To my college friends;

How I ever lived without you is beyond me. You have become a huge part of my life in just a few short months. I tell you things that I would not tell my closest friends at home. Our bonds are unbreakable.

They have always said you will meet some of you best friends in college, but I did not believe them. I thought I had all the friends I needed. I have always been a homebody but college was a chance for me to become who I was supposed to be.

Going to a college five hours from home was difficult at first. The first week flew by considering it was recruitment week for the sororities. But even after I joined my home away from home I was not sure if Kentucky was the place for me. I started classes and saw some girls around I said hey to but no real friendships. I began to feel homesick. I did not want to go home because I felt something here. Deep down I knew UK was a special place and I had to give myself a chance.

I forced myself out of my comfort zone and started meeting girls. These girls mean more to me than I ever imagined they would. As soon as these connections started, they did not stop.

Thank you. You have made me feel more at home than I ever have. I do not even have to ask and you know what I need. You know when I’m annoyed and just need to be left alone. You know when I’m upset and know to keep quiet. You know I do not like hugs but always insist on hugging me anyways.

Thank you for being real.
Thank you for accepting me for my weird self and being just as weird as I am.
Thank you for letting me talk your ear off about some boy.
Thank you for letting me have a little too much fun some nights!!!
Thank you for assisting my assignments when I am in tears because I cannot take one more day of college.
Thank you for getting me ready for a boy that does not deserve my attention.
Thank you for the late nights. Late nights where we can go from heartfelt conversation to what we are going to eat for dinner tomorrow.
Thank you for letting me vent about my crazy life. And most of all thank you for your constant support.