I traveled to New Rockford, ND for work today and just love the open spaces as it is so peaceful out in the country, however I could have done without the wind, snow, and rain (needed a workout after that-pic below). Lots of driving and thinking about all the people in my life that have always been there, just recently entered it, and who have left!

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What is friendship to you? Who do you consider a friends vs. a best friend? I remember as a kid we got these two bracelets or rings that when together formed a heart that said Best Friends and you gave them to whom you thought was your best friend for the moment. Does there need to be a label? Friendship to me is someone that is there for you always no matter what, good times and bad, they really listen, they laugh and cry with you, and they are just there!

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I feel friends come in many forms and we allow them in to our personal space to share our thoughts and feelings. Again, I have always had a tough time with allowing people to get too close to me as for fear of being stomped on or taken advantage of. As I said in the last post that I wear my heart on my sleeve and when I get hurt it deeply hurts and takes quite a while for it to heal. You grow up with tons of friends and growing up in a small town you knew everyone. It was fun always hanging out but to me I needed to be able to talk about what was going on in my life too.

Are you a person with multiple Best Friends? I had 1 Best Friend growing up and she was amazing and was always there for me. Of course, as you leave for college you tend to drift apart as life took us in two different directions but I hope she knows I still consider one of my dearest friends. That’s the thing just because you don’t see someone or stay in touch do you still consider them your Best Friend? I guess I do and feel if I let them in they can stay forever unless they do something for me not to trust them.

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I have a wonderful family who I consider my VERY BEST FRIENDS and with out them I don’t know where I would be. That being said you still need those other individuals that you can talk to about your family also. How about those friends who no matter how long you haven’t seen them that when you finally do it seems like they never left??? I have quite a few of those which I think is AWESOME because they aren’t upset that we haven’t stayed in touch they are just happy to be together and I cherish those moments.

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I had recent people in my life too that I knew but didn’t have the chance to get to actually get to know them and then all of the sudden something just clicked. Do you believe in fate (Read Graphic Below)? Those people are there for a reason so hold them tight and enjoy those moments. The small things like sitting around a bonfire and having a conversation can be perfect. I think sometimes it just depends where your life is at and what is going on.

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Have you lost touch with someone that you consider a really good friend? I am really bad at this and consider it one of my failures as I always have great intentions to call or visit but (not making excuses by any means) I just can’t get myself too?! I still care for them and think about them often!!!:( This is something I continually work on as I think it is important to surround yourself with amazing people you can call friends!

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If you have that friend you haven’t talked to in awhile, maybe pick up the phone and give them a call or text and just let them know you care and are thinking about them. Always let those around you know how much they mean to you as you never know it could be your last chance. I think if we did this more often people wouldn’t feel so alone! Don’t take friendship for granted!!!!!!

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Music: Sick Puppies was the choice for the long road trip as they have such a great sound and an amazing female bass player. The lyrics and meaning behind the songs get to me a lot. Here are a few of my favorite:

Odd One: (Hey, it’s gonna be okay, Hey, we’re gonna laugh at this one day)

Rip Tide: (I won’t justify The way I live my life, Cause I”m the one livin’ it)

Maybe: (Maybe it’s hopeless, Maybe I should just give up)

White Balloons (Click Here): (Cause what’s inside of me is invisible to most, Even in clear view)

               – If you are a friend please listen as this is how I feel!

There’s No Going Back:

Die To Save You: (Let go, of everything you fear inside, All you do is let the fear decide)

You’re Going Down