To my closest friends,

Life is crazy. I've never been so busy and stressed, and it won't end soon. My life is dictated by assignments, projects, and my future. My planner has become my best friend, but I'm sorry to say that means you've been left behind. I promise I don't want that. I still love and care about you all. Spending time with you is one of my favorite activities, and I wouldn't trade your friendship for the world. We all have our drives and ambitions, and mine asks a lot of me. I have big dreams for my future and I will do whatever it takes to make them a reality. I don't have to tell you that success comes to the best. This world expects us to be such high achievers, which is fantastic motivation, but it doesn't leave much time for the things that don't move us forward. If I had all the time in the world, I would spend every Saturday night watching movies with you. I would take in every minute of your company.We could laugh and enjoy some relaxation without stress and fear of the future. That sounds like the dream. We also both want to accomplish great things, which requires hard work and dedication. Sometimes it seems like the grind never stops.

This is where I am today. I have to push myself for the sake of my future, and unfortunately, that means temporarily cutting out things that don't move me forward. I'm not forgetting about you, I still love all of my friends. I am ignoring you, but not because I want to. I'm sorry I have to put down my phone and pick up a textbook. I'm sorry I have to study when all we want to do is watch a movie. I'm sorry weekend adventures have been replaced with weekends in the library. I wish it didn't have to be that way. I'm also sorry that stress makes me grouchy. I take it out on you and that's not fair. I love you and you don't deserve that; especially when you have your own stress. I hate that it has to be this way, but I think we both know how important the future is. All of us are gearing up for the rest of our lives. We're on the brink of some really big stuff. I want you to know that I haven't forgotten about you, I just have to prioritize. I'm so proud of everything you're doing too. I'm honored to call you one of the most important people in my life. You will do great things. We both know this is for the best, but that doesn't make it any easier. All we can do is make the most of the time we do have together. The future is a weird, crazy thing and soon enough we'll be there. Soon enough we can watch movies in our pajamas all weekend, but for now, it's time to buckle down and make it happen.

Sincerely,

Someone with big dreams who still loves her friends more than anything