my dash

I think it's ironic that a small dash is the part that tells the true meaning of your life. I've loved a lot of people and I've done a lot of things for it all to be represented by a little dash. The people that come first in my life is my family. I'd do absoloutly anything for them. I considered myself so blessed to be a part of such a loving family and I wouldn't change anything about them for the world. I love my boyfriend because without him I'd pretty much be a lost cause. I have the best friends that I wouldn't trade for anything. These are the people that truely understand me and love me unconditionally.
I appreciate not only all of the advantages I have in my life but the people who have made it possible for me to be where I am today. I went to catholic school my whole life and so my parents made really big sacrafices to make that possible for me. I appreacite all the teachers I've had because working on a catholic school salary is not much at all compared to a public school salary. I appreciate the people who go out of their way to make me feel important.
I've always been taught that respect is earned and not just given. Respect is a big deal to me. I expect to be given it in return of me showing it and I don't think that's much to ask.