To the boy across the hall:

I am not really sure how to gather the words to adequately thank you for the happiness you’ve brought me, and how protected and truly loved I felt by you guys. But here is my attempt:

I was more than blessed to be put across the hall from you guys. You made my freshman year the most fun and interesting it could have possibly been. From the time we met, I knew I had found the older brothers I never had.

I have never met anyone I could relate to more. From the jokes we told, to the stories we shared, and the shows we watched, I do not think I have met a group of guys I have felt more comfortable with in my whole life.

From sleeping on your couch every single night in the winter because I was so lonely, to going to chipotle, to our dance-offs, to book club, you guys kept me safe, sane, and grounded. Coming back to the dorm every night to see what trouble you guys had gotten yourselves into was always something I looked forward to.

No, we didn’t always get along, and we lost our way sometimes, but I always knew that you were just trying to protect me. You had, and still have my back, and I will always know that, just as I will always have yours.

You're probably not reading this, because you have no idea this site exists, nor my contributions to it, but it’s still nice to show how much you mean to me. Whatever the case, just know I love you, and how important you are to me.

So here we are, a freshman girl saying goodbye to her senior big brothers. It truly breaks my heart seeing you leave. I’m losing the people who care for me more than anyone at school, the people who I trust with my life. And to be honest, I'm pretty scared. I'm not sure where or who I would be without you guys.

Whether you remember me years from now or not, you will always hold the most special place in my heart. I will never forget those wise-ass boys across the hall whose sole desire in life was to piss everyone off, who would go to the most extensive lengths for the sake of one joke, or who would roller blade as their means of transportation.

I guess this is it, boys. I am sending you off into the world. You haven’t heard the last of me though. There is no possible way you can get rid of me that easily. Not a chance.

Thanks for everything. I cannot wait to see what incredible things you do to the world.

So go out and make me proud. I’ll see you brats soon.

Love always,

Amy