a very near and dear friend of mine recently asked me to write a post about him. I initially wrote this request off because I had no idea where I would even begin. Marcos was a coworker at ExpressScripts and I honestly can say that he has had one of the most positive impacts on my life. I could consistently count on him to lift me up and give me encouragement - but also he made sure I knew that HE was boss. One day in particular I was telling him about my boy woes (WHAT?! JK I've never had those in my life....) over our interoffice communicator. After relaying to him that I am a mess this is what I received:
"Princess, you are not a mess. You are at a point in your life that you want someone in your life. we have all been there and 95% of the people living today are still going through it. Nobody wants to be alone. I just don't want you to end up with the wrong guy because you are to in a hurry to be with someone. You are young, beautiful, extremely intelligent, fun and funny. Just take it slow. Being in a relationship is a bonus. Take care of the important stuff in your life first and I'm pretty sure everthing will fall into place for you after. There is more to life than boys #Boss"
It may not seem like the most novel concept - in fact, it's been told many different ways before and will be told a multitude of different ways again. I am more than happy to say that Marcos' phenomenal advice has finally become my attitude. I am BEYOND content with where I am right now, but tonight I had a moment of weakness where I needed to be reminded of Marcos' encouraging words.
I'm not a perfect person, and I don't deserve a perfect person. Hell, I don't even want a perfect person. What I do deserve is somebody who encourages me to grow and continue to better myself. Not for selfish gain, but because they're striving to be the best version of themselves as well.
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