[music - Long Time Coming Jonny Lang]

So I was thinkin' today, as I have for the last couple of weeks, about friendship. I was feeling a little stupid looking back at all the great people that wanted to spend time & get to know me that I didn't hang with because I was too busy investing in certain people I was sure would be in my life forever. Turns out forever is a lot shorter than I had anticipated. & I'm left thinking well, "what if..."


Okay, thank the Lord I've moved passed that. I remember something my mom always told me, "if you can count a handfull of people as true friends then you're luckier than most." & I really do & it made me take note that I need to appreciate them more.

I mean I have Farah, who God knows I would have gone crazy on numerous occasions without her by my side. Even recently when things didn't work out on a very large scale, I got really frightened that our friendship was in danger. But after talking with her I knew it was all for nothing & I left knowing that no matter what kind of spats or blow outs we get into, none of it will ever be big enough to walk out on each other.

Mykul: he's just one of those people that I've been thru too much with to ever let fully out of my life. We may not be the bestest of friends but no matter where we are in the world we will always be family & there will most definitely always be SO much love there. & if I ever need someone to talk to I know he'll be there always.

Evelyn: she crazy...but that's what I love about her. With her I can philosophize til we're both blue in the face & we'll still find something to over-analyze! lol it's wonderful. & she's great about calling so I know no matter where I am we'll always be abreast on each others' situation cuz she's just that good where I am not.

Nataline & Crystal!: really, they are so great! I love them totally & I love how we can go months without speaking & a year without seeing each other but pick right back up where we left when it's all said & done. They're good people who, I feel, we're one of the first to really appreciate me as a person. They're definitely one the firsts relationships that I experienced both sides of giving & getting.

Brittany: she was the best roomie EVER!!! so awesome! great person & really fun to be around. she really put in the effort for our friendship when I was slacking & I will always love her for it. she really cares about me & I her. I am SO @ the wedding!

They really are friends that are more like family. They know my faults but they love me just the same. They've refused to give up on me @ times where I don't know if I could have said the same. How lucky, no, blessed am I?! yep, I think I'm good in the friend department, & I'm making new ones everyday! Now that I'm moving the world is anew & I am so stoked its unbelievable!!!