There is no questioning that my experience in high school has be full of life lessons. I've learned that you can't please everyone, respect earned isn't always acknowledged, and that, in the words of Dr. Gregory House, everybody lies. But one of the most important things I've come to know is to never apologize for anything that comes from your heart. Tonight, I caught myself breaking this rule. I told a friend I was sorry for being honest about something, but the truth is, I'm not sorry at all. In fact, I'm sorry i apologized. I was worried and reacted as a worried friend would. I did what I would want someone to do if I were in the same situation. But as soon I said i was sorry, i broke one of my own most important beliefs: "I love you and I'm sorry should never be said unless you mean them." You see, "I'm sorry" is a unique phrase, a unique emotion. Its unique in the fact that no matter how many times you say you're sorry for something you aren't, it will never be true. It will be completely empty, a waste of breath. Tonight, I pledge to follow my own rule as best I can. I'll do my best to think every word through, not to say anything I would be sorry for later. I'll keep the phrase for when its needed, for when i screw up. So, here's to a life without empty apologies, a life full of unregreted honesty.
Post Title from: "Unapologize" - Carrie Underwood
