In an effort to think positively, I will post about something I am EXTREMELY excited about. This Friday, three of my very best friends are coming to visit me: Lindsay, Holly, and Caitlin. The last time the three of us hung out together was New Year's Eve and that may have been a good time (see picture above for visual proof - I mean, the pictures was taken at midnight and Caitlin can't even keep her eyes open... or maybe she is blinking... either way, it was a great night!).
The good times I've had with these girls are countless. I mean, Holly and I have been friends since pre-school when she came to my birthday parties and played "Ponies Stop," (the My Little Pony game my parents made up for us) so clearly, there has been quite a few memorable moments between then and now. One of my favorites was the time we created a sport. Yes, thats right, 'couch jumping' actually originated in my basement and just in case you aren't familiar, involves running from my stairwell, jumping on a mini trampoline, doing a somersault and breaking the cross-board of my parent's couch when you land (yes, you can actually hear the board snap on the video). Among other things, crazy stunts like this make me very excited for Holly to come visit.
Caitlin and I also have some great memories. She and I first started to become close at Terri Newman's Dance Shoppe, where we bonded in our 'Children of Eve' lyrical dance (we got to look into each others eye in fear, grab hands, and run forward, it was beautiful). After that, our experiences in high school only brought us closer. Between both being on the dance and track teams and sharing a locker, we became really close (when I wasn't dropping textbooks on her head). Given how much time we spent together, I guess it wasn't that surprising that we each locked our keys in our cars on the same morning. To top it off, both of our cars were running! I know, I know, this does not make us look like intelligent people. In Caitlin's defense (and to further prove my own idiocy) she at least noticed what she had done. I only realized mine was running because I had to go back to my car to get one of my school binders, and then the exhaust coming from the tailpipe clued me in. I will never forget walking in late to Mr. Farah's class that rainy day, shoes squeaking loudly in the silent classroom. Caitlin, you guys might want to make it a rule that you must hold the keys up before locking the car door when you come visit, or better yet, mail an extra key to my house ;)
And finally, Miss Lindsay, or should I say Woodsdice? Lindsay is probably the most selfless person I know, which is clear from the fact that she will always dance to Oochie Wally with you so you don't have to dance alone, even when there is no music! My favorite moment with her might still be when I tried to give up candy for lent and she taunted me relentlessly with suckers, eventually sticking one she had licked to my cheek! But in all seriousness, Lindsay is very selfless and kind, and I cannot wait for her to get here. I only hope I can be as good of a hostess as she always is. :)
Based on the above stories, I hope I have made myself clear: my friends are a great time, and they crack me up. I absolutely love meeting new people and making new friends, but there is something about reminiscing with these ladies that will never get old. It helps to remind me of how far we've all come. I can't wait to show them around my new home and my new life.
Just a disclaimer, I talked about these three because they are coming to visit me, but there are not my only friends in Michigan that I love! Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about anyone. You know who you are... ;)
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