Actually Asten

There are some people who change your life forever — even if they’re not here for as long as they should be.

For me, that person was Katie.

Katie wasn’t just my best friend. She was a whirlwind of warmth, laughter, chaos, and loyalty. The kind of girl who would walk into your life and immediately make it brighter. The kind of girl who could dislocate her shoulder at a sleepover, pop it back in, and carry on like it was nothing — because she didn’t want to miss out on the fun.

She was that kind of incredible.

Katie passed away in 2013, but honestly? I still feel her everywhere. In the songs we used to scream-sing. In the MSN chats that turned into full-blown dramas. In the little moments where I need backup, and I can almost hear her voice in my head saying, “Excuse you — this girl rocks.”

And she did.

She does.

She would’ve been my bridesmaid — no question. Which is part of why I’m not having any. Because not having her there in a dress, with that big Katie energy, doesn’t feel right. Same with Sadie. Losing one best friend is heartbreaking. Losing two? Sometimes it still doesn’t feel real.

But I carry them both with me. On the hard days. On the sparkly days. On the day I get married. I’ll honour them in quiet ways and loud ones. I’ll say their names. I’ll tell their stories. I’ll make sure their energy never fades from mine.

Katie, you were so loved. Still are. Always will be.

This girl rocks.
And I’m lucky she loved me too.

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💥 Daisy’s Corner:

“I never met Katie, but I feel like I know her. Anyone who could handle a dislocated shoulder at a sleepover is already cooler than 80% of my Instagram followers.

And to the universe I say: stop stealing the good ones. Rude.

Katie, wherever you are, I hope you’re causing just the right amount of chaos. And watching over Asten with pride. Because trust me — she’s smashing it. 💅”