Ode to my People

Ode to my People.

Over the years, I've grown up with a lot of complex personalities around me. I've learned to cope with respecting others. I have always wanted people to cling to me. This comes with a lot of exposing yourself to bullshit standards. When I moved to Richmond Hill, being the new girl was fun only because everyone was interested in finding out who I was. I also was inclined to know what new friends I would make. My biggest problem in school was my struggle to balance socializing and paying attention to academics. I always mention the wise words of my mother and father in my blogs. This particular case, they would always say, “These people you call your friends aren't your friends. They don't mean you well” Hearing this would often upset me. How could it be that these people I am making memories with now, not want to have this forever? It seems like the more I was around people, the more I was sucked into things like drama and fights. As many will and have found out, after graduation people who was assigned to sit next to you in 11th grade Trigonometry will no longer be someone you hold conversation with daily. A lot of the girls I laughed and partied with are not next to me now. The group of people I consider my friends are hand crafted and altered when need be. There's Ty & Nique, my fellow dark skins. I've known them since 5th grade. I made a promise with them on New Year's Day 2016 that we would stay true to each other. They are what I like to call my Soul Sisters. I take our relationship seriously, because these girls have only shown me growth over the past trillion years. It has been nothing less than a beautiful thing watching someone grow with you. Challenging, but still a great example of friendship. Coming into Georgia Southern, I met some incredible people. We started out in the apps Twitter and GroupMe. Hella encounters, platonic or violent, drew us together. As a small ethnic group of freshman from the class of 2018, we found out a lot about each other and ourselves. Tam and Kaysie are a great representations of where distinction and hard work can get you. These young ladies only bring good vibes around me. Strive to have people who are doing good things around you. Be like how you want those around you to be. Uplift your suhs. Can’t forget about the guys in my life that has had an impact. Ko and Tedwardo have been there for me in some of my darkest hours, uplifting me with good gas. Frank was the first to show me sincere love. I also had a guy to expose me to another type of fun and even this weird love. He's Nigerian with a cool name, Tos. Know just where to hold them at. Understand that everyone in your life deserves their own relationship with you. Respect it. I have this one friend. Her name is Trinity and I hold her in a special place in my heart. Only because I get her. Ever since I actually understood who she was by listening to what she had to say. I was around her a lot. I peeped how she moved and saw her heart is gold. I have a beautiful girl, Lo. I can call her my own. She is the one who understands me and cares about my wellbeing. I am blessed to call the people around me token. Of course I haven't mentioned everyone who has shined light on my life, but you know who you are. These token ones will be great to seek in the future when it comes to networking or even just vacationing and catching up. Connecting with others is a beautiful thing about life. Perfect how you connect.
Ru is Dai. 🌸