Dear College Roommate,
Just like that, the first two years of college are over, and I am so glad I got to spend them with you. There are countless things I need to thank you for, and hopefully I can fit them all into this letter.
We got lucky. We grew up together and somehow we both decided to attend the same university. It was an automatic assumption on both of our parts that we would live together. It kind of just happened. Before we knew it, we were moving in. Two anxious, introverted, but excited freshman in a dorm room miles away from mom and dad, and the town we both grew up in.
I have to start by thanking you for getting me through that first year. I really do not know if I would have gotten through it without you. We stuck by each other's side navigating the campus that we thought was never ending. Thank you for always ordering food first because I did not want to talk or because I was not sure what to order. Thank you for having dorm room picnics on the floor after a big hull from the diner. I know we both felt accomplished when we came back and everyone wondered where we had gotten all the snacks. Of course, I cannot forget the time you spilled fries all over the hallway and we ran away laughing.
Thank you for always cleaning the bathroom, because I thought it was the most disgusting thing to do. Eventually, I cleaned it because I knew I owed you, big time.
Thank you for sharing your Netflix account with me (what an angel from heaven). We spent countless hours enjoying countless shows. From the suspense and love for "Breaking Bad," to the laughs and tears for "How I Met Your Mother," those shows will always make me think of those times we spent, hitting 'continue playing" when Netflix wanted to ensure we really needed that tenth episode in a row.
Thank you for going on adventures with me into the wilderness. I will never forget the time Google Maps took us about two miles out of the way when all we needed to do was walk straight. (Thanks Google) Thank you for putting up with my caffeine addiction when I could not sleep at 2 a.m. and had to let out all my energy by running around the room.
That brings me to this year, sophomore year. A lot has changed and this year has been filled with all types of unexpected (you know what I am talking about). We were both so busy getting involved in our own things but we found a way to make it all work.
This brings me to my most important point. Thank you for all the late night talks. Thank you for listening to me talk about everything that popped into my mind, serious or not. Thank you for opening up to me too and sharing everything with me. I know I am going to miss those the most. As we move on and go different ways, I know things are going to be different, but I would not change a thing.
Thank you for so much, but thank you mostly for being the best friend an anxious, introverted, excited college freshman could have.
And to be as cliche as ever; This isn't goodbye, it's see you later.
P.S. Be sure to visit lots next semester. (I'll have snacks)
