Hi there. I won’t say your names, in fear that it will ruin the surprise when you both read this. I just wanted to thank the two of you for being there, even when you’re not actually right beside me. One of you is 1,015.1 miles away, and the other is approximately 2,772.5 miles away. Yet I feel that you are right beside me.

Dear 1,015.1 miles…

Hey you… yeah you. Move closer to me.

You’ve been my best friend for about two years. Can you believe it? That’s roughly 730 days; 17520 Hours; 1051200 minutes; 63072000 seconds. That’s a long time.

You and I are so alike, maybe that’s why we say we’re twins. No, that IS why we say we’re twins.

In that time, we’ve watched either grow from immature teenagers to mature young adults, in college, making something of our lives. We’ve been with each other through so many heartbreaks, aches, and joyous times. We’ve fought, stopped talking, cried with each other, and lost track of time. From staying up till the wee hours of the morning sharing gossip, to ranting to one another about our idiotic significant others (SFR). You’ve been there for me through thick and thin. Even though we’re busy now, we still try to make time for each other. We can go weeks without talking, but when we do talk, it’s as if time hasn’t changed a thing. I miss you and talking to you everyday, but I know you are doing amazing things. I want the best for you and nothing but. Make yourself happy. Party till you can’t anymore. Make good grades. Sing your heart out. Never change. Because even though you make me so mad sometimes, I wouldn’t want you any other way. I love you.

Dear 2772.5 miles…

I just found out that it would take me approximately 41 hours to drive to you. Lots of time. Lots of gas. Lots. Of. Money. But you know what? You’re completely worth it.

You came into my life unexpectedly, and honestly? I don’t know what I would do without you at this point. You are so different than me, but so much alike at the same time, and I think that’s why we get along so well.

I can honestly say that you are my soulmate in the form of a girl. My best friend and the person that I go to for anything. I know, I have my moments. The ones that make you question why we’re even friends; but you do to so stop judging me. Just kidding. Or maybe not. But still; we’re like two peas in a pod. Sun and Moon. You bring the sunshine and I bring the calm. Together, we work in harmony.

We met on Christmas Eve and you were probably one of the best Christmas presents I’ve ever gotten. We’ve been friends for 9 months and 10 days. Almost 6,814 hours; 408,861 minutes; 24,531,694 seconds.

I’ll never forget the day you randomly called me and struck up a conversation.

I thought, “Who is crazy person? Why is she calling me?”

And now I think, “Thank God she called me that day. My life definitely wouldn’t be where it is now if she hadn’t.”

You are my person. My sunshine. I am so happy that I have you shining your light of happiness and beauty upon my life.

I can’t even summarize how happy you make me, because there are no words.

You two are honestly the best people I’ve ever met. Maybe not in the way of your actions, but in the way you fill in some of the pieces of my heart that are missing.

To the readers who see this, I hope you have a best friend or best friends as good as mine, you are lucky. Keep them close and cherish them. No matter what, they will always have your back through thick and thin.

To those who haven’t met your people yet: you will. I promise. Give it time, and don’t turn your nose up at anyone who offers to be your friends, because you never know what you are missing out on.

Thanks for listening to me brag about my friends; feel free to brag about yours in the comments.