Four years ago today, I thought my world was falling apart. I thought I was losing the best friend I would ever have. I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life.

Four years ago today, I never would have known that four years later I would have the best friendship of my life. I would have laughed at the thought of a friend who stood by my side through thick or thin for over a year.

Four years ago today, I had my parents and brother and they were all I could love. Four years later, I have a sister who I love just as much.

Four years ago today, Valentine's Day was a stupid holiday to remind me that I will never get the boy of my dreams. Four years later, Valentine's Day is a celebration of how stable I am with being single, because I have my best friend by my side.

Four years ago today, I was miserable.

Four years later, I'm as happy as ever.