The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Friendship Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

1. My best friend moved to the other side of the earth for the entire school year. I thought I couldn't survive without her. While I still miss her like crazy, I think it's good that I've had to venture out on my own. (31.28)

If Shannon had stuck around, Virginia would have had someone to lean on, but she also wouldn't have learned the lessons she does from finding her own courage and acting on her own.