Being that I can't seem to go more than ten minutes without making some reference to my best friend or one of our many inside jokes, I was bound to write an article of this sort at some point or another. I have so much to be thankful for in life, and my best friend is no exception. I think the world of her and am constantly inspired by her, and I really don't thank her enough for all that she does. So, here are just a few of the very many things that I need to express my gratitude to her for:

1. Thank you for putting up with me.

I am crazy, annoying, full of flaws, and I think too much, but yet you're still here. I don't know how you do it, but somehow you do, so thank you for that.

2. Thank you for being a part of my family.

I love that sometimes I come down stairs only to find you laying on my couch, and that to us there is really nothing strange about that in the slightest. My parents consider you one of their own, and sometimes I even think that you are their favorite daughter. I love it.

3. Thank you for all of our adventures.

This one is probably my favorite. From our midnight diner dates, to our bonfires, to waking up before school to watch the sunrise, to trying to sleep outside under the stars only to get caught in a storm at 3 a.m., to all of our coffee runs, to almost getting blown up by fireworks, to all of the concerts we have been to, to every other crazy thing we have done, I have enjoyed every minute of it and I look forward to taking on a lifetime of new adventures together.

4. Thank you for our not-so-adventurous times.

We definitely had our share of adventures, but we also have our share of not-so-adventurous moments and for that I am also very thankful. Thank you for letting me come over just to take a nap, and for being content with us just sitting together in silence and not saying a single word to one another. I'm fairly certain you are the only other person who would sit at a bonfire with me for seven straight hours while we both start and finish a book. Also, thanks for all of our long conversations, those are pretty great too.

5. Thank you for being my best friend and the twin sister I never had.

I don't really remember why or how we became best friends, but I do know that it had something to do with seventh grade math class, and ever since then you have changed my life in the most positive ways possible. You really deserve the best and I hope that life gives you nothing short of that. I honestly can't imagine my life without you, and am so blessed to have you in my life. Love you long time, buddy.