Let me tell you 'bout my best friend...

Dear Scott,

WE MADE IT! We arrived safely in Los Angeles yesterday at 1. I can't believe that we finally got here. When we crossed into California from Arizona, the temperature reached 65 degrees, the highest we've seen in days. Jenna and I rolled down the windows, opened the sunroof and basked in the wind and the sunshine as we finally approached Los Angeles. This city is everything I remembered. After we lugged our belongings up to Cait's apartment, we showered and headed over to Sunset Boulevard. It was the most perfect day, I couldn't have asked for better weather. We sat outside the Saddle Ranch restaurant with cocktails and appetizers catching up on lost time.

Last night I drove Jenna to the airport. We spent the ride reminiscing on the trip's most memorable moments, I could hardly see the road through the tears of laughter that welled my eyes. And then as we approached the departure gate, I knew had to face the inevitable moment. I hugged Jenna so tightly that she nearly fell over and then watched as she approached the check-in desk to eventually board the plane to Boston. It was only until airport security threatened me with a $100 fine that I was forced to get into my car, drive away, and think about our ride...

Jenna and I spent a lot of time together in the past 14 days, especially in that little Jetta that took us across the country. We shared tears, sobs, of both sadness and laughter. We shared secrets. We divulged our deepest fears and our happiest moments. We talked about our goals, our dreams, our families. We talked about our aspirations, professionally and personally. And like an old married couple, we bickered a few times. I've heard that you're supposed to surround yourself with people who possess qualities that you admire, in one way or another. My friend Jenna embodies the kind of person that I hope to be. Jenna is more than my best friend, she is as close as to a sister as they come, she is a part of me. There is no one I would have rather spent this experience with. I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful person in my life. I think you would have found Jenna just as phenomenal as I have.

And here I am in Los Angeles. The trip is over, but the journey has just begun and I'm sure you'll be with me every step of the way. I love you and miss you more than ever. Here goes nothin' Scooter Pie.

Until we meet again,

Liney