To my roommate:

Dear Kenly, kenners, kiwi, froomie, & my bestie, 

Thank goodness you replied to my last-minute Instagram DM to be my roommate. I could not imagine my life without you. Freshman year was full of ups and downs, but definitely more ups, all thanks to you. 

I seriously wouldn’t want to live in a shoebox with anyone else, and often I wish I could wake up next to you in Gooch 312. First laying in bed scrolling on Instagram reels just to send them to each other, playing 7 Pm while we get ready, wearing each other’s clothes to complete our outfits, eating an omelet and sharing a fruit bowl, and walking to the library or class listening to weird music like Hamilton. I love doing life with you. I cannot wait to keep doing life with you (hopefully geographically closer soon, that's my bad) and become crazy cat ladies. 

I know that if I ever need anyone, you are my go-to person. You are the most supportive person out there. You put everyone before yourself and care so deeply for the people you love. I admire you. You are so smart, strong, fierce af, gorgeous, and littttyyy. I am so lucky to know you. 

I miss you every day. Doing random tasks, getting bevies, going on walks, debriefing, and even sitting in silence on my bed is not the same without you by my side. If I need someone to tell me the truth if my outfit is ugly or too pink, only you will, and if I need to tell you a tmi i know you will always answer my call. I hope you know how wonderful you are and what a profound impact on my life you have made. You will always be the Ken to my barbie, my partner in crime, and hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for supporting me through it all, I love you always. 

Xoxo, 

Ava Lillie