We've been friends for 11 years. Can you believe it? We are completely different people, but we grew up together, grew into each other.

I say this because we're texting back and forth on a Friday night and you're a little panicky about the boy. And you asked if you could call me please in a few minutes.

Of course you can call me. You can always call me. And if I have my phone on me, I will always pick up. Every time.

We're mirrors of each other, you and I. You say that a lot. And if it's true (and it is) I'm perfectly happy with my reflection. 

A lot of the time when people talk about love and friendship it's in terms of 'always'. I'll always love you. I'll always be here for you. But sometimes never promises are just as good.

I'll never judge you. I'll never be too busy for you. I'll never think you're crazy/irrational/unreasonable, even if you are. I'll never ignore you. I'll never question that you can do whatever it is you want to do. I'll never let you settle for less than you deserve. I'll never let you forget how much you're loved.

We promise each other a lot that we'll never leave the other. I never will. I will never leave you.

Love, Jo

Another Sunday night, another stressed out beginning to the week. Oy.

Things in my room I'm glad are here: (yeah, this might be materialistic. sue me)
1. Judah
2. my ps3 that plays reruns from Netflix at any time I want on my big TV
3. the little owl Mel brought me back from Mexico
4. my bathroom (technically another room but whatever)
5. D's sweater, which just came back from the dry cleaner with a horrible escalator grease stain removed. I'm glad about this one because it looks good on D and he was ready to give up on it.

And just because, something in my room I'm not happy about...
.....all the stuff I still haven't found a place for in my new room.

Fact: the times when you can't think of anything to be grateful for are the times when you need to remember those things the most.

I'm a lucky girl, I truly am. Here's a short list of reasons why this week:
1. Lauri (basically my older sister) is back from a two week trip to China.
2. I have an amazing job, doing work I enjoy with wonderful people who challenge and inspire me.
3. Two lovely roommates who make yummy food and are always up for a chat.
4. Friends who were there for me when I didn't expect it. So grateful to have them in my life.
5. My parents. Always. Permanent spot on the list.