Right now, you’re about 3000 miles away and three hours behind. I haven’t seen you in a few weeks, and I still have about two-and-a-half months before I get to see you again. I just want to thank you for everything you do for me, even if we are separated for the rest of the summer.

Thank you for always being the one I can tell anything to. When something good, bad, exciting, or terrifying comes my way, you’re the first one I look for to tell. Thanks for giving the best, most genuine, and most honest advice there is when I do come to you.

Thank you for making me better. Thank you for always reminding me that I deserve more, even when I short-sell myself. You always build me up, helping me recognize my mistakes and grow into a better person.

Thank you for being the one I can always have fun with. Thank you for those days when we convince ourselves that we will stay in, then decide we will go out at the last minute (because how many times did THAT happen?!). I always laugh until I cry, dance until I can’t dance anymore, and stay up way too late with you.

Thank you for being my study buddy. Studying is rough, but in your presence it’s never too bad. Thank you for all of your encouragement and support through it all, and thanks for taking 1 a.m. Starbucks runs with me during midterms (and of course for introducing me to chai).

Thank you for being the first one I want to see when I come back. Thank you for making freshman year the best, and thank you for being you. I cannot wait to see you soon!