Dear Best Friend,

It feels like just yesterday we were sitting in Fighting Irish our freshman seminar talking about how amazing it would be to study abroad in Ireland. Exactly two years one of us is fulfilling that dream. I am so proud of you and I wish I could be there with you. Not a day will go by that I won't think about you and want you to be here but I know you'll be killing it out there.

I can't believe how fast this fall semester went. We are now officially one semester away from being seniors. Yikes, that's a scary thought. First, we need to get through this spring semester of being miles away from each other. I am definitely going to miss you. Late night food runs, getting drunk until 3 a.m., blasting Irish pub music and eating leftover pizza just won't be the same over FaceTime. I'll miss you driving me to school and calling me whenever you have a problem. It will definitely be hard hitting some milestones without you but I know you'll be here in spirit or probably on FaceTime.

I cannot wait to see you go on numerous adventures around Europe and drink at every pub you can find. I'm so excited to see you live it up in our home country and watch you live your dream. Ireland is so lucky to get such a beautiful girl and one of the greatest friends for five months. Have a pint or two or three for me haha and don't forget to update me every step of the way. I love you and please don't forget me when you start making new friends.

I know you're only gone for a few months but right now it seems like longer. We will make up for it our senior year. I promise I won't replace you because trust me no one can fill your shoes. Connecticut will sure be different but I know you'll be back in the blink of an eye. I'll keep an eye on everyone when you are gone don't worry. But are you sure you can't squeeze me in your suitcase? I am tiny. I love you tons and we definitely will FaceTime every day I'll make sure in case you forget.

Love,

Your BFF