I'm a fairly codependent person. It comforts me to know I am not alone; that I have someone with me. Travelling to Europe was an incredibly intimidating and terrifying experience. Lucky me, I didn't have to do this on my own. I had a very close friend join me for the adventure.
I'd like to thank her for being there. If it hadn't been for her, I may not have even went.
1. Thank you for signing up to take this journey with me.
You have no idea how excited I was to do this. I had never imagined I would travel like this, especially not with my family. Your choice to sign help pushed me forward into choosing to also sign up. Thank you for giving me that boost in confidence.
2. Thank you for comforting me.
Being on a plane stresses me out. It makes my anxiety act up just thinking about it. You were my plane ride buddy. Thank you for making sure our seats were together. Thank you for holding my hand when the turbulence happened and not judging me for crying. Thank you for periodically making sure that I was feeling okay and that my anxiety was not acting up.
3. Thank you for making plans with me.
I've never been out of the country. I wasn't even sure exactly what to look for. Thank you for picking out places for us to visit and sights to see. Thank you for helping map them out and having a fun solo weekend for us. Bravely going where I had not been before.
4. Thank you for laughing with me.
We shared many goofy moments and laughs together. Staying up late, watching dumb videos and just genuine joy. Laughter is one of my favorite things and I love being able to laugh with those whom I love (aka you).
5. Thank you for not leaving me out.
I'm always a little nervous of being left out when groups get together. I've had the unfortunate experience of being the odd-one-out in groups. I want to thank you for making me feel included and always counting me in on any excursions.
6. Thank you for alone time.
Every now and then I like to have a little time for myself. Even though we were roomies, you did give me space when I wanted/needed it. Thank you for those times for me to just be by myself. In a house full of people, it's nice to have some quiet time.
7. Thank you for being my common sense.
All my family and friends know that I am not the brightest bulb in the box. Sometimes, I lack what I need most-- common sense. Thank you for shining a light on any confusion that I may have experienced.
Thank you for being the person that you are. Thank you for experiencing this journey with me. Having someone along for the ride truly encouraged and comforted me. Thank you for being my friend. You have no idea how much you mean to me.
I love you, bud.
