To the people no longer in my life,

I know you probably don't think about me as often as I think of you, but if you're reading this maybe I'm wrong. I don't know what the reason for you not being in my life is since a lot of people have left for all kinds of reasons. That's not something to evoke pity, its just a fact I've accepted. I picture myself as a stepping stone in life for some people and a travel companion for others. No matter why you're not someone I talk to anymore, know this: I'd welcome you back with open arms.

I'm not someone to hold grudges against people. Of course I get hurt and I may dislike you for a bit, but I dwell on good memories instead of bad. If we were friends, best friends or in a relationship, I always wonder how life's treating you. How's college going? Are your parents doing well? Is everything in life going like you thought? Sometimes I hope to bump into you just to catch up and hear that your life is going well.

I believe that everything happens for a reason. This includes why a person is in my life for only a certain period of time. Whether we were good friends all our lives until college, best friends during high school, dated for a while, experienced college together, went abroad, or just brushed paths for a bit, it was all supposed to happen. I'm not regretful that you're not in my life anymore. Sure, some of you I wish back more than others, but if any one of you contacted me right now, I know I'd smile and respond. Friendships, relationships; not all are meant to last and that's okay with me. I just hope I've made an impact on you.

Wherever you are, I hope the memories you have of me are just as fond as the ones I have of you. I won't forget the laughs, the stories or anything else that made our friendship unique. The pictures in my photo albums commemorate the fun times we had and I smile when I remonise. The past shouldn't always have to be stuck in the past because it has made me who I am and I have all of you to thank for that. To all the people no longer in my life, I sincerely hope you're happy.