An Open Letter To My College Friends

Before I went off to college, my dad constantly reminded me that during college I would meet my lifelong friends. To be honest, I never really took that statement much into consideration until it actually happened.

Dear College Friends,

I can’t believe I went almost 20 years without knowing you. Now that you’re a part of my life, I can’t imagine my life without you. I hope you know that I am beyond blessed to have each of you in my life. I know I can sometimes forget to say thank you for the small things, so here I go.

Thank you for not judging me when I get emotional and call you crying or on the verge of crying.
For starters, I usually don’t open up to just anyone, so you should feel privileged that I feel comfortable enough with you to share my feelings. I am actually surprised that I have allowed myself to become vulnerable with others, but I think that’s what has made our friendship stronger.

Thank you for the countless random adventures we have.
Late night trips to Walmart, countless Torchy’s Taco dates, random movie nights, pool nights, the list goes on and on.

Thank you for accepting me for who I am.
I can be pretty sassy and sarcastic at times. Some people refer to me as the “Queen of Eye Rolling” and even have the eyeball emojis next to my name in their phone. Instead of trying to change that about me, you allow me to be myself, and I am so grateful for that.

Thank you for not judging me, my music taste, or lack thereof.
I basically listen to Taylor Swift 99.9 percent of the time. You could have easily classified me as “the crazy Taylor Swift fan.” Who knows, maybe you did, but regardless, you support my love for T-Swift.

Thank you for brightening up my day when I need it and reminding me that things will get better.
A simple text from you after a bad day can easily make my day better. You always seem to be there when I need you the most, whether it’s a text, a phone call or hanging out. I know each of you has a busy life and schedule, but you always make time for me, no matter what you’re doing.

With all of that being said, I could go on for days of the small things I forget to thank you for. I just hope you know that I love you dearly and cherish your friendship more than you know.