We all go through things in life that cause us to drift away from those we thought would be around forever. Sometimes the memories make you wonder what ever happened to your friendship, or what could have happened if life didn't take you in different directions. Sometimes the memories are just memories because things didn't end on good terms.

To My First Best Friend

We were so scared to meet. So embarrassed that our dads dragged us out of our houses to meet. We ended up being so grateful for it. What was created was worth it. I reminisce on old pictures. Ones where we're missing teeth, matching outfits, or being weird little kids. I wonder if your house still looks the same. Probably without all the toys we used to play with and maybe without the bins of your old dance costumes that we played dress up in. I wonder what kind of pets you guys have. I remember my brother renaming your cat "Shadow" because he couldn't remember "Simba." My family asks about you, like what you're doing in college or how your parents are doing. It's been so long since I moved, but once in awhile I drive by to check out the neighborhood. I hope you know I'll always be here for you.

To The First Friend To Move Across The Country

I have no idea how we met. Not that it matters because our memories are some of the best. I hold them near and dear to my heart. I remember fighting over who got to be which Cheetah Girl and who was the better fashion designer. We spent hours in my basement drawing dresses, thinking someday we would make it big doing that. Now, I read your tweets, and watch your Snapchat stories of you touring colleges. It's exciting to me. It's crazy to think how young we were, not thinking about growing up. Here we are, all grown up. You moving, it really saddened me, and then it made me so jealous that you have moved so often and have gotten to live in such amazing, gorgeous places. You left the cold, snowy weather for some Southern heat. Meeting up with you around Thanksgiving made my life. It's so nice to see your family, your brother so grown up and the two additions since then. I'm rooting for your success, girl.

To The One Who Started High School Before Me

That's about when we went our separate ways. We really did try to patch things up and trudge on. I never told you how I used to look out of my window and see you just starting or finishing your daily run. I watched as you shed off pound after pound. It was admirable, and let me tell you, you look so good now. We talk here and there, like each other's Facebook posts or comment on Snapchat photos. Our friendship was created on a rubber red ball. Isn't that incredible how easy it was to make friends back then? From then, we were signing up for dance classes together. We were always outside dancing, not caring how loud our music was or which neighbors were watching. It was so nice to see you in the halls during high school and catch up a bit. I always admired your beauty, how you held yourself together. You're incredibly strong. It was a sad day when I saw the For Sale sign in your front yard, regardless of how long it had been since we last hung out. I wish you the best, you're almost done with college and I cannot wait to see what awaits you in the future.

To The Girl I Was Excited To Take On College With

Girl, we didn't even make it through high school. Maybe we should have guessed that, considering we weren't on the greatest terms in middle school. It was really great being your friend. Having a girl that was so similar, yet so different from me. I admired you. Your beauty, your athleticism, your relationship, your everything. I watched you struggle, and it made my heart hurt. Having someone to skip study hall with and hit up Pick n' Save and McDonalds together was exactly what I needed sometimes. Someone to text when I needed to complain, or have a good laugh with. I see you on campus now, more often than we'd probably like. Sometimes I'm driving by and wonder if I should just offer you a ride back to the dorms because I do miss your company. I don't know anything about you anymore, but I wish I did. I wish I could be there to see your successes and be there in support when you're struggling.

Thanks For The Memories

We grew apart, and that's fine. It's a part of life, something we should all get used to dealing with. Whether we ended our friendship on good terms or bad, whether it was in our control or not, you will always have a friend in me. No matter what journey life takes you on, or whatever adventure you need a buddy for, I'll be a text or call away. You girls are all gorgeous individuals that will go incredibly far in life, and I cannot wait to root for you, even if it's from the sidelines.