If there is a thing such as fate, it was definitely on my side the day that we moved into college.
Although I tried my best to play it cool, my nerves were actually all over the place on move-in day. I was extremely excited at the thought of making new friends, but the daunting fear of not being able to find "my person" somehow kept finding its way into my thoughts.
In a group full of other first year students, I noticed a girl who reminded me a lot of myself. We were roughly the same height (short), we had similar styles, and we laughed at the same goofy little things. We hit it off immediately and started talking as if we'd known each other our whole lives. From that moment on, I felt confident in knowing that I was lucky enough to find "my person" on the very first day. I can't even begin to tell you how much of a blessing that was. We have so much more in common than I could have imagined. It is actually kind of weird how alike we are! From our experiences in life to our interests and goals--it's nice knowing that I have someone who genuinely understands and knows where I'm coming from. I know that I can come to you with absolutely anything, no matter how crazy, and you will give me your honest, most heartfelt opinion (with a little sarcasm). You truly have one of the biggest hearts out of anyone who I have ever met. Meeting you has been just as valuable, if not more, than earning a degree.
In just one semester, you have made my whole college experience worth it. Not to mention that I probably would have dropped out three times already if it wasn't for you keeping me sane. It's so refreshing knowing that there are still kind souls like you left in this world and that I'm lucky enough to call you one of my best friends. There is absolutely no one else who I'd rather eat salads for lunch and dinner with every day, take late night chocolate chip cookie runs to McDonald's, freak out over "The Bachelor," or belt out "Frozen" songs at the top of my lungs with. You're my first college friend and my best college friend. You're the support that gets me through my toughest finals and you're the laughter that I need after a long day. You're the proof that it doesn't matter how long you know someone, they can still have a huge piece of your heart.
No matter where you go next year, just know that you'll always be right here with me. Thank you so much for everything, friend. I love you.
PS: if this were "The Bachelor," you definitely would have received the first impression rose.
