To my bestie,

It's that time of year again where we're all getting ready to go back to school. Tears are about to be shed again because from one year to the next, it doesn't get easier. You'd think that because we know what to expect this time around, we would save ourselves the dramatic talks and the tears, but we don't.

We know this isn't the end. We're already planning trips to see each other and checking our calendars to see if we're off of school at the same time. We'll probably talk more on the phone while we're away than we do when we're home. It's always going to be weird being so far away from you. You're not a few minutes away to run to the store with me or go grab food with me - you're hours away. I know that if I need you, you'll be here, and if you need me, I'm a phone call and a car ride away.

I'm going to miss you. Being away from you will be one of the primary reasons for my home sickness. I know there's so much to look forward to at school. Don't get me wrong, I miss my school friends and my total freedom; however, I don't feel ready to leave you yet again. I'll never feel ready to leave you.

I know when we see each other (which will be very soon, but not soon enough), we will take things from exactly where we left off. It'll feel natural, like we've never been away. Going away to school has made me value our friendship so much more. I look forward to seeing you so much more, since I don't get to see you everyday.

I'm ready for our phone calls when we don't want to walk to class "alone" and for our monthly visits with each other. Thank you for holding our friendship close to you and always finding time for me, even when you're busy.

Even though we'll talk everyday, it's just not the same as being a short car ride away from each other. I love you to the moon and back, and I wish you the absolute best of luck in everything you do this year. No matter who I meet or where I go, you will always be my best friend.

Now let's go out and show this world what we could do. Good luck this year in everything you do! I can't wait to see you again!

Love always,

Your best friend

xoxoxoxo