I think that after everything that happened last year, I deserve some sort of escape.

I deserve to see the Pacific Ocean. I deserve to see palm trees outside my bedroom window. I deserve peace and solace.

I suffered enough. I think we all know that. I think even my family knows this now.

I don't want sympathy. I'm actually working towards California. I'm keeping my grades up for that internship. I'm making a huge effort in school to transfer to Cal State. So, although I deserve it, I'm also working hard for it.

As much as I need a fresh start and distance away from my family, I'm going to miss Boston so much. I'll miss Woody and my siblings the most. I heard that there's no Dunkin Donuts out in CA. This will be an issue.

I hope everyone understands why I have to leave. I just need to find myself, and I think I'll be able to do this in Los Angeles.