*Goodbye Anat, My "Wisdomous Friend"*

The only phrase that surfaces at the moment is "I'm going to seriously miss you, honey!"

 

This woman has taught me so much in life. Just some of the lessons include:

1. A man is never worth you reducing yourself, for whatever reason.
2. You need to have an open mind when it comes to both people and relationships.
3. There is no perfect time to open up.
4. Stand your ground when you need to do so.
5. Never do anything that you don't want to do.
6. There are people you can trust out there!
7. Don't be afraid to speak your mind.

And now that she is leaving to Israel to begin her next big adventure/journey, I feel as though I am at a loss & yet, although I feel sad about it, I'm so glad that now other people can benefit from what this woman has to teach, albeit indirectly.

Thank you for being a blessing in my life, Anat. You helped contribute to the person I am becoming. Your voice will unlikely leave my head for the next good few years! Finally, someone whose opinion actually means something to me! I'll never forget the realistic, honest, & practical advice you gave me over the past two years. Even though our time together was short, I feel as though I've benefited a life's worth of experience. I'm so looking forward to what the future has for you. This isn't so much as a goodbye as it is a good wish for your life abroad because you can't get rid of me that easily, my dear!! ;-)

Love you lots! I'm going to miss you tenfold x one million!