Just got back from work. Wasn't too busy tonight, but I'm dreading tomorrow night...and Saturday matinee...and Saturday night...and Sunday matinee...yeah, i work ALL WEEKEND.
I leave for college in about a month. The summer is going by extremely fast! I was just thinking today about how old I am...18 years...that's a real long time to be around...and there are so many memories in those 18 years...I've made friends who I could never forget. I hate how we've all got to move on and go separate ways, especially after being together for so long and finally getting to that point where you know one another inside out. 
Understanding that college is a month away, it's consoling to know that no matter how far away we are from each other, we'll always be together because we have those memories that tie us together. Some of the best memories during my 18 years definitely took place in the past year.
I would never ask to relive my high school days because to be honest, they were full of confusion and mistakes, one after another. But, I will never forget the lessons I learned in high school or the memories I created, because they are a part of me. They make me me. I suppose the saying on the wall behind us says it best, "I Am Who I Choose To Be." Now, I'm ready to move away to see new things and meet new people. I'm going to miss Caribou and its structured life terribly, but I'm ready to make more memories and learn from new mistakes and experiences. I will never forget that I came from Caribou, Maine (Woodland, actually) and I have friends up here who love me despite my faults and the mistakes I've made. High school was fun, and I made friendships that will last a lifetime, but the time has come, and I'm ready. College, here I come.
I will always treasure everyone pictured here. The senior band members (Ricky M. is lost somewhere...but him too!) of 2006. You guys helped inspire me to pursue music in my college career. Thank you all. I love you so much.
No one could ever replace the friends I've made here in Caribou and Woodland.
Good luck to all seniors who graduated this spring and are heading off to college this fall. Never forget where you came from. To all incoming seniors, the best of luck to you also! Make your senior year in high school the best it can possibly be - live up each moment - it goes by in the blink of an eye.
*Shannon, Katie, and Kendra - you girls are the best. We've had fun together for sure. I'll never forget all the popcorn, cotton candy, soda, and other various drinks *ah hem* we've conjured up together. Enjoy your senior year and keep in touch! Katie I miss working with you so much! And in a month I'll be missing Shannon and Kendra so much too! I hate leaving you all - take care of the theatre for me girls 
Love,
Rachel
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) Then, things changed. And we became not only best friends, but I fell in love with him as well. So on October 10, 2006 we began dating, and we've been together ever since.
What a summer. 
