You know what, Eriksplus? Instead of talking to Erik this and Christine that, I would really rather say hello to the 17 year old girl that you are instead.

How are you doing in there, hun?
Sometimes I wish I could give you a great big (but gentle!) hug. I wish someone had given me one when I was 17, that's for sure!

Take care of you, whoever you are.
And, you know... come say hello some time.