Dear Nugget Little,

Even though I may not have been who you expected as your big, I refrained from looking at your list because even if I wasn’t number one as your big, I still am your big.

As your big, I’ll do my best to be your mom, sister, mentor, and, above all, the best friend that you could ask for. I’ll beat up your boyfriend if he isn’t treating you right, or any boy for that matter. I’ll chase off boys who are clearly less than nines when they start to get obnoxious with you at parties. I’ll be honest with you about everything, no matter what. We’ll hang out anytime you call, no matter how insanely busy I am. Whenever you call, I’ll pick up on the first ring and text you back immediately even if that seems needy. I’ll be the one who will stay up with you all night, whether it’s spent partying, studying, or just having a major bitch session.

When you joined this sorority, I’m sure you had no idea what you were getting into; the mixture of emotions and nervousness you would face, but I will be the first to tell you that is completely normal. I will, however, be there for every step of your journey—not just college, but in life itself. Our friendship and sisterhood doesn’t end after four years. It is a lifetime of shenanigans.

I promise that I will get to know all of your weird habits and all your likes and dislikes. I promise to know you better than you know yourself, but you better do the same. I will be there for you any time of day, whether you need to vent, cry, scream, or laugh. You will never be alone, even if you want to be. I will always protect you when things get tough.

Love always,

Your big