A Letter to Fall of 2012

Dear Fall of 2012,

I'm not a huge fan of being cheesy and sappy but with the semester that awaits me this Spring, I feel the need to express how much I will miss and cherish the four months I just spent this past semester. This has been one of the best years of my life thus far. There are so many people I want to thank so that's exactly what I'll do!!

First, I had like to thank my roommates: Tom Asp, Ben Henrickson and Robin Nault-Maurer. These three men were the best roommates I could ever ask for. They reminded me of how much I love St. Thomas. I met them all my Freshman year and wanted to live with them for my Sophomore year, but fate had other things in store for me. With finally having the opportunity to live with them, I enjoyed every moment. The late nights of League, the few nights of Ab Ripper X, the constant messiness of the apartment. Every detail was great. I will miss living with them and I look forward to being friends with them for the rest of my life. Thank you.

The next group of people I want to thank are the choir people. I joined choir back in January and now I feel like I found a family that could break out into song spontaneously. Choir was my retreat from my stressful schedule and the source of countless friends. Though Rome is going to be an experience I'll never forget, I will miss the choir a lot. Singing with them all has been the highlight of my year. I cannot wait for Fall 2013 when I return to this great group of musicians!!

The Men of Sigma Tau Omega will always have a special place in my heart. These men have formed my college experience from the very beginning. We have had our shares of success and troubles but we are stronger than ever. I am excited to see the future of the Order and I'm even more excited to be a part of this organization for another year. Thank you for reminding me what it means to be a citizen of this country and being a Man of Tradition.

The Summit Singers was the group I never intended on joining but the group I've never regretted joining. It has been amazing to see how much we've grown since our founding in late January. We've sang in some amazing events and we got club recognition. People love us and rightly so!! Thank you for making this one of the more fun years I could remember. I will miss singing with these men but I have confidence we will be even better by the time I get back.

And last but definitely not least, I will miss Emily a lot this next semester. She has become one of my best friends!! Spending two hours every week in a small radio studio has given me the opportunity to get to know her so much more than I ever expected. She is a great person and a SUPERB friend. She will also be abroad this next semester but in Argentina--literally, clear across the world. I look forward to Skyping her and sharing our experiences abroad. I'll miss you Emily!!!

So that is my letter to this semester. I look forward to my semester in Rome and I am glad to have this opportunity. Just know, I will miss all my friends at St. Thomas. You all are enough reason for me to get out of bed every morning. You all have changed my life!!

Happy New Year!!!