Though the year isn't quite over, I feel compelled to write about it.

As each and every sunrise welcomed the coming day, it all just felt the same to me. Today is yesterday's tomorrow. Nothing new. But in hindsight, it was probably the most important year of my life. I graduated school, moved to a new home, laughed, smiled, cried, sang, played, danced, drank, swam, relaxed, lived, fell in love, lost, given and suffered a broken heart.

I met new people. And left many behind. Tried new things, and broke old habits. Got tickets. Made money and made memories. Been influenced, and helped many people along the way. I've spoiled myself, but more importantly others (most important, the one I love).

I've been a hero, and been a failure. Been happy and sad. Crushed and Shattered. Hopeful and energetic. Strong and composed. Been amazed and stunned. Found hope and love. But, yet to find myself..

Graduating from high school was, at the time, nothing too major. I did it just the way anyone else before me and everyone after me will. The summer following was one I'll never forget.

I left home. But in reality, I left so much more. There are so many people that loved me and truly cared about me back there. People who relied on me a lot of times to help them when they were down. Friends who no longer had someone they could trust to talk about anything to. Friends who lost one of the most important people in their lives (so I've been told). To all of you, I'm sorry.

When I was in Michigan, I failed to realize any of these things. I felt I was taken for granted. I felt no one really appreciated who I was to them. I may have never been so wrong about anything in my life. It wasn't until recently that I became aware of what I did to everyone, and now I'm afraid it may be too late to fix..


Moving to Idaho may have been one of the best choices of my life, as well as one of the worst. It's really hard to believe that it has been six months since I started fresh. I've made a few really great friends and met a girl I've never felt so passionate about.

Stayed up way too late, and spent way too much money. But I don't regret any of it. Though I know I'll never be remembered by any of the people here the way I will be in Michigan, I know that I bonded with people that care about me.

Claire has shattered my world on more than one occasion, but my feelings for her will always remain unwavering. I've really never met anyone like her. And I know I will never forget her. I feel we will get another shot at things somewhere down the road. And I dream of that day every night.

It's going to be hard to leave these guys behind, but I know they were fine before, so they'll be fine after me.

"Raise our glasses to nights that turned to mornings, moments that turned to memories, and friends that turned into family." It'll be tough to forget you guys..


Again, I want to apologize to everyone I've hurt in any way over the course of 2007.
I want to thank everyone who supported me through times of need throughout this past year.

Mom, I love you and tell you that I admire your strength in life.

Dad, you know I love you too, and thank you for all the talks and wisdom you've shared with me.

Lenny, it sucks that you're so far away. It'd be nice if we could see each other more often.

Dave, you're an asset to any one's life. You bring a lot to the table that usually goes unnoticed. I want to thank you for all that you've provided me over this past year.

Ashley, I'm sorry for ever leaving you and hurting you.

Guys, it took leaving to realize that no one will ever replace you guys. Don't ever change your ways. I'll see ya soon enough..

Claire. You are an amazing person. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. The way you life people's spirits without ever trying is a gift not many people in life can share. No matter how many times you think I'm just saying it to get a smile, you truly are beautiful. You'll do great things in life and touch almost everyone's life you come in contact with. Stay strong and don't let anyone ever waver your dreams and goals. Simply put, never change the person that you've become.... I will never forget you, or Sophia...I will always, ALWAYS, stay true to my promise...


To everyone else, I hope you lived this past year without any regrets and I hope 2008 brings peace, health, and happiness.


Don't forget to remember me, everyone.

Love,
Tucker