To My Pushy Friend
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To My Pushy Friend

Haters are my motivators.

Natalie Davis
Apr 26, 2016
University Of Mary Washington
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To My Pushy Friend
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Dear Pushy friend,

Thank you for always pushing me to study for that exam or final, even when I didn't want to. When I was unmotivated you incentivized me. Whether it was with coffee, sleep, or food- it worked. You are the real MVP. For all the times you attempted to get me to start my work early, thank you. You tried. Better luck next time. But probably not. I probably procrastinated and waited until the last minute like usual. You may have not succeeded, but it's the thought that counts, right?

You always cared. Sometimes even more than me. Thanks for caring and stressing enough for the both of us. Sometimes, I was really confused as to why you cared so much. Why was it so important to you that I passed my test or turned my paper in on time? I now realize it's because you love me, and want me to stay in school so we can hangout still, or at least that's what I tell myself. Thanks for helping me not do as bad as I could have.

Sorry for all the times I yelled, cried, or got really mad at you. All those words meant nothing. I was really just mad at myself for not being more prepared. Thanks for not taking any of those things to heart, for the most part, and for still continuing to push me. Thanks for helping me calculate the lowest possible grade I can get on an assignment and still pass. Sometimes when I was at that point where not even your pushiness was going to help, crazy to think I know, you did math for me. You know just the way to my heart-- the lowest possible grade I can get to still get a C.

Also thanks for pushing me outside of school work. For pushing me through life. Sure sometimes it is great to have the go with the flow attitude that I have, but sometimes we need someone to open our eyes for us. Thanks for doing that. For pushing me to go to the gym. For making me go outside of my comfort zone and meeting new people. Thanks for helping me grow and for holding on to me no matter how hard I squirm away from responsibilities.Thanks for loving me and my unmotivated self. Even when I am a jerk.

Love you lots!


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