Dear friends,

Well that dreaded time has come where you are both leaving me to study abroad. Leaving me. Alone basically. And this is how I feel (see chorus):

But actually....

Before you go I would just like to say a few things. I know I'm being selfish, but I can't help feeling like I'm being replaced...by Spain and Nepal. While you're flying around Europe and hiking through the Himalayas, I'll be here, trekking through the snow and negative temperatures in Vermont. Thanks.

It's just that a semester is such a long time. Like 5 months, 150 days, or 3,600 hours. Maybe I'll just count the hours while you're gone, or sit there and bite my finger nails wondering what you're doing in these exotic places to which I've never been.

Initially, I'll panic. Who will tell me when my outfits look bad? Who will tell me when I really shouldn't order Dominos for the third time in two weeks? Who will I talk to about boys endlessly? Who will belt Justin Bieber and Adele with me on the daily? Who will do my weird Zumba routines with me when we're going out? Who will I text the second something happens? It's not the same when we have such a huge time difference!

Hypothetically I've told myself that I'm going to start being really healthy. Like working out every day and not eating junk food any more healthy. But let's be real, I'm going to stress eat. And cry. I'll probably just end up eating endless cheesy bread and watching Netflix and crying in my bed forever.

Can we please FaceTime? A lot?! Like every day? Okay, that may be a little much. But maybe once a week? I'm going to need updates on what's going on all the way across the world. I'll even get up early to talk to you ladies (and you know how much I like my sleep). Of course your parents are top priority, but can I be next on the list? Pretty please?

I know I sound crazy, but I truly am coming to terms with it. I'm just hoping I get some sort of chocolate/food/postcard/love from these wonderful places. I am going to miss both of you more than I can even put into words, but I am so proud of for taking a risk and going on such a big adventure. A few requests...

Please keep a journal! I want to hear about every single little thing when you finally get back! Eat yummy food, and drink yummy drinks! Treat yo'self! Take pictures so I can Photoshop myself into them. Have the time of your life. Be responsible, because you know how much I need you in my life.

Like I said, I am so unbelievably proud and happy of the two of you. My roommates, my people, my best friends. FYI, I am crying while writing this, but I'll figure it out. I'll eventually run out of tears, right? I hope your trips are everything you've ever dreamed of and more. I'll be right here in Burlington when you get back, and we will have the summer of our lives. You are both beautiful and I love you forever and ever. Don't forget about me.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” — St. Augustine