#arelene.

But throughout all the laughs and smiles, the frowns and tears, I want to thank several people, one if which is my boyfriend, Landon. He has been there for me since we first met, through so much that I went through, he was always there, and I didn't realize until only recently that he is the perfect match for me, all the tears and lonely nights could have been avoided if I only I opened my eyes and saw through everything. Landon, you are a very special person, and as much as you don't want to admit it, I think you are perfect. I really do love you and hope to make you happy.

Another person I want to give thanks to, is Jaelyn, my twin. She has been there for me and we have grown together emotionally and mentally. I know I don't show it much, Jaelyn, but I do care for you and worry about you, more than you know. Probably why you don't sleep at night. You have been dealing with my overly-hormonal bullshit since day one, and always find a way to reach out to me and cheer me up when I most need it. You're one of the greatest friends anyone can ask for.

Then there is my schwester, Josie. Josie, you have also been there for me, in more ways than one, always re-assuring me and making sure I know the truth, if it wasn't for you, I would be in a much worse place. Thank you for everything, being honest, for giving me advice, and most of all, for being a loving friend and accepting me into your family, you have really made me feel like I belong to a certain group.

Annamarie, oh, what to say about my dear Annamarie. You are the reasonable one that has been guiding me, we met right here on Tumblr! and didn't even realize we were going to the same school, and now we are buddies. You listened to me when I had no one else to go to, you helped to pick me up and get me back on my feet, without you, I'd probably still be a crying mess on the floor, trying to get my shit together, thank you.

Kelsey! Oh, my dear gypsy, I am going to miss your silly, bi-polar self when you go to Japan. I'm sorry I can be such a "teenage girl" sometimes, but I can't help it! You also deal with my shit and slap sense into me, also, your food is quite tasty. You have been so good to me over the past year and half, made me actually feel welcome to San Diego and given me good times to reflect on and laugh about, may we stay friends forever. (And you come to my wedding and be a surrogate mother for me. :D )

Kelly Lynch! My ginger-snap! My buddy! Oh, how you can I can relax with each other, you have been the one to not only slap sense into me, but to give me encouragement when no one else believed in me. You are such a great supporter and caregiver, I wish there was more people like you in the world, we have much growing up to do, and I am glad I can share that with you.

Ileana Xochitl Feria. Oh, my little Ily, how we first met. ;D I never judged you, and you did likewise, you reflected some of my innermost thoughts and helped me to realize a big part of myself and helped me to express it, you led me along the way into a better, more rational place where I didnt' feel like screaming all the time. You reached out to me and helped me to relax and to be a much better person because of it, thank you for giving me a real "life."

Arlene Ma Suy. Mama Suy!~ I know you can't read this, but you have been like a second mother to me, mentoring me and giving me much needed advice when I didn't have another adult to go to, you have been dealing with more of my shit than anyone, and you still love me! I am so glad I formed a personal relationship with you, because then I might have still been some naive high schooler with no clue on life, you are truly a great mother, teacher, and friend.

Melanie Kray, although it's only been a semester, much has happened. I also formed a personal relationship with you, and you, like Ma Suy, helped me, I was able to go to you with tear-filled eyes and you were there to worry about me and to try to get me onto the right path, you're such a wonderful teacher and advisor to me, I would be still wrongly in a relationship with someone else if you never showed me the faults of it, and now I can happily be with my true other half.

Hayley Salazar, you were the one that showed me only affection and tried to reform me from a hateful, vengeful, asshole, to a sweet, loving, caring individual. You semi-succeded. But you also did influence me in seeing the bright side of things and the good qualities in not only myself, but in others and life in general. You hugged me and made me feel special when I was ready to give up, and you helped pushed me into a better place than I was before. Thank you.