Some of us use it to take plans. Some of us pop in from time to time. All of us may get annoyed with it every so often, but at the end of the day, none of us can live without it. It can be any time of day, I can be anywhere in the world, I can be doing a range of things, but no matter where my path takes me, I know that I can always rely on the group chat.

Towards the end of high school, when my best friends and I realized that we would soon be parting ways and studying in different corners of the country, we started to lean on each other more, appreciate each other's companionship more than we ever have, and cherish every single moment spent together. But above all, we really took advantage of the group chat. Although the infamous conversation started before we went our separate ways, it has carried us and kept us united and in touch. Even if I am busy and cannot respond, I love reading over conversations later, and feeling up to date on the happenings of my friends' lives.

We go months without seeing each other, and having an outlet to candidly communicate and share our greatest college stories is honestly the most wonderful part about having a Smartphone. The group chat is the best part of my day, and it has made me so thankful for the people in my life. My close friends are the first I people I want to share exciting news with, seek guidance and comfort from, laugh with, cry with, and share life with, and it is a blessing to be able to virtually experience each other's company.

So, to the infamous SCB group and all of its members who I love very much, thank you.

(This is for you guys).

Thank you for always offering support, sharing in my good fortune.

Thank you for being the ride to my die, the high to my low, she chaser to my shot, the Meredith to my Cristina, the Agoura to my Chargers.

Thank you for letting me be apart of your lives even though we cannot see each other in person.

Thank you for overflowing my inbox with messages 25/7, because even though I am known for being a terribly slow responder, I always enjoy reading and keeping up with everybody's latest and greatest.

Thank you for being a humble reminder of how lucky I am to have such genuine and loyal friends who really do care about me and my well-being.

And finally, thank you for showing me what amazing friends look like. To the group chat - you know who you are, and thank you Baskin Robbins and the creepy customers who purchase suggestive cakes for starting the group chat that has changed my life forever!