30 Day Letter Challenge

Day One: Best Friend.

Dear Ashley M.M., 

I met you four years ago on a website much like this. During that low point in my life, as I searched for the unknown and drifted through life without the slightest clue as to where I was, you allowed me to be your friend and stayed with me through everything.

    Over the years, you've believed in me when no one else did and even taught me a few things in life. Heck, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here today; figuratively and literally. You were the one who helped me get back on my feet when all I wanted to do was drown in my own sorrows, you were the one who encouraged me to write even though I didn't think I could, you were the one who helped make me see that there was more to life than what meets the eye. For everything you've done for me and with me, thank you.

    We've watched each other grow up, I watched you pass through your scene phase from sophomore year, your pink uggs and starbucks phase from junior year, senioritis, graduation, and now you're starting your first day of college tomorrow. In the years that have followed, death and birth has come and gone. Lil Mckenzie joined your family, Bella passed away, and Willie Nelson (I will always call him that) came into the picture. I saw your soul being ripped apart when Bella was taken from you. I will never forget the sleepless nights you had to endure when she was gone, the loss of hope when it was too late to save her, and the crush when she was gone. I saw your heart shatter when S. was in court and when you broke up, I witnessed your mind break down from math. Me? I guess you just saw me grow up too. For every small milestone that we've seen each other pass, or passed through together, I thank you.

    A year ago, when nothing worked out for me and I was close to giving up, you reminded me that even though I didn't feel like it, I was alive and I had to stay that way. We've had hundreds and thousands of real talk about life, love, death, and darkness but it has never been dull. In my saddest moments, whether it be because of a stupid breakup or a life crisis, you helped pick me up. I look forward to more years, milestones, and talks. You're one of the bravest people I've ever met and I'm so lucky to have you as my best friend, these four years have been tolerable because of you and for that, I will always thank you.

Love,

Eugene Tan.