My Dearest Friend,

You and I have been together for years. You’re always there to jump-start my day with pump and confidence, perfect our duets in the car on days filled with road rage, and bring life to the party for holiday family get-togethers. I hope you continue to do so. Life without you is -- well . . . you know the rest.

Your mental capacity compromised of eclectic genres ranging from heavy metal to classical to video game soundtracks, and even German dance music feed my thoughts...and my soul. You provide me with the inspiration I need when it comes to writing (school assignments, story making, or recording thoughts in my journal); and I know you are the driving force behind my productivity. I’ve learned to be strong when you’re not around, especially for pesky tests, presentations, and final exams; but not a second goes by that I don’t think about you.

Two weeks of school left and still plenty of writing to do, so let’s make this another great end to a college semester, you and I. What do you say? Get your musical notes a-playing while I get the paper notes a-writing?

Your Best Friend for Life & Comrade in Arms,

Mary xoxo