Dear Reyna

   When you told me you wanted to become friends with me because I looked like a cool person, it caught me by surprise. I've never had anyone try really hard to be my friend, because I always thought of myself as average. But that is one of your most amazing qualities, you always see the best in people. You always see the best in everyday people that surround you. It's not something a lot of people have. Even if I only talked to you for our final year of high school, I am so happy to have met a person like you.     
     If I didn't meet you I would have slept everyday in psychology class. I would have had a failing grade or a C in Ms Howard's class, because let's be honest no one else would have gotten me on task. I would probably still be depressed over what happened in the beginning of June. If it weren't for that picnic, I would probably still be crying myself to sleep every night. In that picnic you told me about your insecurities, it is something that is not easy to open up about, but you still did it because you didn't want to me to feel alone on this. For that I thank you, because I have only had a couple of people that have truly opened up. Your compassion for others is something I truly admire. I've never met anyone that goes out of their way to try and make someone feel happy and loved. 

    It is sometimes sad to think that someone as amazing as you, had to go through a lot of hard experiences to be at this point in your life. Experiences that many people don't know how to handle, but you always find a way to solve them within yourself. Even if it takes time to heal, even if it takes a lot of tears, in the end you always have managed to get through all of this. Because of this it is amazing to see that you have endured all of these hard experiences and have come out a stronger person than ever. Because of this you know the right things to say to people in need. You know what advice to give. You know the right encouraging words to say so that person can get through another day feeling worth of something better. You are always there for the people you care about, even if sometimes you know they won't always stick by your side in the future. You still try, because you know what it is like to be at your lowest point, and you don't want anyone else to experience that same horrible feeling of loneliness. 

        You are caring. you are freaking hilarious, and you are beautiful. You don't care what other people think of you. That's why you and Chase were the first couple to start dancing at prom because you put away thoughts like "oh this might be embarrassing," or  "No one else is doing this" just so you could have fun and truly enjoy your time without worrying about everyone else. That is why you actually agreed to dress up as a unicorn and dance in front of the class, because it would bring a smile to person's face, and it would brighten up anyone's day. You are someone that loves bringing people together just to have some fun, and to feel the joy surrounding you. You are someone that has an amazing talent for singing and a true passion for music (especially for Hamilton). Plus you have a unique style, that's one of the first things the caught my attention, it was your 60's wardrobe. You are truly an old soul, that deserves the absolute best in life. I know you will do amazing things in the future. I know you will meet more people that truly love you and care about you in the next few chaotic years. I wish the best for you Reyna, and finally Happy Birthday.