Dear sister from another mister,

It is crazy how being 1,291 miles apart can change absolutely nothing yet everything at the same time. Sure we'll Snapchat and tell each other about things that remind us of one another, but it isn't the same. But then something happens, also known as summer, and we can finally reunite! We talk for hours about our family, new found friends, old friends, who we were, and who we are now. And while we talk it is like nothing has changed. Even though everything has.

I stayed somewhat close to home, and you moved away. Far away. About six states away if we are keeping track. But how could I blame you?

Actually, I can, and quite easily.

You followed your instincts and are going to an incredible school that I am sure is very proud to have you. So yeah I can blame you. But being the bigger person here, I won't. We both chose different paths for college, and while we may be far in distance, we are still very, very close. And that would never change. And I know that because I know who you are, who I am, and how strong our bond is.

I thank the good Lord above every day for the technology that we possess. Because of that, we don't have a giant hassle just trying to find out what the other is up to or how their day was. While the Pony Express was great back in the day, it would not be nearly as useful today. Although I am sure you would love your letters to arrive by a strange man on horseback with a buggy behind him. And yes, I actually can sense your laughter after that last like because you know how funny I am. My point is that we have lost touch with many of our old friends from high school. But the fact that we still do means something.

I can't help but smile when I think of you and me, and our past adventures. I still remember you dressing up for the Halloween football game, how you punched my ex in the arm to make me feel better, and how I could always count on you, and you could do the same with me. Many people hated high school. Me? I wish I could go back. Not for the school work or the state testing. But because of the people. I met some amazing people and life long friends there.

And I am proud to say that you are one of them. I do not have a single bad memory of you. Except for the one where you decided to go out of state for college. But if that is the only one that comes to mind, I will consider that a good one too. Thank you for always being there for me, even when you weren't in the same county.

Love,

Your best friend forever