The Importance of Girl Friends

After college, it was a huge time of growth where it became clear that there was a division of friends out of convenience, and real friends that were truly going to last regardless of where we lived or how often we saw each other. There is nothing wrong with having convenient friends, and all friends have an important place in my heart, but since moving to Brush Prairie, it has become even harder, since it has taken more time, effort, and the (amazing) use of FaceTime to stay in touch with friends. Between being far away and working nightshift at the hospital, which makes having a social life nearly impossible, it makes me realize how really important my girl friends are to me.

Usually on my commute to and from work in Portland, my mind has time to wander. Recently I have  been looking at my friendships, and I realized that I am so amazingly lucky to have these incredible women in my life. Each person has been brought into my life for a reason, and I have learned a lesson from each. These life lessons are so important, and it makes me appreciate these women even more. With reflection, these are some of the most important life lessons that I have learned over the past 5 years, in no particular order:


Kelly- Stay true to who you are, and be happy with that person.

Nicole- Be patient and have faith. It will all work out.

Courtney- Realize that everything happens for a reason, and remember to have fun.



Kara- Set goals, have a 5 year plan, and get what you want out of life.

  

Kilee- There is a positive in every situation; you just have to find it.



Tiffany- Saddle up! Just kidding :) Be on your husband’s team,
and he will be on yours… and don’t forget to play!

Lauren- If you act like a brat- it was probably your evil twin. Dammit.

Jessie- Real friendships last through time and distance, and any
situation will improve with sunshine and country music.

Ashley- Be proud of your accomplishments, and celebrate
yourself and the people you love.

Jen- Don’t under estimate the power of a nap.

 

Anna- Just. Keep. Running.

Shannon- Friendships take some effort, but what you get out of that
friendship is so much more than what you put in.

Lindsay- You are much stronger than you ever think you are.

Sarah- Be Real.

Katey- Being a nurse is tough, you have to remember to laugh.

Betsy- Be confident.