This is not a goodbye, but merely a new beginning. When one door closes, another one opens.
Sigh. 8 more days until I'm back in Tampa and 9 more days until I move into my dorm. Lately, it's all I can think about. I know it might annoy people but I'm getting out of here. It's something that wasn't possible up until this year. Someone, something was always in the way of my dreams. I was always told it would never be possible, until I realized that I was only holding myself back.
Lately, getting out of Miami has proven to be my only ticket away from my mom, away from all the family drama and just away. I've realized that I don't need her to be successful, I don't need her approval and I sure as hell don't need her support. The beautiful thing about an unconventional family is that someone will always have your back. My dad will never know how grateful I am for all he has done this year alone. He told me he'd take out a second job if it meant me being happy and me getting an education away from here.
In 9 days I'm not going to have the people I have essentially grown up with, from cradle until graduation. No matter who you are, I'd like to say thank you, because in some way shape or form, you have made me the person I am today. Whether you have been a negative influence, or positive, you've played a part, however small or large, in my life. Some special people deserve a little somethin' somethin'.
Delia, Jesus, how the fuck am I going to make it without you? I know we'll have skype, text and phone calls, but it won't be the same. But I know that I have you, and you will always have me, no matter what. I fucking love you and adore you, and I meant what I said when I told you that you can do anything you want to, you just need to get out of bed. I have no doubt in the power of your dreams.
Katherine, holy balls, we've known each other since middle school, but we didn't really become close until this year, but that's all right, because you're you and you are absolutely perfect and you might not see this. I consider you one of my close friends right now, just because I can always tell you something and you always understand.
I don't even know what to say to some people, but it's been an incredible ride. I'm ready for a change of pace, I'm ready for a new place, new faces. It's something I desperately need. I want out of Miami, I want away from here. I know I'm not leaving to places like Chicago, New York or California, but it's away.
University of South Florida, I'm ready for you.