Everyone has one friend that they turn to for anything and everything. I met my best friend at the end of a retreat my junior year. It sucks that we met at the end, literally the night it was over we were in bunk beds next to each other and hadn't talked before that but we instantly became friends. A year later we were reunited because we were chosen to go back to that retreat as a young team to help lead the retreat. Ever since our senior year, we've been best friends... we still talk every day. Unfortunately, she lives about 1,000 miles away from me. This is sad, but I like to think about all the great things about her!
1. She's caring
We talk almost every day and every time I'm having a bad day or just a struggle, she cares. She gives me all these different ways to help me solve my issue. She really listens to me when I need her and she's my favorite human.
2. She's real
A lot of times I find myself becoming friends with people who don't actually care about me or about anything really. But she's a real friend. Whenever anyone needs help or needs a friend to listen and have genuine conversations with, she's my go-to.
3. She supports me
We met on a religious retreat so often times I find it amazing how open we are about our faith. We experienced a life-changing event together TWICE! That is a lot to think about and I think it's genuinely incredible how she keeps me in check and helps me with my faith and I help her too.
4. She teaches me things every day
She has been through a lot this year. Being there for her through all the things she's had to go through has made me a better person and allowed me to be a good friend to not only her but to others around me. She's taught me the value of a good friend and she has also taught me that no matter what, there's always something to thank God for.
5. She motivates me
There are times when I'm on a diet or I don't want to go to the gym but she motivates me to keep going and to push myself to be a better person. She motivated me to get another job (which I should've motivated myself to do anyways) but it's always helpful to have someone to give you an extra boost of confidence.
6. She's hysterical
I'll be having a bad day and she'll send me a meme or something on Snapchat that just makes me laugh so hard. Even sometimes we'll be having a serious conversation and she'll crack a joke in there to lighten the mood and it just goes to show how similar we are. Neither of us can help but to crack jokes when we're nervous or just cause we're both funny.
7. She's the Pauly to my Vinny
Considering she's from Jersey, this reference is especially relevant. Pauly D and Vinny from the Jersey Shore have the best bromance ever and they just complete each other. The way Paula completes my life is the same that I complete hers. She is definitely the Pauly to my Vinny! Love her to death and cannot wait for our reunion next month!
