My better half
Dear Dylan, Do you remember that day we first met? I could not stand you. You just kept going on and on about how my favorite football team lacked so much talent. The amount of time we spent arguing that first day we met makes the amount of time we have been together so ironic yet so worth it. All the times we spent together walking whether it was from school or from your house allowed our relationship to develop so strongly. The long hours of phone conversations we shared together taught me a lot about you and your intentions. In spite of all our disagreements and petty fights, we seldom held grudges against each other and managed to find ways to forgive each other and it amazes me that we are still going on strong. Our shared experiences have surely guided me into becoming a better and stronger person. Being the main motivation in my life, helping me become a better basketball player, as well as keeping me away from the negative influences in my life are few of the many reasons as to why I treasure your presence in my life. Motivation, the most important aspect in what many individuals need in their lives, the one feature I lack absolutely none of because you are in my life. You never fail in finding ways to motivate me in my academic work. For example, you make sure that I complete all my homework assignments before I even think about touching an Xbox controller and only you know how addicted I have become to playing Call of Duty. More importantly, I have always wanted to become a pediatrician and if there is one person that supports this dream of mine the most, that person is undoubtedly you. I recall that time I felt like giving up on this dream because I felt it was unattainable, however, you were there to tell me that I was more than capable of this dream and if I pushed for it, then nothing or no one should hinder my way. Since then, I have not thought about letting my dream of becoming a pediatrician go. In fact, I have never wanted it more. As you can see Jiovonte, you ARE my motivation and words cannot express how appreciative I am for you being in my life. Not only have you been a big motivation in my life, but you have also guided and molded me into becoming a better basketball player. Being a good and strategic ball player was always in my intentions and with you by my side I have been able to achieve that goal with no trouble. For instance, you constantly tell me there is room for improvement which makes me want to strive to improve my game all the time. I remember the day you came to my game against Mount Miguel. I had a double double, one of the best games I had during my high school basketball career. Instead of focusing on the positives, you told me that I could have done much better by being quicker on defense and keeping my hands up in order for me to have had more steals in the game. In doing so, you helped me develop all aspects of my game also helping me to realize that being a good basketball player meant more than just having a lot of points or rebounds. Additionally, you are more than willing to watch me play whenever I ask and tell me what it is I do or do not do well. By taking me to the park and playing me one on one, you really helped me advance my man to man defense which you frequently told me needed the most improvement. All the times we spent playing basketball together has aided me in becoming a better player overall. In addition to helping me with my basketball skills, you have also made sure that I never get the chance to deviate from the road to success. As we embark on this journey they call life, we often encounter many circumstances where negative influences try to divert us from our paths of success but having you with me has never permitted me to stray from my path. At my friend’s birthday party one time, people were smoking and I told you I was curious about trying, however, you told me I was better than all those kids who were smoking and I did not need to smoke to be cool. Furthermore, you kept me focused on my ultimate goal to start a life with you someday. I recall a point in my life where I had hit rock bottom because I felt like I had no support financially and emotionally from my family in any decision I made. Hence, all I wanted to do during that time was party and drink, but you were there to pick me up and remind me that all this partying and drinking would get me nowhere near my ultimate goals in life. In all honesty, if it were not for you being in my life, I would have fell victim to these influences and for that reason I am so gratified for your unconditional love and support. All in all, it is true that many people live their lives never able to find their other half, their soul mate, their lover. Nevertheless I am more than blessed to have found you especially at such a young age. You have had such a positive impact on my life and all the memories we share together makes it so clear to me that we belong together. You have been more than just my lover but my motivation, my better half, and the reason why I strive every day to be the best I can be. Thank you for never giving up on me. Thank you for believing in my abilities. Thank you for everything.
Love Always,
Vanessa