To my freshman year roommate:

It seems like just yesterday we were moving in and getting settled in this new chapter of our lives. We were both a little scared but we somehow made it through together.

Lessons were learned, mistakes were made, but we got through them together and I am forever thankful for you.

In the beginning, I'll admit, it was frustrating and strange getting used to living with someone new, but we figured it out. From re-arranging our room at 3:00 am, to doing laundry at 4:00 am, I honestly wonder how we made it to all of our classes every morning.

Our late night talks, face masks, and movies made for every girls night perfect. Leave it to us to de-stress between studying for tests.

Powdered doughnuts and chip runs to the P.O.D. market on campus quickly became a staple in our routine. Our fashion runways, trying to pick out an outfit and the best Spotify playlists made for nights full of laughs and fun that I'll never forget.

I never imagined our year would fly by like this, but I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. Freshman year has been full of memories, giggles, and good times. From our trips to urgent care in the middle of the night, inside jokes about the craziest things, and late nights working through homework together, the experience cannot be compared.

Through all the stress and mountains of homework, living with you has been an experience that I think has been for the better of both of us. All of our late night talks, devotions, and heart-to-hearts have allowed me to make a friend I never knew I needed.

You have been there from the laughs, the tears, the gossip, and the smiles. College is a whole new world, and I wouldn't rather crave sushi from Umi with anyone else.

From laughing till it hurts to crying to make the hurt stop, our friendship grew more and more. From waking each other up from naps to putting my iced coffee in the fridge for me, you truly are a great friend and roommate.

Even though we may go our separate ways in college, be super busy with life, or lose touch, I will always consider you a friend.

Here's to you, roomie! Thanks for everything.