Four years has gone by. That’s 1461 days. Can you believe it? Because I know I can’t.

In just four short years, I have discovered something in my life that I never knew how much I needed. Something that I can no longer live without- your friendship.

Without all of you, I never could have gotten through these last four years. Through the hard times you were always there for me. With the breakups and family fights, you were there to listen to me vent. When school work got too crazy and I was stressed out of my mind, you listened to me cry and took me out for ice cream breaks.

Through the good times, you were there with me. You were my cheerleaders when I finally aced my test in the hardest class I ever had. You helped me celebrate when I figured out what I was going to do with my life next year. When thesis was finally over, you came and supported me.

You were there for every happy time as well. As a matter of fact, you were just about the reason for all of my happiness during these four years. The endless laughter about inside jokes no one else understood. Singing and dancing around the room while drinking. Sitting in the same room doing homework only to get distracted for an hour or so watching stupid videos to then finally go back to doing some homework. Dressing up and getting fancy for dinners. You were the reason I smiled each day at school for four years.

And now as it comes to a close I am starting to realize this isn’t just a summer break. We won’t all be back together again come fall. This is different. Graduation is approaching and these four years that we have come to love and live, are ending.

I just want you all to know no matter where I go, wherever you guys go, wherever this world takes us, there will always be a special place in my heart reserved for your friendship. It has been more meaningful than you will ever know.

So as this chapter of our lives is about to finish, and a new chapter is about to begin, I just want to say I will see you later. This is not a goodbye. It will never be a goodbye. We’ll see each other again soon. Pinky promise.