To my long distance friends,
You know who you are. I just wanted to say I love you. No matter how long we have been living hundreds of miles away from each other, whether it has been five years, or two months, I love you and I miss you. You mean the world to me. The fact that our friendship has survived immensely long stretches of time without seeing each other and heart wrenching goodbyes just shows how strong it is. You are the friends that I am sure will be in my life forever.
I still remember the first time I met each of you. For some, as soon as I saw you, I knew you were going to be a major part of my life. For others, I had no idea how big of an effect you would have on me. For all, I never could have imagined that we would have to live so far apart from each other.
I have to tell you, not being able to see you every day like I used to is HARD. Sometimes, as I walk down the street or into the library, I think I see you across the road or the room. Then the disappointment hits because I realize that it is not you, and that it won't be you in the foreseeable future. My heart sinks as I pass this unknown person, a mystery wearing a familiar disguise, and a reminder of the friend I have living hours away from where I am.
It's almost as if I am physically in one place, but pieces of my heart are carried by each of you, wherever you are. You are the pieces to my puzzle, and I can't wait until that puzzle can be complete again. You are the people who have supported me through this crazy journey of life. Although you may have physically left my side (or I yours), you have always been there for me. Even when you aren't with me, you have recognized when I have had a tough day and just need someone to talk to.
No, we may not talk as much as we used to. We don't see each other every day to give updates about classes, extracurricular activities, and life drama; but, when we do talk, it is as if nothing has changed. We fall back into the familiar routine of our friendship just like we did when we lived in the same place.
You are still the people that make me laugh harder than anyone else. You are still the people that put the biggest smile on my face. You are still the people that understand me the most and that pick me up when I am down without me having to reach out a hand. You make being away from you bearable, because I know that you are going to be okay, and that I will always be a part of your life.
So thank you. For the random texts to check up on me. For the snap chats of your adventures. Most importantly, for being there for me, without physically being there. I can't wait to see where our lives bring us. Who knows, maybe we'll end up living only a few miles, minutes, or hours away from each other. We'll end up at, if not in, each other's weddings. We'll reunite with each other every few years, months, weeks, or days if we're lucky. Until then, know that I am always thinking of you, and that you hold a special place in my heart.
Much love,
Your long distance friend
