Dear Day One,

First of all, thank you. Thank you for literally being there for me since day one. Thank you for being there every time I fell apart, for every time I did crappy on an exam and for being there to help me pull myself back together. Thank you for teaching me how important it is to have one “A1” friend instead of a bunch of “OK” friends. Thank you for telling me my outfit doesn’t look good or that I had something stuck in my teeth after lunch. We have both come a long way since the first couple weeks. Thank you.

I wholeheartedly believe that I wouldn’t have been able to make it through these first two semesters without you; you’re basically my other half. You were always there when I needed a pal to laugh with, to do homework with and to get food at 2 in the morning with. When I came to college, I never thought I would find someone who was so similar to me, yet there you are. I know I can be a bit of a handful sometimes, but you’ve stuck with me, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that.

This summer is going to be rough without you. I won’t be able to text you, “Meet in the quad in 5?” or ask you to get dinner with me in 10 minutes. Who’s going to laugh at all of my terrible jokes? Who am I going to watch "Bob’s Burgers" with 'til 4 in the morning? I’m going to miss you a lot, more than I can tell you. I know summer break isn’t all that long, but I can tell you it will feel like a lifetime.

While the summer will suck, I can’t tell you how excited I am for next year. We made a lot of memories this year, both good and bad, but I know we will make a million more next semester. I can’t wait to decorate our apartment or to order more baked potatoes and rolls from Texas Roadhouse. I love you, buddy, thanks for being my Day One.

Love always,

Your Day One