Friends!

Because I have nothing better to do in my spare time, this is what I think about when I’m sitting in my hot tub.

If you’re mentioned in this post, sorry...you impact my life :) If you think you impact my life and you’re not mentioned, please don’t be offended. It probably just means we don’t see enough of each other and you should call me and hang out. I also didn't dwell on this much, I just typed and typed.

So with that…I have the most amazing group of friends around me. Every person that comes into my life means so much to me. Every person that touches me, impacts my life. And if I could make the world a happy place, I would, honestly. I just want everyone to be happy and I want to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Let’s start at school.

I have a new job this year, and it’s amazing to me how quickly I became friends with the people I work with. Miss Cyndi Lou (ok, Mrs. Cyndi Jo) and I share a birthday. And I have to say, she is the youngest almost 40 year old, I’ve ever met. She is spontaneous, crazy, and makes me laugh. Her and I think WAY too much alike and I know we can have fun together. She’s also my mentor and an AMAZING teacher. She’s great at sharing ideas and has really helped me feel like I belong at IACS. (not to discredit the other 2 amazing teachers I work with, but they have been out on maternity leave, and I haven’t had the chance to work as close with them)

Trish came into my wonderful life when I realized I needed some extra help. (ask and you shall receive) Trish was sent to rescue my crazy life from 9:00-1:00 every day, and I’m soooo thankful for that. In the process, we’ve realized we’re both just a little crazy, and a bit immature. Last night, for example, I felt the need to ask her if she was home so I could string lights up in my bedroom window for her to see. I knew he house was across the field and the street from mine, but I couldn’t describe which house it was. So, I called her up and started stringing lights up in my windows so she’d know where to look. Trish not only looked, but dragged her boys outside to flash me with lights and yell my name. It was fantastic! It totally brightened my day (I have some pretty awesome friends). She’s also very creative and artistic. She makes some pretty amazing things! Like my new lunch/snack bag!

My TA's are also a very, very dear friends of mine :)

I also work with Jen – but she gets a different spot in this blog…

Now, let’s back up a few years:

I met my best friend in 1^st grade. Our names started with the same first 3 letters, therefore, we must become friends. Erica has been there 110% my entire life. I know that at ANY given moment, I can call her up, and she’ll be there in a heartbeat. We hardly ever see each other (lives can be so busy), but that doesn’t matter, we pick up right where we left off, every time. I could go a year without talking to her, not be mad we didn’t talk, and know that she’s there to support me. She helped me through elementary, middle, and high school. She stood up in my wedding. She’s there to hear my laugh and listen to my cry. She’s truly an amazing person.

I also had an amazing friend that grew up across the street from me. Betsy is another one of those friends that has been there through thick and thin, I hardly see her, but know she’ll always be there if I need her. Betsy is also a little crazy. I think we did more silly things with Betsy and her sister’s than a kid should. We sold anything we could get our hands on, including rocks, just…rocks (yea, some kid bought them, poor kid) Betsy makes me laugh, and can make me laugh at any given moment, just being Betsy. I love that about her.

Fast forward.

I also made some great friends at Owyhee. Lindsey, Brittany, Jen, Morgan, Janae…those girls are great. I miss them dearly. I’m glad I still get to see them from time to time at baby showers and anything else I’m invited to. I didn’t get to be with them as long as I’d have liked to, but I’m so happy I met all the wonderful people at Owyhee!

I also met my 2^nd family.

Shaun, Jen and the kids are the most amazing people in my life right now. They are constantly there, constantly making my every day a little bit brighter. I will leave my house at the drop of a dime to go have yogurt, dinner, movie, basketball, Shari’s anything…I love their spontaneity and the fact that I can vent, laugh, and have a good time with them, no matter WHAT time it might be. I know I always have someone to talk to and someone who will listen, whether it’s a funny story, or about a horrible day I might have had. I know I can get advice or comfort from them. They have been nice enough to take us in to their home (almost every weekend and some week nights) and make us a part of their family. I love their kids, I love their company, I love everything about them! I would do anything for them. I’m so excited for our Arizona trip for Spring Break!

I would do just about anything for any of my friends…because once again, I really just want everyone to be happy. That’s truly what I want!

And finally…the best friend I have in this entire world is my husband, Anthony. Without him, my life would crumble into a pile of rubble. Anthony is my world, my everything. He might not be around a lot right now, but I know it’s for us (ok, he enjoys coaching every sport under the sun, I’m just glad there’s usually a paycheck involved). He has a hard time telling anyone “no”, which means he’s always helping others out. The time I do get to spend with him is amazing. He cares for me in a way no one else can. He is the bestest friend I could ask for!

(I also love my family, I just think I’m rambled on enough, I’ll save that for another day)

I don’t know what I would do in my life without all these people surrounding me. I really, really hate being alone. So, without all these amazing people, I would be a very unhappy person. And for anyone who knows me at all, you know I’m a genuinely happy person. Thank you to all the people in my life who bring me joy every day. Thank you for all of you who brighten my day and make me smile. I love you all dearly!