So, you've gone off to college. You're starting a new chapter of your life, and you'll be great at it. I don't worry about whether or not you will make friends, and I don't worry if you will be successful. Why? Well, because I've been in the chapter of your life that came before college. I have been the friend who has watched you grow up into the incredible person that you are today. I have been able to see how much more caring, patient, and strong that you have become over the years. I've seen what you are capable of doing, and I am beyond proud.

Of course, I selfishly want to keep you all for myself, and I can't really be blamed for that.

It's hard to let an amazing friend walk off into something bigger and better knowing that they will also find friends who are better for them as well. Don't misunderstand me, you'll always be my friend, but now the world gets to see what you can do. New people get the opportunity to find a friendship with you, which will be more rewarding than they can even imagine right now. I know that all of this is true because I have experienced it.

I'm not going to lie to you and say that our friendship won't change; it will.

However, that doesn't mean that it will be any less amazing. It simply means that our hang-outs will turn into Skype dates, and our crying sessions will be done over the phone. I don't prefer it, but I will endure it for you. It's a crazy, awesome fortune to have a best friend, and I don't let go of the things that I love without a fight. It takes more than distance to get rid of me. Fortunately, there are a few positives to the fact that you are leaving (don't get ahead of yourself, it still sucks), such as new experiences together.

I'll come visit you, and we can explore your new domain. We will find all of the secret gems of your campus, take adventures in your new home town, and learn to love it together. Also, our weekend reunions will be unforgettable. Since we won't be seeing each other daily, our time together will be packed with non-stop fun, talking, and being thankful for every second that we have. There will be days when I will feel sad, and I will wish that I could drive to your house and unload all of my issues on you. And, I'm sure that I will wince when I pass by Moe's Southwest Grill because you're my only friend who would go eat there with me. Honestly, only the good Lord knows how much I'll miss you when you're gone.

However, He also knows your purpose, and if it is part of his plan for you to go off to college, then I will support you 110 percent.

I can only hope that you find college to be rewarding and filled with endless joy, and I hope that you find the perfect group of new friends (never more awesome than myself, of course) to take on the experience with you. Seriously though, have a blast, meet new people, go new places, and try to learn a little something along the way. I'll still be here when you get back.

All in all, you're phenomenal, and I'm going to miss you. Now, go show everyone else what I've known all along.