In the midst of the chaos of finals week, the only goal in my mind was to make summer come as soon as possible. My mind was filled with daydreams of warm weather, beach days and especially no homework. Although my love for summer is undeniable, there is one thing summer is missing, and that is the amazing people I call my best friends.

I like to say college gave me a taste of independence, but when I think about it, we all rely on each other more than a child does to a mother. Who will pick out my outfits for me this summer? Seriously, my mom stopped picking out my outfit years ago just for my college friends to step in and pick out my entire outfits from head to toe. I truly don't know what I will do without all of you this summer, and there will be many times I know I will miss you a little extra than usual.

1. When it's 1 a.m. and you're craving pizza.

So... you're telling me it's not longer acceptable to order pizza this late at night? Can I just order a small to myself? Is that weird? Maybe I can wake up my parents; they might want some Dominos, too. Then again, they haven't had dining hall food for months. They wouldn't know how to appreciate a less-than-mediocre pizza.

2. When you have to make decisions on your own.

I know you're all just a text or phone call away, but it's not the same. It was so much easier when you could raid my closet and throw something at me to wear when I couldn't decide. How will I make the game-time decision on what I should eat for dinner without you guys by my side? You also always made my decisions on whether or not to go out at night, and the answer was always "go out," of course. The best part is that you were also the same ones making the decision for me to get out of bed the next morning to complete the work I didn't finish from the night before. You always helped me make the best decisions, for the most part.

3. When you're waking up.

I no longer can wake up every day to your no-so-bright hungover faces and I hate it. It was so easy when I could barge into your room, if you weren't already sleeping on my floor, to recap our entire night of events. There is nothing like knowing we can walk right to each others' room whenever needing anything at all.

4. When you're sick.

Yes, whatever type of sickness this may be. From a simple cold to a hangover, I could always count on you guys to go the extra mile. From holding each other's hair back to a nice Dunkin coffee in the morning. Seriously, I run on you guys when I'm sick.

5. When you're composing an important text.

Again, with the independence thing. We all seemed to have forgotten how to communicate without the help of five girls telling each other what to say. Honestly, I'm not sure how many ways you could possibly reply to a text "hey" from a guy, but somehow we make it a bid deal -- and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I may not be a few rooms down from you, but I will always be here for you even when we are a part this summer. There is no one I'd rather have hit the send button on my phone, hold my hair back, or pick out my outfit than you guys. You have taken the roles of a mother, friend and sister for me at college, and you are the best at being all of them. Here is to a great summer, and for some more unforgettable, sometimes forgettable, nights next time we're back at school.