I never realized how close I could get with a group of girls. I thought that I would only have one best friend during high school but that changed in a matter of months of attending SJA. I wasn't used to making new friends because our friendship will never last. I'm the type of person who has an attitude, very blunt, kinda aggressive, and can just come off as a rude person. I knew that people wouldn't want to be friends with me because they would either become scared of me by how "mean" I look or would think that I'm just the type of person that would just be completely rude. I thought attending an all girls school was going to be either fun or a complete nightmare. I went into the school already with a best friend but I knew that there was going to be a possibility of some drama and I didn't want to be associated with that.

I met my four best friends from having a class with them or them being introduced to me by my other friends. I was used to being friends with people who had a specific type of personality kinda like mines because I knew that I couldn't get along with everyone. My best friends and I weren't as close until the end of freshman year going into sophomore year. We always were together in school but we didn't hang out as much out of school. We did talk a lot and call each other a lot but we did all of that much more during sophomore year. I was told before that some friends stick with you and some friends will leave whenever they get the chance, which was always a thought in the back of my head all through freshman year. I was always scared of making new friends and losing them because I hate the feeling of starting over. But this time I didn't have to deal with that because I made four friends that stuck by my side every single year.

We had classes together and always sat next to each other. We had lunch together every single day. We stayed in contact with each other and talked about anything. I felt so comfortable around them. I knew that I could be myself around them. I knew that they wouldn't judge me and I started to notice that each one of them had somewhat a part of my personality. Pattie had my attitude and crazy personality but she is like my little sister and we clicked so quickly. She never failed to let me down and I always try to not let her down. We do almost everything together and I know that she has my back and she knows that I have hers. Corinne has my hyper and funny side because everytime we eat candy or something very sugary we get so hyper off of it. We are always laughing up a storm when we are together. We are constantly all happy and giggly when we are with each other and everyone sees it. Sophia has my weird but goofy side because we do weird things together and don't care what anyone has to say. She never fails to make me laugh and she does a lot to make sure that I'm happy and not upset. Now Abbie is the one that I can relate to about having to be strict and having to watch out for the girls. Abbie and I can sometimes be the type that have to watch out for pattie, sophia, and corinne. We both make sure that nothing happens to them and we are always ready to help them when they need it. She helps me a lot with my school work because I'm somewhat the slow type of friend so I need help with my work. She is always down to teach me the work so I don't have to look it up or anything.

Now I've been through a lot with family and friends and they have stuck by my side through it all. They always text or call me to make sure that I'm okay and that they are there for when I ever need to talk. They never fail to make me smile. I lost two of my best friends from grade school during the beginning of high school and I was very hurt by it but they made me realize that those two never really cared about me because they wouldn't have done what they did. I sat back and realized that I've known them for three years now going onto four and I've had more fun, felt more welcomed, felt more comfortable and myself, and they had always been there to help me. They have done much more for me in these past few years than my other ex friends did in the years that I knew them. I'm always doing new things with them which makes me happy because they bring me out of my comfort zone so I can be more outgoing. They have helped me be a better version of myself. I'm not as angry as I was when they first met me. When I needed a shoulder to cry on, they were there. When I needed someone to help me with an issue, they were fully aware and ready to go. When I felt alone and weak, they brought me up and made sure that I realized my worth and how much I mean to them. They were ready for anything and I mean anything. They never left my side. I've stayed at their houses plenty of times and we never fail to have a good time together. We can literally just sit and watch a movie and it will be so much fun because we were always goofing off and making fun comments. There has been some rocky moments with each other but we've learned to grow from it and to fix the issue so we can move past it. I'm thankful for having them by my side because if I didn't have them as my best friends then I don't know how I would be right now.

To Pattie: you never fail to make me laugh. I never thought that I could get close to someone and their family as much as I am with you and yours. You are like a sister to me and I'm so happy that we have gotten closer of these years. We have a lot in common and you always help me try new things. I love the times when you would come over my house or I'll go over your house because we would have such a good time. We would get our snacks and food and get ready to watch a movie or a new tv show on netflix. You always give me advice even if you know that it comes off as you being blunt which I appreciate because I need someone to be completely honest with me so I don't end up getting hurt. We can always say things to each other and not get offended because we are just that close. I know that you won't hurt me and I wouldn't hurt you. Last summer we were together once or twice a week and always had fun doing something. I can't wait for us to do the same this summer.

To Corinne: thank you for always giving me all those hugs when I needed them and all those funny things that you would say so I can smile or laugh. You have always been the one that is hyper and funny and always wanted to make sure that everyone was having a good time. I love how we can each a few pieces of candy and turn into the same person. I'm always dancing with you or laughing with you about something. You lighten up the room with your energy and happiness and that is what I need in my life. I thank you for the times where you would drop anything to make sure that I'm okay. I love when we hang out because we talk about anything and I know that you will do whatever it takes to make it fun. You have so much care in your heart and I thank you for helping me through the bad times and giving me small pep talks when I needed them.

To Sophia: god where can I begin. You are another one who is hyper but you also have a fun but weird side to you. But that's what I love about you. You can do the weirdest things and not care what people say about it. I remember that you were so shy when we first met but now we are so close that you can't even say that you're still shy. You've supported me through a lot and has given me motivation to keep on going. Thank you for that gift you gave me on my birthday because I really needed that and it's on my bed as we speak. Thank you for the funny memes that you send me on instagram to make me laugh or the weird pics you send on snap. Also thank you for the snaps of Squirt because it seems like you always know when to send them. Everytime I'm upset about something, I get a snap of him and it makes me smile. I didn't know that we would have a lot in common but I feel like I get to know you more every time we are together.

To Abbie: Thank you for all those times that I needed help with my work. Thank you for the pictures and quotes that you send to me about how much I'm worth. I still remember the time that we met in english class and we both had opinions on each other which was completely wrong and now we are close. I know that I can sometimes get on your nerves but you love me so you deal with it anyways. Thank you for the hugs you give me at the time that I need them because I know that you don't like to give hugs. I know that sometimes we had issues but that is in the past and we have grown past it. Every friendship has some rocky stages and I'm glad that we got past ours and gotten closer.

I don't know where I would be or who I would be if I didn't have these girls by my side. If I didn't have the motivation or good times that I have with them then I would be the old person that I was. They have changed me to be a better person and I'm so grateful that they did. We are becoming seniors now and it is going to suck when we go off to college but I know that I will always be there for them whenever. They never failed me and I will never fail them. I helped them when they needed someone and they have done the same for me. I've grown with them and I couldn't ask for better friends. I was told by my ex friends that no one would be able to put up with me because of how I am but I proved them wrong. I have the best friends in the world and I show them fully who I am which I wasn't able to do before. They taught me to be comfortable with who I am and to not care what anyone has to say.