I couldn’t think of a better pair than you and I to describe what childhood friendship is truly about. The unwavering, innocent, and goofy bond we created for over ten years still brings a smile to my face. We were so close that even people who didn’t know us well could see we were always a package deal. Even the most menial tasks became fun when we were together, and I can honestly say that some of the best times of my life were when I was with you.
I remember how our moms would always joke that we were together more than we were apart and I think that was true. After we first met playing on the same soccer team, we were practically inseparable. You were always better than me at sports, but whenever we were on the field together we’d have each other’s backs. As we got older, a lot of the girls became selfish and degrading, but you always looked out for me and I’ll never forget that.
We would call each other’s house phones almost everyday. Your mom would know it was me every time and yell for you as soon as she picked up the phone. Soon we were having sleepovers every Friday night. We would squeeze into your twin-size bed together even though there was a whole air-mattress on the ground and watch movies on your iPad, trying to giggle quietly enough so that our parents wouldn’t know we were still awake. Do you remember how you made me get up to turn off the light every night because you were too scared of the dark? I promised that secret was always safe with me.
The sad thing about our friendship ending is that there was never a big fight or text that cut us off, it all just slowly petered out. We both got to high school, you joined a premier team so you were traveling every weekend and I was always busy with band. We had less and less in common and neither of us tried hard enough to salvage what was left. I never had many friends, so losing you was one of hardest things I’ve ever let go of. We still talk everytime our families get together, but we no longer know each other inside and out like we used to. When I came home a couple months ago for winter break and we hung out again for old time’s sake, I was truly reminded how important you will always be to my life. Whenever I need something and have nowhere else to turn, you are there without a question and I will always do the same. Though our lives are going very different directions now, I am always so proud of you and I never say it enough. Thank you for being such a light in my life for so long, I love you forever.
Lots of Love,
Cally 🙂
English 110 Honors Spring 2020 
Cally!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful piece you’ve got here. I agree with you in your assessment that you and your friend Ave’s relationship is a what childhood friendship is all about! So much so I had quite the large grin on my face as I read this (it looked something like this: “:o} “… )
You definitely capture the essence of friendship. I love how you are able to lean on each other in times of peril (and just in general!).
“As we got older, a lot of the girls became selfish and degrading, but you always looked out for me and I’ll never forget that.” Sounds like a true friend to me!
I really feel the pain associated with having a friend drift apart, I think you convey it well. I’ve had friends over the years that just grow in a different direction. Naturally, people drift apart and that is okay. The best part is, it is never to late to catch up! Exactly like what you did over winter break.
And in some sense, all those wonderful memories you have with her will always be with you – they’ve helped to shape the one and only Cally Carmello!!!
Awesome writing – a true pleasure to read.
I wish only the best for ya!
– Neil B.
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One of my favorite things about your letter is how it started, “I couldn’t think of a better pair than you and I to describe what childhood friendship is truly about.” And after reading your letter, I completely agree! I love how you described so many different memories that you both shared, and how it seemed like you couldn’t find one of you without the other. I can definitely relate, my best friend and I were the same way. I think it’s so awesome that even though you both drifted apart over the years, you were still able to hang out together “for old time’s sake.” I really enjoyed reading your letter! Great job!
-Sydney Rubin
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The beginning of your post radiated happiness and I did not expect your friendship to dwindle. Your writing was really captivating and hooked the reader from start to finish. The way you described your friendship made even the reader feel hurt when you two went separate ways. It takes truly great writing to make a reader feel that way and you crushed it. I think your post is definitely relatable especially after most of us going to college probably have friends who we used to talk to all the time but slowly talk less and less. Also, I really liked how you started positive, went into the negative side of the situation but then found a positive way to end the post and leave the reader feeling better. Awesome writing!
-Kyle Regan
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