Just Because...: Thanksgiving Reflections...

Thursday, November 24, 2005

Thanksgiving Reflections...

There are so many things to be thankful for on this holiday, but where I often say cooking makes me think, people I ain't kiddin....

I started to think and reflect on the past year, and the ups and downs, and throughout it all, they say if you can count your true friends on one hand, you are truly blessed. Honey - they are not lyin' on that....

Throughout life, I've kept a close circle of friends who really helped shape the person I am now. They are people I look up to, people who know the true me, and who, by knowing them, I am a much better person. Some of the ones I want to highlight are:

Meowmix - one of my partners in crime - she brings out the imp in me, has shown me to have a voice and speak up when I just do not agree with the situation at hand and always has my back, even when I'm smuggling booze over the border *LOL* j/k.

Ree - one of my divas in the land of the stars - she's a trip, that girl, but she is one of those people who is genuinely nice, a true lady and a wicked sense of humor. She is regal in every sense of the word, and I think somehow she is a younger version of Oprah. Plus - she has great taste in wines!

Roomie - what can I say about Roomie that hasn't been said before. She's hilarious. She's very thoughtful, is always there in a pinch, and is a true friend. She's assertive, an awesome determined woman and is a go-getter! Plus - her stories of Tigger getting chased on Grad nite tossed into a river cannot be beat.

J - oh lord - that's my boy - J is a kick a$$ singer, great friend, and always makes me laugh. He's been a rock these past few years and never hesitates to amaze me. I can say, touring with him, we didn't stop laughing ONCE! Oh boy - and over the silliest stuff. Can't wait to see what the next trip will bring.

BR. - This man has been there for me through some of the roughest points of my life, has dished out tough love when needed and, through it all, is still here. He's always there with a kind word, even when sitting on my feet while I'm doing sit ups with no expression while I'm proceeding to tell him how much I detest him for torturing me.

The divas, M., D., K., L., M.R., & Rosie! These girls are cuckoo crazy and I love each and every one of them - There are so many memories that I have with these ladies, from cosmos, to concerts, to watching Rosie get doused with water by my crazy ex fiancee and do you know the girl just sat there and LAUGHED??? She had just gotten her hair 'did' right before but they all have such a sense of humor, its contagious!

M.B. - What can I say about one of my fave co-horts without saying, boy is evil when mad *LOL*. He's been a good friend through the WG saga, and for that, I am grateful. Knowing that I wasn't the only one there in that situation was a huge comfort!

B & A. Oh lord - these two will dare me to be the worst little devil, but through it all they have been there for over 10 years and we still laugh and laugh and laugh. These guys are truly family. Now if only B. would take the blame for being the instigator, life would be perfect, but he turns on that angelic charm and I swear he's Eddie Haskall.

F. - Girl is hilarious!! AND SMART! Note: Do Not get her mad - trust me on that one. She's been through so much this year, but being down here in Florida, meeting her and her family has been a blessing. Her family has always welcomed me with open arms, and knowing that I have a family of sorts down here is always comforting when I can't always fly home.

Finally - my gals at work, P., M., V. and A. - those girls keep me laughing through the day, and definitely inspire me to love my work. Working with these girls makes the day fly by.

So with that - those are just some of my thanksgiving thanks as I often have said, friends are family too. I'm thankful for my family of course, but especially thankful for my extended family - my crew :) You know who u are!

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