I lost one of my bracelets.

I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. I have some beautiful things that my mom has made, that I’ve made myself and that have been given to me. But I still don’t wear a lot of jewelry.

However, friendship bracelets are my favourite for a few reasons. They always have stories. They remind me of people I love. I don’t have to remember to put them on. I believe in the philosophy of wearing them until they fall off, no longer or shorter. I have trouble letting go of things and this is always a nice reminder. I can lose the symbols of friendship without losing the friendships. I can remember or forget and be okay with that. Everything has a lifespan.