This is the letter that I wrote to Jen for a grad present. Her letter to me is posted in the "friends" page. This is quite a read I must warn.

To Jennifer:

Well girl it’s been a long and hard road, but here we are on our graduation day and our last day in high school. Looking over the past three years of high school and the duration of our friendship, it just amazes me that the little chubby girl that me and Diana picked up and took to the skate park became this key essential element in my life that brought me to the high levels of maturity and this greater sense of being. I know over the past years I haven’t been the greatest friend that I could possibly be, but like we always say, everything happens for a reason, and maybe all that past stuff happened to only make our friendship stronger. Sometimes I wonder why you even kept me as a friend, because at times I felt that I did deserve a friend like you that was always forgiving.
You have been, and remain to be such an unbelievable friend to me. You listen when I need someone to talk to about anything, you give me the push I need when I need that little bit of motivation to get me going, you gave the courage to be myself and you have helped me become the person that I am today. I have never been this happy with myself in my whole life. It could not have been done without you and your friendship on my side. You have given me so much to take on with me throughout my life. You’re honestly allowed me to understand what was actually going on around me. That I think is one of the greatest things that you did for me. You were always honest, but never too honest for it to become hurtful. You are the first friend that I could be totally honest with to, because I could trust that you would appreciate it also. You allowed me to have the ability to see things from both sides. Without learning this from you, I would never be able to step into someone else’s shoes and see things from their perspective. You gave me the ability to trust someone fully. Before me and you became friends, I would always have to worry what would happen when I would get stabbed in the back. With you as a friend I never have to worry about that, because I know no matter what that you will always be my friend.
There is not one single thing that could keep us from not being friends. There is nothing that we can’t talk through, and there is no one that can come between us. This is the most mature friendship that I have ever had and because of it, we both have become very mature people. It’s so funny to sit back and watch everyone snicker and call us immature when we become loud when really we have them all beat in everything.
It’s so funny how much trouble I’m having in writing this. I’m sitting here trying to think of ways to put an unbelievable friendship and this amazing person into words. Jen, you totally don’t give yourself enough credit. I have never in my life met anyone who remotely compares to you. You have this natural energy that keeps your spirits high most of the time, and that energy gives you the ability to turn a cloudy day to sunny. You put so much effort into everything you do. Your projects are amazing and just scream of the talent that you hold within yourself. You can take anyone of your natural abilities and apply to the world and be a hit success. You love with your whole heart. You give everything for the people you love, and sacrifice your own happiness. You are the least selfish person that I know but you have the biggest heart. You stand strong for your beliefs but always remain open minded. That is such a hard thing to come by, but you do anything but fit the mould of what a person ‘should be’. You are you! You are so unique and original, and you do not follow in with the trends and the crowds.
I have always strived to have one best friend, and be that one person’s best friend back. I guess this is me being selfish, and wanting things for myself only. Over the past little while, this possessive friend feeling has gotten bigger, because I don’t want anyone else to have you. I guess this is why you moving really gets to me, because I can’t fight the inevitable. You will meet new friends, and make many more memories, have a boyfriend and make inside jokes, and I will feel left behind. This is a part of growing up though, moving on and leaving behind your childhood with the memories you shared with your friends. I’m just not ready to accept that. I feel that I have to fight to hold on to this friendship, because it has become such an accomplishment for me. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and you are the best person that I have ever met in my entire life. To know that I can’t call you up for an impromptu romp in the city ever again rips me apart.
When I moved to Edmonton, we talked about our “last” things, and that word comes to mind again. The last time for sneaking out of band for a cigarette, the last time for sitting on the bench, the last time for licking things, the last time for getting drunk in your room and sitting on the computer, the last time for Britney, the last time for summer. In addition to the last things that we get to do, the words “no more” come into mind. No more hockey games, no more blankets, no more living at each others houses, no more strutting in the halls, no more giggling over nothing. But this time, the change is greater and the move is bigger. We are going from not being able to walk each other half way home, to not being able to walk with each other at all, or not staying over at each others houses every weekend, to not going to each others houses at all.
The thing that I will miss the most though, is our talks. To not be able to sit with you on your bench, on the grass, in your room or walking down the street kills me. That is my most favorite thing about our friendship, and I will miss it terribly.
We have made it though almost everything that has been thrown at us. Now we have reached the ultimate test, distance. Hopefully, the strength in our friendship will surpass the distance put forth in front of us and we can try to remain as close as possible.
Jen, I really want to thank you for everything. You have helped me in so many different ways over these years, and I have to say thank you. You are a remarkable girl and anyone that gets to share their life with you is the luckiest person in the world.
You need to step back and take a long look at yourself in the mirror and recognize the astonishing, beautiful person that is looking back. You carry with you so much inner beauty that is hard to come by in people. You always look for the best in any person or any situation. I could walk through life with no other friends, but still remain completely satisfied that you are there, as my best friend.

Look at us! We are here today graduating from high school. We are walking out of here today as adults and leaving our childhoods behind. This chapter of our lives has finally come to a close, and we are ready to walk into the world and face all the new challenges that behold us. I think that we have a great advantage over the people standing with us here today, because we are walking out of here as ourselves. We have the knowledge to be ourselves and we have our own distinct personality. Thank you Jen for helping me discover who I am, and who I want to become. You are the reason that I am still here and walking with you today. You are the reason that I can proudly say that I am myself. Thank you for the motivation.
Congratulations Jen. You did it! And now, you can accomplish anything. I believe in you. I trust that you will walk into the world and make the right decisions. I know that you will be successful in whatever you desire to do. I have faith in your thinking and your direction. And even though I will be many many miles away, know that I am always here, with open ears, open arms, and an open heart.

I love you Jen, and don’t ever forget that!

Your Best Friend,

*This is a wee outdated due to the fact that Jen didn't move to BC, but you still get the idea*