Dear friends,

Even though we attend different universities, whether we are hundreds of miles or states apart, our friendship remains unchanged. I know I can still trust you with my deepest fears and my cherished memories, too. You are the first people I want to tell my stories to, and you are the people I wish were with me when I experience new things and feel immense happiness.

I know you may have doubted our friendship lasting beyond the halls of our high school, but just know that it will extend far beyond that. Despite the fact that we are experiencing two completely different lifestyles, I could never forget your loyalty, your unwavering support, and the authenticity of our friendship.

The distance does pose some true challenges. Whether we are in different time zones or just cannot see each other in person, it almost creates some kind of void. Luckily for us, the uniqueness of our friendship allows us to pick back up right where we left off as if no time passed. The distance between us has also allowed me to appreciate the time that we do get to spend together, but, in the meantime, our daily Snapchats, Instagram posts, and shared tweets will have to suffice.

The truth of the matter is, no matter where you are, and who you are with, you will always have me. I promise to reserve 2 hours for our FaceTime catch up sessions, and get the popcorn ready when it is story time. I will still be your biggest cheerleader, motivator, and voice of reason (when I need to be).

My hope is that your new friends recognize what a gem they have in their life and that they are extremely lucky to have you to care about them and be there for them; I cannot wait to hear about your new life and tell you all about mine.

Being in a new environment has not made me feel any different about our friendship, in fact, it has only reiterated the idea that you are a true friend, no matter the miles that separate us through distance.

I hope you know how much I love and miss you.

See you soon.