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I want to start this off with something simple, just to break the ice, but I think the ice is far past broken with us. Between some of the jokes we have shared and the relationships we have built I have no fear in saying that none of us are strangers. So, I will start how I want to, informally because, that’s how you are with family. It has been nothing short of an honor meeting each and every one of you. No, that’s wrong. I am blessed to have all of you in my life. I was thinking for a long time about what to say in this, and about the words that I would use to show you guys what you have done for me. I have learned that neither my words nor my tears have even given you a glimpse into how I feel. So, instead I am going to tell you the things that you guys remind me of, because that seems a little better.

You guys are like waking up naturally, alarm unplugged and snuggled under warm covers. Like the smell of French toast on a clear, crisp morning, and like cleaning the house in bright fuzzy socks, with headphones on and music turned up so loud and voice ringing through your senses that there is no helping dancing and sliding sock footed across the waxed wooden floor. You are like singing alone in the car with no one else watching and only the steering wheel to place judgment. You are a vitamin C. On any perfect day, or the sick day that is taken just because hooky is the only thing that has to get done. You are like waking up to a full refrigerator that has nothing but the best food in it. You are also like showing up to the amusement park and there being no line to wait in. You guys are like walking into your bedroom after vacation, and like getting the text that has been top priority all day long. You are also the feeling of finding the things that are lost in the worst places. You guys are like lemonade on the day of summer that is the hottest. But most importantly, Durem is coming home.

So, I want to take all of this time to thank each and every single one of you for doing what I thought was impossible. That is giving me a home that I can come to even when life here seems meaningless. I know that I may not be the best public speaker, but this is truly coming from my heart. I know that I am not perfect in any way, but, you guys have made me into someone that I am not scared to be. I want to let all of you know that I am here. For everyone.

The other teams may have points, but if there was a gold medal for doing the Rejected Olympics correctly, we would get the gold. We have made lasting friendships and have come home to hugs and gifts and so much more. We were all meant to be together, right here. I never want to sign off of Gaia again because; there is always a piece of me with all of you.

I want to tell you that I understand that I am not the most professional one on this team (Kaper) I also want to say that I am not the most fun to joke with or cross lines with (Piter) and I am certainly not the most organized (Grim). I am the most something here, and I cannot be more proud to say that each and every single one of you have impacted me to be the most of one thing. That is me.

Now I will give myself to all of you, family. With no strings attached and I will vow to enjoy and cherish our friendship, and honor this bond like I would any other. Because, you see, I don’t need a ceremony to make vows.

Stay Sharp,
Hawk

When I heard you say this in your videos, I was a bit actually tearing up and it warm my heart. Even though I haven't talked to you here at Gaia or in the Frog Jump sessions, but I see you around here and forums, you seemed like a chill girl to have a nice conversation with. All your videos made me laugh more than anyone has to me and made me very teary in videos you cried. You give inspiration to everyone and to me. I'm glad to have met you even though we haven't talk and hope to talk to you soon. ^^

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