Hey Girl,
Life has decided to take us to different places in the world, but that's OK. Sure, it makes me sad. Really, really sad. But the funny thing is, it doesn't scare me.
At first, it did. It's so easy to fall out of touch these days, to fall into the pattern of being too easy to make a call and keep in contact. We've all seen it before. We've probably all done it before, too. But it didn't take long for me to remember who I am, who you are, and what our friendship means to both of us.
Our friendship is different from any other I've ever had. You aren't family, stuck with me whether you like it or not, and you aren't a friend who's time in my life is is going to be fleeting, only remaining connected through Facebook posts and the occasional text. That's just not us.
So while this might be one of the saddest goodbyes I've ever faced, it isn't the scariest. Because I know you'll always be around.
It's rare that you meet someone and click instantly, the way we did. I remember when we first met, how awkward the hellos's were. And I remember how only days later we were laughing until we cried, staying up until four in the morning telling insane stories knowing that there would be no judgement
We might not be able to pull all-nighters together anymore, but the bond we have is definitely something that cannot be broken.
It's sad that life took us in different directions, but there is no denying we are both exactly where we need to be. And I am so, so proud of you for everything you are doing right now, and the way you are absolutely thriving. And I know you're proud of me. I miss having my best friend at my side, ready to take on the world, but I want you to know that even though I'm not physically with you, I will always be there when you need me.
For now, I'm happy to tag you in goofy photos online and update you via Skype and Snapchat, and to know that, even if we both get busy and don't have time to talk for awhile, that doesn't mean our friendship has changed in any way.
So here's to the memories behind us and the memories ahead. Because I promise, we will make more (and they won't all be digital)!
You, my friend, are going places. And hopefully, so am I! And I fully expect these places to intersect every now and then. There is nobody else I'd rather wake up to help at 3 AM in times of crisis, and I've never laughed harder with anyone over absolutely ridiculous things.
In the wise words of Cristina Yang, "You are my person. You will always be my person." And that is nothing that distance or time can change.
