Hey loser,

So I was looking through some old pictures the other day and came across some gems from the good old days. Let's just say I'm glad no one else has seen those photos and that we've grown up a little bit since freshman year. They reminded me of just how far we've come together, and I'm not gonna lie I actually teared up a little bit (just a little though). They also reminded me how much it sucks that you're four hours away from me and not here by my side getting into trouble like we used to. It's OK though, because I know I'll see you in just a few short months, and we'll have the entire summer to make up for all the time we've spent apart. But until then, I wanted to take the opportunity to let you know just how much I appreciate everything you've done/continue to do for me every day.

Since day one of our friendship you've always had my back. Standing up for me (even when I don't deserve it) and never making me face anything alone. You're hands down one of the toughest people I know, and having you on my side made high school a thousand times easier. When things got rough I knew I could always count on you, and I still can to this day. No matter how many states away you are, I know you'll always be there to support me and help me through hard times. You've been with me through just about every difficult time I've had to face, and I honestly don't know if I would've made it through without you. Thank you for being next to me every single time I need you and every single time I don't.

You listen better than any single person I have ever met. I swear sometimes I get so caught up in talking it goes on for an hour and you never attempt to interrupt me or even bat an eye. I know I haven't always been the best listener when you need to vent, but that never stopped you from dropping anything you're doing just to sit and hear me whine about some meaningless thing. Through my endless complaining and constant bitching you have always listened to everything I have to say before offering an opinion or solution. I don't know what I would have done throughout high school if I hadn't been able to come to you with anything and everything, and I appreciate your listening skills more than you know. Even now I know I can call you anytime something's bothering me or I just simply want to talk, and you will pick up the phone and spend countless hours listening to my endless rambling or catching up with me. Thank you for always being there when I need to get something off my chest.

I don't think I've ever met someone who prioritizes everyone else over themselves as often as you. You go out of your way to make your friends feel important and it still amazes me to this day how much you care about each and every one of us. You're the first to offer to bring something to a party, to drive people, to do anything to make the rest of our lives easier, and we definitely don't appreciate that enough. I know I don't say it, like ever, but I really do notice how out of your way you go to do things for me and everyone else. You're the most generous teenager I've ever met hands down, and that's definitely a quality I admire greatly.

I know I'm being super sappy right now. During/after reading this you'll probably 1. cry, 2. cringe in embarrassment once you realize that I shared this on social media and 3. call me to tell just how much you loved the article and how great of a friend I am (I know I'm great you don't need to tell me), but really it's me who should be calling you to say that. Every. Single. Day. Because a friend like you who has been there for me at every moment of the last five years, who has never once prioritized herself over me, who has endured my most dramatic, annoying, stupid problems and has gotten me through every single one of them, a friend like that deserves to hear just how awesome and appreciated she is.

I definitely don't call enough, I'm not the best at texting you first, and even when I do I know I don't tell you very often how important you are to me, so I want you to know that no one single person in my life has ever been as good of a friend to me as you. I love you more than you could ever know and can't imagine life without you by my side. I hope reading this reminds you just how special you are and helps make these last few months apart a little easier for both of us. I can't wait to make so many more memories with you in the many years to come. I love you like a sister, Keiry. See you soon.