To the girl who I met, the girl who I’ve grown to love, and the girl that I have to say goodbye to.
I would first like to start off by saying I am absolutely heartbroken that you are going away. My heart shattered when you told me you were leaving. At first I was hoping it was just a random idea, not something that you would actually go through with. It was until you toured the other colleges and had to finish applications that it sunk in. “Nothing would be the same without you,” “You won’t really like it there,” “You’ll miss your friends,” are just a couple of those half-ass excuses that I even knew weren’t good enough to get you to stay. But now that more months have passed, we've grown even closer, and I really don't know what I am going to do without you.
The first time I met you was just like the first day of Kindergarten. We met, spoke for about five minutes, and that was it. We were friends. Even though you're the most productive person I know, and I love to sleep all day, we still hit it off. From that day forth I spent almost every day in your room, every trip to go eat was with you, and all those trips to downtown were memories made with you. Freshman year is a busy time. You have to get settled in to a big college, all while meeting so many different people. Friendships shift around and change a lot during this year, because it takes time to get to know everyone's real personality. But somehow, every day spent with you makes me so happy I found you so early into college. We have been able to stay best friends since September, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
People say that when you come to college you meet the best friends you’ll ever have. Guess what- you’re one of mine. So many memories have been shared with you that it amazes me that we’ve known each other for less than a year. Thanks for letting me come in your room (unannounced) to borrow your clothes, rant about things that aren't a big deal, or just hang out and pretend like I'm your third roommate. You are a friend that I can count on for anything, and I know that whether you are four floors below me in a dorm building, or 90 miles away, I will always be able to count on you for anything. Although, I would still like to chain you to your dorm room and keep you here forever, I’ve come to terms with the fact that you’re leaving, and I am honestly happy for you. I am happy that you have found a place that will bring you happiness, because you are a person that deserves so much happiness wherever you go (even though I wish it was here).
Being friends with you has been incredible and if I had one wish it would be for us to remain as close as we are today after you leave. I know you’re on to bigger things for you than being here. I hope your new school has everything you want out of it. I hope that you love the major you end up choosing and continue work hard in it. I hope you make good friends that you become close with, like you have done here. But while doing this, all I ask is one thing- don’t forget about me.
Love,
Your college best friend
