There aren’t really any words to begin this other than saying I hope you know how lucky you are. I wish with all of my heart that I could have my best friend glued to my side for the rest of my life, especially college and all of the experiences that come with it. I’m sure entering college and the months leading up to it you dreamt of all the people you would meet and become friends with. The friends who would party with you whenever you wanted, the friends you would instantly become close with, and the ones who would remind you of home. Realistically speaking, I’m sure you had a few run-ins with the “friends” who turned psycho (it’s okay to look back and laugh now) and you were completely wrong about. Like life, college throws all kinds of people at you, and you’re lucky if you make it out with at least one who is genuine. After all of those people, some way or another you met my best friend.
After an upwards of ten years of friendship, ten years of laughs, a few tears and memories that will last a life time – I can say with shear confidence that you hit the jack pot. She is the friend you dreamt about, who is always down for adventure, a good time, or a long ride spent talking about life. She is the friend who will listen to you rant about your ex-boyfriend – only interrupting when you need a reminder to breathe. She is the friend who will time and time again lend you a hand to help you up from a hard fall when she warned you a thousand times before.
She is the friend who will drag you to the library when everyone else is going out then help you celebrate your good grade with a, most likely regrettable, and blurry night. She is strong, independent, fun and loyal. She isn’t going to talk about you behind your back, but she will have no problem saying exactly how she feels to your face. Her comments won’t be made to intentionally hurt you and they only mean that she cares. She is not only there for her benefit and she is certainly not the type of friend to only be present during college. She is in it for the long run and as long as you let her, she will stick around for life. She the type of friend you would wish for your own best friend’s, sisters or future daughter.
Depending on how far along your friendship with her is, you might already know or have witnessed what I am about to tell you. She gets cranky when she is hungry and she has more energy than a small child at times. Don’t mess with her sleep (for the safety of you and everyone around you), she knows most of her jokes aren’t funny but it makes her feel good when you laugh anyway. She doesn’t just say things to make people feel good. Her compliments are genuine, and the ones she gives you she really means and she will give you an honest opinion when you ask.
Do you get what I’m trying to convey to you? I am trying to paint a picture of the girl who has been there for me every step of the way. I’m a firm believer in being in the right place at the right time and there is no doubt in my mind you will join me when you realize, if you haven’t already, just how lucky you are.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous of you and all of the time you get to spend together. The memories you make with her will undoubtedly be the best ones, and looking back on them will bring you the good tears. The tears that come from laughing so hard your lungs start to hurt. All I ask is that you are as real to her as she is to you. Please be the person to her that she is to you and do not take her kindness for granted. She can sometimes be a little head strong, but then again, who isn’t? Help each other grow and become great. She is my best friend – she deserves so much more than a typical half-genuine friendship. You’re in for a wild ride and I can't wait to meet you!
XO- Your bestie's other bestie
