Hi, it’s me. How are you? I haven’t seen you since what, like high school graduation. What are you doing with your life now? How’s your family? Is your dog still alive and well? I miss that guy. I miss you.
You were there for what I thought was my first heartbreak. The guy I was so madly “in love” with broke up with me because he wanted the more popular, prettier girl in school. But you stayed by my side. I would come into school crying every day and you were there to wipe my tears. I remember spending countless nights at your house stalking his MySpace but most importantly his new girlfriend’s page. Thank you for always telling me that I was prettier than her and that it was his loss not mine.
I will never forget the nights where we stayed up too late making music videos to songs our moms didn’t approve of. For example, "Don’t Trust Me" by 3OH!3 and "Birthday Sex" by Jeremih. Wearing our neon knee high socks, funky hairstyles and too short shorts. Thank you for always making a fool of yourself with me and creating some of my favorite memories.
You were the reason I learned how to dress, but most importantly how not to. You taught me that flair jeans weren’t cool and that it was all about the ripped skinny ones. Also, that I had to own a pair of UGGs to be considered popular. In return, I taught you that it wasn’t OK to use a book bag and let you borrow one of my Vera Bradley purses. Also, thanks for always sharing your Victoria’s Secrets Pink clothes with me so I didn’t look like a total loser.
I remember that we used to live for the nights where our moms would let us go to the mall to "hang out." We would spend hours walking around, talking to cute boys, taking pictures in every mirror but most importantly buying absolutely nothing.
Finally, I just want to thank you for being you and for being my best friend at a time in my life where I needed it the most. Thanks for sticking up for me and never leaving my side during those awkward middle school days. But most importantly, thanks for helping me become the person I am today. I know we aren’t friends anymore but I want you to know that I will forever keep the promise that I am always going to be here for you.
Sincerely,
Your old best friend
P.S. My family still misses you and always asks how you’re doing.
