Mom has always told me life is full of fakes, and I need to be strong and learn to cut them out of my life. I first started hearing this in middle school when people started caring about image, popularity, and whatever else. I would sit and cry to my mom, but she would also tell me to really appreciate the ones who stayed true. Honestly, relationships with people in my life haven't gotten easier in life as I have grown older. I still have to force myself to cut out toxic people, or at least learn to let them go for a bit. But as I grow older, I have noticed my real relationships with loyal friends have grown significantly richer. I have learned life is too short to care for those who do not care for you.

As much as the whole romance thing scares me, I have day-dreamed about my future wedding. Usually the groom has been someone like the singer I'm obsessed with at the time or whatever but enough about that. Despite whoever my groom might be, I know who will be my maid of honor, my bridesmaids, and sitting in the pews watching. I can see smiling faces of friends I have had for years and some friends I haven't known as long but still cherish. I can see my roommates, my best friends, sorority sisters, my bros back home, and many others. All of these people will be there because I know they care and because I cherish them.

Solid friends may be difficult to come by these days. When they do come along, water and feed that relationship. Help it grow. Put in time, and put in effort while making sure they do the same. If you are the only one putting forth the effort, step away and wish them well.

Sadness may hit me through life, but I sleep well at night knowing that if I truly needed someone, I have many people I could call and count on. I constantly have open arms waiting for me or smiles to welcome me. I have numbers I can text or call, and I have friends I can run and grab de-stress tacos with. So, to all those who I am talking about, and you know who you are, thank you so much. You make my life crazy yet so wonderful. I love you all. See you at my wedding one day when my future husband gets off tour.