#amirmitchelltownes

for outsiders, for the people who never had an emotional connection to this show, wouldn’t understand how valuable and meaningful this little world that we’ve created and been apart of has been.

you don’t just get enthralled with the characters, no. you get so inspired by the people who actually create these lively characters. you fall in love with the people who bring them to life. it’s a wonderful thing, it’s like having two different souls in one person that you have the privilege to be inspired by. because the person that they are, and person that they portray on this show, are just as amazing.

— rowan has taught me wisdom, strength, vibrance. her passion for what she does kindles a fire within me because I know that, with perseverance and determination, and with any open mind you can change the world. that equality is reachable. that love is endless and has no boundaries. and that underneath it all, we all have a beating heart and we shouldn’t be judged by what we want to be and do with our life.

— sabrina has taught me that kindness never goes unnoticed. that confidence is powerful, and having a soft heart in a cruel world is strength, not vulnerability. she has reached and touched many people’s hearts, inspiring everyone she meets with her exuberant smile and sweet personality. she’s showed me that you can be boss at more than one thing. but more importantly, she has showed me that love is all you need at times.

— peyton has taught me that you should never take life too seriously. that you don’t need to reach anyone’s expectations or be what they want you to be. he’s taught me that being yourself, amidst all the people who say bad things about you, is one of the best things you can ever do for yourself. if you have a kind heart, then nobody could take that away from you.

— corey has taught me to live life to the fullest. take photos, make memories wherever you go. don’t hold back. he’s showed me that you can find light on your darkest days. he inspires me to go out, look at the world and capture pictures of what I’m seeing. he’s an artist, a life artist is what I would call it, and that inspires me beyond words.

— ceci has taught me that you always matter. even if you feel like you’re lost, like nobody notices you, she has shown light on the fact that you do. she has taught me that the right people always know where you are. she is so unique, and her kind heart tells me that you should be kind to everyone surrounding you. always.

— amir has taught me to never be sorry for who you truly are. to be unapologetically, yourself. he makes me laugh all the time. but he isn’t afraid to speak out and be himself, and that truly speaks volumes for not only himself, but for many people around the world.

so, this isn’t just a show.

they aren’t just characters.

they’re people we look up too.