Dear You...

I've always wanted to write one of those Dear You notes. Where you anonomously say all the things you've wanted to say to people in your life. So I'm finally doing one.

1. I miss our crazy childhood. You were my first best friend and I loved doing everything with you. Playing "teenagers," jewelry sales, documentary videos, radio talk shows, nick names, jelly shoes, crazy websites, and the list could go on and on. I miss the summer when we used to hang out everyday and living pretty much across the street from one another. But it's been years since we've been good friends, and I haven't even talked to you in months. You'll always be my friend though, and I hope someday we can talk more. My family and I miss having you around.

2. Sometimes you annoy me to no end. I just want you to do something with your life and it erks me when you don't. I try to be a better friend and have patience but sometimes you make it really hard. I've been trying though and even though you drive me crazy a lot I can't imagine not having you around. You are hilarious sometimes. You don't make the best decisions and I try to give you advice, so I hope one day you'll listen. Just be yourself and if someone does it like it then too bad for them. Don't change for people that aren't worth it.

3. I cannot imagine my life without you. You are my bestest friend. I don't know what I am going to do without you next year. We might not talk everyday but no matter how long we go without seeing or talking to each other we always pick up where we left off. It's funny because were opposite in so many ways, but alike too. We balance each other out. You are the funniest person I know and I can only have a fun time when I'm around you. I honestly feel that we will be life long friends. Our kids and grandkids will be best frandsss. You are such an awesome person I can't wait to see what God had planned for you! You will go places my dear.

4. I miss you. I still consider you one of my good friends, but I don't know if you feel the same way. I know since last year we've had different groups of friends, but I wish we got to hang out more. I love how even if we only talk once in awhile it's never akward. I could not have survived high school without you! You are one of the most down to earth original people I know and I love you for that. Please don't ever change.

5. Ending my friendships with you all was one of the best decisions I've ever made. We were never really friends to begin with. You tried to take control over a group of people, and I'm glad I finally saw the facade you put on. The first years of high school were hard thanks to you, but then I realized you were never really friends to begin with. I'm not mad anymore, and haven't been for years but I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for helping me realize I can stand up for myself, and that I don't need people in my life who push me around.

6. Sometimes I wonder if you care. I hope you do. Things have gotten better through the years but things still aren't the way I would like, or should be. Maybe once I'm away things will get better. Maybe...

7. I know you're out there somewhere and sometimes I get so impatient waiting for you. I cannot wait to meet you.

8. I cannot even express how much thanks I owe you. You have always been such a huge encourager to me. You would always send me the text randomly when I needed to hear. You were always there for adivce when I needed to talk. I cannot thank you enough! We haven't been close lately so I hope we can change that too because you have always helped me in so many ways.

9. I cannot imagine my life without you all. You are all like brothers and sisters to me. I love that you have never judged me and always liked me for who I was. I honestly feel like I will be friends with you for a long while, and I hope that's true. You are all such fantastic people, I cannot wait to see you all grow up. You guys will go places. :)

10. You are one of the only reasons I stay at work and haven't quit. Thank you for not driving me insane. Thank you for being one of the nice ones and making my day a little better.

11. We've gotten really close this year which is kind of ironic because we did after you left for school. I'm so glad we have though because you're like a sister to me! We have so much in common and I'm glad I have someone I can relate to. I'm so happy you have found a good group of friends that support you! I'm glad that you're putting yourself out there and having fun- you definitely deserve to! You are such a beautiful person inside and out I wish you would realize that more and not worry so much!

12. I think you are absolutely hilarious. I hope I get to know you better because you seem like a genuinely good person.

13. You are one of the most unique and original people I know. Please don't ever change. No matter what anyone thinks, you are awesome.