#i could just as easily list my top 5 flaws with in depth scathing analysis

[edwardsvirginity]

(vampireguarddogs) when you get this you have to answer with 5 things you like about yourself, publicly. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (it's non-negotiable because i said so, and positivity needs to be more prevalent.)

oof my personal statement for grad school is kicking my ass (STILL) and i can’t think. maybe this will be distracting enough. 

1. I am an excellent friend. Idk if that’s super braggy but it’s true. I’m like.. 5 people’s best friend. If I am within driveable distance of someone, I will drive to see them (even if it’s hours!) You’re moving to a different country? Cool me too, we’re still gonna talk everyday. We were frenemies in middle school and haven’t talked since but you’ve just posted something really vulnerable asking for advice on fb? I’m sliding into your DMs with perfect advice and inviting you to come crash on my couch in Paris. Actually, I’m inviting everyone to come crash on my couch in Paris. The 6 months I lived there, I let... legitimately TEN people stay with me at some point for free. At one point, I was hosting a close friend and her THREE FLATMATES. I’m the type of friend that when you find out I’m gonna be in a neighboring country, you invite me to come live with your family for 10 days (and I do it and learn basic mandarin bc that’s what your parents speak and i’m POLITE). When you find out I have a layover in your local airport you cancel your plans to come hang out with me in the airport for a few hours. I have open invitations for free accommodation at friend’s houses in at least 7 different countries. And you know why?? Bc i’m a ride or die bitch!!! You call me at 4am and I’m picking up. You’re vagueposting on social media and I’m there. It’s your birthday and I’m getting you the most thoughtful present you’ve ever received.  I’m sending you long messages about how important and special you are to me for no reason at all except that you’re my friend and I love you!! I’m sending you a package-sized box of candy from another continent because you sound like you’re having a hard time of things. I’m hiding encouraging and thoughtful post-it notes in the books I got you for Christmas. I’m straight up changing your life with my love and support (don’t @ me, I have receipts for this claim). And I’m backing off when you need space because I am respectful and not overbearing and I have my own life and other friends. So no big deal, but I’m a blessing. 

2. I’m really thoughtful (in a smart way). I always have something interesting to say that makes people think. I’m out here casually articulating things you didn’t even realize you’ve been thinking for years, no biggie. Alternatively, I’m making you question everything you’ve ever thought about the universe because of a passing, groundbreaking comment I made while I was distracted. 

3. I’m interesting. I’m fluent in French, I’ve lived in 3 countries, I’ve been to 24 (25 after Christmas!) My life is a mess of hilarious and bizarre contradictions. I’ve done a bunch of weird shit, and not done a bunch of totally normal shit. I work with refugee kids, which is always An Experience. I can hold a conversation with anyone because I’ve somehow done enough shit that I have something in common with pretty much everyone. I’m a weirdo, but like, the cool weirdo you invite to parties & all your friends end up loving. 

4. Most of the time I think I’m fairly pretty. 

5. I have a fun sense of style!