I love all of you guys...

It's one in the morning, and the thought of sleep hasn't even entered my head yet. I'm sitting here at the computer, staring off into space, typing, occasionally crying, constantly contemplating, fondly reminiscing, and, well... just watching my mind racing.

I can't stop thinking about how incredible this past week has been. Dessert Theater 2005 was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. You guys are all amazing. While every scene in the show was amazing in its own way, there's one that I just can't shake from my mind. I'm gonna have "Make You Think" lines stuck in my head for weeks. All of my co-stars in that scene... you rock my world.

Thanks to tonight's cast party, my yearbook is now loaded with memories... some hilarious, some thought-provoking, some moving... many, a mixture of the three. Paul, James, Maxx, Merkel, Josh, Caitie, Strider, Frankie, Mark, Branden, Jordan, Little Sister Longo, Anna, Sara... thank you all. I open up this book and find an incredible showcase of four amazing years with Theater CHS. Every last one of you makes me proud to have been a part of this production.

Now, no offense to any of you guys, but it wasn't until I got to the back page that the tears really started flowing... when I read what my two directors had to say. First of all, Jesse... wow, what can I say? We've been classmates for ten years... you're one of my oldest friends, and one of my closest. I'll never forget you buddy. And Tim... I'm incredibly grateful for what you wrote tonight, because what I just read was something I never thought I'd actually have promised to me in writing. I'm holding you to your word... we will definitely be reunited in Boston someday. And I can't wait for that day.

I love both of you guys.

Hell, I love all of you guys. What a night. What a weekend. What a life!

And, Timmy: I leave you with this...

Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough...

I was way too embarrassed to sing along with you in person, but from the comfort of my own home, let me tell you that that feeling is most definitely mutual. More golden days are awaiting us.

And by the way... who came up with that name... Europe?