We all have those best friends who we share every moment of our lives with, but there is always that one friend that is more than just a friend. We consider these friends to be more like a sister.

The first time we met was nothing like your typical introduction 5-year-olds would encounter. We became best friends through dance class (funny, because I never actually noticed you in class). It was through your mom and my aunt that we met. On our first play date, you slapped me across the face because I wasn’t playing the board game the right way. At that moment, I knew we were destined to be the bests of friends.

Ever since the first time we met, we’ve been like two peas in a pod, we did everything together. Attending different schools was hard, but we constantly made plans to hang out every weekend. We grew from awkward middle schoolers to angsty teenagers, to now adults facing the real world. I love that you have a no bullshit attitude and don't care what people think. You may be the crazy and adventurous one, but we wouldn't be us if we were so much alike.

I'm thankful for all the laughs, the laughs where I could barely breathe and still die laughing when I think about it today. For the times where you were my shoulder to cry on and always told me it was going to be okay. The moments where you pushed me out of my comfort zone (basically every day) and said you believed in me. For being the best sidekick and always having my back. Thank you for answering the phone at 2 a.m. no matter if I was bawling my eyes out or just needed a friend.

You’ve been a part of my support system for the past 10 years, and continue to be today. Thank you for giving me a forever friendship and turning it into a lifelong sisterhood.