My Better Half.

So before Kelsie came to Colorado for BESTIEWEEK2013, I was...eager, (understated). I went to almost every person I saw and knew the day before she arrived telling them all about my best friend. I would talk about how funny she is, cause lets be honest--she is hilarious. I admit it. I would tell them how she is probably funnier than me (right? who knew that could happen??). I annoyed the crap out of everyone because I overly talked about my best friend coming in. 

And then she came, and it was like I finally was able to be me. I don't know why but as soon as she came it was like everything changed. I was happier, not that I wasn't happy before, but I just had this constant smile on my face while she was here. I had my best friend by my side. Laughing, talking, crying-- EVERYTHING. We did all the traditions- Midnight food runs, taco bell, CFA, talking, staying up late on our phones. It was soo soo good to have her back. I felt a glimpse of my Rexburg life back, which I had been homesick for sooo much. Everything was perfect. We went to the Highlands Ranch Mansion, to downtown Denver, the Parade of Lights, the Denver Zoo lights-- we did just about everything I wanted. So of course I had the biggest smile on my face. And the best part was, that for the first time in a long time, it was a {real} smile. True happiness coming from this girl. You all know that giddy feeling of being with your best friend, right? Well double--no, triple that. Then you have my happiness. 

And then Sunday came. 

She packed all her Denver gear, her Idaho gear, her 4 packages of curtains--souvenirs... And we headed for the airport. Of course it was snowing, she always has to have a dramatic entrance and a dramatic take-off. We checked her luggage, and then stood at the curb of the Southwest Airlines section. See, my problem is that I royally SUCK at goodbyes. They are always inadequate, terrible, sucky things for me. I rush through them, because I do not enjoy crying in front of people. I rush because, I guess I feel that if I don't say goodbye, I will for sure see them later. I know thats not what I should do. But its my little personal guarantee that I will see Kelsie after my mission. No matter where life takes her, or takes me, we are going to see each other after. 

She is my better half. 

So Dear Shmels--

Thanks for being my best friend. My favorite advice-giver. The weirder half to our dynamic duo. 

My kids future Godmother. My sister. You are such a happy person, don't lose sight of that. I look up to you in many ways Kels. I wouldn't change a thing in our friendship. I am so so thankful that I met you that one crazy winter semester. Though things have changed for our surroundings, we have managed to stick together. And I am so happy and grateful we did. 

Don't forget to write ;)

LOVE YOU BABY GIRL. 

See you in 2.