Friends You Can Count On

There are some friends that are just there for you no matter what. They always respond when you text them, they listen to you rant, and they are always willing to lend a hand (or a hug) when you're in need. Without them--let's face it--you'd be a little on the insane side right now. So this is a shout out to my friends that are always there!

Emily- You're the best :) I love our lipstick shopping dates and our impromptu sleepovers. You're there no matter what. What would I do without you? Keep smiling :)

Sam- You're a very wise individual who is the smartest at everything. I'd fail Spanish without you. There is no doubt in my mind that you will end up successful, rich, and happy somewhere in the Bahamas...or Costa Rica. Take your pick.





<3 Jessie

Between the Lines

I cringe every time I enter that awkward stage in the beginning of what you hope will turn out to be a relationship. It's like, you have no idea what to do with yourself. You stare at the phone constantly and you're always looking around, hoping--praying! That maybe you'll see that face you've been wanting to see all day. For lack of a better word, you feel pathetic. And no amount of reassurance from your best friend can cure that terrible paranoia you feel. It practically screams at you saying, "You're making this up. It's not going to happen." And perhaps the only remedy is to hear it from that one person's lips that you weren't just going crazy, that they feel it too.
Look, all I'm saying is; I feel like I'm trapped in some relationship limbo. Just when I think I'm on the right track to one, the truth suddenly comes crashing down on me. And even if it's happening for real this time, I can't help but wonder...whose to say that it won't come crumbling again? All I feel is this nauseating combination of giddy butterflies, and anticipation of the worst.  I don't want to get hurt--again, but I feel like if I don't put myself out there, I'll never know for sure...

MY BFFL EMILY!

EMILY! if you're reading this (and I know you are), know that you are so awesome! You are funny, sweet, beautiful, and you make me smile. You are one of the nicest people I know. We've been friends for only a short time, but I know we will be friends for life! I cannot wait until we have our lovely apartment together in the Big City! We'll have sleepovers every night, movie nights (you'll finally watch Clueless. A right of passage for all females) and last but not least, we'll go shopping every weekend.
It'll be wonderful <3

Lizzie Mcguire & Kate Sanders Are Friends?!

Fact of Life #2: That person who made you miserable last year can be surprisingly human. Who knew?

Once upon a time, there was a very mean girl. Let's call her Danny Devito. She made snide, vicious comments from across the room and teased my innocent disposition. I could not understand for the life of me how she could make all of these accusations about me when she barely spoke more than five pleasant words to me. I couldn't say anything in class without her telling me to shut up. It was infuriating!

Well, the year continued on this pathway and I could not have been happier for summer break to roll around. Who could ask for more? Three months spend bonding with the people who knew you best of all. I worked, played, shopped with my BFFLs, read, etc.

Then that magical time of year came around when all the boys and girls go back to school for 180 days of education. I was so hoping that I wouldn't have any classes with Danny Devito, but that would have made my life far too easy. So, multiple classes with Danny it was. I was not a happy camper to say the least.
Having flashbacks of the previous year, I was expecting the first comment out of her mouth to be something along the lines of, "Shut up." To my surprise, it was, "Hey, Jess." Shocked, and a tad confused I think all I uttered was a, "Hello..."
The most surprising happened just today. Partnered together for a class activity, we actually connected on a heart to heart level. I realized that maybe her past anger were due to ignorance of who I was and it wasn't like I took anytime to understand the science behind her angry demeanor.
I'm not saying we'll be best friends anytime soon, but I can be at peace with the fact that Danny and I are on good terms.