I have always had things on my mind that i have wanted to tell my best friends, without being weird. There are thoughts of love and loss, and a constant reminder of grateful i am for them. To the best friends i have now, and to the ones that are to come, these are the things i hope you know. They come from the heart. You will never truly understand how much you have impacted my life, these are for you.

6: Don't doubt yourself

There will always be nights of insecurity, and nights of heart break. Those are okay. Don't doubt yourself. Don't doubt your choices. Even if it means wearing a flamingo onezie to school on pajama day. The most beautiful thing about you is your confidence, your self-love, and respect. That i have so much respect for. I wish i could have as much self confidence as you at times.

5: You're beautiful

From your laugh, to the weird snort you do whenever try to stifle a laugh (that's even better), to your smile and personality, it makes you, you. Those are the things i think about when i look at you. Sometimes we all have questionable fashion choices, and somehow you own it. Your attitude is always positive, even when you are crabby. Somehow you always manage to find the positive things in every situation, even when i can't.

4: You're a dork...uh i mean, unique!

More emphasis on the dork part...Your sense of humor is hilarious, you never fail to make me laugh, or smile. When I'm in the worst of moods, you manage to bring me out of it. I don't know where you find all of your jokes, or get your sense of humor, but don't quit your day job. Just kidding!!

3: You're spontaneous

You're the spur of the moment, friend, and I am not. You force me to put away my planner and jump into the unexpected. You bring out the best in me when it comes to this. As much as I drag my feet going into it, I always have a blast and think, "Well, thank isn't so bad! Let's do it again!" Like that one time where you told me i was a great writer, even though i didn't believe you at the time, here we are! You make a difference in my life whether you realize it or not.

2: You remind me who I am when i forget

When i am in the toughest of times, when i hurt the worst, have the most broken heart, you always remind me who i am. I tend to forget when i am at my lowest points, and even if its forcing me to stand in front of a mirror and say, "I am Ashlyn Norcross" you always help. You always support me, no matter what it is, you always have my back.

1: You're my best friend, and I am SO thankful for you

Even though i may not tell you all the time, i am so grateful for our friendship. The late night drives through taco bell, Study dates at the library, the long hours spent on the phone. I won't forget any of it. You are apart of who i am, without you, there would be a piece missing. These memories will last forever, these times, I won't forget. I love you guys.