For some reason, I've been strangely happy the last couple weeks. I dreaded the holidays like I would the flu at the beginning, but then things changed that gave me a new perspective on this time of year. With my Christmas shopping done, cards mailed, and plans made...I'm resting in the bliss of all my wonderful relationships. I'm thankful for something very particular this year that I would've never seen coming. I obtained a new friend who means the world to me. Now, I have a lot of friends I am thankful for. However, my friendship with Lynn is unique in it's own way. She and I have totally differing backgrounds. While she's been married and has raised two kids, I'm still the bachelorette. I think this fundamental difference is what honestly makes us close...because what I don't have, she does. What she doesn't have...I do. She gets my need to speak my mind and actually likes it when I do. Not only that, but she has encouraged me when I didn't think much of myself. I'd like to think I've done the same for her. She's offered the best sort of friendship.
Lynn and I met through my job. Honestly, I'd known her as a rep for a while. However, I never thought much about ever striking up much of a conversation with her as she seemed to be a much different person than I. Then when I found out she was single and endeavoring to date, we had something to discuss. We shared horror stories about past dates which quickly turned into giving each other advice on men and relationships. In a world where it's so hard to find good women who we can relate to, I was thankful to find this jewel. Married women, though wonderful friends, sometimes can't remember how single life was. It's nice to have a single gal pal...and even nicer to know that I have someone to lean on. Lynn...if you're reading this I'm so thankful for you!!
Secondly, with the launching of my book, I've found new hope in my dreams becoming reality. What I didn't think would ever happen did this year and I'm now believing even more is possible for me and for those around me. In the last couple of weeks, I've gained a new perspective on positivity...that sometimes when we stay positive and speak good things into existence...it sometimes does happen. I guess it's really true that death and life are in the power of the tongue!
I guess for one in my life I'm feeling secure...and even more cherished than I've ever felt. Knowing I have people surrounding me that are encouraging me and caring for me has to be the best feeling in the world! My family and friends mean more to me than anything...and during Christmas, they are the reason things become so wonderful. So if I don't get the chance to say it before Thursday, Merry Christmas! I hope you spend it with your nearest and dearest of friends and loved ones!
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Lynn and I met through my job. Honestly, I'd known her as a rep for a while. However, I never thought much about ever striking up much of a conversation with her as she seemed to be a much different person than I. Then when I found out she was single and endeavoring to date, we had something to discuss. We shared horror stories about past dates which quickly turned into giving each other advice on men and relationships. In a world where it's so hard to find good women who we can relate to, I was thankful to find this jewel. Married women, though wonderful friends, sometimes can't remember how single life was. It's nice to have a single gal pal...and even nicer to know that I have someone to lean on. Lynn...if you're reading this I'm so thankful for you!!
Secondly, with the launching of my book, I've found new hope in my dreams becoming reality. What I didn't think would ever happen did this year and I'm now believing even more is possible for me and for those around me. In the last couple of weeks, I've gained a new perspective on positivity...that sometimes when we stay positive and speak good things into existence...it sometimes does happen. I guess it's really true that death and life are in the power of the tongue!
I guess for one in my life I'm feeling secure...and even more cherished than I've ever felt. Knowing I have people surrounding me that are encouraging me and caring for me has to be the best feeling in the world! My family and friends mean more to me than anything...and during Christmas, they are the reason things become so wonderful. So if I don't get the chance to say it before Thursday, Merry Christmas! I hope you spend it with your nearest and dearest of friends and loved ones!
