As we drive along this road called life, occasionally, we all find ourselves a little lost. But lost doesn’t mean alone when your best friend doubles as a 24/7 companion.

The odds of getting the opportunity, or rather the privilege, to find someone who is loyal to the core are low in the grand scheme of things. So the moment that you realize you’ve got ‘em – never, ever let ‘em go.

I am rarely speechless… But it is difficult for me to put into words how much my best friend means to me. It was all thanks to serendipity that our lives came to a crossroads, and I’ve never been the same ever since. Why? Because with her by my side, I am the epitome of complete.

She lets me be me. I don’t have to censor myself around her. She accepts every stupid thing that I’ve ever done.

She is never far away. I used up all of my international data plan to text her from Africa. She FaceTimed me while in the presence of Kendall Jenner.

She continues to offer her advice even after I haven’t taken it. Even when I’ve gotten burned. Even if it involves listening to me gush, complain, and cry about the same thing over and over again.

She gets existential with me on the nights that I can’t handle going to sleep without a talk (about anything and everything). Even if I’m capable of putting up a brave front; she knows when a burden lies upon my shoulders.

She is always down to “grab a bite to eat.” Sometimes it’s a vegan brunch by the beach. Or a bougie dinner in Meatpacking. But usually, it’s an impulse carb binge at the diner.

She radiates positivity. In fact, I blame her for 99 percent of the mornings when I’ve woken up with sore abs from laughing too hard.

She makes stress a little more bearable. Sometimes it’s as simple as paying for my sushi, just because.

She remembers the things that are really important. Like the fact that I hate Demi Lovato or that I will most likely vomit if there is mayonnaise on my sandwich.

She is my stability in the ever changing chaos on a day-to-day basis. Yes, things change. Yet, we will never become victims of circumstance who drift apart.

She is going to change the world one day, just as much as she has changed mine.

She is down to ride ‘til the happy end. She is my best friend.