Hey there friend!

First of all, I want to thank you for being my friend. You probably discovered that I was nothing short of insane the first moment we met. I'll be forever appreciative that you graciously accepted my weirdness and abstract ways of thinking from the get go, and in some ways, you've simply carried along with me.

In the short time that we have known each other, you've seen me when I'm flying high and also when I'm falling face first into the deepest and darkest of places. Most new people who see these polar opposites immediately run away. However, you've stuck with me through it all, which speaks volumes about your character. I appreciate you having my back and standing up for me when I really need it most. I will always do my best to give that in return.

One of the things I appreciate most about our new found friendship is how well we can collaborate as a team on almost any occasion. We are able to devise a game plan, divide and conquer, and can get things done whatever it takes. Sometimes we don't even have to talk to execute a plan, because we can read each other's minds and strangely finish each other's sentences (or say sentences at the exact same time with the exact same tone).

Thank you for bestowing your wisdom upon me. You've given me advice that I've carried with me every day. You've encouraged me in unimaginable ways and have guided me in a direction that allows me to live my life in a more positive light. You've helped me realize and accept some of my faults and how to improve them.

Thank you for all the material things as well. I can always count on you for a laugh or ten throughout the day. I know you're only a phone call away at any time of day when I need someone to lean on. If I need to talk in person, your door is always open. If I need a safe place to stay, you provide that. I appreciate all these things more than you will ever know. Even when we're up into the wee hours of the morning, you never show a sign of irritation and it eases my mind, even though I apologize a million times along the way (side note: thank you for accepting each apology).

We've only known each other for a little over a month and we've been able to do so much together. Thank you for reinventing my definition of a friendship and showing me what it's all about. Thank you for all the laughs, inside jokes, and precious memories during a tough summer. Thank you for giving me the drive to present a better version of myself. Thank you for showing me that the quality of a friendship always beats the quantity of time people know each other. Thank you for being my friend through the good and the bad.

I hope to be half the friend you are to me, but I don't think I could ever be as good as you are.

Sincerely,

The New Friend