When I was a little girl, I was convinced that boys had cooties. At four years old, I made a promise to myself that I would never have a friend that was a guy... I mean, who wants "cooties" right? Let's just say that the mind of a four-year-old girl has, over the years, grown into the mind of a 20-year-old girl, and while I might have broken a promise to myself, I've decided it was completely worth it. These days, I don't go a day without some sort of contact with my guy best friend, and I'm completely convinced that every girl on Earth should have one. No, I'm not talking about the guys who are "friend-zoned." I'm talking about the guys that I like to call "nonbiological brothers."
To My UnBiological Brother,
Looking back on our friendship, I think it's safe to say that we both wonder why the other still hangs around. Me, especially. I can’t pinpoint exactly how long we’ve been friends, but it’s been a long time. Over the years, you have dealt with more than your fair share of my craziness. You have listened to my endless rants about professors and their grading procedures; you've tutored me in high school Chemistry (which was a JOB, I know), and you have enough details on every guy I've ever had a "thing" for to fill up a filing cabinet. You always have time to talk when I have nobody else; you constantly remind me that you've got my back, and you haven't ever given me a single reason why I shouldn't trust you. You have a heart for the Lord; you remind me to pray about things instead of talking about them, and you pray for me because, well, I'm crazy and I need more Jesus in my life every day. You were my go-to date for senior prom, which you basically refused to let me miss; you make me laugh hysterically on a daily basis, and you're just as "True Blue" as I am, if not more. For all of these things, and so much more, I thank you.
You’re probably rolling your eyes by now, but I know you’re smiling on the inside because you know how sappy I am. I just hope that you know how much I value our friendship. I hope you know that I'm always here for you, just as you are for me. I hope you know that no matter the time, no matter the day, you can always call me. I hope you know that I've always got your back. I hope you know that no matter how many rock bottoms we hit, I'm not going anywhere. I hope you know that even ten years from now, when we both have our own families, careers, and homes you'll always be my best friend. Even though we have faced things in the past few years that have strained our friendship, I hope you know that won’t ever happen again. When it comes to these crazy, mixed up, overly emotional, and sometimes hazy college years, I'm thankful to be able to share them with you.
So, here's to you. To my best friend, to my ride or die, and most of all to my nonbiological brother.
Thank you, for everything.
Love you,
Your Best Friend.
