It feels like years since I’ve last seen you.

It seems crazy that on this day a year ago we were all complaining about getting into schools, graduating and getting OUT of high school and freedom but what we never thought of was not seeing each other every single day.

But it’s crazy and it’s a different life altogether - calling and texting only when major changes happen, during a mental breakdown, or when we need to get back to Earth because I know, that no matter what happens, you will be there to ground me. And though we go through different experiences in different states, in different places, we will always have something to relate on, and we will always be there for each other, and I have that faith.

And it’s crazy how fast time flies, how our friendships all seem like long-distance relationships, and how the photos of all of us around my room seem like years ago, when they really weren’t. We grow together but apart, forever the most unromantic long-distance relationships to ever have, but visits home are defined by our hangouts, always.

But also, thank you. Thank you for being my second family, the ones that give nothing but the harshest truths, the most support, and the love based on flaws - things that can only come from seeing each other fall flat on our faces and helping each other get back up again.

I don’t know when we will all see each other again, whether it’s over the summer, next month, or even next semester – and I know a lot would have changed – but I know that we will always have each other (especially on speed dial) for the best and worst nights. So don’t forget to call, and don’t forget to keep each other in the loop – what else are we here for?