For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Abby, and I have known Torrey for

just about 20 years, 6 months, and 12 days. That’s right, on January 7th, 1993, Torrey
came to the hospital to meet the baby sister she’d always wished for, and if I
remember correctly, Torrey’s first words to me were “Ew, she’s too pink and
squishy.” Thanks, Tor. Needless to say, a beautiful friendship was born that day, and
while she maybe got the sister she’d always wanted, I got the best person I’ve ever
known.
So I could take this time to talk about how amazing our relationship is, and
make everyone here super jealous – like, how when I went through my “Beauty and
the Beast” phase, Torrey memorized literally every line, and, in fact, could probably
act it out right here, still; or how Torrey is always more than willing to take those
embarrassing pictures of me excitedly sobbing next to the famous people she’s
orchestrated that we meet. But I’m not going to do that.
Instead, I’m turning to my new brother, and I want to give him a little
“Victoria Locane Care Package: A How-To.”
 Rent CD - Jonathan Larson said it best when he said “measure your life
in love”. Now you’ll also probably be measuring your life in how many
times you listen to this CD each day. Just be grateful that Rent closed
on Broadway 5 years ago. Or you would also be measuring your life in
about 10 to 15 performances of this a year.
 Nutella - If you are ever fighting with Torrey (which I know you guys
will totally never do, but in the extremely rare situation where you are
fighting), just put a big spoonful of this in your mouth, and just let her
talk. Don’t even try. Finish your Nutella before saying anything. That’s
the only way. *Bonus points if you kiss her with said Nutella in
your mouth. * **Bonus bonus points if you send me a picture of
said Nutella kiss, but that’s just for my own enjoyment**
 N*Sync CD - I know that you have already seen some of the sweet
moves Torrey has from her “pop”-ier days. I mean, she’s basically a
member of the band, at this point. Now, if ever your beloved wife is
having a bad day, just put this bad boy in and watch magic happen.
*Bonus points if you join in* **Again, Bonus bonus points if you
send me a video.**
 Broadway Discount Sites - Now, I’m going to be at school in Miami for
the next two years, still. And while I plan on making the most of my
winter and summer breaks, you’re going to have to hold down the fort
on the Broadway front while I’m not here. This may seem daunting,
but I have compiled a list of websites that can help you get discounted
tickets. As I said earlier, you no longer have to worry about Rent, and
you missed The Great “Hair” Rush of 2009-2010, so there’s a lot less
pressure on seeing shows every month. I can help you pick out shows,
if it ever seems overwhelming, and let’s be honest, how else am I
going to be using my Bachelors Degree in Musical Theatre? *Bonus
points for Joshua Henry being in the show* **Bonus Bonus points
 for flying your cool sister-in-law up, and surprising your
beautiful wife**
Now, just because I’m giving you this care package, it doesn’t mean I don’t
already know that you are taking wonderful care of my sister. In the past 2.5 years
that you’ve been together, I’ve seen her the happiest she’s ever been. And I want to
thank you for that, Dave.
So if you could all raise your glass:
To Dave, who, I have to say, has lived up to the “awesome” title that my sister
bestowed upon him when they first started dating. And to Torrey, the best “sister
from another mister” that I could have ever asked for, and my best friend. Your
“pink and squishy sister” loves you both.
*DRINK*