Dear Diary,

Wow, it's been a long time since I've written that. You see, the reason I've been so distant is because I have a new outlet to voice my life experiences. It's called Odyssey and it allows me to publish my innermost thoughts and shadiness for all of the world to see. I have a lot I'd like to say and considering that Odyssey recommends that articles are at least 500 words, it's socially acceptable for me to address everything right now, so here goes.

I'm sorry.

You have always been there for me, through my password journal phase all the way to the time I tried to DIY Customize the front cover of a plain black journal. Even through all of the weeks where I simply forgot to write, you were always there, ready for my "sorry it's been so long since I've written! Here's a recap of what's happened the past *insert however long it's been here*." You were always too good for me. You bared your pages in preparation for my thoughts and feelings. You dealt with that one time where I couldn't find my favorite gel pen and had to settle for a plain black ballpoint pen. You even took me in after I accidentally spilled water on you. Sorry!

You might think I'm being selfish, but...

In reality, by switching over to an online medium, I'm saving trees! I'm helping the environment! Everyone talks about how we have to take care of the planet and I am simply trying to do my part. Also, think of all of the people that I have helped through my writing! Surely there's been at least a handful of girls who can relate to my articles on boys and how silly they can be (remember that one time I told you about that one guy from sophomore year? Yeah, well boys are even sillier in college so I have to do my best to warn girls about them and their antics!)

Odyssey actually helps my pettiness!

You see, with you, I could tell you everything, every single detail about my day, down to the look that stranger gave me in the hallway. On Odyssey, though, my articles are public, meaning that the person/people I'm writing about could actually read it and then be super offended! In addition to being just vague enough that people wouldn't know 100 percent whether or not my latest article was about them, Odyssey keeps me honest. Even if I wanted to exaggerate the details and emphasize the other's wrongdoing, if they were to find out that they are indeed the subject of my writing, they could confront me and that would just be very awkward.

I don't have to worry about keeping our relationship a secret.

No more hiding under pillows, in the back of bookcases, beneath a stack of books — as mentioned before, my articles are now public and can be shared with anyone. You should be happy! You're free to live in solitude, un-bothered by my ranting and doodles and lists. I'll never forget the fantastic memories I shared with you, but now it's time to move on. It's time to sub-write about people while simultaneously writing lighthearted and fun articles for others to enjoy.

Thank you again for everything,

Kimmy (ironically a life-long open book)