Hey friend,
First let me explain who you are to me. You aren’t the friend that goes out and drinks and parties and does crazy things. You’re not the friend who is a whirlwind of messes but an all-around good time. I have those friends too, but you’re a category all your own. You’re the friend that pushed me out of my comfort zone. The friend that made me say yes to things when I wanted to say no. The friend that made me realize that life is only fun if you make it that way.
So, wild friend, thank you for being you. Thank you for always being ready for an adventure, ready for the next big exciting thing and ready to make that happen all on your own if it seems like life isn’t keeping up. Thank you for having weird ideas (even more weird than my weird ideas, if that’s possible). And thank you, most of all, for being courageous enough to go out and do whatever you set your mind to.
When I first met you, your outspokenness and total commitment to being weird and wild every second of every day scared me. I didn’t think I could handle you — you literally ran everywhere, all the time. Your thoughts (and your mouth) went a mile a minute and never stopped. Like, not even at 3 a.m. when I had to get up for work at the crack of dawn the next day. And that hasn’t changed since I met you, but I have changed. Because of you, I’m a better person.
Because of you, I’ve learned to say yes. When I’m uncertain about a person or a social event, I channel my inner you and push myself out of my comfort zone. And, let’s be honest, the best way to grow and learn is to leave your comfort zone. You’ve taught me so much, in the most literal way, and because of everything I’ve done because I knew you’d do it.
Everyone needs a wild friend. A friend that pushes them to say yes, always, a friend that forces them to endure a 30-minute commute just to grab ice cream and watch fireworks for five minutes. A friend that is always up for a challenge, or an adventure or even just willing to try a new restaurant.
Thanks for being that friend for me.
Love
always,
Your
biggest fan
