Nikki Yeager

There are people in the world who live life out of boredom. The ones who keep things on track, the ones who offer stability but little enjoyment.
Then there are the people who live life with an air of enthusiasm and authenticity. 

These are the people I love. They keep positivity alive; they breed optimism and the world is their playground. These are the people I choose to surround myself. The people who keep me on track.

One such person is my friend Moses (hope you don't mind me mentioning you, buddy!). Never mind the fact he dresses with a confidence few men can pull off. Never mind the military background and current fashion career. Never mind the unconventional lifestyle, ability to speak Arabic and million other traits. The thing that makes him worth knowing is his undeniable genuineness. The ability to experience the world in precisely the way that makes him happiness. So he wants to visit a certain corner of the country? He does it. So he wants to be better with names? He learns how. There's a zest behind his actions that can be spurred by nothing but appreciation for life. There's an ability to understand, accept and even enjoy the day to day in a way so many people don't dare attempt. I guess that's what you;d call "making your own happiness"

Something I hope to emulate, but occasionally fail at. After all, no one can be perfect.  

Having people in my social circle who radiate confidence and happiness does something for my life that is hard to put into words. It inspires me and keeps me going. It confirms my independence. These friends take a mirror, turn it to me, and reflect only the positives. They affirm my quirky lifestyle and give me the "ok" to be me. Granted, I'll be 'me' any day of the week without prompting... but it's the people in my life who make me feel great about the decision.

So thanks. To all the Moses' of the world. It's not just your experiences that make me thankful to know you - it's your love for the world. I adore that. 

Let's all take a moment and appreciate the people who mean the most.