Dear Individual:

            She said she didn’t even want to move in so why are you moving all the way to California to be with her? You said you wouldn’t let your significant other get in the way of friends and that’s exactly what you did. Everything you do, you do because of her and you care about no one else but you two being together. As a friend, I couldn’t be more happier for you but I also have to be a little selfish because I’ll never see my best friend again and I won’t have anyone to get me through my last year of school. I’m going to be all alone. After telling me the news, a best friend would stay with me and comfort me through this…not leave because you have to go to the gym. You can’t even sacrifice something like gym or sleep or anything for your “best friend” which means I guess we were never that in the first place. I’ve done so much for you and all I get is bad days, long nights, and millions of tears. Why do you continue to hurt me like you do? I know you don’t purposely do it so I should rephrase that to, “Why do I allow myself to get hurt when I shouldn’t be upset over the things you do.” I’m even over you as more than a friend but anyone finding out that their “best friend” is moving would make anyone upset. Do I make the most out of the situation and spend the few remaining months we have together special and fun or do I just give up now and drift away so the final goodbye will be less hard? I don’t know what to do but I guess all I can do is continue to live life and move on. No matter what I say, things won't change. I could give you an elaborate letter or tell you everything you meant to me and how much I'll miss you but it wouldn't matter. So, to make it simple for both of us, my final words to you will be “I love you and goodbye.”

-The Shadow

Life

Life is full of disappointments. That's that. It's just a fact. Be it people or situations or just life. You cannot change what comes at you but only how you react to it. You can learn from it and become a stronger, better you. Don't let this thing called "life" break you down...everyone goes through it and everyone should fight to defeat it, even if it's just temporary since "life" can never truly be destroyed.  "Life" doesn't care about you and will move on with or without you. Why would you give it the satisfaction to win? Don't beat yourself up or break down or give up because of one bad day, or, like me, an ongoing pattern. "Life" is tough and you may think you are the only person that "life" is beating up on but, believe me, that is not the case. "Life" is a bully, plain and simple. You just need to learn to stand up for yourself and know that things will get better. The bully will always be around but it won't always pick on you.

You are the only person who can truly make yourself happy and just know that everyday is new. If "life" gets in the way, just push it to the side or find a new path that you are happy to take. Things may seem like they are falling down around you and that may be the case but remember that it will get better with time. If you are about to give up, talk to someone close, even if its just one person. If you don't think you have anyone, then know that I am here to listen. Life may be full of disappointments BUT it is also full of wonderful things that make it worth living. Don't give up the best part of life just because of your present situation because that can change in an instant. With all the stuff I have been struggling with, I am still here and I will never give up because I am not weak. Eventually, I will get through the current bad parts of "life" and come out even stronger then before. The next time "life" wants to get in my way, I will be right there waiting to conquer it once again.