Friendships...

Some days I wish that we all lived closer. I want to be able to call you to go shopping, or to meet for lunch, or to go on a walk, or just to come over after work and have some wine and hang out. I think how fun it would be if the four of us could actually DO things together rather than just "keep in touch" and plan yearly reunions. I wonder what it would really be like. Would we call each other? Or would we slowly drift apart, taking for granted each others' presence and forgetting to stay friends?

The other day I met these two women who have been "best friends forever" and who call each other sisters. They only lived in the same town for 15 months. My mom, who has never really had friends who don't live nearby, didn't get it at all. She was astounded that it would be possible to keep in touch so well that you are able to be so close and yet so far apart. But I get it. You may all be scattered across the country, but you're still the ones that I want to call when I have really good or really bad news; you're still the ones that I want to stand up there with me when (and if!) I get married, even if you're all 30 by then - sorry had to remind everyone that I am still the youngest; you're still the ones that I want my children to know and love. You're just my friends, and it doesn't matter where you are.

Okay, I think that's enough sentimentality for now! On a completely different note, I'm going back to NC tomorrow for former roommate's wedding shower and bachelorette party. You all are officially in charge of my bachelorette party! Former roommate #2 and the matron of honor have been at odds about what to do for the party because they are both worried about what they want to do. Anyway, yall have permission to trump my future maid of honor (BF from high school who doesn't really drink.. yeah not a good plan!) and plan the bachelorette party. In fact, you have my orders :) I want it to be fun. And yall know fun!

Miss you lots but love you more!