When reminiscing on high school, I realize what a great group of people I had to enjoy the experience with. I won't miss the homework, the late night study sessions, but I will always miss being able to call you up and drive to your house when I'm having a bad day. I'm so thankful that when I come home for breaks or for a weekend, I can call you and pick right back up where we left off. Not seeing you for months doesn't change our friendship. We still talk, and we still laugh with one another. I didn't realize how important these relationships were throughout school until I was really walking across the stage for graduation. You watched me cry (a lot), but you made me laugh even more. You were never one to put me down, but you could put me in my place when needed. I thank you for all of that.

My hometown friends need to be thanked for everything. Thank you for being my number one fans. You made me into who I am and allowed me to flourish with my crazy ideas. You never thought I was crazy when I said I wanted to go to law school. You thought nothing else made sense but that. You could bring me back down to earth though when I was being a bit too crazy. I just cannot thank you enough for being my supporters but grounding me too.

Thank you for always helping me when I was having a mental breakdown, even if it was over something dumb. When I got a B on a test that I thought I shouldn't have, you reminded me that no one cares what I got on one single test, but how I do overall. You reminded me that there are things in life besides academic achievement. You reminded me that having fun is important too. Thank you.

Thank you for understanding when I needed a break from everyone. Thank you for not making me feel ridiculous when I just wanted to stay home and watch movies instead of hanging out. You all have been the definition of the best friends in the entire world. It's nice knowing that I don't always have to engage with you to keep your friendship. Thank you for letting me take time for myself with no shame.

Thank you for all of those times. On the other hand, thank you for dragging me out of the house sometimes to have a good time. It always ended in a night full of fun and laughs. Most of my best nights are ones when you pulled me out of the house to hangout rather than sit in my pajamas for the tenth day in a row.

While all of this may not have seemed like a huge deal to you, it was and still is a huge deal to me. High school would not have been the same without all of you. I wouldn't miss home as much if it weren't for the memories I have here with you. Thank you for giving me the best reason to come home. I love you.