Easier said than done

Being happy for others
especially when they have the life you want (or think you want)
is easier said than done
especially when they don't seem to be enjoying it as much as you would (or think you would)

Happy Birthday Yolanda K.

I always wanted a best friend. I have always had friends--close friends even--but it wasn't until college that I met my best friend. It took a couple of years to get to add the "best" part but Yolanda and I became friends our freshman year in college. We bonded over crazy roommates and ER. And she helped pull me out of a deep, dark hole when my world crashed down junior year. Even though we haven't lived in the same city in over a decade, Yolanda K. is still my most trusted and dependable friend. She really sees me. That can be a little bit scary because I work pretty hard to hide some things. But it can also be pretty great because her insight helps me see myself a bit more clearly. I cannot imagine who I would be without her.

(If we were in 6th grade, I would totally get her one of those necklaces that say "best friends"--I have always wanted one of those)

Fall Break

3 glorious days off work!

Yesterday I had a pajama day. It was like a snow day without the snow. (snow days are my favorite thing...as long as the power stays on)

I did shower and get dressed today. Only because I really needed a peppermint mocha. Now I'm back home, back in the pajamas.