After a five hour trip home (that should have taken three
hours) I was more than happy to be reunited with my best friends. We’ll call
them my “high school homies.”
High School Homies include: Fat Amy, Shenaynay,
Bernadette, Gertrude, Betty and Candie (the mistress)
By their self-chosen names, it is obvious why we are all
best friends.
Spending the evening with these girls reminded me of how
much I need them in my lives. They brought me out of a rut that I have been in
for a little while now. I never laugh as much as I do with them. We can do
anything and still have a great time and I appreciate and love them so much for
that.
Why do these people mean so much to me? Well, let’s go
down the list.
Fat Amy, you taught me how to roller blade. Without you,
I would have embarrassed myself in high school PE when they forced us to skate.
;) You also have taught me how to roll through life. Every time I fall down,
you’re there to pull me back up and give me another push. Your faith and trust
in God is such an inspiration. I would be so lost without you. You get two
Emily hugs and a #friendsfolife.
Shenaynay, Shenaynay, Shenaynay. You understand me more than anyone. With a simple look, you automatically know the horrible thought that is going through my mind. Knowing I’m not the only one to think these things is enough to keep me sane. You are such a strong, inspiring woman and you have always been there for me when I needed you. We work so well together and I miss being able to mix our genius brains and create magic. You get three Emily eyebrow raises and one “hey girl, hey.”
Bernadette, my sponge. I speak for everyone when I say that you are the greatest listener. You always put everyone else before yourself and that never goes unnoticed. Your laugh is incredibly contagious and I love your sarcasm. Thanks for everything you have done for me over the years. You’ve helped me more than you’ll ever know. You get two Emily hair flips and one thirty minute back rub.
Gertrude, my optimistic counterpart. You are always so
hopeful and it’s so inspiring. Anytime I talk to you, I know that you will show
me a way that I don’t see on my own. You see the best in people when I immediately
see the worst. It is refreshing to know that there are still people who see the
good in the world. Thanks for being such an inspiration. You get three Emily
smiles and one snuggle.
Candie…the mistress. By your name choice, it is obvious that you have a great sense of humor. That coupled with your amazing artistic talents and natural beauty, you’ve got it going on. ;) Cand, you’ve always been there when I needed you. Once, I asked you for advice on something. I asked “have you ever just thought of or looked at one thing..over and over and every time, it takes your breath away?” Your response, “yes..steak.” (There’s that humor) E: “but have you ever felt like that..just swept away by one simple thing.” Candie: “yes..many times.” E: “What did you do about it?” Candie: “I loved every moment and never fought it.” This conversation happened in 2009. Fourteen years old and you were already giving life changing advice. Cand, these words have stuck with me since you said them. Thanks for always giving great advice. You’ll never understand how much you’ve impacted my life. You get two Emily hugs and a box of chocolates.
I love each and every one of you so much. These are just very, very short examples of how you all have changed my life. I wouldn’t be who I am without you and I never want to have to test that. I can’t wait to see you all again. <3
Smile always,
e.
*All nicknames were chosen by the homies themselves and
not by me. I do not condone any harsh terms or politically incorrect names.*
Stay Tuned For Next Week’s Blog With A Shout Out To The
College Comrades.
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