I Love Myself

6 months ago, I hated myself.
6 months ago, I was a true piece of shit.
But my o my how times have changed....

Summer always has a beautiful effect on my life.
The reuniting with family and friends.
The hot days working at the greenhouse and at my favorite local restaurant.
Those karaoke nights in the bars singing my lungs out with all my friends.
Those nights at the drive-in catching a new flick.
The memories of laughter, of friendships, and good times.

It was around this time that my very foundation began to alter. Thanks to the support of my family, friends, and some other role models of mine, I finally found someone. Someone that I can always depend on. Someone that I am more proud of than ever before. Someone that will always be there for me, no matter what. I found..........ME. Someone I never knew. Someone I had been longing to meet. Someone that has changed my life. He is a wonderful person.

Along with him, I gained a closer relationship with my family and friends as well. Nowadays, I don't NEED a girlfriend. I don't NEED a significant other. I am my own person, because I have found ME and I am proud of who ME is. If anyone doesn't like ME, then they can leave. The door to my life is always open, for those who want to come and for those who choose to leave.

Ladies and gentlemen, I've learned that there are more important things in life than obsessing over a love interest. Or drowning in self-pity. Or self-loathing. The two most important things in my life are these:
1. My relationship with MYSELF
2. My relationship with family and friends.

I encourage everyone to find themselves as well. Find YOU, and be YOU, no matter what. If someone doesn't like YOU, well they can kiss your ass. I've come a long way in 6 months, and I don't plan on EVER going back to my old mindset. If I can do it, you can do it. I believe in you, because I finally believe in myself.

I BELIEVE in myself.
I AM COMFORTABLE with myself.
I CAN TRUST myself.

I LOVE MYSELF.