Dear Nikki,
Hey, what's wrong? I've noticed you haven't been yourself lately. I haven't heard from you in forever and I worry that we aren't as close as we used to be. I miss hearing from you every day. There is definitely a wedge between us and I'm just writing to see what it is I have done to make you so distant.
I have just a few suggestions that may help you to be who you used to be. Everyone loves that girl! I think that maybe you need to change your opinion on some things so that you're not standing out in the crowd so much. You should start working hard again at listening to every one's problems and tell people what they want to hear.
Always smile and never cry in front of people. Crying makes you appear like you are weak. The anxiety you had before wasn't really all that bad, it pushed you to be a better person, so you should probably let things get to you a little more often. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? While you're at it, you really need to work on having goals that line up with those around you. It makes for a great conversation piece if you're in on what everyone is talking about. Also, you should sleep less and get more done. I know you're apartment stays clean and all, but there's always room for improvement.
Now, I get to the really important issues. Your religion. I know that you hate that word because you call it a "relationship". However, "religion" or "relationship", you need to tone it down some. It is the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about. You should probably love people less than what you do because it makes you appear naive. Also, wear those brown boots less often, that woman at the grocery store looked at you like you were way behind and not even close to Vogue. As a matter of fact, throw those things away! I know they are comfortable and keep you warm, but give those boots the boot!
Ok, now, your sense of humor is not as funny as you think it is. You should probably keep from telling jokes. Especially refrain when you are in a large group! You embarrassed yourself last time, remember? Your hair needs some updating. Your sandy brown hair needs more color and volume. Matt. Now, he is another area we need to cover right now. He probably thinks you're too clingy so you should be more self sufficient and give him more space than he probably even needs. You should act tough with him at times and be less vulnerable, it makes you look week and needy.
I have more to cover with you, but cannot fit it into the time that I have right now. We need to discuss this before New Year's Day! The new year is all about new resolutions and I'm going to make sure that 2011 is the perfect year for you!
Every one's Cherished Friend,
Acceptance
Dear Acceptance,
I'll do just fine in 2011 without you. I'm ok with being me. As far as all of the advice you mentioned in your letter to me - no thanks! Right now, I'm wearing my brown boots, loving my relationship with God, my hair is staying as is, and when Matt gets home I'm going to love him vulnerably no strings of "needed acceptance" attached!
Nikki
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