Dear My Long Distance Best Friends,

For a long time, I had thought that being away from you two would make us quite distant. However, in some ways, I feel as though it's brought me closer to you guys. I am so lucky to have two beautiful people in my life who remind me that it is good in this world. Lilya and Simran, this one is for you.

Even though we don't talk every day, I know I can always rely on the fact that when we do talk, it's as if no time has passed.

I know I can call at any hour of the day and tell you about my morning or my insane weekend. You can tell me about your boy troubles with that guy from your Geology class, and I'll listen as if we're still in your bed at home. We will always pick up where we left off, and knowing that I have that stability keeps me sane. There'll never be a dull moment when we're catching up, because who else could possibly listen to my story about my Saturday night and make a stupid reference to our high school years?

You've been there through it all, and you know all the stories.

When you tell me that your ex-hit you up, I know exactly who you're talking about. Having to explain my past to someone else is tiring. You both know who hurt my junior year of high school, and who I cry myself to sleep over when I feel lonely. You've seen me at my lowest and my highest and have accepted me for both.

The inside jokes we share will never be understood by anyone else.

Traveling to each other's schools has been an experience of its own.

Visiting your schools has been the weirdest experience for me. You have a whole different life with different friends and a schedule that doesn't always correlate with mine. However, we get to share new experiences outside of our town. We get to go to parties together (something we sure as hell didn't do in high school) and get drunk, cry, and sleep together. Then I go back to my school, and it's almost like there's an empty void. Goodbyes are the hardest part.

When I feel homesick, you two are my home.

Although I don't miss New York City very often, I do miss some of the people who reside in it. You two make me feel at peace, and I always reminisce on the days where we'd sit on our beds and talk for hours on end about life.

There will never be girls who could replace you two. There will always be a special place in my heart for you. You taught me what real friendship is like, and what it's like to look out for each other's best interests. You taught me that sometimes I need tough love to get through certain things.

You showed me what loyalty is, and how to be fearless even when it seems like the sky is falling. You make me want to be a better person and to keep growing and thriving. The next time we're reunited, just know that it's all I've been waiting for. See you soon.

Love always,

Your Absolutely Insane Best Friend