I have learned many things in my life, so far. I learn more things every day. Like what “OMFG D00d Bob is t3h UBER 1337 R0XX0RZ LOL” means, and that it’s part of a whole separate language shared by ubergeeks and computer nerds (meant in teh best, most affectionate way, of course) that I was completely oblivious to. Or what basal calories are. Or what it’s like to truly care about someone, even more than oneself.

I thought I would put my commentary into the form of this “15” that everyone’s been doing over the last couple of days. The following are things I have learned from people on my friends list (and no, they are not all on my top 24):

1. From you, I learned that I was strong even when I think I wasn’t. Thank you.
2. From you, I learned that not all men can’t talk about their depth of emotion, and that sometimes, letting go gets you what you were looking for…only too late. Thank you.
3. From you, I learned that even childhood dreams can turn sour, and dirty. Thank you.
4. From you, I learned that even disagreements can turn to friendships. Thank you.
5. From you, I learned the true meaning of the phrase, “true beauty lies within.” Thank you.
6. From you, I learned learned what temptation truly is. Thank you.
7. From you, I learned that beautiful faces do sometimes hide beautiful souls. Thank you.
8. From you, I learned that you were not just a boy, but a man, and that there is a difference. Thank you.
9. From you, I learned how to deal with betrayal. Thank you.
10. From you I learned what it was to live in love and companionship. Thank you.
11. From you, I learned what true ambition is, and what it takes to realize your dreams. Thank you.
12. From you, I learned to forgive and embrace. Thank you.
13. From you, I learned to get over myself and my fancies. Thank you.
14. From you, I learned how to laugh with abandon. Thank you.
15. From you, I learned to look at the beauty in things that I thought were dark and ugly. Thank you.