When we go to college, we all hope to meet new people and make true friendships that last a lifetime. As a second year student, I can finally say that I have found a wonderfully unique group of people to call my family. This one goes out to my family away from home:

Well guys, we've officially made it through three-fourths of the semester, and I can honestly say this has been the best semester of my college career.

Here's just a few things I wanna thank you guys for.

First of all, I have to thank you for getting me totally hooked on Cookout. Thank you for showing me the beauty of a chicken strip tray and for always going on random food runs with me no matter what the time.

You guys know I can be an emotional wreck, and you have always been there for me anytime I've been in tears or when I've felt confused and like my world is ending.

I have always struggled with feeling like I drive people crazy with all my emotions, and so I have to say thank you for never judging me and for letting me know that I never need to feel ashamed for any emotion.

Thank you for truly making my life happier. I love to laugh and laughter is one of the only things that get me through my tough days, and you guys never fail to make me laugh to the point of tears.

Thank you for giving my boyfriend some of the best friends he has ever had. I love how our little family has become so close, and thank you for giving my other half some of the best memories he's ever had.

For all the times we have obsessed over The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, and Supernatural together. You guys truly know me and I'm so thankful that we share so many of the same loves.

We haven't been together long, but you guys have always given me tons of reasons to call you true friends. Whether It's a hard class, inner conflicts, work issues, you guys are there no matter what. You guys always have my back.

I simply could not ask for any better friends.

I have made memories that I will always treasure with you guys. Between the laughs, the game nights, the endless food runs, and the family-wide Walmart trips, thank you guys for truly being the most genuine and fun people.

Thank you for making my college experience ten times better and for helping me understand the importance of having fun, and believing in myself.

I love you guys so much and here's to spring semester!