AnnerNanner

I remember when I met Anna at our Early Registration day; we just happened to be in the same group! She and I instantly clicked and started talking, and basically spent all day getting to know each other. It was all a God thing that we met and started talking that day. I was so shy, so talking to a stranger wasn't something I typically did. If it did happen I kept the conversation as short as possible.

By the end of the day she and I had swapped numbers and I couldn't shake the thought of asking her if she wanted to be my roommate. I was so shy and I was terrified at the thought of having a roommate, especially the chances that I could have one that was bad. So, we were texting after we left and were headed home and I asked her if she'd be interested in being roommates, and she was ecstatic! She said she'd been thinking the same thing and was glad I asked.

I was so relieved! We spent a lot of time the summer before school planning out our room (the color scheme, decorations, etc.) and then right before school we went shopping together to buy everything that we had planned out. (We live like 45 minutes from one another back home.)

I remember everyone telling me not to expect Anna to be my best friend, so I didn't. For the first few weeks we did our own things, but always let the other one know what our plans were so they would know when to expect us back. But honestly, little by little we became great friends. We'd have these long conversations about anything, really. We talked a lot and we never fought, had disagreements or typical roommate problems. I can honestly say I've never been upset or frustrated with Anna. Not once.

Anna is one of those rare, pure souls. She's golden and I am so thankful that I met her that day. She means the world to me and I am so excited to room with her again next year.

So Anna, this is for you. I love you, girl. You helped me through so much this year and you didn't even know it! You are so amazing, and I don't think you hear it enough. I'm so excited to see what the future holds.

Here is to the world's greatest roommate, AnnerNanner. :)