Reckless Optimists

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“1. Stay in on a rainy Friday night curled up on the couch. Grab a fuzzy blanket and a cup of tea to comfort you while you watch sappy movies. 2. Wake up early on Saturday morning. Go run errands with your mom and drink coffee together. Sing on the top of your lungs in the car and laugh as you drive by a guy who is driving with his cat in his lap. 3. Stop by an old friends house. Catch up and reminisce. 4. Take your dog for a walk. The fresh air is good for him and you. 5. Meet your friends for dinner at your favorite place. Forget about him. Your have your friends. And that’s all you truly need. 6. Call your dad back. I know you do not want to talk to him but give him a chance. 7. Volunteer at a church. You’ll smile to yourself as you’re surrounded by old people who are filled with faith and love. Even if you do not know what you believe in, this will help you to believe in yourself. 8. Go to the mall and splurge for yourself. Buy that dress that you’ve been eyeing. And the lipstick that you’re afraid you can’t pull off. The heels that you’re in love with too. Buy it all. It’s important to do things for yourself. 9. Be spontaneous. It’s 11 o'clock on a Tuesday night and you don’t want to be alone. Call up your best friend and drive to the beach. 10. Stop worrying so god damn much. Talk to the cute guy at the coffee shop. Even if it goes no where, at least you did it. 11. Take lots of pictures: with your friends, the trees, your stepdad’s dog, old buildings, the sunset, your coffee, anything and everything. Print them and hang them all over your room. 12. Most importantly never forget that you are the only person you have to do anything for. Leave if you’re unhappy, do not stay with him because he loves you. Study for the test because you want a good grade, not because you’re afraid of disappointing your parents.”

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