You know those friendships that can withstand time and distance? Those ones where you can just pick up right where you left off, no matter how long it’s been? Lauren’s one of those friends. We’ve both had a lot going on and haven’t been able to catch up in way too long, but when she called me tonight, it was like being enveloped in a big hug.
Not wasting any time, we launched right into our conversation, catching one another up on the details of our lives, celebrating one another’s victories and empathizing with the low points. I’m honestly so damn happy for her. She’s had a lot to overcome these last few years, but she’s in such a good place now. Of all the people out there, she deserves it. Lauren’s the kind of person who would do anything for the people she cares about, oftentimes putting herself as the last priority, so to see her looking after herself and thriving instead of just surviving makes my heart swell.
As we meandered through topics of conversation, time stood still. Before we knew it, well over an hour had passed. With both of us needing to wake up early for school, we reluctantly ended our chat, knowing we could have kept on going for at least another hour. It’s definitely a to be continued conversation. Luckily the next time we pick up where we left off, we’ll be able to do it in person. We will both be in Bangkok next week and have already set aside Monday as our day to hang out, doing all the things we love- eating yummy Thai food, getting massages, sitting by the pool, and engaging in deep conversations, of course! One week to go…I can’t wait!
Talking with Lauren was good for the soul. I needed that tonight.
my heart is happiest when i travel. read. write. connect. 
Those kinds of friends are the best! I know you will have a great time in Bangkok.
Thanks Elsie! Do you miss the SOLSC this year?
I did miss the daily writing and posting, but I didn’t miss the frantic feel of needing to comment a lot. I know I put that pressure on myself.
I know how you feel. Commenting this year has been harder than normal. I still get in about 10 or so a day, but way less than normal.
How easy it is to meet up with a friend like this. Saying good-bye is easier when you know that you’ll meet again soon.
It certainly is!
Dear one, your slice of life was beautiful and Unbeknownst to you it could not have been more timely to support Lauren. Thank you and still hoping to meet you face-to-face one day soon. Love Sandy
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I am so thankful for Lauren. She’s a very special person. 🙂 I hope to meet you face-to-face someday too!!
So glad you have a great friend and you definitely piqued my interest about that adventure! 🙂
I love following you on these adventures. Having a friend to share them with is the best! So glad you have those friendships and appreciate them so deeply. I can only imagine how delicious Thai food in Bangkok must be. Take a bite of something spicy for me!!
Thai food is good, but Thai food in Thailand is out of this world! I will definitely have a little food for you…:)
Thanks! I can almost taste it now!
Those are the best kind of friends – the ones you can pick right up with! I am jealous of your travels! Dying to go somewhere right now!
They sure are! When is your spring break?
Those are truly the best friends. I have several good friends like this. They are a blessing.
Yes they are!