I see you.

I see how you have your headphones on to drown out the sound of socializing around you.

I see you watching TV on your laptop to distract yourself.

I see you trying to do homework to keep your attention occupied.

I see how strong you are.

It takes a special kind of person to go and sit by themselves to eat. Especially in a place like the cafeteria where you feel like everyone there is with a group and noticing you. But keep your head up high and know that you are braver than any of them. And know that they're so caught up in their own interesting social lives that they won't even notice you.

Don't feel like you owe them anything.

And I know that you probably planned to meet with people and it just didn't work out.

And I know that you have plenty of friends who just couldn't meet you right now.

And I know that you don't need a reason that you're alone.

Eating is not a social event, it is a necessity.

So feel free to eat by yourself and be proud.

Because I see you, sitting there, eating by yourself...

And I think you are amazing.