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A Thank You Letter To My Lifelong Best Friend

By Sunday, as we get ready to leave, we agree to be roommates. I never imagined that decision would mean finding my lifelong best friend.

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A Thank You Letter To My Lifelong Best Friend
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Thank you for supporting me this year. I remember "Destination Kent State" and walking into a small, temporary dorm. You introduced yourself as Allie and I introduced myself as also Ali. You were afraid, shy, and quiet. At first, you didn't talk to me. Soon, we grew on each other.

By Sunday, as we get ready to leave, we agree to be roommates. I never imagined that decision would mean finding my lifelong best friend.

The first day on campus was a breeze because I didn't have to do anything alone. We did all of the Welcome Weekend activities together. We went to our first class together. We did everything together, whenever we could.

As the year went on, we somehow became closer. Everyone began to know us as "Ali and Allie" and we came as a packaged deal. No one invited one of us, without inviting the other. I think that was the moment for me when I realized that we would be friends for as long as I had hoped. Because, not only did we know we were close, but everyone else could see it too.

You helped me through one of the toughest times during the year. You talked me down and made everything seem okay. I have never had a friend like that before. You could be going through hell and would drop everything if you thought I wasn't okay. Thank you for putting me first when you really didn't need to.

I am leaving next year and you are one of the people who make it the hardest to leave. Besides my family, I am saddest to leave you for the year. I want to be there for all of the boy problems, all of the school problems, all of the family problems, just like I was this year. It hurts to know I won't be. And, it hurts more to know we won't even be able to talk most of the time because of the time difference. I just want to apologize for not being able to there for you. But, I promise, I will try my best.

For next year, I want you to know a few things: You are amazing. Don't you let anyone tell you otherwise. Don't listen to the people who want to bring you down. Don't listen to the boys who try to tell you that you aren't good enough, because you are. Don't give up on everything you worked for because it gets difficult. Stop paying attention to other people and focus on yourself. Be flexible and grow from the tough times. Teach yourself patience and self love. I know you say you're kidding when you tell self-deprecating jokes, but I know deep down, you aren't. You are beautiful, inside and out. And, you can do this without me, even if you think you can't.

You will have a lot of people surrounding you. I will always be just one phone call away.

Thank you for making this year so memorable.

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