To the friends I wish I knew all my life,

Have you ever gotten to know someone and instantly realized that they will have a huge impact on your life? Well, I have. Twice. When I got to know the two girls, who I call my best friends today, I knew they’d be around for a while. Out of the many friendships I have made in my lifetime, these two girls will be my forever friends. I wish I knew them for all of my life, and here’s why:

1. I can be my truest self around them

Whenever I first meet people, I am very quiet and reserved. I do not like to share a lot about myself, and I wait for people to approach me. My best friends are the same way, so it’s hard to believe we even got to know each other in the first place. And, maybe, that’s why our friendship is so special. We were able to crack each others’ shells, and let the real us come out. Once people get to know me, I am a sarcastic, loving, opinionated, passionate, goofy, “always there for you” friend. I can go from dancing around in my pajamas to having a serious heart to heart in 0.2 seconds, and my forever friends appreciate that, and allow me to be me.

* disclaimer: it may help that they are the same way, but that’s irrelevant (;

2. We have fun no matter what we do

Most times, when I hang out with my best friends, we do absolutely nothing. And I love it. We can lay in bed and watch a movie, talk, play games on our phones, and I’ll still be having a good time. One time, I even went over to my friends house to just sit in the kitchen and do nothing; it’s one of my favorite memories of our friendship. Just their mere presents gives me joy, and, to me, that defines a special friendship.

3. No matter what, they’re there

I know that if I called them from a jail cell (assuming they weren’t sitting beside me also locked up) they’d do whatever they needed to to be able to come to my rescue, and I’d do the same for them. I could call them any hour of the day and they’d answer. I could tell them anything, and they’d still love me, even they despise my choices.

4. We don’t have to talk/see each other everyday, but I know they’ll still be here

My best friends and I all go to different colleges, and with our crazy schedules we may not get to talk all the time, but that doesn’t mean our friendship is falling apart. They are the kind of strong independent (excuse my language) bad ass girls that don’t need constant validation or communication to know we’re still bffs. Since we’re at college at least four hours away from each other, we really only get to see each other during winter and summer breaks, but I know when I do see them it’ll be like no time has passed.

5. They are the sisters I never had

Growing up, I only had a step brother, and he is six years older than me. So, I never really had that close sibling relationship. But if I had sisters, I can only imagine that it’d be like my friendship with my best friends. We argue, trade clothes, but ultimately love the heck out of each other. I can’t imagine my life without them in it, and I am lucky that I don’t ever have to.

I am beyond blessed to have met these two girls my senior year of high school. My only regret is that I haven’t met them sooner. These girls will be my forever friends, and I love them both dearly. Johanna and Bryce, this one's for you.