When it was time to go to college 3 hours away from my sister, I didn't think much of it. Growing up doing everything together for the last 18 years, I think it was safe to say that we both needed to go out into the world and find our calling. It was time for people to think of us as our own individuals, and not just "the twins".

Going to college without my built in best friend has taught me so much. It taught me that I wish I appreciated her more when we lived together. Sometimes you just need those people who already understand you. There is no doubt that she is the one who understands me most. It taught me that on my worst days, she is the one I want to be around. Her contagious laugh is something I need to cheer me up on the days I feel depressed and hopeless. It taught me to not take for granted the nights on our breaks we spend goofing around in our parents room. Acting like 4 year old's is something that brings out our happiest sides, and I wish I could feel that feeling every night of college. Being genuinely happy all the time.

In college, I have met some girls who I know will be with me in the end. I wish my sister could was just as close to them. I see my sister thriving in college, and some days I wish I was living that life. However, I know that if we went to the same college, I would never get the opportunities I have been so lucky to have gotten. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my sister so happy at college.

I guess what I am trying to say is that you don't realize being a twin is so amazing until you are 3 hours away. Me and my sister are not the lovey always attached sisters, but I miss her more than anything in the world. It's weird thinking about being in a long distance relationship with someone I have always been beside.

College has taught me to take advantage of all the little moments with the people you love.