Good Friend Better Dan Pocket Money
Needless to say, this has been a tumultuous season in my life. I spent two months facing impending unemployment. I’ve tried not to let it discourage me, however, it has hitten me quite hard. I’ve been falling flat on the romantic spectrum of my life and everything combined has left my confidence hovering around E. The amazing thing though is that I have such an incredible group of friends that would not let me hang my head and it has driven me through this rough patch. Here’s my ode: “If you admire someone you should go ahead and tell em, people never get the flowers while they can still smell them.”
One friend has stayed in touch on a daily basis and has held me accountable to the goals I’ve set out to accomplish. There’s a mutual understanding between us that we check up on each other and push one another to be our best selves. Even though I’ve been struggling with motivation and I’d like nothing more than to enjoy the savoury taste of escapism. I’m held to the task by my good friend and I’m better for it.
Another friend may have caught me at one of my lower points. The exterior facade of “everything is going to be alright” fell for a minute and the fear and the uncertainty found its way to the surface. This friend gave me the much-needed boost, the reminder of my qualities and the certainty of my future success. The presence of the positivity, the example by which he leads is always inspiring and was necessary for me to claw through the ever-looming fear.
One has endeavoured to stay in touch with me even though some of my lesser qualities have royally pissed her off on multiple occasions. I have a champion in my corner who not only was instrumental in getting my resume noticed which led to a job interview but also stayed up with me the night before to help me prepare. (Fast-forward two weeks and I now have gotten that job). She looks out for me like a big sister and I can’t imagine my life without her.
I have to big up the Chiney Man! He wouldn’t allow me to disappear when things got rough. He would always call to link-up and get me out of the house and keep me positive. He’s helped me stay grounded and I know it’s a friendship in which we bring out the best in each other.
I definitely struggle to express myself and I suffer from social anxiety which leads me to feel embarrassed easily. I don’t always say how I feel. I’m glad to be able to write this down. Even happier to be surrounded by greatness.