I do not think people realize what kind of impact your first friend in college has on your life. She sets the bar for every other person you meet and no matter how often you talk or see each other, there is always that satisfaction of knowing that she will always have your back. My first friend in college sets the bar way too high, so high that I just had to make her my best friend .

Here's to you.

I don't remember life before I met you because you make everyday a holiday. I could not have been luckier to run into you on move in day because since then I have always had someone I can count on. We had all our first experiences together. From frat parties to college classes, there is no other person I would have wanted to be around before early 8 ams or coming back to the dorms late at night. You are in all of my fondest memories and no one comes close to taking your place. I am grateful I found someone that made me miss home a little less and love where I am even more.

I was lucky because my first friend in college became my best friend. I love looking back on all our first and finest memories, but I am more excited for what the future holds. You made the whole college transition easy and you continue to reflect guidance and light onto my life each and everyday. We may have different goals and aspirations, but I know with a friend like you I always feel like I am going places. You are my partner in crime and although you have only been part of a small portion of my life, I feel like you know me better than anyone.

So here's to my best friend, the one who lifts my spirits and acts as my psychiatrist when I fall short of the person I want to be. Your first friend in college changes you life. She makes you feel good about who you are and she reassures you that sometimes you find your bridesmaid in a matter of a few minutes. Whoever said you never have friends later on like the ones you had when you were twelve was so wrong.