Friends...I have some great ones in my life. Although the one I am thankful for today has been with me for quite a while. I never had many good friends in high school...in fact I hated high school - the cliques and all the b.s. that came along with it. Not fitting in b/c of my hair, or my clothes or my personality...I do not want to relive high school. I was never myself...I never felt confindent about who I was...I never felt comfortable about just being ME. I can honestly say I only have two good friends that I have kept from high school...the friend that made me feel so good about myself growing up is still in my life today. She made me feel appreciated...she made me feel pretty...she made me feel talented....wanted. She made me happy...
She personally has been through thick and thin, but has always landed strong...like a gymnast, no matter what life throws her way, she can handle it. There were times I saw her and she would share with me her self-doubt and fears about terrible things...and for some reason I would look at her and think, "You're gonna pull through this...you can do it...I am not afraid...I am hopeful." I knew in my heart, without a doubt, she would thrive.
And she has survived more of life's challenges than anyone I know... b/c of her drive to LIVE, drive to SURVIVE...drive to LOVE and to be LOVED, she is still here in my life...she is still a great friend and always will be.
Although we don't see each other as much as we'd like, we can always pick up where we left off. I am sure you can think of a friend like her who has inspired you in your life...but she is special to me b/c during my most depressed time as a teen, she helped me see just how special I was - how special I am. I hope to continue to support her through life and to always be able to pick up where we left off.
Happy early birthday, fellow Aquarius!
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