Over the last two years, I have had several college roommates… most of which I am no longer friends with. Even though I grew up living in a house with lots of siblings, there’s just something different about sharing a room with other girls my age. But last semester, I got to experience living with one of my best friends, and she set the roommate bar pretty high. I spent every moment of every day with her and we never got tired of each other. And if, for some odd reason, we weren’t together, I would get asked, “Where’s your partner in crime?” Since I transferred schools and we no longer live together, I think it’s time I recognize the gal herself, the best roommate I’ve ever had.

So, thank you for…

The late nights spent cramming for exams and writing papers together.

Ordering greasy, late night pizza with me and letting me eat the last breadstick.

Helping me with my homework when I just couldn’t seem to get it.

Listening to my broken-record problems night after night, with no complaints

Motivating me to go to the gym after eating too many

Chick Fil A nuggies (and then watching a movie with me instead)

Having High School Musical dance parties with me while doing our laundry

Memorizing my Dunkin' order and bringing me drinks when I'm in need of caffeine

Accepting my "Friends"/"Grey's Anatomy" addictions

Going to the mall with me every change we got

Reminding me to take care of myself

Pushing me - literally pushing me - into the tattoo shop so I could get my first tattoo

Being my support system when I needed you most

They say you shouldn’t room with your best friend, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made. It was an absolute blessing getting to live with you and no roommate will ever compare to you. I hope that I was as great to you as you were to me.

-Xoxo, your best friend