Dear College Friends,

Hi. Hello. I miss you. That's pretty much all I think about while I'm home for the summer. It feels like it has been forever since I've hugged you or seen you in person. I love our Skype dates and the countless hours spent aimlessly talking on FaceTime but nothing compares to being with you.

I live for the posts you make on social media so I can be that obnoxious friend that comments on your photo or your post just so I can make you smile. These several hundred miles that keep us apart suck. Point blank. But knowing that I get to see you in less than two months makes the distance worth it. I can't wait to hear about the summer fun you had and all the adventures you went on.

They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder and I agree completely with that. I have a home in two different states since going to a different state for school. I'll forever be able to call two places home and I'm learning to appreciate that.

Not seeing you every day took some getting used to. I hate that I can't just walk over to your dorm and that for the summer you're not my roommate(s). I appreciate our friendship so much more when I'm far from you. I have a lot of spare time to look back and really appreciate how great my friends are and how much you all mean to me.

Life is getting busier for us all and I know that soon enough we'll all graduate from Union and go our separate ways. Just know that you all have impacted my college life and I will forever cherish the memories we've made.

I'm never more than a phone call away and I am always up for a Skype date.

Your forever friend,

Jess