Dear NBT,

You made me laugh; you made me cry You gave me hope; you tore me apart You left me with so many good memories; you scarred me for life I don’t really know what to say to you I blame you, for my success and failure You gave me a chance, but you never really believed in me I loved the experience, and yet I still harbor hate towards you I don’t really know what to say to you I will miss you, but I am glad to be gone You gave me grace, poise, elegance, discipline; You gave me self doubt, pain, and twisted expectations I know what to say to you Thank you Thank you for the memories, the hurt, the challenges, the bliss Without them I wouldn't be the dancer or the person I am today I know what to say to you You have made me strong… at least on the outside Yours truly, Rachel