Often times, we take our friendships for granted. Whether you have ten best friends or two, there is no denying that they are with you through it all. They’re there to listen patiently as you vent (for the hundredth time) about the boy who doesn’t love you. They’re there to tell you that said boy is an absolute idiot and doesn’t deserve someone as beautiful, as fun, or as smart as you. They’re there to get you into trouble, and they’re also there to get you out. They’re there to binge eat an entire pizza from Papa John’s with you, and will also probably encourage you to go get another slice from Eat n Joy since, well, why not? They’re there to go on crazy, spontaneous adventures with and are also always down to rent a ZipCar for some road tripping. They’re your blood, your family, your people, and, if you take a second to think about it, that’s pretty awesome.
This weekend, I had the most amazing time with my best friends. We took a trip down to Richmond University for Pig Roast, a tradition that seems to be carving its way into our lives, and despite the day parties and the crowded bars, my favorite part of the night was just being with them in the dorm, laughing (and crying from laughing) at absolute nonsense. At the time, I didn’t think anything of it. This overwhelming feeling of comfortably and ease was normal. But as my head hit the pillow at 5 am (following a lengthy discussion about whether or not the pet stuffed animals around the room were moving locations), I could not help but think about the ridiculous 24 hours I just had and how it was only so much fun because I was with them. Being away from Georgetown allowed me to leave all of the boy and school drama at the front gates. It was just my four best friends and I running aimlessly around Richmond and having the best time of our lives.
I think it’s easy to forget how much your friends mean to you and how much you mean to them. It is weekends like these that make me count my lucky stars for meeting the most amazing group of girls.
So ladies, no matter what is going on in your school life, your love life, or your social life, remember to carve out some time for your BFFS and appreciate all that you do for each other. As corny as it is, friends are the family we choose for ourselves. And family is forever.