Hi buddies!

First, I want to say that I cannot believe this semester is coming to a close. It feels like it has been a lifetime within the blink of an eye. I can’t imagine not having you in my life and refuse to remember a time when you weren’t. There’s so much to say yet I know I don’t have to say anything at all.

Thanks for the first night. When we all were internally cringing at the feeling of freshman year all over again, you sat with me and chugged bottles of wine, deciding these are our friends and that’s that. From the first night on, I was able to always be myself and slowly find whoever that really is. Although I am still figuring out who exactly I want to be, you’ve all helped me grow and accepted when I falter.

Thanks for traveling with me. Without you guys, I probably would’ve gone everywhere on my own. You guys always knew how to make early flights fun and made me smile even when I was grumpy from sleep deprivation.

Thanks for keeping it real and drama free. By some miracle, you always keep me sane. When I get too much in my own head, you guys drag me out. You never fail to tell me when I’m being stupid or remind that I’m pretty alright most of the time. You listen to me drag on and on about dumb drama from home, but never let our own little group have any sort of drama.

Thanks for making me laugh. There were times when all I really wanted to do was shed a tear or two, but you guys never let me. You always keep me laughing and smiling about nothing and everything.

It’s surprising how different we all really are. But I think those differences are exactly what make us friends. Without Rome, we probably would have never been friends and that is so sad to think. I am so grateful for this semester not only because I got to see the world and experience something completely new, but because it brought me to you. I love you guys!