They say that once a friendship exceeds 7 years they are your friends forever. But, I think that if a friendship can reach 13 years you've obtained family level.

So, this is to you guys. The ones that have been with me since we were first learning how to make complete sentences and write in cursive. The ones that I know when it comes down to it, will always have my back. The ones that became more than just friends, but sisters.

First off, let me just say that I am truly lucky to have all of you still in my life. I have seen many friendships start and end, but none have really stuck around like you guys. Sometimes I really wonder as to how I got so lucky to form such a strong bond with some of the greatest people I have gotten the pleasure to know.

I never really thank you guys enough for just being there for me. For always being down to pig out with me. For jamming out with me. For always listening to my stories and my life full of drama. For always being unapologetically honest when I really needed to hear it, whether it be on an outfit or even about a boy. For believing in me when I needed it the most. For growing with me.

As many know, I love food. So having people in my life that I know will take a road trip with me just to pig out is truly a blessing. I always say, I eat like I'm rich (especially with my ever so often sushi cravings) but, I know that if I text any of you you'd be down to chow down.

Although a little off-key, I always love to jam out to music (okay, maybe really off-key). But I know that if I start, one of you will chime in. We did carpool karaoke before James Corden made it the IT thing to do. Any car ride with you guys is honestly a blast cause it just feels carefree just jamming (to 1D). From car jam sessions to karaoke wine nights, I know that if I ever sign a record contract I can place your angelic voices in my soundtrack.

For some reason drama has always found me. But that never stopped you guys from listening to all of my problems. I know my stories range from mediocre to bat-shit crazy, but whichever you hear you still listen attentively. I really can't say thank you enough for that cause I know I literally always have a story.

I know that sometimes I act like I don't need your opinions, but most of the time I really do. I really do value your inputs and know that when you tell me something it's for my own good and not cause you want to hurt me. You guys have been there through all of my boy problems, and I really want to say thank you for being completely honest. Without your honesty I really don't know where I would be today.

I can't count the amount of times that I feel let down and I just vent to you guys. I love that no matter how I feel I have you guys as my support system and that you always believe in me. When times were the hardest and I really felt down, you all were that helping hand that picked me back up.

As a whole, we've all been through a lot and have all had a number of bumps in the road. But, these bumps led us to where we are today. From Bratz dolls and Barbies to boozy brunches, we grew as a whole while growing individually. I know a part of the growing process is why we don't get to see each other as much as we used to, but when we do its like no time has passed since the last time we hung out. In the long run we all know that we have each other to lean on and that's what some of the best friendships are all about.

Thank you for everything you guys have all done throughout my life and always being there for me. From elementary school, slumber parties, dance, sports, to vacations, roommates, road trips, double dates and planning our future weddings, we all have a bond that continues to evolve and there are no greater people I'd rather go through my perpetually awkward stage with.