To The Best Friend I Met My Freshman Year Of College
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To The Best Friend I Met My Freshman Year Of College

You have really made an impact.

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To The Best Friend I Met My Freshman Year Of College

Dear Friend,

Do you remember when you messaged me on Instagram saying you saw we were going to the same college? I probably was very shy and one worded at first. I remember after our conversation I thought about it and something told me that you were a nice person. I let only specific people in my small circle of good friends and I saw something in you, I sensed your kindness.

When I met you at one of our incoming freshman days, I was again pretty shy. "Hey! You're the girl from Instagram! I'm Nicolette."

One year later and I am incredibly grateful that you have entered my life. We act like sisters or as if we met when we were little kids. Like I mentioned, I do not go out there and make myself sociable, but I am glad I started being your friend. From doing photoshoots around campus to just sitting and having motivational talks we always manage to be there for each other and share good laughs. I am comfortable telling you about my life and you are the same with me. Thank you for helping me when I was feeling sad or having a rough day, thank you for being such a generous person to every single person you meet.

Your bravery throughout your struggles and battles have inspired me. You inspire me with the bravery you posses. You not only struggle with a invisible illness, but you go to college and are away from home to. You are pushing yourself to reach your goals and going out of your comfort zone and that is so brave and amazing. There are many people in this world struggling right now with battles and you are fighting everyday with your invisible illness like how I am with mine. Although we do not have the same battles, we both can relate to the inner pain and can motivate each other to keep going whenever our illnesses decide to strike. You love quotes and poetry like me and I know that writing can help us express our feelings and make us feel better. You have so much courage and people need to have a positive attitude like you in life.

You have made such an impact in my life and I hope you know how amazing you are. So many people think you are the sweetest individual and I agree with them. If anything is trying to bring down your happiness, do not let it. As our favorite singer Tyler Joseph says "Don't give up, push through the droughts. Channel the inevitable disappointments back into your craft. Break molds, think, create. But, most importantly, stay alive."

Staying alive through it all is what makes people like you stronger every single day.

College has been an amazing experience so far, but one of my favorite things about freshman year is that I met a new best friend who has become an un-biological sister. Thank you again, you have changed my life for the better and I cannot wait for us to continue college, graduate, become successful adults and outstanding teachers. Our friendship will not fade away and you have done more for me than people I met long ago. I gained someone in my life when I lost people I thought I would have forever. When people say you lose people for better ones, they are correct. You entered my life for a purpose and I hope you know your place in this world is to be the kind individual you are.

From sending each other quotes, having Twenty One Pilot jam sessions, and just helping each other with life, you are there. And I will always be there for you.

Sincerely,

Nicolette :)

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