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That feeling of growing up just kind of hits people randomly,
Usually near their birthday, I've noticed.

Maybe it is time to move on from 16,
Maybe 17 will be better to me.
Who knows.

I feel like the future is like a vast ocean,
and I'm going to drown in it.
Knew I should've invested in swimming lessons,
But something tells me you'll be there to keep me afloat,
as long as I try and don't leave all the work to you.

You know,
You don't need to be nervous about going off to college.
I know it seems pretty intense and scary,
But that's life, mama.
You've gotta live and you'll survive that measly year without me
and then our lives will forever be intertwined,

Diplomacy.
Diplomats.
Us - you and me.

We're going to great places, I know it.
But you just have to be brave and handle this year in San Fran.
I'm sure you'll make plenty of friends and maybe even forget I'm not there!
It'll all get easier though, I know it.

I love you and I believe in you always!