“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -Winnie The Pooh
Dear The Girls Who Lived Next Door,
I vividly remember the day of move in. I remember opening the lobby door that led us onto our floor that we will be living on for the next school year. Our new home away from home. But a home isn’t a place filled with random strangers. So that is when I met the two of you, and my life changed completely.
You two may not realize just how much you have done for me this past year, and it’s more than letting me steal from your closet 24/7, (which was very much appreciated). You welcomed me with open arms and accepted me for the person I am without judgments, and without any expectations that I would change into someone I am not. Which personally, I believe is one of greatest things I could have ever want from a friend.
You always extended an invitation, whether that was going for a lunch and shopping date, a night out or in with the girls, or even just allowing me to come into your room whenever I felt the need. You two were always there. We have created countless of memories that I will never forget because you allowed me to tag along when I didn’t have plans of my own that night. When school work had me questioning my sanity, and life was challenging the way I handled all possible emotions, the door was always open and the ice cream we bought from the night before was ready to be devoured.
The two of you have pushed me to try new things and taught me to be confident in what I pursue. You convinced me to formal rush in the fall, allowing me to meet a new variety of girls that in hopes will become my sisters. Truthfully, you two are the reason why I am in my sorority today, and I couldn’t be any more grateful. Even though we do not share the same sisters, we act as if we are. That is something that I will always value and cherish.
When I first walked through the floor we all shared during our first year of college, I wondered what doors I would be entering the most. Who out of all these people will I share the most amazing memories with? Who will I laugh until I cry with? And most importantly, who out of all these people will I stay close with for the years to come? Well, these people are you.
You two have made my first year exceed the expectations I once had set. I am so incredibly grateful that fate, as well as Randolph 4, brought me to you. Even though we are all going our separate ways this upcoming academic year; I know that the two of you will do amazing things for the rest of your time at the university that we will share, and only hope that we remain close.
For all the people I shared my floor with, I never knew the “girls next door” would have this big of an impact on my life.
Love you forever and a day,
Katie
