I remember getting a Facebook message from you in November of my senior year of high school. You introduced yourself, and then I did the same. I never guessed that this conversation would end up leading us to become best friends, along with being roommates for two years.
I'll never forget the first time we met. I was SO nervous. Even though we had been messaging, I wasn't sure what to expect. After a few awkward moments upon meeting in person, everything turned out just fine.
Then there was the train ride to visit you right before school started. On my way up, I remember thinking: "what if after spending three days together I can't stand her?" Ya, in no way, shape, or form did that cross my mind once I arrived.
Two years in a tiny dorm room together teaches you a lot about a person, and you very quickly became my 'Christina Yang'! There were days when we wouldn't see each other, and days when we would hangout and watch a movie together. There were days that we would do homework together, and there were days when we would make fun of Tyler! ;)
One of the top things about our friendship is that we are always honest with each other. We shared our biggest accomplishments, and are deepest moments. As is life, we both experienced some major losses and devastations during these years, especially when we lived together..but we both made it through thanks to the support from each other.
And yes, there were even a few days when we couldn't stand each other-but you and I managed to only have a few of those.
Here we are during our last semester at WIU. We are still best friends. Sure, we go through periods where we don't talk much. But that doesn't matter...because as soon as one of us needs the other person, we are there. That's the type of bond that true friends have-the bond that no matter how much has happened, we are always there.
One of the memories that will always hold a special place in my heart is when we did a combined sophomore recital together. At first it was my idea to do it, and then I was trying to get out of it..so you had to kind of push me into doing it..and thank goodness you did!! Through the process, we both gained an irreplaceable experience, grew so much as musicians, and our friendship grew stronger.
When I look at our friendship, it is very obvious how we have pushed in each other both musically and academically throughout the course of our time here at WIU. I am very excited for the fact that we both (along with Tyler) get to end our ensemble career at WIU making music together in Wind Ensemble. And...I can not wait for your senior recital in April!!!
Thank you for everything, my dear! I can't wait to see where we both end up! Your little Shellybell can't wait to come visit when you get a teaching job! :)
And yes, there were even a few days when we couldn't stand each other-but you and I managed to only have a few of those.
Here we are during our last semester at WIU. We are still best friends. Sure, we go through periods where we don't talk much. But that doesn't matter...because as soon as one of us needs the other person, we are there. That's the type of bond that true friends have-the bond that no matter how much has happened, we are always there.
One of the memories that will always hold a special place in my heart is when we did a combined sophomore recital together. At first it was my idea to do it, and then I was trying to get out of it..so you had to kind of push me into doing it..and thank goodness you did!! Through the process, we both gained an irreplaceable experience, grew so much as musicians, and our friendship grew stronger.
When I look at our friendship, it is very obvious how we have pushed in each other both musically and academically throughout the course of our time here at WIU. I am very excited for the fact that we both (along with Tyler) get to end our ensemble career at WIU making music together in Wind Ensemble. And...I can not wait for your senior recital in April!!!
Thank you for everything, my dear! I can't wait to see where we both end up! Your little Shellybell can't wait to come visit when you get a teaching job! :)
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