College is the time where you meet your future bridesmaids. This is the time where you leave all of the high school clichés and social hierarchy behind. None of what matters in high school matters in college, which is such a beautiful thing. I am so fortunate to have met the most amazing friends here at the University of Arizona. All the friends I have made in college, I have met in the most unusual ways. College is amazing in that way, you find out exactly what kinds of people you are compatible with, and often times they are people you might have never even talked to in high school. The friends that I have met here have taught me so many important life lessons. I would not be where I am today without the amazing girls (and guys) that have been by my side.

To my best friends,

Thank you so much for always be there, you know who you are. Through the tough times, you all are the ones who stand by my side no matter what. Whether it's a bad breakup or stresses about school, I always know that I have an amazing circle of friends who genuinely care. In high school I really can only name two friends that were reliably there for me, the rest were just fun people to hang out with. You all provide me with love and support at any time; I would really do anything in the world for all of you. Without friends like you, I really don't know how college would have been.

To one of my best friends who is on the other side of the country, thank you so much for making an equal effort to talk and catch up literally almost every day. You will never know how much that means to me. You always support me and push me to become more involved and to grow professionally. If it weren't for you boo, I wouldn't be writing for the Odyssey! I am so grateful for you.

To my friends that I only speak to every now and then from San Diego, it's almost like time hasn't even passed. We can just sit down and catch up, and it feels like I just saw you yesterday. Sometimes when I see you both, I swear it's like time hasn't even passed, and we're still in high school; it's mind-blowing. There were some rough things I went through in high school, and I would have never gotten through it if it weren't for you two.

I can confidently say that I have found the girls (and guy) that will be there for me through the thick and the thin for the rest of my life. I have found my bridesmaids. I don't know what I did to deserve all of you, but I promise that I will never take you for granted. Even with the most amazing man in my life, I will always make time for you. I will never make you feel like I am neglecting you for my boyfriend, I promise. That is honestly one of the worst things you can do.

Thank you all for being there constantly and putting up with my craziness. I love you all.

Sincerely,

Your best friend