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To My Roommate Who Became Family

I never expected to come to college looking for a roommate and finding family.

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To My Roommate Who Became Family
Amber DeGregorio

Dear Best Friend,

I came to college looking for a roommate but instead I found family.

I can't thank you enough for always being my shoulder to cry on or for coming to the cafeteria with me at 3 A.M. when we both know we should be in bed. There have been times where my temper has been unbearable and you still stuck around through it all. How lucky I am to have met such a great friend like you?

I appreciate our long talks about life and how someday we'll be no more than 10 minutes down the road from each other. I appreciate the fact that you feel that you can come to me with anything on your mind and you ask for my advice. I love our adventures that we have and I love the friendships we have made so far.

I am so glad that every day I can walk campus with you by my side. I am so glad that we are at every football game together supporting our friends. I am so happy that when we go out we can have a good time wherever we are; the grocery store, a party, or even just in the car.

I don't think anyone understands the friendship we have and that's okay! There are so many people who have found lifelong friends in college and I am so glad that girl is you. I just want to thank you for being you because without you I don't know where I would be. We have already achieved so many great memories and it is only the first semester of four years with you. I can't wait to see what these years bring because the wild ride has just begun!

Love,

Your Roomie

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