Sisters

One of the wonderful things about life is the people we all meet along the way ... and how we form bonds and connections with certain people. I was able to hang out all weekend with three of my closest friends, or "sisters" -- see above -- Britt, Kristi and Amie. I've known B and K forever. And, I met A in college, which was already 10 yrs ago.

I am an only child -- I wasn't blessed with natural sisters. This isn't a bad thing. Instead, my mom is and will always be my best friend, and I can pick and choose my 'sisters.' These girls I consider sisters: it's them who I confide in with my closest thoughts, my deepest secrets, my dreams, my regrets. Its them who know me best, have seen me at my worst and, with whom, I will always remain close - whose children I want to be BFFs with my children - whose husbands I want to be buddies with my husband, who I'll travel thousands of miles for to spend time together, and who are important on holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.

First, I'm so grateful for these girls in my life. They always keep me grounded, and although we don't see each other often enough (maybe 1-2x/year) each time we're together, I'm blessed to say that if feels like no time at all since we last hung out.

Second, it was also weird to have them all meet. B and K and I were all close friends together once upon a time, but when they left for college, I met A. A met B once a few years ago, but K and A have never met -- until this weekend. After introducing them and getting over the awkwardness of me knowing two people so well, who don't actually know each other, its funny for me to realize how they have so many of the same qualities. Sometimes it was even hard to remember who I said what to and then to explain the background of all stories/inside jokes while chatting. They all got along great -- and, although I love them each for their own individual-traits and quirks, I also realize how I continue to choose my closest friends based on just a few qualities that I must subconsciously find particularly endearing.

Finally, I've made a lot of great friends in this same way. I moved to Vegas, convinced it was the center of the world by Britt (btw: it is - the center of the world, that is). And, thanks to B, I've was able to meet a lot of her good friends, who become my friends too. They all have many of the same qualities, which is probably why we all connected and why I wanted to be friends with them too. (I can't even begin to name them all -- but they know who they are -- and I'm glad I got to catch up with you this weekend too!)

Overall, the weekend was a much needed break from my current reality to spend time reinforcing old bonds, forming new ones (meeting new additions -- quinn, jacob, ellie, etc.) and generally just hanging out together. These short trips never feel like enough time... but, I truly am so lucky to have each of you in my life.

Miss you already!!! Love, D