Going to college is a scary time for almost everyone. There are new people, a new place, for some a new city, new cultures, just a whole lot of new and a whole lot of change. For 13 years, everything was the same. I was in the same place with the same people who were just like me.
Change wasn’t something that I was familiar with. Going into college, I didn’t know what was going to happen or if I would make any friends.
That was until I met you.
I was scared. I didn’t know if you would speak to me. I kept to myself until you came up and said: “Hey how are you liking it so far?” After a week, you were my best friend. No one would've known that we met 4 days ago.
In just a month, you’ve become someone that I can’t imagine my life without. I always heard that college is where I’ll find my people, but I never imagined that I would find someone as wonderful and caring as you. You push me to step out of my comfort zone and take risks that I wouldn’t have taken otherwise.
Even though our days at the same school are coming to an end, I pray that our friendship never does (my eyes are sweating). The bond we have is unlike any other. I can’t promise you that things are always going to be sunshine and rainbows, but I can promise you these things. I promise you that I will always answer your FaceTime calls, no matter where I am or what I’m doing. I promise that I will always go to Waffle House with you, or any other place for that matter. We love to eat way too much.
I promise that I will always be your “mama bear” and hold your hair when you’re sick while trying not to get sick myself. I promise that I will always be your listening ear. I promise that I will always drive you around when your car falls apart. I promise that I will always make "The Office" references and always sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” with you, no matter where we are.
I pray that as you go to your new school, get your degree, marry your dream guy, and start a family that you never lose your heart of gold and joyful spirit. Never stop being everyone’s sunshine on dark days. You'll always be the Ann Perkins to my Leslie Knope. I love you and now in German...