To my dear Monsta X -
It's been a long time since I wrote here, I'm sorry, please forgive me. Life got . . . very hard for a while for me.
I miss you guys very much.
Shownu - it's been a joy to get to know you this year, as I kind of didn't know Monsta X existed until 2022 (I know, I'm horrible, I'm here now though!). You're a wonderful performer and seeing you smile is always a highlight of my day. I look forward to seeing you dance and hearing you sing more, and to sharing many more of your smiles with you! :)
I.M. - I am so proud of you, watching you sing and perform and do awesome things on the stage. You captivate me each time you step into the spotlight and it's been a pleasure to listen to you (it's mostly been through youtube, because . . . well you haven't been to the midwest United States but still!). Keep walking your path, and know that I'm cheering you on every single step of the way :)
Kihyun - I miss you. My friend gifted me a photo card this year of you, from the Reason comeback. I almost burst into tears when I saw it. I just cuddle Hamsangyi and hope that you are doing well, and staying healthy and warm. You asked us not to worry but . . . unfortunately I am the type of friend who worries a lot, we call that the mom friend in the USA, and I am unfortunately one of those, so yes I worry and hope you're okay. :)
Minhyuk - All of the little internet things shared of you - pictures and clips - warm my heart. It doesn't ease how I miss you, but I know you are doing well, and seeing you dance and watching you play your instrument is awesome (I played in marching band for several years when I was in school, so it's really cool to see you doing something like what I did!). I was sad to miss the Meonkgo launch (I didn't have any extra money at the time for him!) but I have a little photo card of you that stays in my little special book by my computer when I game for good luck. :)
Hyungwon - Congratulations on graduating! I was so proud when I saw the pictures. I hope that you continue to do well and stay healthy please! I want you to be okay! It'll help me worry a little less about our sweet turtle. I'm looking forward to my Chaeboogi doll when he gets here! It was a belated birthday present from my Monbebe friends. :)
Jooheon - I want you to know that I think about you guys every day. It doesn't matter what I'm doing, if I'm teaching, or I'm talking to friends or I'm playing video games or anything, somehow Monsta X crosses my mind. I really miss you guys so so much. I hope you're taking care of yourself - please! I managed to track down a Manrangyi doll so that Hamsangyi can be with his brother . . . I'm excited for him! :) I look at the sky a lot too, and although it's been mostly just cloudy here all the time, I think of you too.
My friends and I had an Internet call a few days back, where we had a Monsta X party. We go back to our favorite moments in interviews and content you created, and listened to your music. Please, all of you, take good care and stay warm and healthy. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, filled with love and laughter.
I miss you,
Addie