I honestly don’t know how to start this off without bawling my eyes out, but I need to get some things off my chest.

I always thought high school was going to be the best years of my life, that everything was going to go great for me and that I wouldn’t struggle making friends and great memories. Boy was I wrong.

During my high school career, I realized nothing good would last forever. That your first real relationship wasn’t going to be your partner for life, the one friendship you cherished with all your might wasn’t going to tolerate you any longer. That was until my senior year of high school happened.

In the beginning of senior year, I had the usual ‘just speed through this’ mentality. I wanted to get this over with and walk the stage so I never have to see these people again, but my whole entire world changed when I met my bestest friends in the whole wide world; Kaylie Perez and Adolfo Martinez. 

To Kaylie: You are literally my twin flame, my other half, my unbiological sister. I love you with all of my being and I am so, so grateful for you, your life lessons and wise words. When I first met you, I thought you were the funniest person in the whole class, even if we weren’t sitting next to each other at the time. Your energy is just so unique and unmatched, it brightens up every second of my day. (Hold up, I’m actually starting to cry while writing this). I can’t tell you how much I actually wish I could graduate with you, hold your hand as we both have our diplomas in our hands and walk out of that stadium and into the world together. I promise to always text you every single day of your junior AND senior year. I wish we didn’t have to part ways. We had such little time together, but I don’t regret it one bit. I love you so much, mi Kaylie. 

Forever and always.

To Adolfo: I know we have our differences, but I think you’re a good person in your own way. We fight like almost everyday (over the dumbest things) but that’s honestly our friendship. I’ll miss your awkward jokes and your second-hand embarrassment moments. 

Without these fantastic human beings in my life, I wouldn’t have made it this far. I even thought about not making it this far myself. I wanted to give up so badly, I was so mentally drained and exhausted with the world and how it was treating me.

I made this relatively short because I can’t even imagine how long it would actually take me without me crying every few sentences. I’m genuinely happy I am finally done with this nightmare, but I’m also extremely sad that I have to leave my favorite person behind, to experience the next two years by herself without me there to help her. 

Also to Kaylie: I know you won’t always need me, besides, you already have so many friends you get to experience high school life with and I’m so happy for you. You are so extroverted compared to me. Just promise me this one thing and carry it with you forever: don’t you EVER let anyone dim your light. No matter how many times people look down on you or call you “annoying,” never let anyone dim your light, because Kaylie, you are one of the brightest people I have ever met in my life. Continue on shining bright.

I promise you, I can see your light.

From a mile away.