To my best friend, other half, and home away from home,

When I count my blessings that I've received in college, I count you twice. You seriously are my rock, my go-to ice cream buddy, the one I want to make proud, and the one I go to when I just want to crawl up in a ball and shut everyone else out. Words cannot describe the love I have for you, and I am so lucky to call you my Big. You are my voice of reason when I'm at my lowest, and you are the reason I am so proud to be a Kappa. I look up to you in ways you don't even know, and you are my comfort zone.

Whether if it was after a long night out, or a hard week of school, you have always been my shoulder to cry on. Whenever I'm out and see you, I suddenly get so happy. I go to you for everything, and you know that. I think you know me better than I know myself, truly. You always know when I'm worried or upset even when I don't tell you. You can read me like an open book and always know when I need you. This is exactly why I call you mom.

On a real note, growing up with a blood related big sister, she was always my safe place. I felt that I could go to her when I needed it, and I always confided in her when I needed some wise words. The truth is, you fill all of those same qualities that I needed in a big sister away from home. Coming from out of state, I needed someone to be there for me, just like my big sister is there for me. You are everything I needed, and I am so thankful to have you.

Well, the truth is, you let me sleep at your house every weekend or weekday that I need to. Especially this past week, you have been there for me. There is nothing I needed more than to crawl in your bed and have you talk to me until I could fall asleep. You have never once made me feel like I couldn't go to you for help, and you answer every phone call. You are my rock, and I couldn't imagine my college experience without you.

To go back to the start, I remember being intimidated by you at first before I knew you because you were a bit sassy (to everyone who knows you), and you were completely blunt about everything you said. Little did I know this is the best side of your personality, because you are so upfront with people, and you just know what you want. Also, little did I know we have such similar personalities. Who knew two people could be so different but so similar at the same time? You are truly the best person to confide in, and the best person to go out with all at the same time. You are the best of both worlds, and I would never ask for anything more.

Tiff, you are such a caring person with such a kind heart. I truly couldn't do college without you and your fun loving personality. I think I would be in some crazy mess without your wise words and voice of reason. Thank you for always being there when I need you and making me so happy to be part of the house I'm in. The truth is, being away from home is hard, but you make Pullman feel like home to me. And I wouldn't just say that to anyone. I love you biggie.

Love,

Your little child.