A good friend is cheaper than therapy

8:32 pm, Hua Hin. I'm left to do homework, but instead, I blog. I've been thinking a lot today about influential people in my life. There's been many over the years, and I haven't always been given the chance to thank them, or tell them how much they've shaped the person I am. So I'll do it here, where no one reads, to get my thoughts out.

Person a.
I've known you for a really long time now, and you're the greatest person I've ever met. You are my best friend, and there's no debating that, and I will never, ever, ever let anyone take you away from me. Even when I'm mean to you, know that you're the person in the world I will always be there for.

I smoked a pack of cigarettes before mid-day.
I coughed up a lung around one.
I can't see a thing through my eyes that sting.
I can't remember having so much fun.

Person b.
You're such a strong person, and I respect you in the highest regard. All the time I've known you has been complete and utter bliss. You are always there if I need someone to talk, or if I just need someone to laugh with. Coming to your house is possibly the funnest thing ever, and something we all look forward to. You'll always be my favourite sailor scout.

Person c.
Ever since I met you, I've absolutely adored you, from Ballarat to Berwick times 1000. I love your sweaty hands, and I love all our amazing in jokes and crews. We have the best sleepovers known to man, and watching doglover is always a highlight. You're truly one in a million, and you're the only person I would ever sing any differing-lyrics-esque Beatles songs with. I can't wait for our Sk8er Boi dedication.

Person d.
I'm such a shit friend to you and I have no idea how you put up with me. But our weeknight hangs actually turn a terrible day into the best possible. You're always there for me, and I can be my complete self around you always. In our rough patches, I know you'll always be there for me, and now that you're in my life, I can't imagine it without you.

Person e.
You open my eyes to the world. Some days you make me cry, others you make me laugh, everything from you is unexpected. You're amazing.

Person f.
You're one of the most wonderful people on the planet, and I have no idea what I did to deserve someone like you. I am so happy you've stuck around for this long (3 year anniversary soon), and I actually don't know what I'd do without you.

Person g.
You're absolutely wonderful and irreplaceable. I can't wait to make a speech at your 18th, and I promise it'll be just as amazing as you want it to be. You are a true friend, and I will always love to touch your void.

Person h.
Basically, my life would suck without you.


My nice stage is over now, back to being a wanker.


Goodnight, peace.