People always say, life is about compromise. Compromise this, compromise that. But what if I don't compromise anymore because I know my worth and what I deserve.

I want friends that are willing to go out at 2 a.m. for pancakes because I got too drunk and can't drive.

I want the friends that aren't afraid to sing as loud as they can with me at five in the afternoon because it was a rough day at work. I want the friends that will eat their weight in frozen yogurt with me so I don't feel self-conscious. I want the friends that are willing to pick me up at midnight from the side of the road because my night didn't go how I planned. I want the friends that are all love and no hate because there's already enough of that in the world.

I want a family that has a group text and loves each other unconditionally, no matter how much we fight.

I want the big happy family that actually talks to each other and has family dinners. The ones that you see on TV, where they actually want to know about everyone's day and then afterwards the kids do the dishes and everyone plays a game afterwards. Where is that?

I want a car that is so reliable that I never have to worry "will I make it? What if my car breaks down?"

If anyone knows me, they know the trouble I have with the car I like to call "Gloria." She is kind of a hunk of junk and I'm working on fixing this in the near future.

I want a guy that will give me the kind of love that I could give someone else.

I want the guy that is going to be there through thick and thin. The one that doesn't feel as if he needs to choose between me and his friends because we all get along. I want the guy that is willing to actually plan for once and cares what we do. Why is it always "oh you choose." I'm tired of choosing what we do, get creative. It's not that much to ask for because I would just be happy with star watching in the backyard.

I don't want to settle for a love-less relationship with no respect. If you're in a relationship and you aren't being treated with love and respect, don't forget to check your price tag. Maybe you marked yourself down because it's you that tells people what you are worth. Leave the clearance rack behind and get on the mannequin because you deserve to be seen. You're valuable. You should never have to teach anyone how to treat you. If someone doesn't know how to be kind and considerate then tell them to get out and to only come back once they have learned how to properly treat you.

I want the life I've always dreamed of.

The one where I feel super cool because I know I've made it in the real world. That all my hard work has paid off and I am finally where I want to be. The one with the nice house, stable job, options to travel and cute cat. It'll come soon.

But for now, repeat after me because I know that you also have wants and needs that you may feel like you don't deserve.

“I deserve the best.” Say it.

“I deserve the best in the whole wide world.” Say it with all of the confidence in your heart.

“I deserve the absolute best and for that reason specifically, I will let go of everything that is sub par.” Say it loud.

“I will only look forward and realize that the best is coming towards me, not chasing me from behind.” Scream it.

Work for it.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past is that if you want something, make the move to get it. Don’t wait for something that won’t happen because if you really want it, waiting isn’t an option. It's about working hard to get what you want. Don't get me wrong, I think I deserve what I want only because I'm willing to work for what I want.

So push yourself and never settle again.