To my Boyfriend at a Different College...

...We got this.

Though our lives seem so similar at the moment, we are experiencing things in a whole new light. We are now engulfed in getting into the normal swing of things in college, making friends, joining clubs, getting attacked with homework, and trying new things. Now that we are still getting used to the basic college life and we are no longer seeing each other on a daily basis, there are some things that your girlfriend in a different state needs you to know.

Please tell me everything.

I remember how excited you were while I was in the passenger’s seat when you saw a vintage Ferrari on I-91. I also remember how you would go on and on about the crazy farmer in your town who owns so much land but barely takes care of it and refuses to sell it whenever we would drive by it, and how much you love Wayback’s fried mac and cheese. I remember exactly how your face lit up when talking about the things you’re passionate about, but sadly now that I do not see you as much, I do not get to see that in person. I want to hear about all of your adventures you have had so far, and I will always tell you mine. The difference is that we will not be together in person, but I will love picturing your face whenever you tell me your random college endeavors.

Do not be afraid to try new things!

College is the time where you can express yourself with other talents that you did not necessarily get to do back in high school. I want you to go out and join clubs and get yourself involved without being afraid. Trust me, I know how badly you have wanted to join a car lover’s club, and how you always wanted to try to go back to the gym.

Go out and make friends!

This is your chance to go out and meet people from all different walks of the world. You will learn things you never knew from going to your small, isolated high school from the people that you will meet. The friends you make in college are commonly the most important ones you will ever make. And, if you want to go out on weekends with your friends… I will not stop you.

Take care of yourself...PLEASE!

Being the hardworking overachiever that I know you are, I need you to know that you should not overwork yourself. I do not mean for you to not get your work done, but just remember to take breaks while you are doing all nighters (which honestly seems like every night to you). Get sleep, take your vitamins, and eat well. The last thing we need is your immune system going downhill because you are up all night studying and lacking sleep.

Don’t feel as though you must talk to me all the time.

I understand you are busy, as I am just as busy as you are (well, I take that back- with your major you are busier than me!) I want you to be able to have the freedom and independence that college gives you. I understand if you are too busy to talk since you may be studying or sleeping- and I will probably be doing the exact same thing as you! As long as we have a few text messages during the day or some random Skype calls when our schedules allow it, I will be fine.

It is okay to miss me…

...because I will miss you just as much. I hate the distance and not seeing you just as much as you do, and that is okay. It will just make all the text messages, random Snapchat pictures, and Skype calls more worth it until we see each other.

I hope this open letter to you helps.

I will see you soon, I promise.