A post for my brother

Nick! Congratulations on graduating from high school! I got the announcement in the mail today and I was so proud. I remember when I was sending those out for myself, and in a year I'll do it again. I wish I could have been at your graduation. I remember it being so much crazier than I thought it would be. I bet there were a ton of people at yours too. The next few weeks will be really crazy. There will be parties every day and a lot of awkward "goodbye." It's weird to think that some of those people you probably won't see for five years at least, or maybe ever again.

But as soon as I come home we can make a trip to MU! I can give you the tours that really matter: Where's the best place for pizza and where are the free places to park. But even though you'll spend time in different buildings at MU than I did, most of the things I did as a Freshman you'll do too. Remember, get bedding with extra long fitting. You WILL want shoes for the shower. Bring an extra alarm clock to set on exam days. But we'll go over all this when I'm state-side again.

All cliches and sappy sentiments aside, I am proud of you and I'm very excited to have you with me in Columbia next year. MIZ!

(You say "ZOU!")