I absolutely adore my friends, two in particular; you know who you are. If you know me you probably know that I would/will bend over backwards to help with anything anyone ever needs and I think that’s one of my best and worst characteristics. I wear my heart on my sleeve and shockingly enough I am driven by emotion and passion. I can say without a doubt, I have had some bad, maybe even horrible times in my life thus far. But lucky for me, I’ve been completely blessed with the right people in my life who not only would I bend over backwards for, but who care about me. If you do not care about me, or only care enough about me to spread gossip; thank you for making me the center of your life, it is oddly satisfying.
I’ve learned a lot about myself this year because I’ve been presented with a lot of different challenges. But I think that whatever doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, whatever brings you down you can bounce back from, and whatever negative influences affect you will eventually fade away. I am so lucky to have the most amazing roommates, friends and family a girl could ask for. However, I give the most credit to those two special people who have been there through thick and thin; who have never once turned their back on me. I guess what I’m trying to say here is that there will always be people who don’t like you. There will always be people who judge you, who try to hurt you, and those who intentionally hurt you, but these people shape who we are. They make us stronger and make us learn things we could never learn by ourselves. So learn something from these people; but don’t let them dictate how you should live your life.
In the past year, I have seen the power of a real friend. A real friend can make all these feelings of sadness melt away, with late night heart to hearts, a ranting session on the "crappy-ness" of life or maybe just a trip to the most amazing dessert place in all of the world! It has taken me a long time to realize who the truly genuine people are in my life, but now I know, and I am SO glad I know. These special individuals are absolutely beautiful people.
However, I know that not every day is going to be full of sunshine and laughter; some days will be cloudy and miserable. In most cases, the cloudy and miserable day will not be because of a bad grade, a bad hair day, or a bad mood, it will be because of another person trying to break into your brain and pry out all your negative emotions. These people do not matter, never should matter and never will matter. Ignore, forgive, forget and move on because really; life has a way of throwing curveballs at you no matter where you are. Life and its contents are ultimately just a big game; the more understanding you have of it the less time it has to hit you in the face. So do not let life and the life of others hit you when you least expect. Expect it, and experience it, because It is the only chance you have.
"If you know me, you probably know that I would/ will bend over backwards to help with anything anyone needs and I think that's one of my best and worst characteristics."
ReplyDeleteI don't think you could have put this any better. I feel the exact same way. Its kind of like that whole idea of being "too nice," where you never know if you should take the statement as being a good thing or a bad thing.
I think people need to understand that these tactics are not only genuine, but realistic. Its good to know there are people like you out there, especially since I care about you. It gives me hope that my choices and behaviors have a positive effect on one of the people who means the most to me.
Thanks for this, it made my day.
<3 Tay