Thursday, September 24, 2009

a friendly note

What is a friend?...


Somebody that you can never say enough nice things about. Someone who is down for whatever [crazy] idea you have in mind, and will tell you the honest to goodness truth. Somebody who makes you feel at home. (Love you Jen)


Somebody who knew you back when you were both a snot-faced 5 year olds; Who, besides getting taller, hasn't changed a bit and can still make you laugh till you pee your pants. [and who won't get too upset that you posted this hideous picture of the both of you...](love you deedee)


Somebody with whom you can be completely ridiculous, whether that means being emotional or being silly, and they get it, & they join you. (Love you Clint)


Somebody with whom you just have a connection and you never forget them. You keep in contact forever & make sure to visit once a year, b/c you just adore them and want to be a witness to their life. (Love you Jen)


Somebody who you believe to be your twin soul, who you recognize yourself in. You just want to eat them up b/c they just make you giggle and enjoy the pleasures of life. (Love you Mare)


Somebody who willingly shares themselves without pretense. Somebody who is always excited to see you, laugh about old memories, and make new ones. Somebody who holds you accountable. (Love you Traci)


Somebody who inspires creativity. Somebody who roots for your success even from thousands of miles away. Somebody who you can pick up from where you left off. Somebody who makes you laugh out loud from just thinking about them. Somebody who receives the telepathic messages you're sending out...seriously (Love you Dixie)

Somebody who is mindful.
who gives you the benefit of the doubt.
who helps you be your best.

These are the things that I value in my current & my future friends.

I have been blessed with some mighty good amigos in my day. I believe that if you want a friend, you first have to be a friend by concerning yourself with her needs. Of course, I'm not a perfect friend, but in recognizing how blessed I am in the friendship arena, I'd like to step it up. I want to more willingly serve my dear friends, being more mindful of their needs and loving them more unconditionally.

Let's be better friends.

2 comments:

Dixie & Markus said...

Aw aw aaaaoooww! Melt my heart and serve it as friendship sauce over a cake of love:) It's true, I've busted up with laughter so many times just thinking about you. Can't wait to hang out again.

Marianne & Eddie said...

omg we totally have twin souls! i love it. you have always been so good at putting into words exactly what i feel; this is no different =) this post is so fantastic you have such good people in your life~