Dear Big,
When I first met you, I really had no idea that you would be my big. I was kind of new to this whole sorority scene and didn't really understand what was going on. It was during the hectic chaos of bid day that we were introduced by my soon-to-be grand big. The connection was there immediately, but I was so caught up in trying to find the person who would be my big that I almost missed you. We talked and after just a handful of minutes, I felt that connection. At the time though, I didn't understand just what that connection meant. It wasn't until you invited me over to your apartment to hang out that I realized.
It was that night that I discovered I wanted you to be my big. We were so alike and also so different. From that moment forward, we talked constantly, and in just a few weeks, our friendship had blossomed into something more.
Big/little week was probably one of the most stressful weeks of my life. I wanted you to be my big so badly, and all week long you gave me hints that convinced me you weren't. You even delivered my present! When I thought you wouldn’t be my big, I was heartbroken. I knew I was meant to be your little—no one else’s. Reveal night was one of the happiest moments of my life.
You mean the world to me. Even if that’s the most cliché phrase in all of history, it’s true. You challenge me and make me better. Even though we’ve only known each other for a few months, I can’t imagine a life without you. You drive me crazy sometimes, and I do the same to you. That's kind of how our relationship works.
Neither of us are perfect, but around you I don’t feel obligated to be. You make me feel like I’m great just the way I am, flaws and all. I don’t have to put up an act around you—you’d see right through it anyway. You know who I am, and somehow you still love me anyway.
You gave me a home when I felt like I had left mine behind to embark on this college adventure. Because of you, I have been able to make a place in this brand new world and find happiness. You make me brave, happy, and strong.
Even though I hate crying, you’ve shown me that sometimes crying is for the best. You showed me that opening up to people is infinitely better than bottling everything up inside. Each day, I know I can turn to you with any problem and you’ll always be there to comfort me. You are, seriously, the best big ever.
Most importantly you’ve strengthened my relationship with God. You’ve pushed me to be more involved in church and to turn to God always. You pushed me towards a path that has made me a better Christian, and I will forever be grateful for that.
Basically, you’re my personal chauffeur, my chef, mother, crazy cat lady, and big all in one. I really don’t know what I would do without you in this mad, crazy world that is college.
Sincerely,
Your Little
