I will go to war for my friends. They have loved me when I didn't deserve it and have done countless things to be there for me over the years. Often, when I am asked to describe my friends, the only word that comes to mind is "beautiful". Some will agree, and some will not. I'm not saying that my friends are all Miss Americas in the making (I love y'all), but each one of them, male and female, are beautiful in his or her own way.
Your hearts are beautiful. I've seen my friends cry for people they've never met before. The selflessness each one of them possesses blows my mind every time. My friends have stopped on the side of the road in the middle of a busy day just to pick up a stray pet on the road to keep it safe. My friends have given so much of their time and money to help complete strangers. My friends have given all of themselves before just so that they might make a difference.
Your souls are beautiful. Even on the worst days, my friends will pick me up. They turn my bad days into good days. Somehow you're some of the happiest people I've met, and in any time other than the mornings, it's so refreshing. This is my formal apology to you all to resembling an ogre in appearance, emotion, and actions in the morning. Thank you for waiting until I become a functioning human being before talking to me. You are beautiful.
Your minds are beautiful. I am constantly in awe of the way y'all think outside the box and push not only yourselves but also those around you to become better every day. The way you see the world around you amazes me, but the way you plan on leaving your mark absolutely baffles me. You don't settle. You will not accept just anything. You won't take no for an answer. You won't stop until you get what you want. You inspire everyone around you, and you probably have no idea.
You are beautiful. You can be dressed to the nines. You can be in a suit and tie. Maybe you just got back from the gym. Maybe you're on day 3 hair with a 2XL shirt on, and you have everyone wondering whether or not you are actually wearing pants. You are beautiful. I know you doubt yourself. I know you compare yourself to those around you. You think you see "prettier" people all the time. You think you don't have what they have. You have all of it and more. You are beautiful, and anyone who sees you and/or knows you can see it. Ever need confirmation? Hit me up.
My friends are beautiful for many reasons. They are more than their outward appearance, even though that's still pretty impressive. They captivate the attention of those around them. Their smiles light up a room. Their presence automatically makes someone's day better. I love them a ton if you couldn't tell. I'm definitely a better person because I met them. I hope you have or find some beautiful friends, but more importantly, I hope you are one.
