To my favorite band, Real Friends -

I get to see you live for the first time in a month and I can't explain how excited I am.

I have followed your music for a few years now, and I never understood why people cry when they meet their favorite musicians - but I'd be lying if I said I won't cry when I see you perform the songs that touched me so deeply live.

Your music has helped me through every break-up, every bad day, every life crisis, and it's helped me feel happy during times I didn't think I could feel happy again.

When I lost my hair to alopecia, your music was something I turned to when I started to feel down on myself.

The first song I ever heard of yours was "Dirty Water", and I'm pretty sure everyone was ready to strangle me because of how much I played that song. I mean, they probably still do with how much I play your music.

It's hard for me to be really sappy, but I am so grateful for you, your talent, and your passion for music. You are one of the few bands that are making music for the right reasons. I haven't even met you and I know you are all so genuine and kind - thank you for that.

Thank you for making my car ride music when I drive home from college, thank you for being my company when I'm having boy drama, thank you for music that makes my happy life even happier.

I didn't know that music or a band could ever affect me this much, but you have.

Keep making music, and please don't ever change. You hold a very special place in my heart and I cannot wait to see what you'll do in the future.

I'll see you on November 16th, and I promise to sing along extra loud.

Sincerely your forever fan,

Sarah