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My Dearest Callie,
I've noticed now that I've started every letter thus far the same way. Repetition is something that I've become more aware of during my time here, it is a signal of both rigidity and stagnation. When you become comfortable or complacent with doing things the same way every time, you erect your own mental barriers that prevent you from adapting when novel situations arise. That's why I've challenged myself to start this letter in a different way, to maintain a certain liquidity in my writing. Does talking about how I want a different start to my letter count as a different start to my letter? I think it counts. Nevertheless, I hope your new home enables you to add variety to your life, see new sights and enjoy all of the activities you've been longing to experience. They say that the secret to a long life is a varied one, as the brain is a compression machine, condensing similar memories to save space, melting repetitive days together into one short blur.
There are few words able to describe this swirling mix of happiness and peace that swelters inside of me knowing that you're in a safe place now. And while some might say that this is the world finally giving you a break, such a statement would only serve to minimize the hard work that you've been putting in for all these years. Through all of the hardships, all of the uncertainty, all of the unfair, thankless nights, you were able to not only persevere, but spread a thoughtful kindness to everyone around you. To your family, to your friends, to the calley cats, to me. Part of me wants to say that I couldn't be more proud of you than I am right now, but I'm sure you'll find a way. That's why you're my oshi.
Forever Yours, John Nyadams
