Happy days spent with heart-healing people

I had such a good day today, which makes me extra happy because I had a super shitty weekend.

I made it to my bus well on time despite oversleeping, and fitting in today's Insanity workout (which was easier today so I tried harder, think I'm getting the hang of this!).

I spent most of the day with my gorgeous best friend, who is possibly the cutest person ever because the cuteness is so unexpected.
When I told him that my dad had called me selfish and other not-great names he said: "You really are selfish though." Then he smiled very slightly as he finished his sentence: "You're just so kind and generous, you're always giving so you must be selfish." He just knows what to say.
Then there was added cute when he was sad that he couldn't see me on my birthday even though I never expect to see him on the day. When I told him not to worry about it because we had today, he said that it was not the same because he should be there on the day. He has now promised to phone me instead.
I have known this boy for almost 3 years now, and I could not be more grateful to have him in my life. Every time I see him I am able to realise that the things bothering don't matter like I think they do, I laugh properly for a change, and I honestly just feel complete. Best friends are worth the world, because they make your world right again when everything feels topsy turvy.

After saying goodbye to Will I saw two random pre-uni friends in town who were also cute and wanted to meet up and go out for my birthday. It was surprisingly lovely to see them, and I really look forward to meeting up with them soon.

Came home to Ben and Jerry's, and the first skype call with my eldest brother, making this the first time I have seen his face in real time since he came to London two years ago. It was an incredible feeling, and a wonderful end to a wonderful day <3

Today I am especially grateful to the extraordinary people in my life who make me believe that everything really is okay or will be, and who make me believe in better things. I have made it through a relative ton of shit because there are people on this world who are worth making it through for.

I am also endlessly grateful for my mum, who held me yesterday while I ugly-cried about the pain that my father was causing me. She didn't get frustrated or irritated or bored, she just told me that I was loved and stayed next to me until I was done. That is how parenting should be done.