I look forward to meeting people. Introducing myself and my interests, hobbies and background. I met tons of new people my first year in college. I was even lucky enough to find a group of people who I can call MY people. They love me for who I am and I love them for who they are. It is amazing how life changing college can be.
My problem is I’ve met a ton of people in the duration of my life and I just want to be friends with them all. That’s why I have 6 million Facebook friends and 5 million Twitter followers. I want to stay in touch with so many people.
The summer after my Freshman year of college, somehow I became a passenger on these things called “Follower Trains” on Twitter. I did one just to get more followers, but people just kept following me the rest of the summer. And I am 200 percent sure this is how I met one of my best friends because there is literally no other possible way we would have even known of each other’s existence if it weren’t for the Twitter “Follower Trains” that were popular back then.
It all started with a few replies to tweets on Twitter that turned into all night direct message conversations talking about anything and everything under the sun. We would talk for hours and learn about each other. And the craziest thing is, we are so much alike. The sad news is we are in two completely different states. She’s in Minnesota and I’m in Kansas. So we have never actually met face to face. I’ve never gone there and she’s never come here. The good news is we are so supportive of the other and everything that we do. We use to be in constant contact. But we grow. And we learn. And we live. It’s a type of long distance relationship. And it sucks. Because she’s one of the greatest people in my life and vice versa.
She is one of my go-to’s to confide to. One of my best problem solver and greatest allies. I feel like I can do no wrong in her eyes. And all I want to do is try and return the favor.
Two years later, we aren’t in constant contact (but we do have a hot snap streak of 47 days which would’ve been longer but I slept a whole day after finals and forgot to respond). She’s still one of my best friends. It stinks that we live in two different states, but I’m blessed to see her face everyday thanks to Snapchat and I cherish the nights we Facetime and fill each other in on our lives. Some days are better than others, but one thing is for sure: I would not be where I am in my life without her love and support.
She's one of those friends who you may not talk to for a while and be able to pick right up where you left off. Honestly, those are the best kind of friends. The best, best friends.
You know what the craziest part is about the whole thing?
She’s my best friend.
And we haven’t even met yet.
Here's to one day meeting each other, Rachel.
