Dear College Roommate,

Sometimes living with a friend turns out for the worst, but living with you was the exact opposite. You were amazing. I know that sometimes I'm not the easiest to handle, but thank you so much for listening to my 2a.m. rants, and for always being the one person I could lean on for guidance and support. You always provided a listening ear. Thanks for being there when I just needed to cry. I remember there was one time when I was sitting on the bathroom floor and crying for an entire hour, and you sat on the floor with me and just hugged me the entire time. I've never had someone who would willingly cry on the bathroom floor with me. I remember that day so clearly; not specifically because I was sad, but because you proved to me how great of a friend you were that day.

I don't think I've ever been comfortable dancing in my underwear with anyone at midnight, while listening to throwback jams, before rooming with you. We could pretty much turn every single day into a party, which was pretty great. And it was only really a party when we were together. I swear any bad day could be turned into a good day when you were around--you made me forget my tears even for just a few minutes.

Our deep talks about life were my absolute favorite. We encouraged one another, and understood each other. I could pretty much tell you anything, because I knew you wouldn't judge me or hold things against me, but instead you would give some of the wisest advice I've ever heard. I remember talking to you about our past or current boyfriends, our biggest heartbreaks, and our faith in God. I could confide in you about pretty much anything, and you would be there to listen and support me. You were something I trusted and felt completely safe around. It's super cool always having such a good friend right next to you, even on the lonely nights. I never felt truly alone -- which was such an incredible thing about our friendship.

You could make me laugh so hard. I could be having the worst day, and you would come into the room, and make me laugh in a matter of minutes. Your optimism in life and the ways you could make any bad situation a hilarious one is something I truly admired.

We didn't have to always be together to be best friends, which was the greatest thing. We could have completely different friend groups, or not talk to each other all day, but come back and know we were friends, and nothing would ever change that. I'm so thankful to have someone like you in my life. The growing we did in those 9 months at school strengthened us. I know I'll have you as a friend for life.

Just know that no matter what happens down the road, and no matter where life takes you, you'll always have a special place in my heart.

And I know that you feel the exact same way about me.