares me a lot. Although i haven't done much to prepare myself, i know i won't completely fail at being alone because of all you've taught me. Its going to be weird, but amazing, to not have a curfew anymore, or having to constantly check in with you guys whenever i go out with friends.

i understand that you were strict with curfew and where i went because you care and worry and I'm so grateful for that, as much as i hated it. I know you both think I'm going to go to college and rarely come home or call, but trust me, i will miss you way more than you will ever know. You've always looked out for me, kept me safe and have given me all could ever ask for - now its just time for me to do that for myself. I will always have you two in the back of my mind - i aim to make you guys proud with everything i do.

Being in a new city and enviorment will be extremely hard for me to adjust, but i will need to do it alone if i ever want to learn how. What I'm going to miss most will be the days when i come home from work to everyone, together in the kitchen laughing and making food. Ive been a difficult kid, i know that, but you've done an outstanding job with me. you've put up with all of my outbursts and my smart mouth for so long, i can't thank you enough. You have flooded me with tips for college, and knowledge that will help me forever. Without you, this whole moving way ordeal would be so much harder for, just because i would be so lost by myself. You have taught me to be strong and independent, and for that i am forever grateful.

Thank you both for being my best friends, biggest supporters and the best parents ever. I may not always show it, but i love and respect you guys so much, for all that you do for me. You have helped me grow so much as a person, and even though we don't always agree on certain things, i get now that most of the time, you're right. Being on my own will be fun, but know that home is wherein most comfortable and where i feel the most safe, because of you.

I love you more than anything in the world.