I am a firm believer in the fact that each and every person comes into your life for a reason. Certain people may only stay for a short time just to teach us some type of lesson. Others stick around our whole lives and we never stop learning things from them. I've already experienced both situations. It is truly sad when I actually realize that some people who I once called my best friends are people who I have spent time with only once or twice this year. It is extremely hard to balance every aspect of life and maintain relationships with everyone you've ever been close to.
I often find myself wondering how and why I have lost touch with certain people. As our lives take different paths, I suppose it just becomes harder and harder to stay connected with each and every close friend. When I think back to high school, there were certain people who made those four years unforgettable and I am so grateful for them. When I think back to cosmetology school, it's the same type of scenario. There were certain people I met there who made those 11 stressful months extremely memorable. When I think about the two years I spent working at the same salon, I know I wouldn't have enjoyed myself without a couple amazing girls I met there. When I think about the 5 1/2 years I have spent working at the same bar, I am instantly reminded of some of my very best friends who I met from working there. Although I may not still be the best of friends with everyone from every place in my life, the ones who are still in my "recent calls" list are the ones who were meant to be there all along.
It's even harder to stay connected with people when everyone starts moving all over the country. I have an amazing friend who I've known since middle school and although there is a 3 hour time difference because she lives out west, we still find time to stay caught up on eachother's lives. That is the type of person that I know I'm meant to stay close with forever. There's also people who I have known for years and recently haven't had the chance to see them as often as I'd like to. But as soon as we get together, we are able to pick up right where we left off. Those are also the type of people I will always find myself keeping in touch with. They are the ones who, at some point in your life, leave an imprint on your heart that never seems to fade away. Not only do they love you no matter what, but they accept you for who you are and never want you to change. I couldn't imagine life without them.
Although situations and people constantly change, I find it comforting to know I have a handful of friends who will always stay the same. They will always be there for me and I know for a fact that I can always trust them. It's sad to think about the people who have drifted in and out of my life, but I know there was a specific reason they were there in the first place. I am thankful for all the wonderful people who keep me sane and love me just the way I am! :)
