It's been a rather, uhm, interesting day to say the least. Took care of all my problems at H&M today for some retail therapy, but that's a post for tomorrow. ;)
Today, I'm here to talk about lifelines.
And no, not the "lifelines" like on game shows where you can call someone and ask for the answer.
Well... I guess it's kind of like that.
As a girl, I have days that just SUCK. Crisis after crisis (from a dramatic view) and sometimes, believe it or not, things do not go my way.
So when I have moments like these, I have something, or someone(s) who get me through whatever the issue is.
You can call them my friends (stating the obvious), but sometimes I like to refer to them as lifelines.
Lifelines are important, and it is important to have more than one. When you have a problem, you want to be able to get as many (but not too many) perspectives as possible. Choose who you spill your guts to wisely, and make sure that they legitimately care about what you are going through (and don't forget, do the same for them).
Trust. Respect. Love. Understanding. Honesty. And play the Devil's Advocate.
If they understand and have character that holds all of those concepts, then congratulations, you officially have someone to add to your list of lifelines.
I like to set it at a standard "5." When I'm going through a crisis, I know immediately who I'm going to talk about it with.
DISCLAIMER: My "lifelines" are all female. Because while men can bring a good perspective to the table, I've learned that when you're going through a crisis, the first person you want to talk to is someone who will understand (via female hormones) why you are an emotional wreck.
Guys tend to laugh at your exaggerative reaction, and you don't want that.
So here they are folks, the ladies who get me through pretty my EVERYTHING (DISCLAIMER: If you are not on this list, that does not mean we are not the best of friends! Lifelines take time to build):
1) Harlie Griggs
- I think you all saw this one coming. We both are one in the same in terms of being sensitive and caring too much (there isn't such a thing, but that's what we call it). She's always able to play the other side of the fence, being the Devil's Advocate, allowing me to see the other side of the coin and what the person on the opposite end of my issue might be thinking. From boys to family, over the years we've managed to conquer the craziest of dramas together, and I'm extremely grateful to have her in my life.
#BFFs, obviously. And she's having a baby. A BOY. Aunt Jay status, yo. ;)
2) Bailey Reid
- If my "doppleganger" exists in this world... it's this girl. I'm pretty sure we share the same brain, and with anything, the same daily struggles. Queen B and Queen J, I'm pretty sure we were royalty in our former lives. She became one of my best friends over the past year, and I like how we can just be sassy together. We're always randomly texting each other as soon as something really annoying happens with our day, and we can pretty much laugh about it afterwards. She's pretty much my 24-hour board of wisdom, so I'm pretty much blessed to have this little spit-fire in my life!
3) Molly Matney
- Oh, Molly. My sassy, sarcastic, and witty roommate. Besides being the best freakin' roommate on the planet... this girl is always pushing me to be a better person. She's watched me come in on the verge of breaking curfew, and has listened to my stories and dramas no matter how TMI they may seem. She keeps me at overachiever status (if you knew her, you would understand, the girl does EVERYTHING). She keeps me on the straight and narrow, using faith to encourage me when something is wrong.
4) Brooke Riddlesperger
- Awe, my sister by choice. This girl will always be my little sister, marriage or no marriage. And in recent years, she's became a close friend! For being my little sister, she is exceptionally wise. She's my "sucker for love," and the one who is always telling me to not give up on it. The majority of my romantic decisions have had her influence and wisdom painted all over them, and I am fortunate to have her!
*cough* best hairstylist on the planet *cough*
5) Kendra Vernatti
- Literally one of my best friends since I came out of the womb! I've known this girl my entire life. From parent dramas to just life in general, we always somehow tend to come full circle with one another no matter how far away school takes us. She's always super supportive of my decisions and we always start back right where we left off when we get together. When she's at William Woods, I know that she's just a text away no matter what!
XOXOXOXOXOX
Here's to you, my early 20's confidants. <3
So, to all ladies, be thankful for your lifelines. You don't really know how much they mean to you until you spell it out for yourself.
That's all my loves, peace out.
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