F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Today, I have exactly 1009 Facebook friends from all over the world; most I've gathered through my university and overseas internship days.

Ironically enough today, I always complain about not having enough friends around me. My best friend is over-worked running around in Dubai; my other best friend is going to be a mother of 2 very soon out in Minnesota; another best friend is hibernating in some cold land so far away and my other best friend in this city; we’re probably not in talking terms for our own reasons; but time should/would heal everything. Most of the people I’m ridiculously close too are not in this country and sometimes “even a plane ride away” can seem tough.

Anyway, lately I’ve been the main argument in conversations about no friends, not enough friends, hardly any time for friends etc. And I was happy (in a selfish way; Bad girl Jolene) to see that I am not the only one complaining.

So I found a solution for myself that will probably shut me up when I am on the verge of throwing a fit. I have a handful of people I can count on AT ANY TIME! If I am sick, they’ll accompany me to the doctor (a lot of that has been happening lately), if I am in the mood for a coffee/cupcake they’ll make time to grab one at a coffee shop, if I am in the mood for some gossip they’ll make time to call; and if I am pmsing they make sure to keep far-far away from me J

And so what if they’re only a handful, they’re super special and super supportive and at the end of the day that’s what matters. I’d rather be surrounded by 6 people who love me than 20 people who have mixed feelings, talk and take me for granted. Throw the drama out of the window! We have more important things to worry about...like global warming...haha

And if that’s not enough, thank your stars you’re born in the year where technology is at its prime. Three people I talk to ALL THE TIME over Skype/whatsapp/BBM are right there every-time I need them that sometimes I don’t feel they’re so far away at all. I still wish you guys were here though L

But with that said, I am so blessed to have people who love me for who I am and in some way I hope I have a special place in your heart too. I can be tough, but give me some-time; I am only human.

-i get by with a little help from my friends..