Fate in the form of random dorm assignments brought Mandy & Mimi together in 2005. In the past 14 years, the two have traversed the globe together -- from Taiwan to Paris to Amsterdam to Todos Santos -- yet Mimi's favorite memory is of the two sitting a foot away from each other in Ciudad #202, talking via AIM.
Pictured: Ghent, Belgium (2007)
Jenna and Mimi met at UCI, where sarcasm, Black Label, and a love of Disneyland eventually cemented their friendship. Since then, the two have adventured around the world together, from bustling NYC to take-it-easy Oahu. Most recently, they were spotted downing pints and wiener schnitzel at the OG Oktoberfest in Munich.
Pictured: Disneyland (2007)
Is Jess the blonde Mimi, or is Mimi the dark-haired Jess? Whose hair is longer? Even Jess' own mother said the two could be sisters. They've been inseparable since 2005 and have created more memories (some hazier than others) than either can count, from the mean streets of Irvine to NYC to Mexico.
Pictured: Cabo San Lucas (2015)
Jess and Mimi both went to UCI yet did not meet until they moved to Taipei post-graduation. They formed such a fast friendship that, just two months after meeting, Mimi took a trip to Thailand with Jess to visit her family, play with some elephants, and see things that can never be unseen.
Pictured: Taipei, Taiwan (2009)
Ashley and Mimi were brought together in Taipei by Opus (if you know, you know), beef stew noodles, and matching shin scars from Primo. Their US-based friendship was sealed the day they decided to go to Disneyland, but because Ashley was afraid to drive in the dark, a Disneyland trip morphed into a weekend-long sleepover.
Pictured: Taipei, Taiwan (2009)
Celeste and Mimi were soulmates from the day Celeste smacked Mimi's behind during New Student Orientation, mistaking her for someone else (Celeste will deny this). Since then, they've left their marks in Phoenix, Ithaca, Florence, and Santorini, where they unintentionally shared a lovely honeymoon suite with sweeping views of the Mediterranean.
Pictured: Whitney High Winter Formal (2003)
Steph and Mimi officially became friends after a long drive down to San Onofre Beach forced them to have deep and meaningful conversations. Since then, their friendship has been cemented by late-night breakfasts at the Pantry Cafe, a perfect trip to NYC, and paddleboarding with sea lions.
Pictured: Rite Aid Parking Lot (2006)
Eurri and Mimi have been friends since high school, when posing like this seemed completely normal. The two have matured slightly since then and have shared adventures up the west coast and across to the east. Mimi is ever in awe (but ever so grateful) of Eurri's willingness to drive far distances to spend a few hours with friends.
Pictured: Disneyland (2005)
Jenn and Mimi became friends in their sophomore year of high school. Their tendency to arrive to first period late, half asleep, or with wet hair (and sometimes a towel) naturally drew them together. They have spent the past 17 years covering every inch of LA, having heartfelt phone chats during rush hour traffic, and arguing over whether or not they're actually the same height. (They are.)
Pictured: Some Karaoke Place in Cerritos (2013)
Peter and Liam met on the courts in their sophomore year of high school, but it was their love of Death Cab For Cutie and cheesy R&B love songs that cemented their friendship. Since then, they've been chasing concerts, cinnamon rolls with Coca-Cola after meals at Gengis Khan, and AYCE Korean barbecue. Liam will always be Peter's #MCM.
"When I saw you across the room, I felt my heart going boom, boom, boom." - Nu Flavor
Pictured: Venice, CA (2017)
Charles and Peter met on the kindergarten playground and have been jamming along to Taylor Swift and sipping craft coffee ever since. Peter is honored to call Charles his oldest friend. The two have shared three decades of memories, and Peter looks forward to many more as fellow #Swifties.
"We were both young, when I first saw you..." - TayTay
Pictured: Taylor Swift Concert, Las Vegas (2009)
Tony and Peter met in 7th grade, where they bonded over their love of the Dallas Cowboys and silly pranks ("I Love Prince"). Since then, the pair has shared many years of playing basketball, taking random trips (Spring Training 2018!), and downing pints of craft brews. Tony is Peter's tallest Asian friend, clocking in at 6'1.
Pictured: Friend's Wedding (2015)
Francis and Peter's friendship was kickstarted when Peter made the bold move to ask Francis out on a bro-date to an Angels' game. Since then, their shared love of movies, video games, and Penny The Cat has tightened their bond. Francis is now an integral part of Peter's life; in fact, if it wasn't for Francis, this wedding might not be taking place.
Pictured: Halloween (2016)
Toan aka T-Vo and Peter met each other through a mutual friend, and what was meant to be a casual hangout turned into a beautiful friendship. Their ability to throw ping pong balls into opponents' cups with ease earned them the reputation as the most prolific duo in beer pong history. They dubbed themselves the Splash Bros. Toan will always be the Klay Thompson to Peter's Steph Curry.
Pictured: Las Vegas (2013)