Dear best friends,

I know this may seem silly, but I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately, about our memories— the good ones, the bad ones, the crazy ones, the unspeakable ones, the memories that happened yesterday and the memories that happened three years ago. I love that we have so many memories that there are some that you don’t remember, but I do, and that there are some that I don’t remember, but you do. When we put them all together, we can laugh for hours and hours on end about everything and nothing. I love that.

I also love that we can talk about anything and everything. There is no topic that is off-limits to us, even though some topics probably should be. Whether we’re lying in your bed, driving around, or somewhere eating ice cream, the conversations never end. We can go from talking about the most random off-the-wall topic to having a conversation about something extremely relevant, important, and serious. I know that, if I ever have a random question or thought, I can send it to you without fear of judgment (or, at least, not too much).

You know what else I love? I love that you are always there for me. In the middle of the night or in the middle of class, and any time in between, I know that you will always have my back. If I need someone to give me a bit of motivation, someone to cry to, someone to take all my random energy to, or even someone to just sit with in silence, you’ve got me covered. If I need to take a drive or go on an adventure, you’re always down for it. If I need to get out of my house or dorm, I know yours is open.

Not only are you always there for me, but you always support me. Whether I’m changing my major for the third time, trying something new, or, sometimes, even being completely insane, chances are that you’re right there with me, helping me along. Yes, sometimes, you should probably tell me no or that what I’m about to do isn’t the best idea, but you know that, when you tell me not to do something, I’ll do it anyway, but bigger than before. You also know that trying to force me into doing something never works. You’re just along for the ride, supporting me and helping me along the way.

Out of all of these things, the greatest thing is that I love and trust you. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me up until now and I thank you in advance for all of the other things that you will do for me down the road. A friendship like ours is hard to find, but, once you’ve found it, you never want to let it go, and I know that I won’t let this one go.

So, from my hardheaded, sassy, and hot-mess self, I sincerely thank you for being my best friend. I thank you for putting up with me, supporting me, and loving me.