Day 39: Who woulda thunk it?

Today was a very interesting day. I've noticed the more and more I just let life happen, the happier I am. For some reason this is hard to get out. Not sure why...maybe it's because I haven't felt like this in a long time...and I feel like if I blink, it'll all change. It's like a butterfly...stay still, and you may find that one will land on your shoulder and just chill out. But flinch, and it flies away.

The princess tea party was so so adorable! Every little girl's dream. The girls were just to die for. The place is so awesome, too. I wanted everything! And I don't even HAVE kids!!!!! I feel very blessed to be a part of Amanda's life. It's funny...we weren't that close in high school. She was more of an acquaintance. But now, she's quickly becoming one of my closest and best friends. Her children are amazing. And she's an incredible mom. I don't think she gets the props that she deserves for that. Those kids are so loved...spoiled rotten, but worth every bit of it. I'm so thrilled that she and I have connected...I feel like we did at the perfect time in our lives...when we're more mature.

I got to see Jenn today too. And her mama. Which was awesome. I lived with that girl for almost five years....we were inseparable. I miss her so much. But I am so proud to see all of her successes. She is truly an independent, confident woman. And I admire her for that. She has meant so much to me over the years. I feel that the true measure of friendship is being able to snap back into being yourself around someone, no matter how much time has past. She may not know this, but I look up to and admire her.

I've also had the immense pleasure reconnecting with Kara...aka Strawberry. That in and of itself is a HIGHLY interesting story. Who knew someone I met, quite possibly on accident, would turn out to be the mirror image of myself? Our lives are so close, it's almost hard to tell where hers begins and mine ends. This makes for incredible conversations....like the one we had tonight. I kept interrupting her...but only because I was so excited to see our similarities. I think we were both kinda scared to reach out to one another....lately, it's been difficult to find like minded people. But now I know that God has blessed me again with another edifying relationship...one that will only enhance my life.

I'm so happy. Giddy, even. And the hysterical thing to me is that I'm still single...still *kinda* broke...still living at home...yet couldn't be happier. I am very blessed....so as the day ends, I am reminded that even when you can't change your circumstances, you can change your attitude. I'm also reminded that everything truly DOES work for the greater good of those who love God. And I love Him a lot...so there is going to be a ton of good to come from all this.