Letters From Friends

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. . . . Explore. Dream."
*Mark Twain*

On Wednesday morning, getting up and ready for my run I checked my emails.  Two friends of mine from High School, and on Facebook had emailed me.  One I hadn’t heard, or seen much of since, well…probably high school, or shortly after.  I was glad to get an email from her.  “Kerry” she started off, and continued to write a little note telling me why she was writing and in the end she wrote—

“you seem so happy with where you are in life. You are an inspiration. Keep it up :)” 

Getting this letter brought a huge smile to my face! The next letter I got was from a fellow blogger and friend;

“….. LOVE your blog !! Happy belated birthday girl!! You are awesome ;-)”. 

Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

I can’t tell you how nice it is to get letters like this, comments on my blogs, emails and comments on FB.  Reminding me everyday why I write, for me, for you, for my family….for my sanity, for my possible carpel tunnel that may happen with all the pen to paper writing I do.  I think sometimes as we are blogging, and writing, sometimes we might lose sight of why we are writing, some of us write for a comic relief in our lives, a sort of therapy for ourselves, and an update and look into some of our most intimate moments. 

Sunday, the day before my birthday I was contemplating not writing anymore.  Until I got this from a friend through my email  

“Its taken me a long time to discover it, but I just read your blog for the first time. I love it Kerry! I knew you were one awesome girl, but never knew what a truly strong woman you are. ….I think you may be my new role model! Keep it up, and good luck with everything you do!”

Thank you friends.

“Inspire”

 

Day 01 → Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 → Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 → Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 → Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 → Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 → A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 → Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 → What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 → Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 → (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 → Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 → Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 → Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 → What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 → What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 → Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 → A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself