so this summer was great. absolutely wonderful. and let me tell you why: i guess you could say that i found myself. i spent a lot of time away from my friends and away from home and i enjoyed it beyond explanation. i was with my cousins like basicaly all summer and it couldnt have been better. i even made a new best friend: Hannah(not saying that Mandy is out, just saying that i love the both of them). woowweee i love that girl. me and her bonded so much over the summer, and in a course of about 2 weeks!! its actually amazing. anywho, i found myself, i learned things about myself that i never knew, i got to be independent, i got to make my own choices, i learned from my experiences, i tried new things, i succeeded, i had so many great opportunities, i overcame a lot of my fears, i met new people, but most importantly i was with the people who make me feel special, i felt loved, i felt like i was part of the group, i enjoyed myself so much, and i really hope that next year is the same way. i truly cannot wait until next summer - if i can offer one bit of advice to all that reads this: take time out to see who you really are, and who you want to be. be yourself and have a fun time doing it... simplicity = love