There are two really special betas who are helping with the story - luvtheheaven and MrsWemmaMorrison. If you like what you read, you can thank them for their wonderful work. I am very grateful to both of you, and everyone who reads and reviews.
June 10, 2012,
Dear Finn,
My first full week in New York has been amazing. My dads and I have been shopping for my dorm room and exploring the entire city. We're still staying at the Hilton for now – I'll be moving into the NYADA dorms next week. The dorms are open in the summer for students who want to stay on campus when school isn't in session. I still haven't met my roommate yet but my dads tell me not to worry. They both say that she'll either love me for my talent or for my personality.
We've seen a different musical every night this week – Wicked, Chicago, Phantom, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia; everything was amazing. We've bought all of my bedding, school supplies, and even a new wardrobe. They've always told me that they've been saving for this since my first preschool talent show.
I hope you're settling in at the army base. I haven't had a chance to talk to anyone else yet; I've been so busy saying goodbye to my dads before they go back to Lima. There's a part of me that is so nervous – I've never been away from my dads for a whole year. Every year I'd go to theater camp for the summer, but that's different from this. This is my new home - wow, it looks so funny writing that down now. I'm definitely not used to that idea yet.
I miss you every day, Finn. There's not a minute that I'm not thinking of you – or the fact that you were the one who selflessly pushed me here toward NYADA rather than let me defer for a whole year.
Love forever,
Rachel