We've been friends since the awkward eighth grade stage, and thank you for continuing to be my best friend now that we're both in college. You're three hours away, yet you're still always there when I need your advice or need a great joke to get me through the day. Now that we're both in college, I'll admit I was afraid we would be so busy that it would be hard to stay in touch. Luckily, we stayed best friends throughout high school and have even grown closer since going our separate ways. They say you're lucky if you can count the number of friends you stay in contact with after high school on your hand; but I know we will stay friends through it all.

From the summer nights when we would ride bikes to the beach and get ice cream to prom shopping to graduating and living in different states, we've been through it all. I can always count on you to make me laugh. You helped me grow as a person and learn to step out of my comfort zone despite being the shy freshman who feared walking the crowded halls. You were always there, giving me that extra push when I needed it.

Now that we're older, we have our own lives in different states. I'm really lucky to always have my friend to come home to and know nothing has changed between us. You're going to be so successful one day, and I'll always be by your side cheering you on. We've grown up together, and now we're starting our lives. I want nothing but the best for you and I'll be there for you every step of the way.

You've helped me so much and I couldn't have survived middle school or high school without you. You always cheer me up and I can't wait for what the future has in store for us. Thank you for jamming out in the car with me, cracking up in class, and making my life so much better. Six years later and we're still a dynamic duo. You'll always be my best friend and I'm blessed to have you in my life... really, thank you for sticking with me through my awkward stage, you're a true friend.