As the school year comes to a close (thank The Lord) and we welcome summer into our college towns, I can't help but think back on all this year has brought me. It's flown by, as every year does, but this year more than any I am in awe at how much has changed in my life. Sure there's a lot more to it than the people, but I am so thankful for those who have come into my life this year and in college as a whole, that I know aren't leaving anytime soon.

It's always been kind of a crazy thing to me. I mean you meet people and then somehow you end up enjoying their presence enough to spend more time together and become friends. I don't know if I have a childish way of looking at it, but it still kind of astounds me to think about. Looking back on where I was in August, as I moved into my apartment, I never would have guessed the people that would have been in my life. When you first start hanging out with someone or a new group of people and then you realize that they are gonna be important in your life....it's such an awesome feeling. Like i said, maybe i over analyze and think too much of it, but you can't lie and say you don't like making new friends. It's so awesome to build on that group of people you know will always be there for you and this year I can happily say I feel like I have.

I am so thankful to have the crazy, lunatic, but amazing and loving friends that have come into my life over this year. It's hard for me to imagine what my life would be like if I didn't have them to be me with I know it hasn't really been that long, but in that short time I've had with these people, we have had so many memories. I mean we have been through our scary, sad, angry moments, but there have been so many more happy, fun and unique experiences. I can say with confidence that without this group of people in my life ,that I am so blessed to be able to call best friends, I don't know where I would be this week as school comes to a close and I'm so glad I will never have to know.

So for those of you who are in this group and you know who you are, thank you. Thanks for getting to know me for the real me and letting me get to know the real you. Thanks for being a shoulder to cry on, a heart to rant to and a soul to laugh with. There is never a dull moment with you guys in my life and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for showing me your crazy & weird and letting me be crazy & weird back. It's not always easy to find people that accept you for who you are and you guys have from the start. You have taught me so much about myself and helped me to become a better me. Sorry for all the cliche's but hey are all true & I can't help myself. I look forward to the two more years of college we will spend getting closer, being dumb and making memories. College is a once in a lifetime experience and I am so lucky to have you weirdos to share it with. So thank you for being my best friends, you guys are truly have made this year one I will not forget and I can't wait for many more.