Have you seen my self confidence anywhere? She seems to have gone missing so I wrote her a letter hoping to get her back ASAP. I call her Connie for short.
Dear Connie,
I know, I know. I can almost see you rolling your eyes as you read this because I called you “Connie.” I guess we’re not tight like that anymore. It’s just that I miss you. Remember when used to be like uña y mugre (nail and dirt)?
What happened? Did I piss you off?
I know you don’t like it when I talk smack about myself. You made it quite clear that if I kept putting myself down you would not be sticking around. Every time I said something self deprecating, I could feel you pulling away and growing distant.
All I can say is that you were right and I was wrong. Will you come back?
Connie, without you I’m nothing. I feel lost. You were my best friend and made me feel special. With your support I was willing to take chances. I didn’t care if I failed sometimes because you were always there to remind me of my successes and assure me that there would be more.
Connie come back!
If I show you the proper respect you deserve and call you by your full name will you be my constant companion again?
Confidence I will no longer take you for granted. Confidence I will feed you with appreciation. Confidence I will never again starve you or insult you. Confidence I will cherish you and help you grow.
Your former friend,
Unknown Mami
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