Growing up, I never had my girl gang. Yes, I had friends who I'd hang out with from time to time, but I never had a group of friends that I considered to be my best friends. Right now, I'm a freshman in college, and guess what? I have finally found my people. They are the sweetest, most inspiring women I have ever met, and I'm extremely blessed to be able to call them my friends.

If you think you don't need people like this in your life, you're wrong. They are the best friends I never knew I needed.

Growing up, a lot of my friendships ended due to trust issues and problems like that. So going into college, I didn't have high expectations for friends. However, I have learned so much from these amazing ladies in just a few, short months, and I can't wait to see where these friendships take us. They have taught me how to rely on others, they listen to my rants about dropping out at three in the morning, and they are there for me no matter what.

If you're still waiting to find your people, that's okay too. Some of my best friends ended up being from a town about half an hour down the road, and I'm forever grateful to college for bringing us together. Just be patient, and don't settle! Do not drop your standards, because you want to be in the "cool" or "popular" group.

Hang around people who inspire you to be a better person, because they'll end up rubbing off on you.

It doesn't matter how hard you try, the people you hang around will end up giving you their habits, good or bad. You may have found your best friends in high school, or maybe you haven't found them yet - but guess what? It is okay. You will eventually find your people.