Friends

Friends are wonderful. I really don't know where I'd be without mine. I love how excited I feel the entire day when I know we're going out on the town that night. It's nice to know that when I want to vent about the dirty looks someone gave me, traffic, work, relationship issues, that really cute outfit I'd never get my butt into because of my love of ice cream, or even just how ordinary my day is...somebody will be there to listen to me. :) It's amazing how an inside joke can make you giggle, a song on the radio can lead to phone calls, and how comforting a hug can be.

I enjoy every type of friend out there. The best friend who I can't go a day without calling. The long distance friends who always find a way to make it seem like we're so much closer than we really are. The friends you can have all night crying, drinking wine, laughing and venting with. The friends you know who will always lift your spirits by getting you off your miserable butt & making you go out on the town.

No matter how well you feel like you know your friends sometimes they can surprise you. Sometimes you check your mail & find a supportive card or letter. Sometimes they'll say "dinner is on me this time". Sometimes your friend will send you the most perfect book without even knowing how perfect it is. Sometimes they remember something you tought for sure they would have forgotten. Sometimes a kind email can come in unexpectedly but also at the most perfect time ever.

I've been going through some really hard times these past few months & the ways my friends have pulled through for me has been impressive. I'm deeply touched by the support and generousity I have been given. I've always known friendship was an amazing thing but now I know just how valuable of a gift it really is.