Wisdom Words.

You are so beautiful. You're like the hottest woman ever. But then, when I got to know you, it was just like whoa... I didn't expect someone who looks the way you do to have such a real personality. You're funny, smart, and you're complex, but that's because you're so deep. You are awesome. You are the coolest, most beautiful person ever, and you are my best friend. I am so happy to have you in my life. Just know that you deserve the best. Someone out there is going to be so lucky to have you one day. There is someone out there who will "get" you & who will love you for all that you are. You shouldn't ever get depressed, but I understand why you do. You are amazing.

I have been really down lately. My best friend Tony called me tonight and told me all of the above and more. It was exactly what I needed to hear, and so nice that it made me cry in a very good way. I feel so much better. He is right. I just have to be me and do my own thing. In my dad's words, "If someone doesn't want you, then why would you want them? Screw 'em. You're better than that."

I had a reality check tonight, based off of my best friend's kind words. Tony knows me better than anyone else. He has been my best friend for a solid six years. If he knows me inside and out and can say this to me, then I believe him. Thank you for the MUCH needed self-esteem boost, Tony.

It means so much to me, and I want to remember all of it, so I had to write it down. I decided to write it here for anyone else who may stumble upon this who might need a boost as well.

If someone doesn't want to be with you, don't throw yourself at them. Have self-respect and self-confidence and know that if things are meant to be, they will be. Keep living life with your head up. That is how you will find the one for you, if that person exists. Kicking yourself and crying all of the time solves nothing and just keeps you stuck in your depression. Have your cry, and move on in the best/healthiest way possible. If something is meant to be, if the feelings are strong on both ends, then it will be.

If you're "stuck" in a relationship that you're not happy in, or you don't feel appreciated, or whatever, know that you actually are not "stuck." You are free! Welcome to 'merica! Find someone who appreciates you the way you deserve to be. And until then, leave your current situation. Because you are strong and you can do it.

Whatever the case may be...

Be strong. Stay strong. Give yourself some credit, because you are wonderful, smart, and beautiful in your own unique way. Life is hard. Keep your head up. The sky is often way nicer to look at than the ground.

Love & HAPPINESS,
Mandy