Now, I know that normally, my posts are pretty "deep". I like to challenge people and myself. I like to force people to think, it seems like a lost art...thinking, that is. But today, I just want to be thankful.
I spent last weekend in Phoenix with a friend that I've known for 80% of my life (I couldn't stand her when we first met, but I'll tell you about that another day, lol!) I got to hang out with a friend that I met when I was in ATL. It's funny how I've been searching my whole life for true, fulfilling, wonderful friendships, and the whole time, they were right under my nose. I got to meet so many AMAZING people who just talked and laughed with me like they'd known me my whole life. No judgments, no assumptions, just fun. Although I do get lonely here in Vegas, it is awesome to know that I have come to a point in my life where I can sit back and evaluate the friendships that I have and weed my friendship garden.
I have had friends in my life since...I can't even remember when. April, Cyndy, Julie, just to name a few. We've known each other since our middle school days and lately, it feels like we've never lost contact. I am SO thankful to have a group of women in my life who know me...all of my quirks and OCD tendencies...and love me anyway. They never call me "judgmental" or say that I am a "know-it-all". They love me for who I am and value me as the person that I am. Yes, we have similar sets of morals and values, but we know that we are all human. There is nothing better than having a friend, or in my case, a group of friends, with whom we can discuss our faults, our mistakes, and try to make each other better.
It's funny to me that at 30 years old, I finally found my niche with people. New friends in AZ, old friends made anew all over the place. I don't care if I have no friends or very few friends where I am, I have friends in so many places that would make for great vacations. I'm starting to realize that I'm a very blessed girl. So, to all my friends, old and new, THANK YOU for being amazing people and for loving me for who I am...even if I am certifiable on most days.
