I miss you so much. I think about you everyday. I hope you are adjusting good. I can't wait to see you soon.
To my best friends at other colleges: leaving you was probably the hardest. We spent 95% of summer together and it's hard to get use to living without you by my side. Our memories from this past summer can't be topped by anyone. They were so special. All the laughs until we cried, sleepovers, going to the lake, going to Duluth for the night, all the inside jokes, everything. You hold a special place in my heart and I am usually picky with who I hold close. We literally know every single thing of each others lives. We were in the same high school together. We saw each other grow up; the highs & lows. You've been there for me at my lowest and helped pick me back up. You've accepted that I will always be up to argue with you ;). I tried to not think about the day we left each other because I wanted to avoid the emotions. The first few weeks getting use to Bethel were kinda hard because I was looking for you in my new friends. I couldn't find you. So I thought that I am in the wrong place. Where are people like my friends from home? I realized no one will ever be like you, they cant take your spot. So, I accepted my new friends just as that. New. Both of us will be making a lot of new friends and that is totally alright. I found a really good group here which I love, and I love because they are different. But I will always love my friends from home just as much. I don't want you to be afraid or hold back. You will find good ones. I'll always be loyal to you even if I am 3 hours from home.
To my best friends still in high school: I love getting your texts saying you miss me. Leaving you was hard too. Coming to a new place with no familiar faces is intimidating. And No, I didn't forget about you. We talk every week and you may think I might grow and change or replace you but I won't. You're growing too, just as much as I. I miss hearing your stories of you over-reacting and the friend drama you always ask for advice. You can meet my new college friends soon. Don't take anything from little Virginia for granted. I actually miss it. I miss going to get VI, the short drive to hangout with friends, Friday night games, my sports teams, being comfortable and having a solid routine, you will miss your family and friends. College has been fun so far, but a lot more work and responsibility than high school. Hold onto every moment. I remember us laughing when I said I will soon be sharing a bathroom, shower, and bedroom with other people. It actually isn't that bad at all!! ;) Who would of guessed.
It sort of feels surreal when you first get to college. You think, am I really 18 and in college? No more high school memories? It's all in the past. That takes awhile to sink in.
I have finally settled in and I love my roommate, we are best friends. Along with the two girls across the hall from me, we are always together. Our other friends are good ones. Moral of the story is, Friends from home, I love you and you know my past and were next to me for it. But my college friends know my future. I will hold onto you both. You'll always be special to me.
