Dear (Insert Name/s Here):
1. It's been a while! I've been missing our interesting conversations. Chocolates, Fashion, Music, Friendships, Love, Life. Don't you just love strolling down memory lane?
2. You were someone I could open up to and depend on. Thanks for being there to listen to my never ending stories.
3. You listened to my corny jokes and "laughed" at each and every one of them... no matter how bad the jokes were. Thanks for letting me be the crazy girl and handicapped comedian that I am.
4. Even though you always promised it would be the last one each and every time, I did you those "big" favours. At least, each and every time, you were so thankful. I appreciate your appreciation.
5. You gave me great advice on all kinds of things. Thank you for your so-called "wisdom." :P You told me I helped you the same way. Thank you for making me feel needed.
6. You were a great friend. [the past tense is key.]
7. I accept the fact that you're not in my life the way you used to be. Not completely, mind you. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done.
8. Why did you have to cut off our ties that way? Was it something I did? Was it something I said? Or was it something I didn't do? I don't understand how you can tell me how much you valued our friendship and just leave like that. At first, it really did seem like you were putting so much effort into staying in touch. No matter where you were, no matter what you were doing, you always managed to even just say "Hello." Then slowly, I felt you slipping through my fingers until the day you were completely gone. Without a trace. With little warning.
9. You said you'd answer all my wishes, if I asked you to. So grant me just this one. It's all I want. It's all I need. Help me comprehend what happened to this so-called friendship and I promise you can go on with your life without having to ever be bothered by me again. Just this once, don't push me out. I want in. Don't think I want to get too close for comfort. I just want some closure.
10. I'm not the type of person who holds onto grudges for dear life. You know I'm not. So let that tell you that even though I'm still a little dazed and confused, I'm not taking that against you. I realized that the inner turmoil that I may have experienced throughout this episode is just something that has helped me become the stronger person I am today. The hurt I may have felt just made me appreciate the joy of being with my real friends more. The confusion I may still have is helping me see the relationships I build in a better light. I may not hold onto grudges for dear life, but these lessons, I shall forever hoard.
11. After all that's been said and done, in a way, you're still a part of my life, and I thank you for being there to leave some footprints in the sand. You're someone I shared some special moments of my life with. You're someone I am still learning from, as the memory of you and how you've affected my life continously force me to realize and learn more things day after day. You're someone I will never forget. I hope you won't forget me too.
12. Goodbye, dear friend. It's been fun. It's been peachy. It's been one crazy rollercoaster ride. You changed my life more than you'll ever realize. Goodbye... and thank you.
- Nicole. [Roxy, to you. ;)]
