And As The Years Go By...

PC '10

Nicole, Me, & Haley

Haley, Me, Danielle, & Hayley

Maddie & Me

Today is my last day in Tucson! I am becoming so much more excited (didn't think that was possible) as check-in day draws nearer and nearer. Yet, I am really REALLY going to miss my big/lil fam: Haley, Danielle, Nicole, and Hayley, my best friends Maddie boo-boo & Emerson, and being in my sorority SOOO much next semester!

There are two prominent people in my life who won't be back next year. Something to do with graduation and moving on in the world? I couldn't help myself but to share how much each of you mean to me on here. Leaving you both is going to be so difficult knowing you won't be back. This post will be a reminder when I'm in Florida to take advantage of every aspect of the program while I'm there and not here with you.

Are you sure you all don't want to come with me? I could try to see if they can extend the spring application deadline....Just kidding. (maybe)

My big, My big, My big, My big, My big,

You have been a part of my life here at the UofA from the very beginning. Big/Little reveal week was just two weeks after my receiving my membership in Tri Delta, and even with the attempt to throw me off with your fake clues (blonde hair?! really?), I still knew you were going to be my big. What I did not know, is that you would become the best mentor, friend, and big sister I could have ever asked for. I owe it all to you for constantly taking the time to care to see how I was doing, and for accompanying me to sorority events during the beginning of my freshman year, especially when I didn’t have anyone else at that time. I will be forever grateful that you were, and always will be, just a phone call away whenever I need you or just want to chat. We bonded instantly, and proceeded to do everything together! Literally, everything. It is so hard for me to imagine going to events and doing things without you by my side next year.

You inspired me to be the same type of big for my littles, and now look how close-knit our family has become. I love how we squeal and hug like we haven’t seen each other in 5 years every single time we meet, despite the weird looks from others. I am going to miss our trips to dairy queen, dressing up for all of the date dashes together, going to football games (#hotdog), homecoming, chapter (we HAVE arrived!), endless movie nights, sleepovers, the list goes on and on and on…I am so happy that when I look back on my college experiences, you are a part of the majority of them. And of course I am so excited to see what the future brings us, starting with a roadtrip from Tucson to LA to the Bay! BEST BIG EVER! Just kidding. But really.

Love,

Your Little, Your Little, Your Little Little Little

Emma,

I think it is safe to say most people don’t understand us, but we both know that doesn’t matter. You are my best friend. We bicker like an old married couple one minute, and then the next minute we’re sitting quietly on the couch, munching on popcorn while watching a movie. What others don’t see are our conversations that last until 3am about life, school, politics, or whatever fantasy saga we happen to be obsessing over. Given the amount of time we spend together, I love that we still never even come close to running out of things to talk about. We can make sarcastic commentary on just about everything, although I'm not too sure if anyone else besides Maddie really appreciates it. (as if that ever stops us.) It's really funny how synchronized our thoughts have become over the years! I especially love when someone says “I wanna know”, “I’m wide awake”, “I want more” etc. and we burst into song at the same time. Which reminds me to thank you for tolerating my Disney and Harry Potter obsessions, and sometimes even attempting to embrace them...or at least understand.
I want to let you know that I have been so much more motivated to do well in school after being around you and seeing how determined you are to be successful in a field that you really care about. Of course there are plenty of things that we both hardcore dgaf about, but you have been through so much this semester, and yet nothing has ever stopped you from doing your absolute best. I know I don’t always show it, but I am so proud of you and I am sincerely looking forward to see how much you will accomplish in grad school and in your career. Thank you for always knowing exactly what to say given any situation, good or bad, and for making me laugh countless times a day with your extremely creative sense of humor. I am going to miss you so much these next few months! But it makes me that much more excited to be reunited with you this summer, and to pursue a new adventure together.

Love,

Nittles