I would say I have 4 really close girlfriends right now. And then there others who are good friends, but not the type I call up on a whim or hang out with often. And they are all SO different.
It's odd to say that they are all a lot like me but not much like each other. How could they be so much similar to myself... but so different from each other? That doesn't make sense. Yet it's true.
I think if you took parts of them all and squished them all together they'd be a replica of myself. I'm not going to put names... but you'll probably know who you are if you read this. (note: order is not in 'favorites', just in how long I've know you.) : )
#1: Family/OCD/Esteem Friend.... this friend is the one I talk to about family matters. the kids. cousins. siblings. grandparents. parents. etc. If the kids do something cute or funny she is the first friend I let know. Family means so much to both of us. We both love learning about our heritage and having keepsakes that have transcended the years. I love her SOOO much. We can talk for hours about a range of topics and I'm sad I don't to see enough of her. She also shares many of my crazy OCD quirks that we can discuss and totally understand each other on. Makes me not feel so insane that I'm not alone. : ) And most every time I talk to her, I feel like I'm the most important person in someone's life. I know I'm loved SO much and I gain confidence and motivation to be better.
#2: Spiritual/Crafty/Youthful Friend... his is the friend who I can get into deep conversations about enlightening or truly important things. She has been my inspiration so many times. AND... we could talk forever about all things D.I.Y. for she shares my passion for projects and craftiness. Heaven only knows how much time we'd spend together at Porter's/Michael's/Sierra's if we lived closer! (time we'd spend AND $$$$ we'd spend!!!!) We both love creating new things and oohing and ahhing over the things the other has created. I don't know how to describe the 'youthful part' other than if I say something or do something that makes me seem like a silly 5 year old.... I know she won't judge. and vice versa. Everyone needs a friend they can be silly with! : )
#3: Girl's Night Friend... this was the best word to describe someone who I can sit around, do girly things like nails and facials, watch a chic flic, giggle about random issues, and gab about the mundane and also the important things of life together. If I had a sucky day and need to vent, I call her. If I have a dilemma about what to wear on my date... I'd probably call her for that, too. : ) If my husband is being a crazy boy, I call to her talk about that, too, cuz her husband has probably done the same and we can take consolation to know we're in this thing call "life" together. I love that I get to be a crazy girl with her, but I also know she's totally got my back if ever I need her! : )
#4: New friend... I'm not sure what name I could give this one... 'Laughy' friend could be accurate... but it's more than that. From early on when we met I felt like we just kind of clicked and we could laugh together over so many things. She's amazingly fun and outgoing and I love having a friend who I can consider a "light" to liven up any event. We've been able to talk about family life... home life... school... spiritual matters... crafty things... and we've even had some super fun girl's nights. But only time will tell which one really stands out. For now I think I shall dub her my "Lively" Friend because that's what she does. Every situation is just a bit more fun with her there.
Odd still that I think I'm different with each of them. Not "not-myself", for I am not a person who ever attempts to act fake. For one... I'm a sucky actor. LOL For two... that is not something I view as a good quality in people. I'm still myself with each of them... it's just a different part of myself comes out with each of them. The part that relates to them comes out and we are able to have a stupendously wonderful time. And then when I'm with the next one then THAT part of me comes out more and we have a stupendously wonderful time. They are all important to me and I need all of them. Although it's been almost 10 years since I've had a close group of friends I did everything with.... I'm grateful to still have girlfriends I can spend time with, whether its one-on-one or occassionally in a group.
Thank you to all of you who make my life fun, enjoyable, and memorable. All of you and each of your unique qualities is important to me! : )
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