To my long distance best friends:

We used to stay up late talking, make spontaneous decisions together and make memories every day. We would laugh until our stomachs split and hold each other in more trying times. We were always there for each other, but we are now tasked with surmounting the ultimate enemy: distance. Distance makes understandings of friendship a lot less clear. It took a bit of time for me to realize that even though our proximity is far, our hearts are forever intertwined.

I may have left, but I haven’t left you behind. You deserve to know how important you still are to me. You are my inspirations, motivations and affirmations that good-hearted people exist. You shaped me into who I am, and because of that, I carry a part of you with me. The impact that you have had on me is what I hold on to when I am missing you.

There’s something very special about reunions. When we come together after not seeing each other in ages, everything feels the same. Even though we are very much different people than we used to be, you are a reminder of the blissful beginnings. Reunions are a reaffirmation of true connection; one that cannot be lost over distance, and cyberspace doesn’t do justice. Knowing that we won’t let go and leave each other behind is something that I hold dear to me. In my unpredictable life, you are my constants. Long distance friendships are disheartening, tedious and oftentimes unsatisfying. Despite this, we ultimately know we have each other, and we always will.

I love you and I miss you everyday. Until we meet again.