I remember back in the sixth grade when I met you at soccer practice. A few days later, you invited me to hang out, and we've been inseparable ever since. As we got older, we began to fight our hardest battles together and I can't imagine doing it any other way.

High school made us both stronger, smarter, more ambitious, and more excited for the lives we are going to create for ourselves. The funny thing is, neither of us can imagine what life would be like without each other in it. When I think about life five, ten, even twenty years from now, you're still there, and we're still going on adventures together.

You were there for my first boyfriend, my worst boyfriend, my best boyfriend, and my biggest heartbreaks. I was there for yours. You stood by my side through all of my teenage shenanigans, and laugh with me when we look back on the things I have done. I have been inspired by you since the day I met you, and the amount of light you bring into my life is never-ending. You motivated me to work harder in school because I could only hope that one day I would be as smart as you.

Two Noel Gallagher concerts later, and I still smile at the memories we've made. Watching you prepare for this journey has been a privilege, and I am honored to have been a part of it. As you go off to college, I want you to remember that you are capable of anything you set your mind to. You'll have hard days, but so will everyone else, and I know that you're capable of coming out the other end even stronger than when you started. You are smart, beautiful, and braver than anyone I've ever met. The world is a better place because you are in it. Have an incredible Freshman year, and I will see you soon.