ahh, friends...

one of my longtime friends is visiting from out of town and last night i sat around talking to her and another dear friend for hours... we did a bit of girl talk, a bit of catching up, all the requisite chit chat topics were hit, and more... one of the many things we discussed was how you never really know exactly how someone else views you... and how it's always really interesting to get a glimpse at someone elses perspective... so, because it's fun, and interesting to boot, i thought i'd ramble down a few of my thoughts about my nearest and dearest gal-pals, and while i won't use names, i hope they'll recognize in themselves the things in them that i see...

friend a: is as beautiful as the day is long, is organized and creative, patient, thoughtful, funny, and kind... and i don't think she sees in herself even a tenth of the good qualities that she possesses. i wish i knew how to teach her to not judge herself so harshly...

friend b: is hysterical and entertaining, always seems to be around when you need her, can talk shit with the best of them, is brave, and outspoken - sometimes to a fault (lol). i wish i knew how to give her a sense of balance that would alleviate some of what makes her days hard

friend c: is intelligent (sometimes intimidatingly so), strong, driven, adventurous, independant, reliable and fun... if i had a magic wand to fix things, i'd use it for this friend whose been dealt far more than her fair share but never plays the 'woe is me' card (despite being totally justified in doing so, if she wanted to).

friend d: is probably one of the most giving, thoughtful people i've ever met. is smart enough to know that she doesn't know everything and has it in her to want to learn the things she doesn't know. i think for the first time in a long time i'm seeing her grow into self-acceptance. there's a sense of happiness in her now that is a treat to see...

of course, iw oudl hope it goes without saying that all 4 of these woman have some common traits... they're all beautiful - at one time or another i've looked at each with just a touch of awe over how beautiful they looked... they're all funny and fun - if they weren't, we'd undoubtedly never get along... they're all smart, though each excels in a different area... they're all supportive and giving and kind and i could ramble seemingly endless lists as examples, but i won't...

the point of the post is really to point out that each of these woman has at least one trait that i only wish i had... and amidst the day-to-day grind of life, it's good to be reminded that there are people, who, even on yoru worst day, wish they could be just a bit more like you, because you're amazing in one way or another...