For the friends that almost weren't but somehow are:

Things are crazy. Life is crazy. And because of this, we have had our ups and downs, but somehow through everything, here you are and I would like to say thank you for that.

When our friendships started, it didn't seem to be anything too extraordinary, just plenty of conversations, late night texts, and "Oh shit, I need a ride to work. Can you give me a lift?" Somewhere in the middle, we drifted apart, crazy right? Life got complicated and we all became too busy with work and family and school and trying to figure life out. I guess it wasn't until you weren't there constantly that I finally realized this: you are an important part of my life and you belong, like family. Somehow, after believing you were gone for a while, something clicked and we became close again. And now, I can't imagine not seeing you every week.

I know I'm a royal pain in the ass and though I'd like to believe I'm never annoying, I won't delude myself into believing that. From the petty arguments we've had to the huge fight we got into over petty rumors and secrets, somehow we have managed to keep together, strong. So thank you for that.

You are the best and I want you to realize that I appreciate you more than anything in the world because without you, life would be a lot less interesting and way less tolerable.

So here's to the universe for somehow bringing us back together. Here's to the fights we've had and those that we will endure in the future. Here's to the beer we drink and the songs we sing (even if no one else likes listening to us). Here's to the simple fact that you are one of the most stable parts of my life. Here's to pizza and ice cream and jello shots and love and silly boys that only break hearts.

Here's to the shitty, terrible days you've gotten me through, the wonderful trips we've gone on and the simple weeknights where we drink and watch scary movies and dance and laugh and cry about stupid, terrible nothings. And here's to many more.

Here's to you.