from a friend that taught me that a good friend is like a wedgie – it feels good when you pick one:

i am so proud of how strong you are and how much you know what you want or at least following your heart when you’re not sure what it is you want and what you need to do to be happy.

and this is friendship reciprocated because ARs influence on me has been significantly profound since the moment i met her.  we have gone through many triumphs and tribulations together.  and now both faced with the daunting task of figuring out where we want our lives to take us, i am calmed knowing that we continue to be a source of moral inspiration for one another.