Why?
~Martin and Laura, I don’t think I know how to say goodbye knowing that it may be final.~
Those foreign exchange students have become some of my best friends. We have shared some of the most memorable times together. There was the time we had the New Year’s Party, and no one can forget Alan’s Bat Mitzvah. All of Morgan’s birthday presents and parties. And Lucas ‘Swively Arm Motions’ Hobson’s 71st. All the moment we laughed were never wasted. And all the times we fought, I wish I could take them back. It has been one hell of a year. The movie projects, the nights we tore up the town, Hobson’s spit on Laura’s shoulder, Martin’s ripped pants. Mike’s mustaches, Brian’s incessant laughter, Lydia’s trips to the hospital, Alan’s crazy antics, Morgan’s birthdays, the Rambo party, the movie nights, the bowling, prom, teaching Alan how to dance, Thriller, Don Pablo’s, Horner Novelty. They were the greatest moments of my life. But I can’t help but feel that I have only watched. From a distance I observed lives being lived and memories being made. As I make my way back into the shadows, I must try and remain calm and unaffected as usual, but this is making it so hard. I can’t stand the thought of coming back to school next year without those foreigners at our side. It won’t ever be the same without you. I think that I can speak for everyone when I say that we will never forgive and most certainly not forget these moments. As our time winds down, I just want all of you to know how much I have cherished each and every moment we have shared. Nothing can replace the feeling you have made me feel. I don’t want to let you all go, though I know that now is the time for us all to fly. If I have tears, now is the time to make them known. We cannot all go on remembering for the rest of our lives, but instead, we can embody the people and things we have come to know and love. I will make sure to share a few more laughs because of Martin and Laura. I will let my hair down, but make it perfect for Laura. And I will eventually get around to giving that extended Lord of the Rings to Martin. I think I have learned more about myself this year than I realize. I have decided that it is most certainly okay to be outrageous, even when people are watching. It is okay to let someone know that you care about them because that is what we all should do for everyone’s sake. If this should be the last time you may hear or see from me again, I hope that this will find you okay. Every time you look at it, I hope that you are well and in a good place. I hope that you are happy and that everything is working out for you. Please keep in touch from time to time. In life, it is hard to do, but I hope that we never lose touch.
I thank you for your time and laughs. It’s been fun,
Love, Cyndi
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