Dear Roommate,

First of all, no letter will be enough to thank you. From being a mom away from home, a support system, a study buddy, and a friend all rolled into one, you have made my college experience infinitely better. When 20 things don't even begin to cover it, but here are some of the things I'm especially grateful for:

1. For encouraging me to take one more...

...Jell-O shot, watch one more episode of reality TV or eat one more piece of chocolate...even when I have work to do.

You are my best and worst influence.

2. For listening to me rant when I am angry.

And thank you for not getting mad when I rant about the same thing every single day.

3. For giving me your honest opinion on every outfit and for loaning me clothes when I am tired of all of mine.

4. Thank you for hating the person that I hate...

just as much as I do (or more).

5. Thank you for taking care of me when I am sick.

Whether it's offering me medicine or Ginger Ale or just listening to me complain, I appreciate you.

6. For proofreading my papers and for helping me study for exams.

7. Thank you for always being there to cheer me up when I'm down.

And being the first to congratulate me when I've done well.

8. For remembering the little things.

Whether it's a day that I have a big exam or something that I said I wanted for my birthday.

You never fail at making me feel special.

9. Thank you for taking out the trash when I forget.

Or the recycling... or cleaning the sink... or wiping down the counters...

10. Thank you for always letting me snuggle in your bed.

The days that we go from laying in my bed to laying in yours are some of the best (and laziest) days.

11. Thank you for the endless grocery store, Target, and late-night fast food runs.

I never knew shopping for pasta and shampoo could be fun until we started going together.

12. For saving me from a fine when I forgot my key... more than one time.

13. Thank you for tolerating me when I'm cranky.

(And for accepting when I need my space and loving me anyway).

14. And thank you for tolerating me when I'm too hyper for my own good.

Even when it's past midnight and you have to be up before 8 a.m.

15. Thank you for tagging me in funny videos and texting me funny pictures.

16. Thank you for always being down for a Chipotle date.

17. Thank you for being my voice of reason.

I appreciate all the reality checks and for being my mom away from home.

18. Thank you for starting a Pinterest workout with me when I said I was out of shape

(And thank you for not shaming me for not sticking to it.)

Let's be honest: Working out is always more fun with a friend, but skipping a workout to get food is infinitely better.

19. Thank you for making even the most ordinary of nights something fun.

We could just be laying on the couch, flipping through Vine, and having a great time.

20. Finally... thank you for being my partner in crime and one of my best friends.

I can't imagine college without you.

Love,

A Thankful Roommate