I Promise, I'm a Nice Person

In all of my hot-headed haste, I almost forgot about these past two AMAZING days.
I got together with all of my old middle school friends for our annual Christmas get-together. But honestly, I wasn't really feelin' it before I got there. I felt mopey and the annoying depressed-exhaustion coming on, but I fought it and said to myself, "self, this time is going to be different. I can't explain it but it's going to be different." and so I convinced myself to take a deep breath and try to really feel happy. And you know what? I really truly did.
When I got there, the first four of us just sat around and talked. I suddenly felt this wave of relief come over me. I was genuinely enjoying myself. Even after the last two trickled in, it was still chill. We just caught up, had a bunch of hearty laughs, and, of course, played truth or dare.
I guess the reason why I felt like this time was different was because I've never been the loud, boisterous type (as all of them are). As we've gone through the majority of high school, we've all found ourselves. We've become more comfortable with ourselves, our lives, and others. The entire time I felt this undying, joyful peace between all of us. And you know what? It was an amazing feeling.
So I'd just like to take this moment to thank them for such a wonderful time. We really need to hang out more, instead of this once-a-year nonsense.
Hugs and kisses
<3 suz