I’m not really a holiday person…however, in lieu of Thanksgiving I figured I’d write about one thing I’m the most grateful for…my girl friends. 

I remember growing up hearing things like “it’s not quantity it’s quality” and “if you have one friend in this world you can count on you’ve done well”…I’ve gotten lucky and this week I was reminded just how fortunate I am. 

Too often time slips through the cracks, plans just can’t be made…phone calls forget to be returned…we get wrapped up in our own little worlds, in our own lives.  Fortunately all of my girlfriends share the same quality…it’s not about talking everyday, we all know no news is good news…we’re there when we need each other for laughter or tears…good news and bad…through distances and disastrous schedules.   I am so blessed to have them in my life…so ladies…this is a massive thank you to you.  I am more than grateful for you being a part of my life…you’ve all always stood by me no matter what, picking me up when I fall, telling me when I need to get my shit together, when I need to pull my head out of the clouds, encouraging me when I’m not sure how much more I can take…mending my broken heart with tequila, whiskey and pbr….you’ve been the source of smiles that come straight from my heart…you get me and my jagged thoughts, and aren’t afraid to hurt my feelings.  I can only hope I’ve brought the same joy, comfort and strength to your lives.  You all know who you are…thank you for being you….

Whether you’re a holiday person or not…I’d encourage everyone to stop for a moment…look around and let those you love know you cherish them.  Most people I talk to on a daily basis have had one hell of a year…or three.  Thank the ones that have gotten you through, the ones that bring a light into your life…don’t take them for granted.  We are bound to family by blood…but our friends are the people that just love us for who we are…not because they’re supposed to.