It was my sophmore year of college, and I had some roommates that were, lets just say.. Special. Halfway through the year they decided to move out (thank goodness) and enter Lauren. It was love at first sight. Immediately we clicked and found that we both shared a tremendous passion for travel. During our junior year we took internships during the same semester (her in NY city and I in Orlando, FL), and even the distance couldn’t tear us apart. Throughout the years we’ve grown to be sisters (Lauren even gets my “hand-me-downs”), going snowboard, to concerts, big cities (we LOVE big cities- so much that Lauren moved to Chicago, and left me in small town Michigan!) But all kidding aside, I am so greatful to have Lauren in my life and actually, I’ve asked her to be my maid of honor. My boyfriend of 5 years and I are finally going to tie the knot and I would love to take this trip to Australia with Lauren to say thank you for being the best friend, best sister anybody could ask for!