Dear roommate,

Thank you. There are so many things I want to thank you for and I wish there was some way that I could show you how much your friendship means to me.

I never thought freshman year that you would end up being my best friend – let alone roommate. I remember the first day I moved into our apartment I wondered if we would get along or if you’d get sick of my annoying tendencies. In such a little amount of time we bonded and you were the first person in Colorado that I felt I could be 100% myself with.

Thank you for being the one person that I can rely on to always go out to eat with me, even if we just ate because you love food just as much as I do. I will forever cherish our ice cream dates and those late nights where you would drive me around town. Thanks for always driving me because you know I hate driving.

Thank you for still being my friend even though I’m an emotional mess when it comes to school. You were always so understanding with my breakdowns and constant studying when I was trying to get into the nursing program. Your excitement for me meant the world when I got into the program. You believed in me even when I didn’t. And you still do.

Thank you for buying me flowers and medicine when I was sick, and getting movies to watch even though I was contagious at the time. Thank you for scratching my back every time I ask you to, I know how much you love that. Thank you for letting me fall asleep in your bed because I think your bed is so comfortable – I know you hate me messing up your sheets, but you still let me sleep in it anyways.

Thank you for always being that girl that I can count on to have a good time with me. You’re hands down the best dance partner and the life of the party. You always have the most contagious laugh and smile on your face and that makes me happier than you will ever know. We always seem to have the greatest time out together – whether it be in our sweats and no makeup chilling at home or dolled up at a party.

Thank you for being my home away from home. The hardest part about moving to a new state was leaving my family and it can be so hard not having them close to me. You have been like family to me and have introduced me to your loving family. In times where I really miss "home" and start to feel lonely I feel reassured that it's going to be okay because I have you by my side.

Most importantly, thank you for being there for me through the tough times in my life. You’ve seen me go through heartbreak and were my rock through that time. Thank you for the day when I got my heart broken and you didn’t ask any questions but picked me up, drove around town, and played country music to cheer me up. Thank you for the hugs when I felt like my world was falling apart – you didn’t need to say a single word for me to feel the amount of love that you give me with a hug. Thank you for always being so honest with me even when I didn’t want to hear it. You were right all the times you told me a guy was trouble and I always knew that deep down. And you were still there for me and supportive when I disregarded your honesty and got hurt anyway. You never once said “I told you so.” You knew I’d figure it out and I love you so much for that.

I didn’t know it was possible to live with someone and be their best friend and not get sick of them. I see you far too much but it’s what makes my day so bright and happy.

You might not know this but you are the strongest person I know. You have been through more than I could ever imagine but have handled the obstacles with such grace and bravery. You have one of the kindest hearts and give me endless love every day. You are one of the most beautiful people I know – inside and out. Thank you. For being you.