When I first met my Big on Bid Day, I immediately knew I was going to be her little. Even though she’s admitted to me now that she thought I was pretty weird at first, we’ve become much closer than I ever thought we would. Of course when Big-Little reveal came around, I wasn’t even surprised when she revealed herself to me. As corny as this may sound, I knew our friendship was meant to be from the very beginning.

I never knew that having someone like my Big in my life would have as much as an impact as it has. She has provided me with some quality advice (even when I didn’t ask for it) and doesn’t mind how many puns I make in a single day. She’s my number one fan and one of my biggest supporters. If it weren’t for her, I don’t think I would be the same person I am today.

Just by observing her personality, she has taught me to never (and I mean never) take s**t from anyone. She’s taught me to stand up for myself, and is always right there standing beside me to pick me up when I fall. She listens to me complain about school, being broke half the time, and everything in between.

It’s just now starting to occur to me that she’s leaving in just a few months, which I know is going to be extremely hard for the both of us. I don’t really know who I’m going to share a plate of Kickin Chicken Bobby Fries with next year, but I do know that no matter where we end up in life, I’m always going to have her as one of my closest friends.

One of the biggest reasons why I’m writing this article right now is because I never thought I would have someone in my life who understands me on the same level that she does. We’ve gone through quite a few of the same things in our lives, and I’m glad to have someone who understands where I’m coming from. She's been one of the first people I’ve come to during some of my darkest times, and that’s something I will forever be grateful for (and in case anyone is wondering, yes, I am starting to tear up as I am writing this article). You’ve inspired me to work harder in everything I do, because I’ve seen you work even harder. You’ve inspired me to look out for others more simply by how you’ve looked over me. You’ve played such an important role in who I’ve become in college, and who I will be for the rest of my life. I don’t even know where to begin for thanking you for that.

I know she's going to do incredible things with her life. She's going to be a fantastic lawyer, because she's already an amazing human being. Thank you for being the phenomenal person you are, and thank you for being the best Big I never thought I would have.

Love you always.