Well I guess I won't speak directly to Sarah, since she probably will never read this, but let me just say that I am extremely grateful to have Sarah Hardy in my life.
In the four or so years that I've known her, she has never once said or done anything to make me feel less of anything except just by virtue of being her. She is hilarious, beautiful, extremely hardworking, and one of the sweetest people I have ever met.
Sarah is the kind of girl who hates writing with a passion, but will take the time to write six or so pages just so that you know she thinks you're amazing. She is the kind of person that finds out that someone treated you not extremely well, and her righteous indignation on your behalf makes you feel like you are important.
Out of all my friends, Sarah is the one that I could sit for hours and hours and hours and do absolutely nothing but talk to, and still feel like I could do it more if I wanted to. She is the kind of girl who finds the good in people, then expounds on it enough to make you feel wonderful.
In the past, I don't think there's anyone else that has been involved in more of my drama, because she has been a huge part in ALL of it ... and I'm not talking about seventh grade, when we were both just really stupid. The reason you've (ope, guess I'm switching to second person now, third is too weird.) always been a part of my drama is because I cannot help but want to tell you EVERYTHING, because you always know just exactly what to say, do and how to react.
You have always understood when I'm a total jerk to you, and recently, since we don't have ANY classes together or ANY time to just sit and talk, the random phone calls from you to just talk have meant the world.
I don't know if I have ever sincerely helped you, but I can honestly say that you are my very favorite person on the planet to at least attempt to help in any way I can. I love to compliment you, because you always understand that I mean it, and you always act like I did something monumental. I love giving you guy advice, because you always act like you value it, I love when you ever ask me for help on a paper, because even though your ideas are always your own, and I end up not doing much at all, you still act like I did something amazing in helping you.
You are so extremely thoughtful, and deserve such great great things. You are another one who really doesn't think AT ALL highly enough of themselves. You call yourself stupid, yet you among the top like, what, 10% for intelligence and GPA in the nation. You think you're sooo rude, but really anyone who knows you admires your intelligence, and ask anyone, some kind word you have said to them has made their day. Seriously, you have made countless of mine.
I also know that superficial beauty isn't supposed to be important, but honest to goodness you are GORGEOUS!!! You underestimate the number of guys attracted to you, not just for your adorable laugh and SHINING personality, but for your stunning good looks. That should be very inconsequential since ya know, it's the inside that counts, but since your insides are completely beautiful and that's just a given, I think it's appropriate to tell you that if it was all based on physical appearance, you would still be soaringly above average.
Thank you so much for being my friend, and for the hugely long discussions about absolutely everything. We might talk about ridiculous things sometimes, but talks with you have also strengthened my testimony and my resolve to keep strengthening it, my happiness level, and what I'm so acutely grateful for right now especially, my self esteem.
I know I keep talking about that, like "Well gee thanks for makin' me feel like I'm awesome," which sounds pretty redundant after a short while, but you are honestly a life saver. I don't know where I would have been through high school if you weren't there reminding me that I have value as a person.
Thank you so much, for listening, and trusting me enough to tell me things too. Thank you for being there, and being sweet, and forgiving me, and being an example. You truly have been a great one.
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