dear world,

hmmmm…. what i have learned recently especially during these difficult times. ive learned what kind of person i want to be. ive learned what kind of person i used to be and how ive come so far to be the person i am today. ive learned that friends will come and go but the only friends you need by the your side are the few that can get you through anything. ive learned that you have to be grateful during life and receive everything you are given with gracious arms because every joyous moment is a lucky one; there are people out there that may never experience it. ive learned that there are rude people out there and ones that are immature; yet, as much as you want to help them, they just have to grow up themselves. you dont have to sink with them, but instead you can rise above them. you cant let anyone influence you if you dont let them. if you dont stand for something, you can fall for anything. be proud of yourself and as long as you are happy, other people wont bother you. i learned family is always going to be there for you. things in your life that you believe you can get through alone are impossible without family. no matter how long you go without seeing them, that special connection you have, the one that makes it seem that you were just with them yesterday, will never go away. when the whole world walks out, they will still be there. ive learned a lot lately. more than i could ever put into words. ive learned that life is a gift and you must accept it each day with loving arms and a smiling face. ive learned that you have to be happy with yourself first before you can expect to make anyone else happy. and ive learned that the nice people with the good morals and hearts are the ones that make it farthest. you have to think how you would like to be treated. id like to thank everyone that has helped me come to these realizations, either good or bad. i wouldnt be the person i am today without of having these experiences.

<3 tori