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A Thank You Letter To Summer 2016

Thank you for all the moments, good and bad.

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A Thank You Letter To Summer 2016
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First off, thank you for all the memories and experiences in what seemed to be the fastest three months of my life. Thank you summer 2016 for teaching me to take chances and to grow, to do more of what makes me happy, even if others don’t see the purpose in it.

Thank you for introducing me to new and interesting people that caused me to venture out of my comfort zone and broaden my perspective on life. For allowing me to reconnect with old friends and see just how lucky I am for all the wonderful people in my life. For reminding me that even if I don’t see certain people all the time, they’re still there to listen. Thank you for reminding me I am blessed with the very best friend in the world.

Thank you for the family vacations, and giving us the opportunity to grow closer as a family. To allow me to see and appreciate that my parents too are growing older and although we might not always see eye to eye, at the end of the day they truly do just want the best for me. This summer taught me that not everyone I thought cared about me will always be a part of my life, but my parents are forever my biggest supporters, no matter what dumb choices I still sometimes make. That even when I’m wrong and make mistakes, they are on my side unconditionally.

Thank you for all the memories with my brother. Through all the good times and laughs we had, I learned he is my greatest confidant and giver of the best wisdom as well as a friend and drinking buddy. We might still fight and have our moments, but this summer taught me he is just trying to be my protector like a big brother should be. That he is only extremely hard on me and sets impossible expectations because he knows I am capable and doesn’t want me to sell myself short; whether it be with my dream job or a guy.

Thank you for distracting me from the reality of the real word for just a few months. For making me realize that I too will get a job and figure out this whole adult thing, but the last thing that is helping me is worrying. Summer 2016, you caused me to take a step back at times and not stress as much about things I can’t control. Sometimes, although it sucks, things don’t work out the way you want, but those times too will pass, just like the great moments of summer unfortunately do.

Thank you for allowing me to make mistakes and some poor choices too. I’m grateful for the few regrets I have from the last three months, as I believed I have learned from them and have come out walking stronger. Thank you for letting me see the true colors of some people and when to let go and stop trying with others.

Thank you summer 2016. Although I will miss you and all the wonderful moments, I will never forget the impact and the growth you instilled in me. Thank you.

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