this post is a collage of thoughts: last weekend I spent some time with a few girlfriends. (girl time is good for the soul) it's a funny thing making grown-up friends. we only know the grown-up stuff about each other. some of the most important people in my life these days, don't actually know much about the facts of my life prior to living here. the points on the timeline of one's life... birthplace, number of siblings, high school sports played...
and now the modge-podging begins: anyways, we found ourselves reminiscing (which a series of meg ryan movies can make you do) over lemon and sugar crepes. we recanted bits and pieces of our college experiences to each other with laughter. which brings me to modge-podge phase two:
and now the modge-podging begins: anyways, we found ourselves reminiscing (which a series of meg ryan movies can make you do) over lemon and sugar crepes. we recanted bits and pieces of our college experiences to each other with laughter. which brings me to modge-podge phase two:
aw college. a moment of silence for late nights, dances, bonfires, horkley's, the dorms, pranks, sunday games, and trouble making. what a good time we had. when I was getting ready to leave for college my family got together and everyone wrote down one piece of advice. my older brother told me to get to know my professors and study abroad as much as possible. one of my sisters told me to take one fun/interesting class for myself each semester. my 13 going on 30 year old niece told me to date a boy from every state. all good advice. ;) I though it was a little weird how all my siblings talked about "how much fun I would have" and this was going to be "the best time for me" with misty eyes. and now here I am feeling so sentimental about those four years.
phase three: at the beginning of april one of my old roomies, who I met freshman year, came out to NYC for a school trip. it was so good to see her. we took an afternoon stroll through the park talking a mile a minute. somewhere towards the end of our walk ya know what she asked me? "are you happy?" she said, "I just want to know if the people I love are happy."
which brings me to phase five: lately I have been overwhelmed with gratitude my life. the trails and the blessing that make up my days are not all butterflies and rainbows, but I do feel joy on a daily basis. I know I am loved and I love in return. sometimes I am almost afraid to let myself fully enjoy all the goodness. if I acknowledge how happy I am my good luck might run out and something terrible might happen. but that can't be true, right?
finallly, for my last layer of modge podge: I'll get to what I was originally trying to say when I started writing this post. it meant so much to me that my friend was mindful and sincere enough to ask if I was happy. that is the kind of friend I want to be. a friend who remembers special days, calls to check in, brings comforting words, sends tasty treats, knows how to listen, and prays over the happiness of the people she loves.
I have the same fear that my happiness/luck will run out. I feel like what goes up must come down but I have to remind myself that if it does go down, it will go back up, and it will go back up higher than it was originally. You are a wonderful friend! I feel blessed to have spent most of my college years by your side. love you. xo
ReplyDeleteso true shay shay. if something bad happens it will open a door to something better eventually.
Deletei feel blessed to have spent those years with you too shay shay! love you most. shay & kent forever ;)
Oh man that collage is priceless!! We seriously had the best times in Rexi! I have such fond memories of our times there and I will forever treasure our time there! Reunion ASAP?
ReplyDeleteseriously. we had a WHOOT. hello friend chicken?? hello fried rice!!! yes reunion reunion REUNION!
DeleteI was happy to see myself in your collage :). I loved this post! You are definitely the type of friend who you said you want to be. You were a great roommates. Always very mindful of others, remembered special days, and went out of your way to do little things for others and make them feel special. I have great memories with you and as a roommate I loved feeling that I could go to you for anything and/or ask for words of comfort. We were all blessed with 'sister' type of friends up in college and I love that we were all able to meet and have a great time :).
ReplyDeleteps- This message was way too long but I think my pregnant hormones are making me emotional right now and just went all out haha. Love and miss you!
we did definitely have a wonderful college family didn't we pp! thanks for all the sweet words. right back at you. Im so glad we finally got to be roomies in college. my roommate now is pretty good but not the same when I need to know if my outfit matches or if I want to blast britney on the ihome and dance. :)
Deletelove and miss you xxoo!
I'm so glad you wrote this post. I had so much reminiscing about college and high school that i thought about it for days afterwards. What i was like, what i did, etc. Also, i loved hearing what y'all were like. No surprise that y'all were girly and i wasn't! Haha!
ReplyDeletehaha I know its fun to get to know those things about grown-up friends :)
DeleteCould we really have a reunion for reals? Freshman and sophomore years were so amazing! I miss the pkrew!
ReplyDeleteI miss everyone too. so bad I'm going to plan a reunion for real. UT this summer?
Deletehow sweet of your friend to ask if you were happy. surrounding yourself with good people is always the best!!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
I love you so much miss kaitlyn. You are and will always be my sister. I am so happy that I got to see you and catch up and see all the beautiful things you have included in your life. Thank you for being an example {like always.} I will never stop being your friend, and I am excited to see you again soon!
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I just LOVE all your college friends! The BEST!
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