the last few weeks have felt like I’ve just been floating through space. this is a shout out to my friends who wrapped their arms around me and made me feel seen, understood, and loved. I’ve had happy tears every time I think about the love within these friendships I’ve made. here’s to my tribe— rebekah- thank you for matching my mind in every way. I learn so much from you and feel so no safe with you. I highly value your perspective and insight. I can tell you anything without feeling judged, or like I need to be fixed. when we became friends it felt like meeting my soulmate. I love you tatum- thank you for making me feel less insane, and laughing along the way. every time I facetime you I smile. you inspire me to take on life the way you do. I wish we lived in the same state because I want to be around you constantly. you are my sister forever. I love you brooke- you are so brilliant and independent. I remember making huge decisions and thinking “what would brooke do?” you are a safe space for me and my thoughts. you are so calm yet strong, and I deeply look up to you. we desperately need to apply to the Amazing Race because you are my favorite travel buddy. I love you hannah- you don’t know this but a week ago I was driving in the car really upset and thought about the one person I’d want to be with to make me feel better, I thought of you. your joy for life, adventurous spirit, and desire for fun enriches my life so much. I love you millie- I cannot wait for the day you never have to be a night shift nurse so our facetimes can line up again. I look up to you in ways you aren’t even aware of. you have always been the cool and funny girl that everyone adored that I somehow convinced to be my friend. when I think of my most formative years, I will always think of you. I love you alex- I don’t think you know this but I think you saved me in 2020. I was in a really dark place and you were always down to be with me. I laugh every time I remember the memories we made in high school and in thailand. you will always crack me up and you will always make me wish I could adopt more of your mindset on life. you are pure joy to me and I love you