One of the greatest things in life are the people you surround yourself with. Some people come into our lives for a limited period of time and some are there for the long haul. And the long haul has some beautiful parts and some incredibly ugly parts. Those that stick with you through all that, they are the real MVP.
I met my "Ride or Die" when I was a little 9-year-old. She was in my class and we became great friends. Since then we have had our fair share of disagreements and arguments. Some lasting much longer than they should have, but we have grown as individuals and in our friendship to never let that happen again. We have had an incredible journey so far together. We have been apart for periods of time and always come back to each other. Yes, we are still human and may get jealous of the new friends that each of us have made in our new chapters of life, but I know -- and I know she does too -- that she will always be my number one.
Friendship can be a tricky thing. Especially with girls who bring emotions and pettiness to the table. Cutting people out of your life is easy; keeping them in is hard, but worth it. I am forever grateful for keeping her in my life, and even more grateful she's kept me in hers. She listens without fail to me telling her stories or situations that made me happy or sad. She will sit on the phone with me just listening to me cry and reminding me that she is still there. You don't find a person like that every day. She makes me laugh when no one else besides my brother can (and that's hard to do sometimes).
She makes me want to be a better person. She reminds me of my worth when I have forgotten. She is the most beautiful person, with a heart of gold, who will literally do anything for you. She has a mind of her own and a spunky personality that makes people just want to be around her. And I am the one who got lucky enough to have her as my best friend. I would be lost in life without her. I think we all need a best friend like that or multiple. It really makes life suck a lot less when times are hard. You always know that you don't have to go at it alone. Ever.
People that hold this spot in your heart are rare and few. Disagreements will arise on occasion; don't give up on the friendship because of them. Fight for it. It is absolutely worth it. Be open-minded when they tell you things that are for your benefit, because the majority of the time they have your best interests at heart when you have forgotten. They will always be there to hold you when a boy hurts you and threaten to kill him the next day. Then give you unconditional support when you still want to give you (and him) a shot. They will always have your back when you want to start a fight out in the parking lot. (I have never experienced this yet, but we always talk about if it ever happens, we got each others backs.)
Live your life for yourself, and always remember those that love you at your worst. Because they are keepers. I love you Taylor Renee Garcia. Ride or Die.
