Dear best friend,

There is so much I want to say to you but all the words are in a snowball in my mind. Nonetheless, I am going to try to make some sense here.

The day I met you, you began changing my life. You showed me genuine kindness, the authentic kind that came from your heart.

The next time I saw you, I was instantly comfortable enough to tell you things I had never even told my closest friends at the time. That day you taught me trust exists in the world, and that someone could mean it when they said they were there for you.

From there our friendship flourished-- a hot second later we were two peas in a pod. We formed a bond no one understood, even us, and we couldn’t care less.

Then we moved apart, and damn was that hard. Not being able to see you to tell you about every little thing that happened, being so busy and not being able to talk much, wow did I miss you. Even with the distance between us, our bond has been unwavering. Every time we see each other, no matter how much time has passed, we always pick up right where we left off.

When my life fell apart, you kept my head above the water. You are the reason I did not drown when sadness besieged me. You are the reason I am stronger today.

You are the light at the end of the tunnel, and the confetti cannon of my life. I always run to you with news first: good, bad, random, funny, you’re the first person I tell. I can say with transparent honesty, you are the best friend I will ever have. You are the kindest human being; your selflessness is inspiring to me. Watching you, how driven you are, you inspire me.

I know you may not see it, but you have impacted so many lives and you will impact more endlessly. Your kindness and genuine heart are a gift to others. No other person could do what you do with your head so high.

I cannot wait to stand by your side and cheer you on as you continue on your path to your future. You have no limits, nothing will hold you back. Selfishly I want to stand idle and watch you because you are a role model to me. Seriously I do not understand how you push yourself so hard.

You have taught me so much in just 3 short years. Your friendship is the one I cherish above all other. You are my person. We are so different, yet in an odd way we complete each other. I never thought my best friend would be opposite from me in so many ways. I mean seriously, our hobbies and interests are distinctly different. However, our mindsets and our views of the world are nearly identical. We hold the same values and expectations. It's you and me against the world, and there is absolutely no one I would rather face it with.

You may not have known, but you’ve changed my life for the better.