When high school ended and it was time to go to college, my friends and I decided to keep our iMessage group chat alive. We use it to stay in touch and update each other daily on our lives at different schools and different states. There is so much to be thankful for when it comes to this group chat- and I’m sure those with group chats of their own can relate.
So, to my group chat, thank you for:
1. Advice
Thank you for always being honest with me when I ask for advice. Whether it be about small stuff like what to eat for dinner, something about boys, or even something like a family issue, we can always count on each other for some much-needed guidance or a reality check. Sure it's not always good advice, but it's always appreciated.
2. Being Web MD
In the group chat, we simply explain our symptoms and immediately get responses on what it could be and how to cure it. And of course, just like Web MD, there are the times we’re told we have a terminal illness just because we have a cough. Thanks guys, I definitely feel better now. But seriously- thanks for actually knowing how to make me feel better for the most part.
3. Letting Me Use You As a Distraction
Group chats are the best for this. No one even cares- it’s just universally understood that if you’re standing alone somewhere or standing in line it’s totally okay to bombard the group chat with random stuff until you’re not uncomfortable anymore. Thanks for making it look like I have friends.
4. Letting Me Vent
When things don’t go my way, my friends are always okay with paragraphs upon paragraphs and endless notifications of just ranting. Sometimes letting it all out is the best way to feel better. And the best thing? After you’re done venting and your friends share in your frustrations. Always makes me feel a little less crazy.
5. Late Night Texts
You know the texts I’m talking about. Thanks for keeping me entertained with your nonsense and thanks for letting me keep you up at night with mine.
6. Roasting Me
Of course, you guys wouldn’t be real friends without completely making fun of me when I say something dumb or make a typo. You guys really know how to keep me humble.
7. Hyping Me Up
I’d like to thank you for also managing to make me feel like a million bucks on the daily. Whenever I’m not feeling 100% myself or I'm self-conscious about something you guys are there to make sure I know I’m almost as amazing as Beyonce. Almost.
8. Outfit Planning
From miles away I can always ask the group chat if what I’m wearing matches or if it looks frumpy. Thanks for keeping me from wearing that disgusting sweater and for always sharing online shopping coupon codes.
9. Homework Help
Whenever I can’t figure out an essay prompt or a math problem, my go-to is the group chat. Thank you for helping me pass my courses and always making sure I get the right answer I’m looking for. You guys are like google but with so much less searching involved. Blessed my friends are so smart.
10. Reminiscing With Me
Thanks for always being down to talk about old memories back at home. Sometimes just bringing up one can get the whole group chat in on it- sharing stories and inside jokes from all throughout high school. Thanks for also crying about it with me.
11. Helping Me With My Instagram Pictures
A picture is never posted to Instagram without first consulting the group chat. Thanks for telling me which picture I look the best in and helping me come up with a caption. Also thanks for letting me yell at you to like my picture from your finsta and your rinsta- every like counts!
12. Not Saying Goodbye
After high school there were a lot of goodbyes- so thanks for not being part of them. Not sure what I would do without you guys.
The constant notifications from the group chat and the occasional disagreements are all worth it in the end. Going to college doesn’t have to mean leaving your home friends behind- and thankfully my friends and I are closer than ever.
