2000-12-07 | 04:20:00

when you were growing up, your parents probably told you that you were special.

then somewhere along the line, a really good teacher probably concurred that you were special.

maybe some bratty school bullies made fun of you because of your specialness.

but, thank goodness, your friends reassured you that you were special in a good way, and that those bullies were just jealous.

even though you had bad days when you thought you sucked, once in awhile you'd have a day where you'd go...

"hey! all those people were right. i am pretty special."

then you met a girl or boy who seemed to think you were special, too.

but, while they liked you, maybe that boy or girl wasn't willing to make any special effort.

you wandered on, hoping to meet someone who would celebrate your specialness for the right reasons...and with all their hearts.

you, in turn, would celebrate the special wonder of them.

so, i now raise a diaryland toast...here's to special someones...like you.

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