Who would have thought that basketball would have given me the best friend I could ask for. From tryouts in the seventh grade to playing together through sophomore year, we always knew what the other was going to do.

Through the awkward stages of middle school and the beginning of high school to now as we are in our second year of college, you've always had my back. No matter what has happened in these past 7 years, you have always been there for me and we have made so many memories to last a lifetime.

Our late night shenanigans and our multitude of sleepovers will always hold a special place in my mind. All of the dumb movies that we used to watch, I now make others suffer through their cringiness. Our trip to Madison this summer to see one of our childhood heartthrobs in concert was exhilarating and an experience I will never forget. I remember that there was at least one week where we basically lived at each other's houses.

What's the point of having a best friend if they don't console you after you run or cheer you on and make you laugh when the times get tough? We celebrated each others successes, on and off the court. On and off the course. On and off the track. You have been there through all the ups and the downs from middle school until now. Through breakups and lost friendships, you never wavered.

Even though we are hours apart now, I'm so glad I have you by my side. Even though those chapters of running and playing together has come to an end, I'm so glad that I still have you to count on.

Thank you for being the peanut butter to my jelly. Thank you for being the most amazing best friend that I could ever ask for.