I never thought there would come a day that you wouldn’t be just a few minutes away. Whether I needed someone to go to the mall with me, was fighting with my mom and needed somewhere to hide out, or just wanted someone to talk to, you were always my go to. Ever since middle school, almost every single day was spent with you, and the thought of being hundreds of miles apart broke my heart.

I got lucky though. Somehow, after being separated by state borders and having to go months without seeing each other, we’re closer than ever. Two years out of high school, you’re still my go to, and I couldn’t thank you enough for that.

I would be lying if I said out friendship hasn’t changed in some ways. Our late night Applebee’s runs have been replaced by midnight Facetime calls. Instead of spending the day holding down the couch and venting to each other, it’s now an endless stream of hate texts about all the latest drama. Now, weekends spent together are a chaotic mash up of reminiscing on old times, catching up, and making up for countless girls nights missed.

Thank you for never letting us drift apart even when we’re both drowning with responsibilities. Thank you for always finding the time to listen all of my problems while still figuring out your own. Thank you for encouraging and supporting me from afar. But most of all, thank you for becoming friends with the weird girl on your cheerleading team all those years ago, she doesn’t know what she would’ve done without you.