Oftentimes, every-day life gets just a tad bit overwhelming. I can't speak for everyone when say this, but I'm confident that the majority of us usually reach out to that one best friend when this occurs. Odds are, they are one of your first friends. The Day One homies. They're the friend you know you can always count on regardless of the situation. For those of us girls out there who have someone like this in our lives, this is for you. Thank them. They deserve it. Even if its for the littlest things.

1. Thank you for sticking by my side throughout all of these years

Without you, I probably would've spent many nights drinking that bottle of wine alone. Not to mention that I also would have taken a few more hours to stop crying -- but your corny jokes put a nice smile on my face in record time.

2. Thank you for being brutally honest

Someone needed to tell me that I looked terrible, or that my newest choice in men was less than acceptable. Thanks for stepping up to the plate to be the bearer of harsh realities. I needed it.

3. Thank you for accepting that even though we might not talk every day, you're still my BFF

Nobody has time for anything anymore. This whole adulting thing isn't what we thought it would be, but having you by my side makes it much more tolerable.

4. Thank you for loving me at my worst

This includes coming over post-breakup and sitting with me in silence while I sobbed uncontrollably. Your presence was more comforting than you know.

5. Thank you for giving me a second family

I can literally walk in your house, grab a soda and park it on the couch with your parents totally unannounced and they wouldn't even question it. The best part? You probably aren't even home when it happens.

6. Thank you for coming to the bar with me on a Monday

In our defense, nobody likes Mondays anyway.

7. Thank you for taking random trips with me because I don't want to run errands alone

By errands I mean shop impulsively at Victorias Secret because the semi-annual sale only happens semi-annually.

8. Thank you for being the same friend today as you were when we first met 16 years ago

You haven't changed your ways or strayed from the initial impression I got many moons ago. You're still the same witty (if you're reading this, yes I did that on purpose) goofball and I wouldn't trade you for the world.

9. Thank you for teaching me the definition of a true friend

If I could, I'd just put your name next to it in the dictionary

10. Thank you for being you

If not for you, I'd be missing out on one of the most generous and kindhearted individuals I've crossed paths with in my 23 years of life. Cheers to you, best friend! Cheers to us as well. Rumor has it that if a friendship lasts seven years, it will last a lifetime. Guess what? You're stuck with me! xoxo