i just need to take a moment to talk about my internet friends.
so recently i've been thinking about all the relationships/friendships i have in my life, and i've realized that the presence of friends i have made through tumblr and the impact they've had on my life is actually very significant. look through my most recently texted people on any given day and it's guaranteed that at least 4/5 of the top ones are tumblr friends. these people are consistently there for me, and i don't always feel like i deserve that. i get distracted, i get busy, but these friends are always intentional in checking in on me and making sure i'm doing okay.
Erika: i honestly cannot imagine what life would be like if i didn't have you in it. the fact that our friendship started by casually messaging each other from basically 3000 miles away, and that developed into taking road trips into the mountains and trekking across England together... it blows my mind. you are one of the FEW people i have in my life that i feel completely myself with. i can talk to you about anything and you are ALWAYS there giving me real thoughtful advice. it actually blows my mind how similar we are, and you know what i mean when i say that. i just wanted to say i love you and thank you for being in my life!
Lindsey: you are the biggest sweetheart i know. you're like my little sis that is also a best friend. you have such a big heart and you are such a special person, i'm so thankful that we started talking over two years ago. you always brighten my day and i love how in tune we are with each other. if we go a few days without talking i actually feel like something is missing. you are strong, smart, and most importantly kind and caring. thank you for being who you are in my life. i love you sooo much!
Hannah: girl, you are so good to me. you are beyond intentional with keeping up with my life and always sending me encouragement when i'm feeling stressed or down. i love talking to you because i always feel like we are on the same level and you just get things that not everyone would. i just wanted to thank you for being the person to lift my spirits, but also the person who will live text me at work during something like 1D Day. it's a good balance and i'm really glad that we started talking when we did. you're amazing!
Taylor: you are simply hilarious. i'm not sure if i've ever known someone as enthusiastic as you are, and it's really good for me because a lot of the time i live worrying what other people are thinking of me and what i love. you always show me that it's cool to show when you're passionate about something and it's important to be happy. i love how instantly we clicked as friends, and i love how crazy i can be when talking to you. i also adore talking music with you, you're one of the only people i know who LOVES everything that i'm into and that's really rare. thank you for being sunshine in my life!
Mimi: i don't know anyone who takes the time out of their day, out of the blue, to send out paragraphs to their friends that are simply about how thankful they are for them and how great they think they are. that's you. every time you send me something like that it encourages me immensely and makes me want to continue to be even better. your sarcasm and your heart are my favourite things about you and i'm really thankful i've gotten to know those parts of you over the past few years. plus, we are finally going to meet in JANUARY!
Cyril: my first real internet friendship. you came into my life when i was really low, and without even knowing you helped bring me out of that. you were the one that got me drawing again, doing lyric art, and that honestly changed my life. if i hadn't made lyric art i would not have all of these amazing friends i've just mentioned above. you were the first person i met who made me realize it's okay to be myself, because there ARE people out there who will love me for it. that helped me believe in myself more that i did before. i've had two amazing summers with you, exploring LA, going to 5 One Direction concerts.... several days at Disneyland. I just am so thankful for the friend you've been for me through the good and bad i've experienced in the past few years. i love you SO MUCH.
