When college comes upon you, you hope to find a friend that you can connect with always, even when things go wrong. Times that can be treasured and a gained friendship that will continue to grow for many more years to come is what I found in you, my roomie.
It is safe to say that you are one of the most special people in my life. When it comes to going to college, especially when you don’t know a single person it can be intimidating and nerve-racking. You were the first person in my new journey and there can never be a replacement for that nor would I want there to be.
Who knew that a California girl and a New Jersey girl would be a match made in heaven? You were my first friend at school, my cheerleader, therapist, and ride or die. You continue to be those and I couldn’t appreciate it more. Not many people are lucky enough to say that they clicked with their roommate their first year of college like I am. It is not easy to share a room with someone either, but somehow we made it work, we had our moments, sometimes were harder than others, but in the end, we did it and we still love each other.
In our case we met at orientation and became fast friends, little did I know you would ask me to be your roommate. You knew my past and my future goals before anyone at school did, and I knew yours. We have been so open with one another and have accepted each other for who we are. The times we have shared together will be engraved in my memory for lifetimes ahead, some so fun and some too inappropriate to share, but who am I kidding, those were fun too!
Soon enough our nickname as a duo became a household name, the “meatballs" (yes with a z) were in action. I would like to say that we learned a lot about each other and also were able to appreciate the fact that we are similar but different at the same time. Whether it was trips to 63’s for our dates at 4 p.m., trust me when I tell y’all the time was important, or just laughing our butts off in our bed and talking about everything you could think of, and the plenty of times that you got me out of the room because you knew that I would have much more fun going out than staying in those nights. Thank you. Oh! two words: party pants! I am also so happy I did not have to feel guilty alone to use a swipe or two.. just to get soft serve on many occasions. whoops!
I could go on and on for days about how much you mean to me, our memories, and what I am looking forward to, but I will leave it at this ~
It was a really hard goodbye for me when I went into our room for the first time completely empty since we moved in, you were gone, both of our sides were blank canvases. I couldn’t help but stare at it for a few minutes and remember so many times since move in day, safe to say it was really bittersweet. All I wanted to do was go back and do it all over again. Although we aren’t living together this upcoming year, I know that we will remain like sisters. Our dates will still be at 4 pm and we can continue to laugh, learn, maybe get into some trouble, and make more memories together. Alex, I know for a fact that Ronc. 1026 will never be the same!
Your bellybutton loves you!
