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I never thought the day would come. Truly.

2019 is all about growth.

To the new chapter in my new home —

I knew moving away would be different. I was torn, because I had the best damn roommates a girl could ever ask for.

Yes I’m twenty-five and the thought of living at home forever seemed pretty damn amazing. However, I knew in order to grow as a person for myself, living on my own was something I needed to do.

I’ve never been more sure than this very moment of how incredible this next journey will be for me.

To my mom and dad:

I know this isn’t easy for you. I know you think I’m just completely thrilled to be out of the house for good. While that is semi-true, I will miss so much about being home. I know I’ve appreciated you throughout my life, but ever so more now, I realize just how lucky I am to have you as parents. I know I will miss our Saturday afternoon Netflix binges and me constantly being the middle man in our everyday affairs. But I couldn’t of done any of the growth without your constant support, love, and guidance.

And it’s funny now how all the lessons you both taught me play in my head. You’re not afraid to dish the real advice that I don’t want to hear. You’re the king and queen of much-needed reality checks (and I definitely need those). When I get lost and confused, you remind me of who I am. I can’t imagine having better role models in my life.

That being said, thank you for getting me here. Thank you for teaching me responsibility and accountability. Thank you for supporting me and helping me realize that I am capable of great things. Thank you for always being in my corner, for always being there to talk to me through tough situations, to even making the future drives to my little home to help with the small projects. Thank you for helping me grow into who I am today.

So, as you help me move into my new little home, No matter how sad you are, or tears may fall, remember that I wouldn’t be anywhere close to here if it wasn’t for you. You raised a girl that is strong, independent, and ready to take on the world.

Lets do the damn thing.