Dear you,

You have made me pretty proud, shocked, angry, and happy over these past few years. So many emotions that have taken place are now all emerging at once. I am proud of you for making it to the finish line, even if I had to drag you along some days.

With one chapter closing to another chapter opening, I am so glad I get to be the one standing by your side through it. There is nobody else I would rather endure life's ups and downs with.

I will cherish the little bit of time we have together before reality sets in, and the next few years of our lives take hold. Even though I am smiling and having a good time in the present, I cannot help when my mind wonders to that day to come.

That day is the day you leave. I am not ready for that day, nor do I think I ever will be. Before I met you, I had promised myself I would never "fall in love". I would never let a silly boy become such an important role in my life. I was so determined, and stubborn.

All it took was meeting you, and growing in love and friendship with you to change that. You are my best friend, my go-to, my right hand man (besides my father), so much more than just my "boyfriend". I don't even like to use that word to describe you, because you have fulfilled such a bigger role in my life than that.

You are my fashion consultant, my therapist, my shopping buddy, my own personal comedian, my shoulder to lean on, my laugh to laugh with, my tears to cry with, you're the best friend a girl could ask for.

Even when you weren't around, you were still around. Now, you really won't be around. As hard as that will be to take it, I am going to have to accept it.

You are bettering yourself, your future, and everything else. As much as I get irritated with you and the situation, and I act selfish, just know that I am so so proud of you and standing behind you 150%.

I am always standing in your corner, being your biggest supporter. Thank you for doing the same.

We're not different, just the circumstances are. Love you to the moon and back.