These Are My Friends
They’re weird, and they’re awesome.
Growing up an introvert meant that for most of my younger days, I didn’t want to draw unnecessary attention to myself. It meant making an effort not to be different.
Then, in my early 20s, I started my first grown-up job and met three ladies who would later become my closest girlfriends.
I mention these friends often because they’ve had a pretty profound impact on my life. In the 13 years we’ve known each other, they’ve coaxed me out of my shell and helped me celebrate the beauty of being different.
Over the past 13 years, this beautiful group of beings has helped me grow in so many ways — spiritually, creatively, intellectually. I think we’ve been pivotal, in fact, in helping each other grow and find the path we’re meant to follow. It’s kind of impossible not to go chasing after your dreams and inspirations when you’ve got a team of cheerleaders constantly rallying behind you.
When it comes to friendship, we’re naturally drawn to people who are similar to us. People who share the same values, the same interests, the same sense of humor. This is no doubt what drew my group of friends and I together all those years ago.
But what makes friendships truly special are the differences —the different opinions, different…
