One year ago from today..
Well it wasn't one of my best days. It was probably one of the saddest I have experienced so far. My best friend, my birthday buddy but mainly known as my dog, died.
I remember that day filled sadness, confusion, tears and just more sadness. I was just so confused how I was going to go on without my best friend.
My best friend's name was Eddie. He was fourteen, which means he was pretty old but he was still going hard until the end. I was fifteen back then so we were very close in age, exactly one year apart. I basically grew up with him my entire childhood and he was always known my dog. He was my parter in crime, my bedtime buddy, my leftover eater and most importantly mine.
It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't lost their pet before how you feel. Like a part of you is gone, you just feel empty.
Like a week after Eddie was gone, I got asked to apply to a program called Shad Valley. I basically just ended up applying because I wanted something to do to spend my time on besides being sad.
I will have a more in depth post about Shad Valley very soon!
I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes bad things have to happen in order for amazing things to occur. It's hard to believe, but things always get better. It may take time but it always does.
Applying to Shad Valley was probably the best thing to ever happen to me. I applied thinking I'd never get in but somehow I did. (Which was a real confidence booster) The best wasn't just the fact I got accepted but it was experiencing it. Attending Shad Valley was the most incredible thing I have ever experienced. I met 55 other students who are insanely talented and passionate. These students will change the world but they started by changing me.
It's so weird to think that this incredible thing happened because I was sad and just didn't know what to do.
Thanks Eddie, you were my best friend but now I have 55 more thanks to you.
Rest in peace, baby.
Xoxo
-Corella
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