To my very first college roommate and friend,

I still remember the day I got an email from our school the summer before Freshman year telling me who was to be my roommate. I had no idea who you were at the time, but I was hopeful. Just as I was hopeful that college would be everything I imagined, I was also hoping that you and I would end up as good friends if nothing else. To put it blatantly, you wholeheartedly exceeded my expectations.

Move-in day of Freshman year was a hot one, as I am sure you remember. When our parents left us to our new surroundings, we both quietly unpacked our things, still not entirely sure what we thought of each other. The interesting thing about you and I is that we are both pretty quiet people. Most would think that this would cause somewhat of an issue for our relationship, but I think for us it has totally worked. Slowly we opened up to each other and I began to realize what an incredible person you are. For the first few weeks of college it was primarily just you and I - hanging out together and grabbing meals with each other. Then both of us became very busy with jobs, other activities, and other friends. Nonetheless, we remained good friends and you were someone that I could always count on.

I just wanted you to know that you still are someone that I can definitely count on, as I hope you feel the same way about me. Although we do not currently live together anymore, and often times only see each other in class, I will always consider you a great friend. You helped make my Freshman year bearable, and quite honestly, you're the easiest person I've ever had the pleasure of living with. You have set very high standards, not only as my first roommate in college, but as my first best friend in college.

I truly wish there were more people in this world like you. You are one of the nicest, sweetest people I have ever met, and one of the most loyal friends I have ever had. Most people would never believe that throughout our entire first year of college living together, we never had a single argument or dispute. Heck, most people don't ever experience that with their own friends. But you are different. I truly appreciate your quiet demeanor and complete acceptance of me. To this day, we still have not had any serious problems in our friendship. It may seem odd to anyone else, but I personally find it to be completely refreshing.

I know that in you I will have a friend for life, and I can't wait for all the adventures and memories that these last couple years of college together will bring us. All I ask is that you never forget your worth - you deserve all the world and then some. I know for a fact I could never forget you or how simply grateful I am to call you my first college roommate and best friend.