As the first semester was coming to an end, I was so happy for it to be over with so I could go back home for winter break. As the weeks went by it was finally time to head back to college and begin my second semester of my freshman year. I was dreading this so much at the time because I didn't have a solid group of friends. I talked to people here and there but none of them ever stayed consistent friends. My first couple of days into the second semester were spent in my dorm room, where I was extremely homesick. I was calling my mom almost everyday crying because I didn't want to be in college anymore, I just wanted to be home. Then a miracle happened...
I got a Facebook message from a girl that lived on my floor asking if I was going to one of the events our floor was having when I responded with "yes" she then asked if I wanted to get dinner with her, and the rest is history. That's the day I met my best friend, and I honestly don't know what I would do without her. Since that day we have been attached at the hip and shortly after meeting her, I also gained another best friend, her new roommate. As cliche as it might sound, these girls have changed my life. I felt so lost and alone at college, but when I became friends with them everything started to change for the better. I started to become more social and involved on campus, I actually started going to sports events and even started going to the gym because I now had workout buddies. Usually, my nights consisted of me hanging out in my room by myself watching Netflix. Now, my nights consist of laughing until my stomach hurts and doing random stuff with my favorite people.
I just wish I had met them first semester because now we only have a couple more weeks left of the semester and then it will be summer. Although we all don't live that far from each other it's still going to be weird not being 50 steps from their room. We are always there for each other no matter what. I have cried in front of them... multiple times and I think we've experienced our fair share of mental breakdowns.
With all of the stress that comes along with college, it is great to have friends that help you and support you. I am so thankful for these two girls and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.
