Very few times in our lives, we come across certain people that will be important to us forever. One of those times happened when I met you. I remember when it was all awkward, forced conversation. 'What's your major?' or 'Where are you from?' From there the questions became 'Can I borrow a pair of your boxers?' and 'Can you just shut the hell up?!' First semester was hard at first living with a stranger, but somewhere along the road, we had an A-ha! moment where we realized that being roommates was one of the best decision of our freshman year. And as I write this now, I realized there are several instances when a thank you was due.

Here's 11 reasons why I need to thank you for being my roommate:

1. Thank you for not being weird.

I have had heard some horror stories of other people's weird roommates, and I'm glad that I didn't have to deal with sleeping with one eye open, or worry about my things.

2. Thanks for driving me everywhere.

I didn't have my car on campus, and you have saved me countless times from walking in the rain and snow.

3. Thanks for listening and dealing with my pointless drama.

I bet that half the time either you didn't care. But I apologize for all the times I've gotten up in your face...Or sub-tweeted you.

4. Thanks for being my study buddy.

Because if I didn't have you, I probably would have failed out of school.

5. Thank you for waking me up for class when my alarm didn't.

I would have been late so many times.

6. Thanks for getting me food when I'm sick.. or too lazy to get up.

I know it's annoying, but hey someone's gotta do it.

7. Thanks for cleaning my mess.

I mean, I cleaned up your messes, so I suppose we are even.

8. Thanks for making sure I made it home.

Or at least checking to see why I'm not back, or taking me back even if I didn't want to.

9. Thank you for having a show that you watched with me and only me.

The Real World!!! (We are watching as I type this).

10. Thank you for not punching me in the face (even if I deserve it.)

I know that maybe I need a good love tap, but thanks for not breaking my face when I come in at 3 a.m. extremely loud.

11. Thanks for being my best friend, and helping me get through my freshman year of college.

I don't know what I would have done without you. I couldn't imagine not having all the laughs, fights, cries, or 3 a.m. talks that we had. Thanks for picking me up when I fall, and encouraging me. I hope we stay friends for a very long time.