I commit to demanding that politicians that want my vote, my time, my substantial help and expertise are people who seek to address climate change seriously and talk about it boldly.

We had a lot in common obviously, and our concern for the planet we live on was one of the many things we bonded over.

It seems silly to saddle yourself with guilt for something that hasn’t happened yet. I don’t want to do that. As of today, I don’t really feel guilty. I guess I just want to make sure I keep doing more, so that when you read this, and ask what I’ve done since then, I can still feel good about my efforts.

You are so small. So innocent. So beautiful. For you and for everyone else, I will try harder.

My promise is to work to protest carbon emissions.

Starting in 2015 I committed my life to sustainability.

Vivamos a vida com intensidade, Não nos importando a localidade.

And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.