We have known each other for about 16 years. Most people cannot say that they have had a friend that long. I never thought that I would have been able to say that.
I met Diana when we were in day care. Never did I think that I would be with her for so long. We went to day care, preschool, elementary school, and high school together.
When we were in elementary school together we had three other friends: Amanda, Taylor, and Sidney. The five of us were best friends. We went to school together during the day, and then after school, we went to aftercare together. The five of us formed a "band."
After third grade, we all ended up going to separate middle schools. I lost touch with Diana for a few years before we found each other again in eighth grade.
When we got to high school, we reconnected. We would hang out as much as we could. We had a few classes together and even did the talent show together.
(Another one of my friends, Lauren, coming to support us when we performed in the talent show)
We were so young our freshman year. Of course, there were some things that we just took out of proportion, but, as teenage girls, who doesn't?
Sophomore year came and we grew even closer. We had a few more classes together. The drama still came, and we fought every now and then, but we always came back together and were friends again.
Our favorite thing to do in freshman and sophomore year was to go to a mall near our house. We would go into Boscovs and Claire's, and we would just try stuff on and take pictures, and we thought we were the coolest people ever
Junior year came, and it was the toughest year. I had a majority of my classes with Diana, which is every set of best friends' dream! If it was not for her I would not have made it through Chemistry, which I gratefully thank her for! We became really good friends with two other people in our Chem class, and all we did besides our work was take pictures. I have over 300 pictures from junior year of just her and our two other friends Nick and Gabi!
Halfway through our junior year, I got into a relationship, and even though I never wanted to be one of those girls who abandoned her best friend for a guy, I sadly did that for a while. I let all of my attention outside of school and even a little in school go to him; I stopped caring about Diana, and that is one of my biggest regrets. I am glad that we were able to come back from that.
Senior year came along, and Diana and I could not believe that the time had gone by so fast! We were not ready to graduate, but we were ready to move on from the high school drama!
Sadly, though, we grew apart again. I found a group of friends that took me away from Diana, and I hated that it happened. I wanted to spend my senior year with my best friend, and instead I spent half the time arguing with her about nothing and everything.
Toward the end of the year, though, I finally came to my senses and I realized that I needed her more than anyone else. We spent the rest of the year back together, and I got to graduate with my best friend by my side.
We graduated together and now we are closer than ever! I could not ask for a better friend! Even though we argue sometimes, I would not want it any other way!
We had an amazing summer together and I can't wait for this summer and the memories to come!
Even though we go to separate colleges, we still stay in touch every day, and I love going home to see her and catch up in person
She is my sister and I can't wait to be friends with her for the rest of my life!
I love you, girl!
Your Best Friend/Sister
