My mother once told me you meet your friends for life in college. Although, I will always have a few best friends from high school, I know my college best friends will be my friends for life, possible bridesmaids, family vacation buddies and so much more. The friends you make in college truly change your life.
I have five college best friends. We are a squad of six. We see each other every day, at our best and definitely at our worst, and go out every weekend. We know each others temptations and downfalls. Some of us were friends before college, met at the start or even gradually became friends as time went on. No matter how we got to be together, here we are.
First off, I want to say the biggest THANK YOU ever to all of them. My start to school here has been rough and every single one of you has been there to be a shoulder to cry on each time I have ever been upset (especially after a bad break up). Thank you for being patient with me while I recover from the pain I've dealt with but also thank you for always helping me have the best time ever when I finally decided to go out again. Thanks for helping me flirt with those cute boys at a party but also for understanding that flirting was all I was ready to do. Thank you for forcing me to smile when I just wanted to cry.
To my roommate, you were dealt the hardest cards because you live with me. But you were also my very first best friend here. We clicked over text while talking about bread and butter, Reba and most importantly, Friends. I was always so excited to live with you and ever since August 28th, we have had an amazingly fun life together. You have to deal with me at my worst so for that I am sorry. You are scary as hell when you're angry so hopefully we don't fight much ever because I swear the demon comes out of you (xo). Thank you for being a wonderful roommate and best friend. If I could give you any advice at all, I would say don't be scared to make mistakes and take chances. But don't change who you are because you are strong, smart and an amazing girl.
To the first two friends(besides my roommate) that I made, We met one night on the fifth floor where we bonded over boys and our choice of beverage. We exchanged numbers right away and started to go out together every night of every weekend and we always have so much fun. To the mature one: Thank you for sometimes being the mom of the group and containing us kids. You are so wise and although none of us have our shit together, you seem like you have some kind of grip on life and you always know the right thing to say. To the (loved) child of the group: You are a wild chick. I will never forget the night you stayed in my room till 2 am sharing your high school goth days with us. You had me non stop crying and cracking up, tears literally rolling down my face. You are inexplicably happy and outgoing. I know you both will be my friends for life and I hope I am as good of a friend to you both as you guys are to me.
To the hard working one who was dealt bad cards: We don't normally choose our friends. We click with people and that's how friendships start. But we had the pleasure of choosing and clicking. We clicked in the beginning of September and then you had the option to be my friend or to be friends with your (ex) roommate. I am sorry she made you choose but also, thank you for choosing me. You saw past all the bad things she had said about me and really got to know me yourself and I am so happy we are so close. You work hard as hell and help me a lot in my situation that was once similar to yours. You've had to deal with a lot of drama in your first month of school but I hope the five close friendships you have made so far makes your college experience a little better. If I could give you advice it would be: stop giving your mac and cheese away, learn how to say no (food, rides and more), and don't let people walk all over you. You are smarter than that.
To the final member: You were the last one to join our group but I hope you don't feel any less a part of us for that. The first night you came out with us, I knew we were gonna be best friends. You are so much fun to be around, always so bubbly and energetic. You are always down to go out even when we have no idea if anything is even going down. I especially respect you because you are always 100% real with me no matter what. Your not afraid to hurt my feelings with the truth because you know that the truth is what I need and I will never get mad at you for being real with me. You are such a great friend. Stay peachy.
Each weekend we make stupid mistakes together but also create the best damn memories. Bagelman on Sunday (or Friday and Saturday too) will always be the best idea in the world, just like staying up till 2 am on a Sunday night reminiscing about our past. You all know you can always borrow my clothes and drag me out of my heated blanket to go out. Our 6:30 pm dinners on Westside will never be just a coincidence but always a good decision. I love each and every one of you and couldn't be more happy with my best friends.
To everyone in college, freshmen or not, put yourself out there and make friends. Don't let yourself sit in your room at night and not go out. Making friends here will change your life for the better.
"Its not that much fun having fun when you don't want to have fun" ----except with you guys.
