Showing posts with label CJS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CJS. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

All the Important Words

The thing about writing important words is at first, no matter what, they're gonna sound like crap. And for a while now, I've been sitting here thinking of important words and the various forms they could be rearranged so they sound like something real but I guess sometimes the important stuff is just gonna sound like crap anyway. Am I making any sense? Oh, bother.

I guess my point is I'm sat here on my bed in a Vassar V-neck and it's 86 degrees outside and I've got second degree burns on my arms and legs from river rafting and I've been up for a consecutive twelve hours trying to finish a book and my owl glasses are on and my face is a mess but I pulled myself together enough so I could sit here and try to write important words.

See, I just finished reading Jennifer Niven's All the Bright Places and without spoiling anything, I can tell you that novel takes you on one heck of a ride. I speak as a teenager. I speak as a seventeen-year-old girl who knows what it's like to love someone so very much and lose them anyhow. I speak as someone who has been there, on every single side of the equation. Listen, recent events in my own life may have allowed for this book to dig a deeper hole in my heart than perhaps it may have if everything had been all right.

My parents are recently divorced.

My very good friend took her own life.

I split with my longterm boy/best friend.

The dark is creeping its way back in and my country is on the brink of revolution.

And yet I am grateful. You see, if anything, All the Bright Places has made me feel more Awake than ever. If you ever read the book (which I highly recommend you do), you'll know what that means. It's just... It's filled with important words—things that need to be said. About adolescence, about mental illness, about friendships, relationships, people, life. We're all just people trying to understand one another and sometimes we think we speak the same language when really, we should be paying more attention to our dialect.

I don't know if that made sense.

In any case, I was in the kitchen a couple of minutes ago, sleep deprived and eating a shitty apple, when suddenly I wanted nothing more than to shout all the important words—loud enough for all the important people to hear.

I love you. More than anything.

Don't leave me.

Please.

I wanted to beg but then the important people would have been alarmed and thought I'd gone insane.

But maybe I am.

Maybe we're all insane and we're all just trying to get by as quickly and quietly and unnoticed as possible?

I'm hungry again. The apple was spoiled, anyway.

I look up at the mirror on my wall and I quite literally feel as though I've aged in the past twelve hours. I can't begin to explain... Just... Like it's just finally there was someone in the world who knew. She knew, and she grabbed the important words and arranged them perfectly and wrote them down and now they're out in the world.

Sue me for having a marshmallow heart, it came with the package.

I need to get my mind off this book, off the fatigue, off the feverish sunburn, so I open my closet and rummage for nail polish.

Only I just remembered I'm shit at painting nails.

My arms look puffy. I think they're swollen from the burn.

I sometimes think my thoughts are much like an angry sunburn: light and near unnoticeable at first, but building in color, building in rage as time goes on; painful and red and stubborn and unflinching when pulled; stinging and burning and seething when touched.

I stand up and feel the skin pull taut around my knees, like rubbery leather. Those for sure will leave an ugly tan.

I wish I could make all these thoughts more cohesive. I'm not really sure which direction I'm going in anymore.

But none of us do.

It's all a mystery and who knows, maybe that's the best part.

I tried to take a nap but all I could think of were Luc and Rosie.

And then all the people who were taken too soon.

What if Matt hadn't fallen asleep and what if Genji had worn a seatbelt and what if Ben hadn't been drinking that night and what if Luc had warned someone and what if someone had just known about Rosie, what if...?

I miss them all so much it hurts.

I dreamt of Rosie and of Luc and just pictured myself hugging them and apologizing over and over and over, tears streaming down my face and they just looked down at me and smiled and patted my head and didn't say a word.

But they were right there. Right in front of me and I couldn't do a damn thing to save them now.

It just didn't seem real. None of it seems real. It's been months and months and none of it seems real.

I suspect it's the sort of pain one doesn't ever really get over, just learns to cope with.

To all my important people:

Know that you are loved. You are so loved and like it or not, you are a part of every single person you've met. You have changed them and become a part of their story and goodness gracious, they would not be where they are today if it weren't for you.

Know that you are needed. I need you. Holy fuck, do I need you. Don't you dare leave me. Not anytime soon.

Know that time will heal. I sound like a right hypocrite because I'm guilty of tricking myself into believing none of it will ever be okay again. But that's simply not true. You've got to believe that someday, you will be okay again. Things will be okay again. And if it's not okay, it's not the end.

I suspect my train of thought has dragged you all over the place by now. I'm sorry.

My mind is a messy place, but you already knew that.

I'm hungry. I should probably go do something about that.

Take care of yourselves, please. Treat yourself like you would a small child.

I love you.

Hasta la próxima,

Much love xoxo

Maya

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Sleepless in Portsmouth

Hello peoples :)

I can't sleep so here we go. A pointless, mind-numbing list of questions none of you needed answers to.

..........

1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
In St. Benet's, serving my time in study hall -_-
2. Who are you in love with?
CJS, the silly goofball he is. But quite honestly, I am also completely and utterly in love with my best friends.
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
Not that I know of, although little Maya coulda had real questionable culinary taste back in the day...
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
My water bottle is more of a magenta but sure, let's go with pink.
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?
Uhhhh not really sure...? Must've been close to a month ago, maybe?
6. Are you wearing socks right now?
YES I AM AND THEY'RE FUZZY AND THEY HAVE FOX FACES ON THEM.
7. Does your family have a car worth over $2,000?
I don't know the first thing about cars and I don't pay the least attention to prices and brands.
8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
Um. Well. Ya see. I can't drive, so.
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
No and that makes me incredibly sad.
10. Are you hot?
Wow. If we're talking temperature right now, I'll go with heck yeah.
11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
AGUA!!! Gotta keep the bod hydrated, chafeel? ;)
12. What are you wearing right now?
A light blue Henley, my glasses, the Abbey's classic grey sweatpants, and FOX SOCKS!
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
What an interesting question. I'm sure once I learn to drive and yaknow, OWN A CAR, I'll be able to answer that for ya.
14. Last food that you ate?
Girl Scout Thin Mints. Sue me. They're freakin' delicious.
15. Where were you last week at this time?
Exact same spot.
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
You think I actually have time to go out shopping? That's cute.
17. When is the last time you ran?
HA. From class to the dining hall. I've got my priorities straight.
18. What’s the last sporting event you watched?
What is a "sports"?
19. What is your favorite animal?
DOLPHINS <3 Although squirrels are seriously up there, the freakin' munchkins they are.
20. Your dream vacation?
A restaurant crawl through Italy.
21. Last person’s house you were in?
Probably Conor's?
22. Worst injury you’ve ever had?
Uhhhh well I sprained my groin pretty badly two years ago. It was not a good time.
23. Have you ever been in love?
Yes, sir, I have. It's terrifying and absolutely beautiful at the same time.
24. Do you miss anyone right now?
Mami and Papi, mostly. And Suki <3
25. Last play you saw?
The Children's Hour at The Gamm Theatre.
26. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
You could ask CJS. I honestly have no clue.
27. What are your plans for tonight?
It's Thursday. I'm in bed. It's nearly midnight. What do you think I'm about to do?
28. Who is the last person you sent a MySpace message or comment?
So uh, the thing is, MySpace can only be found within the ancient fossils of the interwebs. And I am a mere young'un. 
29. Next trip you are going to take?
Shipping up to Boston for Berklee 2k17. Get HYPED!
30. Ever go to camp?
I've gone to several. Most were miserable experiences.
31. Were you an honor roll student in school?
Yes, indeed.
32. What do you want to know about the future?
WHAT KIND OF DOG WILL I HAVE WHEN I'M MARRIED OHMYGOD I NEED TO KNOW
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
Not at the moment, no.
34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor’s visit?
Probably. My mom kinda takes care of all of that...
35. Where is your best friend?
Scattered around all different parts of the world.
36. How is your best friend?
What does that even mean? They're good, I guess?
37. Do you have a tan?
I'm the lightest Latina you'll ever come across.
38. What are you listening to right now?
The Yoga & Meditation playlist on Spotify.
39. Do you collect anything?
Playbills. I'm a real theatre nerd, I know.
40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know?
Mrant Batthews anyone?
41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over?
Once again, I DO NOT ADULT YET.
42. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw?
I guesso? Not typically, though.
43. What does your last text message say?
"FUCK IT'S OUT" -Claire
44. Do you like hot sauce?
Ew no no no.
45. Last time you took a shower?
Yesterday evening I think?
46. Do you need to do laundry?
Heck yes. I've missed two weeks already; I'm living in a pig sty.
47. What is your heritage?
Dominican-American and proud :)
48. Are you someone’s best friend?
I should hope so.
49. Are you rich?
In many ways, yes. In many other ways, no.
50. What were you doing at 12AM last night?
Tossing and turning because of this wicked head cold that's decided it's never gonna go away.
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There you have it, folks. A pointless post created for the mere intention of keeping me entertained for a brief period of time.
Anyway, I hope you're all feeling healthier than me.
Hasta la próxima,
Much love xoxo
Maya

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Another Year Over

Hello lovelies! So I'm gonna be my ol' lazy self and conjure up the same questions I did a mere two years ago. Nonetheless, here's 2016 in a nutshell.

1. What did you do in 2016 that you'd never done before?

Hmm. Well, I visited some foreign countries with some of my best pals. Y'all know what I'm talking about ;) Ummmm my romantic endeavors developed a bit more, I guess? Let's see... I also applied for college, yippeeee (please kill me). And I went back to the Abbey knowing none of my best buds would be there when I got back :)

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

Well, let's just say I tried my darndest. But 2016 was a hell of a year, folks, and not necessarily in a good way... I'm honestly just hoping 2017 doesn't kill me.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Okay, straight up, EVERYONE I KNOW is having babies. Right and left, I see posts of newborns and baby onesies and pacifiers and holy shit guys we're getting old.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

My poor, poor Luc. I know we weren't exactly close but what I'd give to see him smile one more time. My heart also broke with the loss of two very good pups, Lola and Lucy. You were so good. My heart goes out to all those who suffered a loss <3

5. What countries did you visit?

I WENT TO THE COUNTRY OF WHISKEY AND LOVE (Legally Blonde peeps will understand my reference) and I also got to visit lovely bubbly England. Honestly, I could go on and on and on about that trip but I'll spare you the details.

6. What would you like to have in 2017 that you lacked in 2016?

Jesus, Maya, be KIND to yourself for once. 

7. What dates from 2016 will remain etched upon your memory and why?

January 17th. Semi with CJS <3
February 7th. Berklee 2k16.
February 22nd. The Addam's Family.
March 21st. All State.
March 22nd. First real kiss with my first real boyfriend.
May 8th. Junior Prom with CJS <3
May 29th. My nearest and dearest graduate from the Abbey.
June 4th. The big bro's graduation.
June 6th. Off to Ireland, muthafuckas.
June 17th. Warner Bros Studios calls for many tears.
June 26th. Hardest goodbye I've ever had to do.
June 28th. Cut off my locks.
July 12th. Surgery from hell.
August 9th. We'll always remember you, Lucas.
August 22nd. Visit homedog at Trinity Church.
September 13th. First day of Senior Year.
November 8th. The day my whole world fell apart.
November 11th. The Diary of Anne Frank changes lives.
December 14th. The bro turns a total of two decades old.
December 30th. I apply to college.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Okay, so you might laugh, but honestly surviving Junior Year at the Abbey was a feat within itself. All those who've been through it will understand. I never thought it'd be possible to get through APUSH, but here I am, alive (barely). Oh! And probably applying for college in the span of two days.

9. What was your biggest failure?

I somehow just keep beating myself up. I seriously need to stop that.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Whale, let's see. There was that time I had a knot in my shoulder the size of Ecuador that lasted a total of three months. There was also that time I got surgery. Oh and all those panic attacks I got for no damn reason. But hey, what can you do.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

OHMYGOSH so I have become a gift giving GURU!!! I'm particularly proud of the Christmas presents I bought people this year, which unfortunately folks, must not be revealed, cuz some of them I haven't given yet :) However, I am EXTREMELY pleased with CJS's gifts and if you know him well, you'll understand why they were perfect: a mug that says "Go away. I'm reading." and a pair of socks with different kinds of cheese drawn all over them. I am quite pleased with that choice.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Okay, not to sound like a cheesy loser, but goodness gracious, Conor has been my rock. Through it all, he's been there and he's listened and he's hugged me when I couldn't handle the world or when I was just being hormonal and I miss him so freaking much it hurts.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled?

Um. Our president elect. But that's no big deal. It doesn't affect me. Whatsoever.

*smiles while stabbing self in a cave*

14. Where did most of your money go?

Are you fucking kidding me? With college tuition coming up, that shit is staying SAVED.

15. What did you get really, really excited about?

MY TRIP TO EUROPE WITH THE PEEPS!!! That alone would suffice, but no. Papa Kerr had to bring us to my favorite place in the entire world and that place was Warner Brothers Studios where I watched my dreams come true.

16. What song will always remind you of 2016?

You've got to be kidding me.

Let It Go by James Bay
Someone New by Hozier
Ex's and Oh's by Elle King
Adventure of a Lifetime by Coldplay
Irresistible by Fall Out Boy
LA Devotee by Panic! At The Disco
Victorious by Panic! At The Disco
Send My Love (To Your New Lover) by Adele
Hold Back The River by James Bay
Into You by Ariana Grande
Cheap Thrills by Sia
Love Me by The 1975
One Dance by Drake
Ophelia by The Lumineers
Heathens by Twenty One Pilots
Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Pity Party by Melanie Martinez
She Used To Be Mine by Sara Bareilles
The Sound by The 1975
Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers
Red Dress by MAGIC!
I Took A Pill In Ibiza by Mike Posner
This Is What You Came For by Rihanna
Ride by Twenty One Pilots
Omen by Sam Smith
Sweatpants by Childish Gambino
Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison
Sugar by Robin Schulz
Move To The Ocean by Brick + Mortar
Renegades by X Ambassadors
Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Hair by Little Mix
Close by Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo
Shiksa Goddess by Jeremy Jordan (The Last Five Years)
Better When I'm Dancin' by Meghan Trainor
America's Sweetheart by Elle King
Woah Woah Woah by WATSKY!
What The Heck I Gotta Do by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Now and Later by Sage The Gemini
This Girl by Kungs vs Cookin' On 3 Burners
Someday by The Strokes
Diggy by Spencer Ludwig
2 Heads by Coleman Hell
Omigod You Guys by The Legally Blonde Cast
How Far I'll Go by Auli'i Carvalho
Cake By The Ocean by DNCE
i hate u, i love u by gnash ft. Olivia O'Brien
The Hills by The Weeknd
Here by Alessia Cara
Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam
Steady As You Go by Tiz McNamara
La Bicicleta by Carlos Vives ft. Shakira
Mess Is Mine by Vance Joy
Chivalry Is Dead by Trevor Wesley
This Town by Niall Horan
That's My Girl by Fifth Harmony
Bad Things by Machine Gun Kelly ft Camila Cabello
Too Good by Drake ft Rihanna
Juju On That Beat by Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall
Electric Feel by MGMT
I Believe by Spring Awakening Cast
Starboy by The Weeknd
24K Magic by Bruno Mars
I Don't Wanna Live Forever by ZAYN ft Taylor Swift
Side To Side by Ariana Grande ft Nicki Minaj
Closer by The Chainsmokers ft Halsey

Just to name a few. Have fun listening to that playlist... ;)

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? (c) richer or poorer?

(a) Maybe not happier, but definitely more at peace
(b) I mean... when was the last time I've been in shape?
(c) Richer in life experiences, to put it that way

18. What do you wish you had done more of?

Appreciate the time you have left. It's slips away before you know it. Also, you need to learn how to breathe.

19. What do you wish you had done less of?

Kid, let things go. Troubles pass. Life goes on. People still love you.

20. How did you spend Christmas?

With the fambam in Vermont :) :) :)

21. Did you fall in love in 2016?

Absofruitly. Although, technically I was already in love with him...?

22. What was your favorite TV program?

STRANGER THINGS ALL THE WAY. I FREAKING LOVE THOSE CHILLUNS LIKE MY OWN.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

I never thought I could hate so many people in positions of power at once. But I now realize it is entirely possible.

24. What was the best book you read?

The Catholic Mass for Dummies :)

Jk jk, my Schola buddies will understand.

Lamb by Christopher Moore. Courtesy of the bae himself <3 It is a MUST read.

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Possibly James Bay? OH and The 1975 (THANK YOU CAELLUM AND SHELBY).

If we're talking musical theatre tho, please go listen to the Waitress soundtrack as well as The Last Five Years soundtrack (Thanks T). Holy shit, they're gold. And maybe while you're at it, go check out Legally Blonde ;)

26. What did you want and get?

Romantic success. A way less stressful schedule for senior year. The musical lead.

27. What did you want and not get?

Certainty. Sanity. Serenity.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

Ohmygod there were so MANY:

Ghostbusters
Suicide Squad
The Legend of Tarzan
The Secret Life of Pets
Me Before You
Zootopia
Deadpool
Sing Street
The Jungle Book
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
Moana
Collateral Beauty

29. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Hmm. Well being a senior doesn't hurt.

30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2016?

Uhhhh well, it depends on the day??? Somedays, I look awesome blossom fabulous fantastic. Others... not so much. Let's say my go-to are my overalls and beat-up red converse. Take that as you will.

31. What kept you sane?

Honestly, Zoella never failed to make me smile. CJS, you too, love. My snuggle sessions with Amanda and Riley and Megan helped a lot of bad days, so thank you for those too. Oh, and Prozac. Yay drugs.

32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Okay so I never realized how fucking attracted I was to Kate McKinnon until Ghostbusters. Oh, and Jeremy Jordan is a GOD. I don't think I ever won't be in love with Scarlett Johansson. Oh oH OH how I've fallen in love with Jessie Mueller and Laura Bell-Bundy. They are both so incredibly talented and I just want to be them. Also I'd love to be/do Margot Robbie. But it's fine. Emma Watson goes without saying.

33. What political issue stirred you the most?

There were too many to count but I'm gonna say November 8th really broke my heart and many others.

34. Who did you miss?

My parents. My college peeps. Suki </3

35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2016.

It's okay not to have all the answers. It's okay to want attention. It's okay to need loving. It's okay to want to be cradled and held and cared for when the whole world is out of whack. Some things happen for the best. Things sort themselves out. Love unconditionally. Love with your whole being. They'll thank you eventually.

36. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:


"Sometimes moms and dads fall out of love,
Sometimes two homes are better than one.
Some things you can't tell your sister 'cuz she's still too young,
Yeah you'll understand
When you love someone."

"When You Love Someone" by James TW

There ya go, folks.

I love you all. See ya on the other side :)

Hasta la próxima,

Much love xoxo

Maya 

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Turkey Day List #2

(Just so y'all know, I meant to post this two entire days ago but I'm a lil shit so I didn't)

HIYA MY LOVES <3

On such a lovely bubbly day, I'd like to give my infinite thanks to all the individuals I'm blessed to have in my life. Hold onto your socks cuz this might take a while...

Mami: I know we don't always understand each other but I cannot thank you enough for trying. I love you so so so much and that will never ever change.

Papi: I can't wait to binge watch Gilmore Girls with you over Christmas break :) Thank you for always reminding me to be kind to myself. Please take your own advice once in a while, yeah? I love you to infinity and beyond. I'm sending you hugs.

YD: You're an asshole. But you travel with me and you occasionally try and make sure that I'm okay. Thanks for coming to most of my shows and stuff. It's somewhat appreciated :P I love you and stuff, I guess. *proceeds to push you into a river*

Javi: Please don't get any taller. I'll miss using you as an arm rest cuz currently you're the only person shorter than me, so... I'm sorry I haven't spoken to you in almost two months but please know I love you so so so much and your big sister will always be here to kick the crap out of anyone who dares get in your way.

Suki: You little chicken nugget, you. I miss you more than your tiny brain could ever comprehend.

Future Puppy: Baby, I cannot wait to pick you out and hold you and cuddle you and love you and care for you and goodness gracious, I want you now. Conor says I should name you Genji or Luna. We'll see how that goes ;)

Wilsons/Estrellas/Fishers: You guys give me so much life. You're a wacky group of misfits and I am so honored to be related to you all.

Kerrs: You guys are the real MVPs. Thank you for all that you do for me.

Doires: I can't wait to be back in my room again :3 After all, I am the better daughter (jk jk Claire, please don't kill me, you know I love you).

Brennans: I don't see you enough. I sincerely hope you stay in our lives for a very long time.

Pri: Mujer, ojala pudiera llevarte a UNI conmigo. De verdad que quisiera. Pero ni modo, solo Dios sabe donde quedaremos y espero que nunca te vayas tan lejos. Te necesito <3

CJS: You crazy human, you. You make all my days infinitely more bearable and you make me laugh harder than anyone I know. You've seen me at my worst and at my best. You've kissed me while I was snot-ridden and while I had about five pounds of stage makeup on. You've hugged me in the snow and in the rain. You've held my hand regardless of the season and I am beyond grateful for all the joy and light you bring to my life. I miss our random road trips and walks through the woods and movie marathons and impromptu dinner dates. It's been a fantastic almost two years. I love you, I really do.

Fonts: I know you're not one for sappy words and all that but I think you know how much you mean to me. You're an absolute nuisance but I love you just the same. Please come home soon <3

Claire: Oh, Claire bear, it's been rough with you gone. I know I've been managing and things are mostly okay but if I could have it my way, I'd still have you here with me, jamming to Hamilton in the car and taking long trips to Stop 'n' Shop. If I could, I'd freeze Claire and Maya Week 2k15 and loop it til the end of time. I'd have us sitting on your couch, watching the Tony Awards and singing Frozen songs at the top of our lungs. I'd have us making pancakes and eating popcorn and scrolling through Tumblr while looking at pretty people. If I could, we'd be snuggled up watching Disney movies with hot cocoa or otherwise booking it to the beach with a speaker and five tons of Capri Sun. I miss you so much but I know you're having a blast at college. Please don't you ever forget about me. I'd be lost without you.

Mike: Gosh, where has the time gone? I feel like just yesterday you were helping me out with my problems but oh, how the tables have turned XD I love you, dude. You do some dumb shit. But I still love you. And I'll support you no matter what. I am always here. Even when I'm holding a grudge. I am always here.

Caellum: It wouldn't kill ya to answer a text once in a blue moon, asshole :P Nah, but in all seriousness I understand how life gets. It's messy and uncoordinated and annoying and exhausting and you have your priorities and I completely understand. That being said, I believe in you. I know things gets shitty sometimes, but goddamn do I believe in you. Please don't you ever forget that.

Shelby: Just because we don't always have the time to talk as much as we used to doesn't mean I'm not always thinking of you. I am so blessed to have you in my life because you are such a lovely, wonderful, caring soul and I would not have it any other way. You give me incentive to get up every morning and I still find it so hard to believe that I've only seen you in person a handful of times, yet I feel like I've known you my entire life. I don't mean to sound redundant but it's true. I cannot picture my life without you and I seriously hope I continue to be a part of your life for a very, very long time. Here's to the next time I get to koala you.

Tiernan: Come back to the East Coast, bitch <3

Sophia: If you decided to start a cult, I'd join it. Like, no lie, you are a Goddess in my eyes. I look up to you so much (no pressure) and every time I second guess myself, I imagine you cheering me on. You just ooze encouragement and good vibes and I think we all need more of that in our lives. Please don't forget about me when we get older. You mean too much to me. You inspire me now and forever.

Maeve: I know we don't talk as much anymore, but trust me, I don't think of you any less. I'm constantly stalking your Insta and Snapchat for pics of Luna and Scout because, well... that's self-explanatory. I miss you so much and I cannot wait to hang out and snuggle you because you may give some of the best snuggles on this planet. I love you!!!

Emma: My gorgeous little sister, I am SO glad I got to be there to witness your first year of high school. Having you in my drama class is beyond fun and no offense to everyone else but you're my favorite <3 It's been such a privilege to watch you grow up and I hope I get to stick around in your life long enough to witness the rest. Keep doing you, boo.

Scotty P: Oh, Scott, I could not live without your hugs. Thanks for providing an endless supply and for being a diva and for introducing me to Boris and Simon and for being my new Claire and for driving us to Dunkin' and Chipotle even though you hate us :) Much love, bro.

Megan: WIFE!!! I live for our communal naps and for your glorious hugs. Thank you for going shopping with me and making sure I'm never lonely. You know I have your back and I know you have mine. If I'm ever sad, I just think of you and you make me smile. You best believe I'm gonna Facetime you whenever I can while I'm at college. Get ready cuz it's gonna be lit.

Amanda: You're weird as fuck but thank you for giving me cuddles and for loving me unconditionally and for introducing me to Riley. Kudos for that ;) Oh! And for all the Fifth Harmony spam. And for sending me pics of boobs when I'm sad. BISEXUALS REPRESENT.

Riley: MY BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY thank you for existing. Every time I see you, you make my day instantly better. Thank you for being my big little sister (and practically my mom sometimes). You make my heart smile. BISEXUALS REPRESENT.

Emmalene: It's been four years and I still consider you my magical fairy godmother. It started with just makeup but it's grown into more than that—having you in classes and activities with me over the years has made me addicted to your contagious laugh and always seeking out your hugs and smiles. You are one extraordinary cookie and I am so proud to have you as my friend. Keep dazzling the world with your brilliance ;)

Hannah Banana: BAE!!! As always, I miss my favorite roomie more than ever because my single gets lonely sometimes but I know you always have my back. Your sass gives me life. Thank you for enduring all the Precal with me. I don't know what I'd do without you.

Lucia: Honestly, I have a HUGE friend crush on you, is that bad?

Amber: Tbh, you're like really mean to me sometimes but I don't mind because I know your evil soul can't help it :) I seriously wish we were in the same dorm just so I could see your beautiful face everyday but alas, we can't always get what we want. I better be in your senior page :3

Alasdaire: Okay, real talk, you may be one of the most beautiful human beings I have ever laid eyes on. And that's coming from my super gay side. That being said, you are so sweet to me, sometimes I feel like I don't even deserve your kindness. I could not survive Euro without you, so thank you.

Grace B: I said it freshman year and I stand by it now, you have to be one of the most entertaining people I have ever met. Your constant IDGAF syndrome makes life feel more okay. I could listen to your nerdy biology talks for hours and anyone who dares underestimate your intelligence is a dildo. Please don't ever change.

MegMeg: Thank you for being so kind and for enduring all of Bray Bray's crazy with me. No one will understand the pain like you and me do. Besides, we're kinda the same person, aren't we? XD

Mark: It was an honor acting beside you this fall. You made a lovely husband <3

Young Thuggin': Addison, the day something normal comes out of your mouth will be the day the world turns upside down. Please continue enjoying your communist pizza til the end of time.

Sozanski: You little adorable piece of nerd UGH. As annoying as your know-it-all tendencies may be sometimes, I think we all appreciate the fact that you're literally a walking Encyclopedia. You've grown a lot in the past year but please know I consider you my lil baby child, okay?

Annie: You are kind of bizarre but I couldn't have asked for a better daughter (sorry Amanda). Continue doing your little adorable fairy thing. It suits you.

Marcel: As hard as you try, I'm never gonna date you but I appreciate your determination. Also, watching you try to make Conor jealous is kinda hilarious...

Mr. McCarthy: You seriously do not give a shit, do you? I don't think I could ever ask for a better advisor. Thank you for being a real homie.

Mrs. Bonin: Please don't hate me for not doing my last assignment :) I still love you.

Dr. Bonin: I AM BEGGING YOU PLEASE MAKE SURE I GET INTO COLLEGE PLEASEEE

Ms. Smith: As always, thanks for letting me date your son :) That being said, it's so much fun when we gang up on him (even tho he hates it) and thank you SO much for your infinite generosity. Btw, you're an excellent cook!

Eddie Redmayne: You are SUCH A DUCKING CINNAMON ROLL I COULD EAT YOU UP.

J.K. Rowling: Someday, I hope to be just like you.

Zoe Sugg and Tyler Oakley: As always, thank you for bringing levity to dire situations.

Cinnamon: You precious little kitty cat, I adore you.

Bernie Sanders: It should've been you <3

Mis angeles: No me abandonen, por favor.

Dios mio: Dame fuerza. Dame esperanza. Te necesito, Señor. Dame fe.

Hasta la próxima,

Much love xoxo

Maya