Friends

At times, I just sit and and wonder of all the people I've come across. I've spoken to more people than what's met the eye. I've gotten in and out of relationships, all the various kinds of relationships. I am a quiet person, which probably explains me not being out every night. My circle of friends are very limited. And when I say very, it really means very limited.
I do not call everyone I know as a friend, you have to impact me somewhat before you become my friend. Along the years, people have come and gone. Many passed by, only a few retained. At a point, when I was a teenager I started thinking if there was a problem within myself, but I just let it go. Not bothering much about it.
Today, I realized one thing. That the very few people I have within my circle, there are my true friends. We may not talk to each other daily, miss birthday wishes etc. But one thing is for sure, when you're down, there are there for you. Making time to listen to you rant silly, lend you a shoulder when you need to rest your head and wipe your tears when your eyes shed them.
I have been on near and distant holiday trips with my friends and they are some of the best times of my life. All the fun, silly jokes, laughter and running after planes whilst negotiating with cabbies to drive as fast they can so that you don't miss that connecting flight. All those are memories that I'll cherish forever.
What provoked me to think about all my friends and how glad I am to have them as my friends was an accident stumble upon a blog about someone who said he was lonely and always feels like he's an outsider. My message to you, don't try to fit it. Just be yourself and those who accept you are your true friends. You may not have met them yet, but you will soon. And those are the people who'd be close to your heart forever. Never seek approval to be a friend of someone, the friendship will just happen. There are many 'bastards & bitches' out there, but despite all that, there are as many, if not more nice people around. Just be tentative and you'd find your best friend in the least place you expect. They'd come in any shape, size and form. I know I can't be any happier to have my friends as my friends for there are the people I bonded voluntarily and not forced.
I love you all!