Dear Reflection,

You are all I know when it comes to myself. I see you every day so I am pretty familiar with you, I must say. With that being said, here're a few things I wanted to let you know.

Sometimes, I'll approach you confidently only to be saddened at what I see. I come home to you after a long day of work. You are the first thing I see when I wake up in the morning. No matter what mirror I look in, you are always the one that looks back. Even though I always see you, I find myself not really appreciating you a lot.

So here's an apology. I'm sorry for calling you ugly. I'm sorry for criticizing you in everything you wear. I'm sorry you have to hear me talk about the girls who are way prettier than you. I'm sorry that when we come in contact with one another, it usually doesn't end on good terms. I'm sorry for pointing out your flaws rather than your strengths.

However, I also want to thank you. Thank you for not changing no matter what I say to you. Thank you for being a reminder that I am human and I am flawed, but that is okay. Thank you for not being afraid to not always look the best you could. Thank you for being comfortable enough in your own skin to have fun. Thank you for dancing endlessly to songs when you should be doing something productive. Thank you for the cheesy motivational talks.

There are also some things I want you to remember. Remember that you are fine just the way you are. You shouldn't feel like you have to change for anybody. Also remember that you are flawed and that is perfectly fine. You aren't expected to be perfect. You aren't expected to be anywhere near it. All you are expected to be is YOU. All you really need to be is the best version of yourself that you can be.

So as cheesy as it may sound, there's no one else I'd rather have looking back at me.