The great thing about the journey through life is the relationships we make along the way. We can make memories and do dumb things and achieve greatness. But what makes all those things better is the people we meet along the way. There are so many relationships that can be forged. Mothers and child, fathers and mothers, friends, friends with benefits, boyfriends, girlfriends, wives, grandparents. The list could go on forever. I totally believe in the idea of everyone knowing everyone through someone. The 6 degrees of separation.
I have a sister. Some of you may know her. She is 24 years old and is great. She teaches young people to cook. But what she doesn't know is that she has been a teacher since the day I was born. For 20 years, she has helped me become the person I am today. I learn from her mistakes, her success, her relationships, her life. She has taught me that I should tell my parents exactly what I am doing, to avoid confusion later. She has taught me that maybe is isn't such a great idea to ride my bike down the path full of tree stumps and trees(even though I do it anyway). She has taught me what it means to change. That just because you are one person in one phase of life doesn't mean that that's who you have to be forever. She has taught me patience. She has been my main teacher in self-defense. Because even though we love each other and are sisters, we can have our knock out drag out fights. I usually win of course because I am better and stronger. ;) A sister relationship is a very give and take kind of situation. She gives, I take. I give, she takes. I can't even count how many times I've shown up at her apt to find a shirt or a purse that is supposed to belong to me. But how many times have I taken something from her. Its just how we operate. And I love every second of it, because no matter what, she will be there. And if she calls, I will be there.
Friendships are a much broader and open kind of relationships. There are the so called "best" friends. The high school friends. The college friends. The work friends. The family friends. And my personal favorite to describe, the "special" friends. Friendships can end. Friendships can alway begin. But somehow, hopefully for everyone, there is always someone there. I have a great group of friends. We can create fun in any situation, whether that be stuck in traffic, on a road trip, at someone's house, just in a field somewhere, you can bet there will be laughing and plenty of debate. I love my friends.
I don't really know where I am going with this. I think my main point would be to look around. Think about who you would call if you were in a tight spot. Then call that person just to say hello, because you can. Tell someone you love them today, for you never know when you'll be able to again. Cherish the relationships you have, think about the ones you've lost, and be excited for those not yet formed. The beauty about relationships is that they are ever evolving, changing with the times. That is all. I don't know how else to put it. The great thing about my journey right now is that I have friends who love me and support me, and I have so many more friends to make on this new road. I'm excited for this. But I wont forget where I cam from. Thank you friends, blood related and not, for being there. I look forward to our next meeting.
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