Hello loves,

I know that, at some point, you will all be reading this. It will probably be in your dorms that are way too many miles away from mine, or in your room at your host home (you know who you are). But, as I write this, a few of you are sleeping in the room right next to me. (Wake your butts up, it's not even that late!) Anyway, I know that we have to say our goodbyes again pretty soon and that's why I'm writing you this letter. I have a few things that I want you to know.

I first want to say thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't say it enough. You are the reason that I am sane (to a point). You are all always there for me, no matter what I'm going through. Thank you for answering the phone when I call, no matter how late it is or what state you're in. You listen to me and tell me everything that I need to hear, even if I probably don't want to hear it. Thank you for sending me pictures of Ryan Gosling when class gets a little too boring. Also, thanks for never saying "I told you so" the countless times that I have screwed up. I realize that I should listen to your advice more often, but I'm human and I tend to follow my heart. Thanks for understanding this.

You are my home. My first weekend back at my house was strange. I expected to automatically feel at home when I returned, but it was as though there was a gaping hole. Something was missing. That's when it struck me that none of you were there. You were all at school still. I realized that my house isn't my home without all of you and I am so blessed to have such amazing friends like you to be my home.

I hope that you know that I am here for you. If you need me, I'll be there. I don't care if we haven't talked in a month, you can call me up to talk about whatever at 5:00 a.m. and I'll listen. I know that you would do the same for me. If you've had a bad day and have a really strong craving for pizza, just text me. We can fill ourselves with cheese and pepperoni all night, whether it's in person or over Skype.

Winter break has been so short and we have had to deal with some life changing situations. But the good times were definitely worth the bad for me. The late night Target trips, random games of Cards Against Humanity, and vent sessions have made it feel as though no time has passed since summer. It isn't easy being so far away from each other, but, thankfully, we live in an age full of advanced technology so I can see your beautiful faces through my screen all the time. I don't know what I'd do without you guys. You make my world go 'round. People kept telling me to prepare myself for losing touch with my high school friends. Well, they obviously didn't have friends like you, because I'm willing to fight to keep you guys for as long as I live. I dread saying goodbye once again in a few short days. I'm already counting down the days until I see you again. Whether that will be in a month or in six months, I'm not sure. But it doesn't matter, because I know that it will be like nothing changed when we are all back together.

I can't wait to watch the many amazing things that you are sure to achieve. I'm so thankful that I am a part of your lives and that we can grow together. I love you more than anything in the whole world (except for maybe my puppy, sorry, but he's just so cute). So keep your heads up, your thoughts happy, and your smiles bright, because you are all so beautiful and deserve to live spectacular lives. I miss you already, my fantastic four, my people.

Thank you for being my home. I love you. I'll see your crazy faces soon.