As second semester of freshman year is coming to an end, I can definitely say that one of the very best things about this year has been rooming with my best friend. We've been inseparable since the 6th grade and taking on college together has proven to be no exception. Rooming together has practically turned us into sisters.

So, here is a 'thank you' to my roomie and best friend (as told by Rachel and Monica)...

1. Thank you for cheering me up when I've had a bad day...

College is stressful; thank you for always being there for me when I need you the most. You always know how to cheer me up, whether that involves midnight ice cream runs or just driving around town singing along to Taylor Swift at the top of our lungs.

2. Thank you for letting me borrow your clothes...

You always let me raid your closet when I get tired of my own clothes and have no money to go shopping. You're the best!

3. Thank you for waking me up in the morning so I'm not late for class...

8ams are rough.. thanks making sure I don't sleep through my alarms. You're a life saver!

4. Thank you for celebrating with me...

Made an A on my paper? A cute boy said "hey" to me? I finally cleaned my room? Everything is a celebration with you! Thanks for constantly encouraging me and bringing so much joy into my life.

5. Thank you for being my mom-away-from-home...

You take care of me when I'm sick, drive me to class, pick me up from class, and you come to all of my intramural inner tube water polo games...thanks "mom" I love you!

6. Thank you for being my best friend...

You are my very best friend and I'm so thankful that rooming together has made our friendship grow even stronger! Love you!!!