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An Open Letter To My Best Friend

Because I don't tell you enough how happy you make me.

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An Open Letter To My Best Friend
Alexis Stahl

Dear Bestie,

For the times you've pushed me to try my best, and the times you've picked me up when I was feeling down. For when you've made me laugh until I cried, or when you let me vent to you at three in the morning. Thank you. I know I don't say it enough. You're my comedian, my shoulder to cry on, and my partner in crime. You've seen me at my best, and helped me through the worst. I have no clue what I would do without you.

For some of my hardest moments, you have always been by my side to hold my hand and help. Whether it be that relationship in high school I should have listened to you about, or the times when drama got too hard to handle on my own, you always made sure I never had to do anything alone. Thank you for the times I ran into your house with tears in my eyes, and the times I made you sit in silence for hours as I contemplated everything that was going on. I don't know what would have happened if you didn't help me through all of my problems.

At this point in our lives, we are basically inseparable. Wherever I go, you go. We finish each other's sentences, we share the same favorite things, and everyone knows we are a package deal. Whether it be to weekly dinners at our favorite restaurants, or weekly sleepovers, I am literally never alone. Even though we don't go to the same college, I am happy I get to spend the entire summer with you as my partner in crime.

We've been in our fair share of fights. Everyone has. You and I don't agree on everything and sometimes our attitudes get the better of us, but we always find a way to make it better. You are incredibly stubborn sometimes, but so am I, and we both always want our way. But even though we get in fights, there is nobody else I would rather get mad at until we make up while watching "Chopped" and eating ice cream. We are both human, and everyone gets in fights, I'm just glad we've stuck around through the hard times.

I've shared over half of my life with you. Through elementary school, girl scouts, sports, college, and everything in between, you've been the one person I could count on through it all. You were there when I cried over breaking my crayons, and you are still here when I cry over drama and boys. You know more about my life than I do, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for sharing your food with me, letting me sleep in your bed, and going to the gym even when you don't want to. You're my person, and my best friend. There is nobody else I would rather have as a best friend. Thank you for being you.

Your Other Half


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