When I was in 7th grade, my BFF and I had an argument. Later that day, she sent me a nasty note that basically said “Good luck in life. I’m prettier, more popular, smarter, and will have a great life without you. You are nothing without me.” I remember being amused by the note – while she was prettier, smarter, and more popular, I was nicer than she was, and happier in my life, and figured that would get me far. We made up the next day, and we are still friends 30 years later. I just found the note, and I was right – being nice and being happy have gotten me far in life. Every time she has a few drinks she confides how jealous she is of me.
