Well, my time at Valpo has officially come to a close, and I can’t believe how fast the last four years has gone. I’ve met some really great people, many of whom I will miss dearly as we start the next stages in life.
To my
family who came to visit and support me through my various activities- thanks for cheering and clapping for me when appropriate, and sharing your Valpo secrets, not to mention paying the bill. I couldn’t have done it without you.
To
my nursing friends- We did it!! We survived Pepa lectures and Kessler exams, Brandy’s 8ams and Nola’s jokes, and I can’t thank you enough for suffering through it all with me. I’m so excited to see where you all end up, and can’t wait to hear about the great nurses you’ve become. Congrats!
To my
Alumni 4/5W family- Thanks so much for making me fall in love with Valpo from the very beginning. Even though we may not have spent as much time together over the last few years, some of my very favorite memories can be found in those halls.
To the
brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon, past and present- Thank you for hosting my favorite dance parties and letting me spend far too much time at your house. There was no better place to slip-n-slide, dance the night away or just watch movies on the dance floor. You boys are the best, enjoy the 11 sets of SPE letters I made in my career.
To my various
roommates over the years- thanks for showing me how important it is to pick up after myself, and for dealing with my match-a-holic ways. RM- thanks for the priceless laughs, mostly at your expense, and the many messages you’ve left on my voicemail over the years. I can’t imagine a better roommate, and will miss you trying to crawl in bed with me, not to mention hours of NCIS.
To my
co-workers who turned into some of my best friends- I will truly miss Friday afternoons in the office, and wouldn’t have wanted to spend my time anywhere else. I don’t think many people laugh that hard while still getting (some) work done. If people don’t choose Valpo after getting a tour from you, then they’re crazy.
To
elle dub, Jamesy and Bethy, thanks for listening to me vent and reminding me that life exists outside of my little bubble. Thanks for accompanying me to numerous parties and never leaving me by myself.
And finally, to
the boy who took care of me and made me feel special, I can’t say thank you enough. For calming me down when I started to freak out, countless hours spent driving to/from the airport, numerous movies and dinner dates- all of it and more- Thank you. I can’t imagine a better person to have learned so many lessons from.
To all of you- college wouldn’t have been the same without each one of you, and because of you, I can look back on the last four years fondly and smile. So thank you.
But as my friend Carrie says:
sometimes moving on with the rest of your life starts with goodbye.
Love and miss already-
To my family who came to visit and support me through my various activities- thanks for cheering and clapping for me when appropriate, and sharing your Valpo secrets, not to mention paying the bill. I couldn’t have done it without you. 
To my nursing friends- We did it!! We survived Pepa lectures and Kessler exams, Brandy’s 8ams and Nola’s jokes, and I can’t thank you enough for suffering through it all with me. I’m so excited to see where you all end up, and can’t wait to hear about the great nurses you’ve become. Congrats!
To the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon, past and present- Thank you for hosting my favorite dance parties and letting me spend far too much time at your house. There was no better place to slip-n-slide, dance the night away or just watch movies on the dance floor. You boys are the best, enjoy the 11 sets of SPE letters I made in my career.
To my co-workers who turned into some of my best friends- I will truly miss Friday afternoons in the office, and wouldn’t have wanted to spend my time anywhere else. I don’t think many people laugh that hard while still getting (some) work done. If people don’t choose Valpo after getting a tour from you, then they’re crazy. 
And finally, to the boy who took care of me and made me feel special, I can’t say thank you enough. For calming me down when I started to freak out, countless hours spent driving to/from the airport, numerous movies and dinner dates- all of it and more- Thank you. I can’t imagine a better person to have learned so many lessons from.
