Sometimes I feel like you search for something meaningful to say, something that isn't remotely corny, or banal, or trite. Leaving is odd and final even though I know I'm coming back for the holidays, and I'm dreading it even though I've dreamed of it my whole life.

But I'll put that aside, and I really just want to say that I love you all beyond what any of us can imagine - thanks for the laughs, the long conversations, the crazy photo taking, the learning, the honesty, the trials, and the love. I'll always hold on it.

To new beginnings, guys, and old friends. *clinks glasses*