Dear Best Friend,

It's true, you are my sister but equally important, you are my best friend. I never knew how hard it would be to live away from you. It is crazy to think that after 18 years of constantly seeing each other randomly throughout the day, we now only see each other when one of us drives 4 hours. I miss the little things that used to come out of our interactions, such as the attitude you would give me when I was annoying, or the sly smile you would give when I was in trouble and you were off the hook. I miss that even when we would have our biggest fights, we would act like nothing was wrong in order to stay out of trouble with our parents. I miss coming home and interrupting your favorite show to tell you about the cute guy that smiled at me from his car, or the fact that I had just aced my test. I never realized how many small and seemingly insignificant things I would miss when I moved away.

Now, sitting here writing this, I can't wait for our next Skype call. I can't wait for the next time you call me and we talk for literally five minutes, but it seems like so much longer. Being so far from you has given me a new appreciation. I now appreciate all of those times I was forced to sit through that horrible TV show or movie that you loved, just so I could spend time with you. You have no idea how much I would give to just pop in a movie and eat popcorn with you. I know that you are only 4 hours away and that we see each other often, but trust me, it will never be enough.

Lastly, I want to say thank you. Thank you for all of the times that you have helped me out. For all of the advice, and for the times you analyzed my interactions to see if you could tell if my crush felt the same way. Thank you for the fashion and makeup tutorials, even if I don't utilize them everyday, I still remember them. In general, thank you for everything. Even when I told you that you had made things worse, know that you made things better.

College has made me realize a lot of things but most importantly, I realize that I have taken you for granted. I realize that every laugh, cry, or bruise you gave me was worth it because it meant that I had you by my side everyday. I will continue to look forward to our Skype calls and to count down the days until we get to see each other again.

Love always,

Your little sister