Dear LL

I'm not entirely sure when I met you. But I'm really grateful for having you in my life- you and AB. We are BUDDEES forever. Over the years, I've seen you mature. I feel like, before, AB and I would get upset at things you'd do or say, but I see how you've changed. I guess that's just you growing up. I see how much you care for AB and I. We usually catch up in person, so we don't text or call often. But I always appreciate how you listen so attentively to all I have to say. You show concern for our health (physically and mentally), which I'm not sure how much of an impact you realize that has on me. I can feel how much you care for us. I want nothing but success for you. I hope you find someone who will treat you with all the respect you deserve. I mean it. I see how you doubt yourself. But don't. It hurts and upsets AB and I to see you like that. I think as time goes by, it's harder to see each other in person, so I hope we can call more. I appreciate our friendship so much.

Privilege

the life i GET to live

I get to move my body

I get to have an education

I get to spend money on wants, not just needs

I get to be surrounded by supportive, loving family and friends

I get to choose what I eat

I get to have rot days

I get to be financially supported by my parents while in school

I get to drive my own car

I get to sleep in a safe space

Dear AP

You get me and I get you. I always enjoy our little updates and whispered conversations in my room. I love how giving you are. Even when you don't have much, you still give. I can tell your love language is gift-giving (you're very thoughtful with it). Sometimes I forget you're younger than me, because you're full-time corporate and I only see you during my breaks from school when I'm that unemployed friend. Anyways, you are genuinely one of the hardest-working people I've ever met. You manage to do school full-time while working to pay for tuition. You truly amaze me. I admire how humble you are. I admire how career-driven you are. You went from uncertainty about completing a bachelor's degree to now finishing up your master's (and you'll soon be a CPA). I respect you so much, and I hope your family sees how hard you work. All the stress will result in a reward, and you'll be able to provide for your family. You'll make them proud- you are making them proud. You've mentioned looking up to me for certain things, but just know I look up to you as well. I appreciate how you listen attentively and remember the little things my family mentions. You treat my family so well. We're so so lucky to have you in our lives.