Dear Shroomy,

Haha I tricked you so good, you had no idea this was coming cause I am truly a mad genius. I wanted to write this for you, since we're going to say goodbye in a couple days and I'll be far too emotional to say everything I want to say before we move 6 1/2 hours away from each other. So, here we go.

First things first, I'm so happy we met freshman year. Looking back on these four years, I can't even imagine a single moment without you in it. There's times where I'm frightened with how similar we really are; our thoughts, feelings, mannerisms all in perfect sync. I never imagined it possible to feel this close and comfortable with someone you aren't even related to, but like always, you prove me wrong.

I'm so incredibly proud of all of your accomplishments, academically and in life. I often feel like a proud mom since I literally brag about you to everyone I come in contact with (my best friend's going to Pitt on a full academic scholarship, she's a genius). You are probably one of the smartest people I know (which will come in handy when I'm drowning in bio work this fall), but you are also the most hard working. Everything you've ever achieved in life has been because you worked hard for it, and put your blood, sweat, and tears into everything, and as an 18 year old, you have a lot to be proud of and I see nothing but great things in your future.

Ah, the future. A topic we've been avoiding for the past couple of weeks has suddenly been thrown into our faces at full force. We've never said it, but going from seeing someone 24/7 to only a few times a year is going to be a huge adjustment. I've been trying not to think about it, but now I have the gloomy truth that my other half is going to be 422 miles away. Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that we both will absolutely excel in college, meet new people, and get involved in new and exciting things. But the fact that it will be without each other makes me sad.

I've been told over and over again that you make some of your lifelong friends in college, and while that is exciting to think about, I know that I've already met one of mine.

Here's to our 4 years of friendship and many more to come. And while I may not say it as often as I should, thank you for being my biggest supporter, second mom, shoulder to cry on, Netflix buddy, advice giver, personal chef and accepting and loving me unconditionally for exactly how I am. I don't think I'll ever be able to come up with good enough words to show my love and appreciation, but hopefully this helps a little. As our paths now split in different directions, no matter what happens, I wish you nothing but success and happiness in the future, and can't wait to see all the goodness you spread into the world. You will leave such a positive impact everywhere you go, and am so proud of all you have and will accomplish.

Thank you for leaving such an impact on me.

Thank you for being my best friend.