A Note to My Friends

I'm sitting here, crashed on my bed and I know I probably have some other homework assignment to do that I haven't yet looked at. I know its going to be a long night, not just for me but for most of you, too. We've each got our dreams and we've set them to sail in little rockets. Who knows where we will be 10 years, 15 years from now? We're in an interesting place, all of us together, like when it is pouring outside and a group of strangers huddle under a doorway, waiting for the clouds to pass and for real life to start again. It may seem like we are stuck right now but I know there is no one else I would rather be stuck with. If I'm fortunate enough to consider you in my small group of friends, you are the people that make me laugh at lunch everyday, no matter how hard the morning has been. You're the ones that make sure I eat after I've forgotten to all day. You selflessly help me with the homework I haven't done; you calm me down when I text you, worried and confused by this strange world. Even if I only share a few classes with you, the camaraderie of complaining about assignments and the frantic group chats at midnight motivate me to push harder the next day. I am inspired by each and every one of you, every day. You impress me with your superhuman athletic, artistic, and intellectual abilities. But, more than that, you teach me what it means to be a good human being. You teach me through example to be kind, thoughtful, caring, and open-minded. When you disagree with me, you force me to reevaluate my beliefs. It's stressful right now- testing season is upon us, bringing with it a load of adult responsibilities. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that. But no matter what the final marks or results end up being, I will always be grateful for the time I have with you. The rain will stop soon and we will go off to our own cars, drive to our own different locations. But while we're here, thank you for taking me with you on this journey. You're the best.

Your friend,
Soumya