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My Mom Is My Best Friend

Why my mom is my best friend

Blakeley Addis

Jun 05, 2019

College of Charleston

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Blakeley Addis

Growing up I was always super close to my mom, and we literally did everything together. She was my chauffeur, my chef, my confidant, and my best friend. Over the years my mom has taught me many things like...

How to be a professional procrastinator (; (sorry Mom)

Ever since I was little, I always remember my mom taking forever to sign my papers for school or packing my lunch the day of. So you could say she might be a bit of a procrastinator, but she never let me down. I might have turned things in on the very last day they could be accepted, but I (we) still got them turned in. Many people look at procrastination as a bad thing, but they way I look at it is different. My mom has always taken her time doing things, in order for them to be done in the best possible ways. Maybe that is procrastination or maybe it is just because she cares so much.

How to be a better person

Growing up, I think everyone experiences hardships in school, friendships, and relationships. I can honestly say my mom is the kindest person I know. She literally has a heart of gold, and she has done her best to instill that into me as well. No matter the situation, she always encourages me to look at the other person's point of view and try to understand why they did what they did. Yes, sometimes this is beyond annoying because I just want to be done with the situation. But at the end of the day, she is just trying to help me save something that I care about or at least end it in good standing. I applaud my mom for this, because she does it without having someone to remind her of that.

How to do my hair and make up

This is a given. I know most moms do this, but honestly days of my mom doing my hair or make up are some of my best memories. Whether it was for weddings, just for school, or even prom, she was always there to be my personal stylist. I love when she still does my hair and make up because it gives me time to talk to her. Sitting at the vanity in her bedroom, while she does my hair is one of my favorite places, it almost makes me feel safe. I hope she will still be willing to do that when I have my own kids!!

How to love

Learning how to love is the most important thing my mom has taught me, and I do not even know if she knows that I learned that from her. I hope one day I love like my mom loves. To be honest, I do not feel like I can describe it good enough to give it justice. She is just the most selfless, caring, and loving person I know. She has never made me feel like she is not in my corner or that I should doubt myself. She has continuously pushed me to be a better athlete, student, friend, and person.

To this day my mom is still my chauffeur, my chef, my confidant, and my best friend. The relationship I have with my mom is one I will forever cherish.

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

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He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

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We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

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And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

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All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Attend the first class

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