I've been putting off writing this, as it seems like it's putting the lid on our jar of friendship. But like the metaphorical jar, I hope that when you see this, it preserves our friendship and keeps it fresh and delicious.
Corny metaphors aside, we've known each other for more than 9 years now. You've been not so much a friend as a fixture in my life growing up. In school, I could always count on you to be there on Monday sitting on the Concourse; and after graduation, every weekend for a drink. It feels weird to know that we won't be able to do that for a while now haha.
As the British say, you'll be "Across the pond" but distance won't put any dent in our friendship, because our foundation is way too strong. I'll never forget the times we stayed in school and did weird things like breakdance or play stepmania, the hushed periods where we just sat and talked about life growing up. All those times where you stood up for me and had my back because you knew that I would have your's. All the good times, all the struggles, all the events and parties and casual outings on the weekends, all melt together into this wonderful collage of memories. I'm sure when I say I wouldn't be who I am without you.
I'm not saying goodbye, so I'll say Good luck! We're both going to have great adventures, awesome experiences never had before. And when it's all done, I know we'll sit down and have a drink and you'll tell me all about it, just as if you had never left :)
