To my far away friends,

When we were little and growing up, I don't think it ever crossed our minds for even a second that some day we would be as far from each other as we are now. I think we always thought we would be close enough to walk (or at least have our moms drive us) wherever we needed to be. Even in high school we could get together despite different schools keeping us apart. Now, it has been almost four years of us spread out in different states all over the country and honestly it has not gotten any easier.

Some days I wake up and just really miss you. Sometimes I just want to hangout with you so that I don't have to explain anything. You know when something is wrong or when I just need a really good laugh. You saw me through some of my most embarrassing, awkward and stressful times growing up and I don't think anything can compare to that now.

Being at home gives me a sad feeling sometimes because I see all the places we used to hangout and I wish we could do it all over again. We thought we were the coolest kids in town and I'm so glad I had you to share it with.

I know that even though we have been spread out across the country and do not keep in touch as much as we used to, that if I needed you, you would be there for me. We don't have to talk everyday to know that and when we do get the chance to catch up, it is like nothing has changed. We have a unique ability to pick up right where we left off and that is my favorite thing about us.

So I just wanted to say thanks for being you. Thanks for not letting states and miles affect our friendship. Thanks for always having my back, answering my phone calls late at night and responding to my texts about something that happened in seventh grade. Distance may keep us apart but we've passed the seven year friendship test, so I guess you are stuck with me now.