August 2nd

On August Second, one of my oldest friends is getting married in Tampa. And of all my friends, I thought she'd be the last. She lives in NY, and is getting married to, I have to say, her soul mate. He balances her, keeps her in check, but makes her feel complete, loved, and worshiped without being whipped. He is masculine without being insensitive. He is attractive, but she is better looking. All-in-all, I can't think of a person more perfect for her. Most important to her, he carries his faith outwardly, and practises what he believes without making other people uncomfortable. He makes her a better person, and she is literally more whole with him than without him.

It is amazing to see her so happy, and I'm happy for her. Genuinely excited for her. I met her on my first day of college, in my FOG (freshman orientation group), and we are so similar, it made us fight sometimes. Both so stubborn, smart, strong willed... but of the two of us, she was the one who loved to play the field, and I was the one who wanted to be in love. Funny that I got engaged first, but she's getting married first.

I love her, and I love my friends, and as we move physically farther apart, it makes me appreciate how much I need them in my life. I'm not a person that requires alone time, "me" time, pretty much ever. But i am a person that requires girl friend time, and time away from the love of my life. So I can be with friends, and he can get alone time, and we both function much better.

ANYWAY, I haven't blogged in a while, mostly, b/c things have been so hectic. I have to write all about Community Service Day and how great it was, and post tons of pictures, but again, too busy to talk for long, so I leave you with this thought:

When life is hard, and you lose faith in yourself, you question if you are making good decisions, and sometimes feel lost and alone, just think about all the people who don't have access to pina' coladas and turn on your blender. :)