Wow, we have for sure been though it all together. We have so many firsts and lasts together; I don’t know how we did it. They say that friendships that last over seven years will last a lifetime, but I knew the second that I walked into our kindergarten classroom that you were going to be my best friend forever.
We have for sure had our ups and downs, like any friendship, but I can say for certain that I wouldn’t have wanted to fight with anyone else. Even if was the silly fights like whose house we were going to have the sleepover at. Not only did you make elementary school, the playground, the lunchroom, sleepovers, and birthday parties the best times ever, but you also stuck with me through that awkward-middle-school phase.
I don’t know how you stayed my friend during middle school; I had braces, horrible Aeropostale fashion, and I chose to do the Snooki bump to my hair every day. Why didn’t you tell me that wasn’t okay? Maybe it was because you were right by my side doing it too! So many firsts happened in middle school: our first crushes, first YouTube crushes, first dances, first concerts, and so many more memories.
High school, oh, high school. This is where we had our most growth. We finally accepted that we had to grow up. During high school we welcomed so many new things into our lives but also said goodbye to so many more. There was no more high school parties or stupid shenanigans that we thought made us “cool.” We were no longer little girls anymore and we had to plan our futures. College was the next step and even though we didn’t end up at the same place, we’ve still managed to stay in touch! I tell you about all of the fun events in my life and you return the favor, so when we get together it’s like neither of us even left.
But this is the biggest thank you of all, thank you for sticking by my side when I was in my first relationship. Most friendships fade when one of them gets a boyfriend and you didn’t leave me. You were there from day one to the last day and I couldn’t be more grateful. This was the time where I needed you most. Even if I didn’t seem like I needed you, you were still there for the nights that I just needed to vent. It actually meant the world to me.
I cannot wait for you to find the right man and start your own family because I’m going to spoil the crap out of your kids. They are so lucky to get to hear all of the wonderful stories I get to tell about our friendship and hear what an amazing person you became.
So, I look forward to becoming your maid of honor, the godparent to your children, and the half of the duo that goes to bingo every Wednesday night!
