Dear friend,

You came into my life exactly when I was looking for a friend like you. I didn't know it at the time, but you are the Elsa to my Ana, even if you are a Rangers fan. Being from two completely different places, I never thought we would have as much in common, but we did. You balanced me out and I added a little adventure to your life. Leaving you was one of the hardest things I did. Day in and day out you were right there by my side making sure I stayed sane. For that, I could never thank you enough. We did everything together, we worked together, we shopped together and we even took on country music festivals together. With you by side, the world was my hypothetical oyster.

Then one day, that all changed. I made the decision to have my week-long vacation turn into a major life change, and within days, I was gone. We did not have the chance to think much about us being apart, we just did it. Suddenly, life was so much different. The random shopping trips turned into me having lunch alone and working together turned into me being the "new girl" again. I didn't have my partner-in-crime to call up and meet me at the local Whataburger. I no longer had my friend who would sit in the car for hours and blast music with me. I was on my own with nothing but the memory of you.

Sure, I could call you and fill you in on my life, but between the time difference and our schedules it just wasn't the same and finding time for each other grew difficult. Through all the times we didn't talk and all the milestone life events that happened I was certain of one thing missing, and that was you. When people say that long distance relationships are hard I always imagined a significant other. I never thought that that could pertain to my best friend.

Thankfully, inventions such as planes exist and we were able to save up money and finally we were together again. In the small time we had, we took on beaches, and mountains and iconic restaurants just to name a few. It's just that that time, went by way too fast and my friend was gone again.

One thing I know is that you were exactly what I needed at the time that I needed you. We may not be together in space and time, but you are always with me in my heart. Plus, this just gives us an excuse to take off work and vacation in exotic places. A little bit of distance will never be to much for the amazing, mind-blowing friendship that we share. To my friend I left behind: I may be gone but you're never alone.