It was the summer of my life ♥

{Posting twice in one day is strange for me ...}

Dear Summer '09;

As you're drawing to a close, I figured I would take the opportunity to say some things that I feel need to be said ...

First of all, thank you. You gave me my wings, and taught me how to fly on my own. I've never had the freedom and independence that I had with you, and I've never grown as much as I have over the last two months. I've learned so much - water balloons and traffic don't mix, for example. I've made new friends and developed closer and deeper relationships with some I already had. There's been some rough patches, yes, but I think that's part of the process, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Secondly, I will never forget you, ever. You gave me so many new memories that I can't even begin to describe all of them to you. I took a chance, and was brave in the face of new experiences - even though I felt I wasn't good enough to begin with. I stayed out until morning broke, and subsequently witnessed the beauty of a sunrise from several new perspectives. I made my own choices - some good and some bad - and I dealt with the consequences. I know it's been difficult, but thanks for seeing me through.

And last, but certainly not least, I will miss you dearly. I never want to let you go. The late nights and early mornings, the suntanning, the parties, the thunder and lightning, the drinks, the songs, the fights, the tears, the mistakes and the triumphs. The give and take, the loss and gain. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, and probably the worst too, but I've never been so happy.

Thank you, a million times thank you.
Manda Enns