Letting Go of You…. (Navigating Genres Blogpost #3)

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To the “friend” I once knew,

Thank you for showing me that friendships aren’t easy. They take time to develop and grow into something more meaningful. But amidst all of the hardships, I guess I thought I knew who you were. I thought we were closer than that after having all of the real talks we had. I was there for you through a lot, and to find out that when I needed someone to be there at a rough time in my life, instead you were there judging me behind back and saying things like “I’m too nice” and that “it’s starting to feel fake”, hurt me the most. Even when you told me some of the choices you had made and were still making; so many people were judging you but I never once judged you for that. Instead, I defended you and was your friend in the most endearing way, even through the tough times. I tried to help you see the good in yourself and the reality of who you are for you. In those moments you confided in me, it felt like I could confide in you. Thank God that day never came, because I honestly thought we were true friends. Then again, the truth hurts sometimes; and the truth is I’m done. Not only because of the things you said, but because I’m tired of being pushed and shoved in all sorts of directions by you. I’m tired of not being heard, and for being judged when you knew I was in so much pain for losing a loved one at that time and almost losing several others. In fact I can’t believe I actually let the things you said behind my back get to me like this. Because at one point, it made me feel like I didn’t have any real friends here. What you had said even made go as far as questioning who I am and whether or not I was being sincere. Then I came to realize, who cares about what anyone thinks; because if you were truly my friend you’d be honest with me, instead of saying hi from a distance and acting like you know me because you don’t.

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It’s clear to me that the choices we’re making are completely different right now, and for that I get why we’re drifting apart. And since I’m being honest, I am more than ok with that. In fact, I’m glad it’s happening this way, because I don’t feel like I can be your friend anymore. I don’t want to have to sensor myself around you, out of questioning everything I say and whether or not it’s “too nice”. To be completely honest with you, I am a nice person and I’m not afraid to say that anymore because it’s genuinely true. You see, I know you think I give too many compliments and sometimes to complete strangers, but that’s who I am. I am the type of person who will compliment a complete stranger and not think twice about it. And if you are uncomfortable with that, then that’s your loss. Because I am a good person and a great friend. And if you can’t see that even now, then I guess this is goodbye.

Sincerely,

Malina

Works Cited

Smith, Louise. Living in the Past. 2011. Center for Spiritual Living. Letting Go of the Past. Web. 11 Feb. 2016.

Dirk, Kerry. “Navigating Genres.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing. Ed. Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemliansky. Vol. 1. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor P, 2010. 249-262. Writing Spaces. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.

 

Would you hire me?

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In perpetration for the real world and aspirations I hope to achieve during this first year of collage I will be composing a mock cover letter for an environmental-ish internship I hope to sometime receive this coming summer:

 February 9, 2016

Dr. Stacy Anderson, English 107 professor

California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, California 93012

Dear Dr. Stacy Anderson:

I am writing to you to express my interest in the position advertised as being open for this coming summer for your organization’s wildlife protection tactics. I am currently an Environmental Science and Resource Management student who will be completing my Bachelors of Science from California State Channel Islands in May of 2019. Although my focus of my studies have been resource conservation and restoration, I am knowledgeable in Ecology, resource development, Biology, Oceanology, Geology, and Chemistry as well. My resource conservation and Ecology experience, as well as my ability to learn quickly, tenacity and ability to apply knowledge effectively, would enable me to play a valuable role at your company.

My knowledge of human’s interactions with the environment, the natural cycles of nutrients, and conservation techniques together with my resource conservation and Ecology experiences. Has provided me with the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business world. I am familiar with resource and data collection, land surveying, and resource partitioning. I have not yet completed or received internships however with my background and aspiration to work in Environmental policy. My background includes the understanding of laws and regulations. As I have not received an official internship I have however participated in a research opportunity where I was able to travel to Santa Rosa Island.

I would bring to any position first rate communication skills oral as well as written, a pleasant and friendly personality, and the commitment to learn diligently and effectively. I seek to gain this opportunity now because as a trusted advisor told me “You only get three summers in college, and in each one you need to look to further your horizon” this is exactly what I set out to do. I hope to be able to gain momentum within my field to then further my knowledge and pallet so I can then go into law school. Where I would then set out to interpret the law and seek out the wrongs caused by corporations.

I look forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss this opportunity further.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Raul Perez

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