Friendship

Friendships have always been important to me. Lots of people have come into my life, and unless you really piss me off, it's hard for me to let go. 


    All friendships are different. Some are "Facebook" worthy. People you care about, but only on a "social network" kind of level. They are worth your web time, but not your actual time. Plus, "Facebook" relationships enable you to creep on their lives, without really having to put in the time, ha! 
   Some are "Group" worthy. You care for them on a level of group activities. You are willing to spend your Friday nights with them, as long as your other friends are around. It keeps you on a neutral zone. 
   And then there are those who hit the "Friend Zone". You spend lots of time with them, you know lots about them, and you may even add them to the Christmas Shopping list. But there is always some other factor that will trump your friendship, in a positive way. Like, family time trumps your plans. 
    And of course, there are the Best Friends. Nothing really trumps them. Family time scheduled? How bout they come along. These are the people you share everything with and value their opinion as much as you value your mothers. These are the people that will see the good,bad, and ugly and still love you just the same..or more. These are the people who tell you the truth rather than what you want to hear. And these are the people you do all the same for. No matter the distance or time spent apart, you two are still best friends. 


So far in my life of 19 years, I have learned that all friendships change. Some for the better, some for the worse, some easy, some not so much. Like all relationships, things are happy AND sad. good AND bad. no worries AND lots of worries. Days change, moments change, naturally relationships change. Dealing with those changes in the right way is what makes that friendship better and stronger. 


There have been lots of people in life that I have considered a friend, or best friend. Some have moved on. God has will for us all, and sometimes that will takes us different directions. Others have stayed around, maybe not in the front lines, but I know if I ever needed a shoulder to cry on, or they needed a hand to hold we would be there. Those of them who are front stage in my life have made each day that much sweeter. They are the people I will fight for till the end of time, the fact that they will fight for me too, is what I call a..

<3 FRIENDSHIP <3

Crazy days bring BIG lessons.

Last Thursday was my 1st real busy day! I woke up at 6 to be out the door and to a job at 7am. It was am busy morning, finally ending with that family at 11:30 at PraireWood Elementary school. Then I raced across the neighborhood to have a busy two hours with another very lovable kid. As soon as the clock struck 2pm, I was out the door flying across the highway to get my cousin off the bus and do homework. My aunt walked in the door at 3:30 and I bolted across town to my last and final job the day. But the job was far from calm, we did homework, cleaned the house, and cooked dinner. As soon as dinner was done I tried my best to beat the clock to 7pm so I could make a church meeting. 


It was a crazy day, full of joy, laughter, relief, and exhaustion. Because of my busy Thursday schedule and my other semi-days, I have been able to budget myself. I now have a set amount of income coming in each week and then month. This to a normal person may seem like a no big deal, but to me - a college student, learning how to grow up- this is beyond exciting. Just having a budget and having to keep to it, is comforting. I am one step closer to "becoming an adult", paying some bills, paying for gas, and maybe moving out some day. 


As of last night I have finished my February calendar. Now, obviously I will have some changes and add-ins. But for the most part things are set, on paper & in the iCal. To most people that sounds crazy! & yes, it is crazy, however, I have to have my calendar up to date always and ready to whip out at a moments notice. Dates & times are my best friends these days ; providing me with stability, comfort, and organization.  


Although growing up is a world of unknown and brings much fear, simple things like set budgets and planning ahead prevents from a total Cayla Meltdown..


living to learn...