Going to college is a transition in itself, but further more a transition from our comfort zones. We are away from our family and friends, our home, our favorite spots to grab some grub and most importantly from our person, our best friend, and our #1 companion. While some may be lucky enough to go to school close by to that person that makes their life whole, others like myself, must be tortured through distance.

To my person who is too many miles away, I thank you for still standing by me, despite the many roads, highways, and bridges between us. I thank you for answering my face time calls at 3AM, listening to drama of people you haven’t even met yet, and lending me your honest opinion or advice in my time of need.

Through the miles between us, you never fail to make me laugh, until I get that aching pain in my stomach- the best kind of ache. Whether it is a text, snap chat, or phone calls, our inside jokes never end or fail to brighten my day. I thank you for keeping my secrets, not screenshotting the horrific and ugly snapchats I send you, and for keeping me updated on everything in your life. We have been so glued to each other for so many years; it is like we have our own language. No one quite understands us like we do each other.

Your person is your biggest fan, your best supporter, and your go to pal when you need someone to just listen. There is constantly a countdown on your phone leading up to the next time you are finally reunited and you find yourself continuously wishing that your person was with you to experience a moment or milestone in your life. They are always close by in our hearts, and when we finally see them, it’s like nothing has changed.

But despite the many miles, the car rides, the train rides, and flights, there is one thing we will always know;

“Side by side or miles apart, we are always best friends, connected by heart.”

I love you BFF! Thank you for being my person, always. I can’t wait to see you sooner than either of us will believe.